Share

Written by Hector Larivée
February 26, 2018

PRO*ACT : A family of local distributors that includes Hector Larivée

National network of local distributors, PRO*ACT is a company engaged in the food business throughout North America. This supply chain of fresh products accounts for 7200 employees from 50 different countries, that ensure the needs and new demands of their clientele while expanding quality, security, service and reduction of costs.

 

A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Reuniting more than 50 members, 71 distribution centers and nearly 2000 distribution trucks, those who collaborate with PRO*ACT are committing to achieve a perfect ordering system. In other words, they must deliver the right product at the right time, in the quality and quantity specified, at the expected price. “The combined purchasing power of Pro*Act members represents a competitive advantage in terms of price and quality of products because it allows producers to plan their harvests in a way that provides the largest and most dependable yield”, explains Dennis Angelopoulos, director of supply at Hector Larivée. Preferred distributor of producers and suppliers in the fresh food product industry, PRO*ACT does business with well known and safe labels such as Driscoll’s, Andy Boy and Mann Packing. Additionally, the company offers several schemes of contracts with fixed prices throughout the seasons for a diverse number of products. Furthermore, specialists in the supply of each category of fruits and vegetables are on site to provide latest and most precise information to members of the PRO*ACT family.

 

HECTOR LARIVÉE, A MAJOR ASSET

Founded 1991 by six independent American distributors in the food service industry, PRO*ACT is otherwise known as Produce Regional Operators Advancing Cooperative Trade. Since then, the majority of distributors associated with PRO*ACT are businesses belonging to a family venture going back many generations. After 13 years as a distributive member, Hector Larivée was selected in June of last year by the other members of PRO*ACT to be the one and only member in Québec and to become one of two members in Canada. “The various resources of Hector Larivée, leader of the food market in Québec, brings a strong and distinct asset to the PRO*ACT network”, affirms M. Angelopoulos.

 

PRO*ACT PRIVILEGES :

  • Direct supply and combined purchasing power
  • Supply and distribution partnerships with local, certified farms
  • Partnerships with the best producers/shipper, both local and from around the world
  • Annual contracts, validation and adherence of regional prices
  • Updates in market trends and food safety
  • Specification guides for personalized products
  • E-Services: Web platform providing personalized tools for order management and operation reports
  • Access to training seminars
Back