NEWS

Fresh Connect

A Partnership of Success!

Fresh Connect LLC, a partnership company with Gills Onions, is our

Integrated sales execution team, focusing on national foodservice sales. Regionally located across the country, the Fresh Connect team includes nine seasoned produced veterans with a deep understanding of produce and the foodservice industry. “Our team of sales execution professionals works with end users and distributors to find solutions and new opportunities for agriculture products in foodservice,” explains Andy Siegel, leader of the Fresh Connect team, and based in Chicago.

Fresh Connect provides in-the-market onion sales training, sales support,

key account calls, culinary development, show representation and, most importantly, face to face service and care of Gills' customers. 

“People buy from people they like.  They like Fresh Connect because we invest the time and personal effort to know Gills’ customers and grow their business,” says Andy. 

Accelerating the move to a low carbon economy is paramount at Gills Onions. “A regionally based sales force improves our customer relations ,while reducing our travel costs, emissions and over all carbon footprint.  At Gills, we are always searching for new ways to build in environmentally conscious practices to our day-to-day business.  Fresh Connect adds value, knowledge, sales and aligns with Gills ‘go green’ goals,” says Steven Gill.  

“Gills is the premier grower, shipper and processor of fresh cut onions, leading the produce industry in food safety, sustainable agricultural practices and social responsibility to the environment and the planet.  We have a great story and products to share with the foodservice community,” says Andy.  “Fresh Connect is proud to represent only the best-in-the-business.”