CHICO PRODUCE, INC.

CHICO PRODUCE, INC. specializes in the procurement, preparation, and delivery of perishable fresh produce and refrigerated food items for federal defense operations. The contractor’s core capabilities center on cold-chain logistics and food handling for high-volume government requirements, with demonstrated expertise in sourcing, washing, packaging, and chilling fresh vegetables, fruits, and eggs to meet stringent military nutrition and safety standards. Their technical proficiency includes compliance with USDA and FDA food safety protocols, temperature-controlled storage and transport, and just-in-time delivery of delicate agricultural commodities such as broccoli florets, strawberries, lettuce, tomatoes, and potatoes. A key differentiator is their ability to consistently supply fresh, ready-to-use produce under tight operational timelines, ensuring nutritional integrity and shelf-life preservation in austere or remote environments. The company maintains a primary relationship with the Department of Defense, supplying fresh food products to military installations, dining facilities, and deployed units. Their work supports force readiness through reliable, daily provisioning of perishable items critical to troop health and morale. While limited engagement with the Department of the Interior is noted, the overwhelming focus remains on defense logistics. CHICO PRODUCE, INC. operates primarily under NAICS 311991, which encompasses the manufacturing of perishable prepared foods, indicating active involvement in post-harvest processing and packaging rather than raw agricultural production. Their vertical specialization lies in the fresh produce segment of the federal food service supply chain, positioning them as a niche provider of high-turnover, time-sensitive food items. As a small business structured as a 2L entity based in Durham, California, the company leverages its regional agricultural access to support federal procurement needs. It holds no formal government certifications but maintains operational compliance with federal food safety and handling regulations essential for defense contracts.