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After working for another produce wholesaler for
two years, he had come to like the business. Despite the long
hours and uncertainties of the industry, Kevin decided to take
a gamble and start his own company.
What followed is a classic story of dedication and
success that ultimately involved the entire Keany family and led
to the creation of the Washington area’s largest and most
successful produce wholesaler.
Kevin began Keany Produce Company in a small warehouse
slot in the old Washington D.C. market. He delivered fresh fruits
and vegetables from the back of a Dodge van to restaurants in
Old Town Alexandria, starting well before dawn each morning and
working late into the afternoon. In spite of overwhelming odds,
the one-man business flourished. Kevin brought his customers a
spirit of hands-on commitment and honest dealing. An ever-increasing
customer base and larger orders soon followed.
The new enterprise continued to grow, and Kevin
was joined by his brothers Chris, Dan and Ted. Their father, Patrick
Keany, Sr., had a successful contract food business and also lent
his support to the enterprise. Together, they set out to build
on the early success of Keany Produce Company and create a legacy
that would define the standard for service and trade reputation
for the Washington area for many years to come.
Over two decades later, there is no question that
they have been immensely successful. The Keany Produce story is
one of innovation and excellence. As the years passed, the company
consistently captured a larger share of the competitive local
market. The Keany brothers and their father worked tirelessly
to provide their customers with the finest quality produce at
a fair price, and soon developed a reputation for being the purveyor
of choice to the area’s finest hotels and restaurants.
In this day of multi-national corporations, Keany
Produce Company is still a family owned business with each of
the Keany brothers taking an active role in day-to-day operations.
An experienced management and sales team supplements the direct
involvement of the principals. This gives our clients the benefits
of a stable and well-organized operation that is able to embrace
the opportunities and challenges of continued growth while retaining
an emphasis on sound business practices and personalized customer
service.
Whether the specialty of the house is a carefully
crafted gourmet presentation or a hearty family-style dinner,
Keany Produce Company has earned the confidence of one of the
nations most demanding food service markets.
Twenty-three years have seen a lot of changes. Keany Produce Company now employs over 350 people -- a far cry from one man and a pickup truck. The entire staff is dedicated to the ultimate success of Keany Produce and its clientele.
Offices are staffed on a 24 hours basis, allowing chefs and purchasing managers to speak with someone in person in the event of questions or special requests. Keany Produce owns and operates a fleet of 120-plus refrigerated trucks, with a delivery area encompassing Washington, Baltimore and Northern Virginia but also Frederick, Md., Richmond/Fredericksburg, Va., and the Eastern Shore.
Our new multi-million dollar warehouse facility
is unrivaled in the metropolitan area, and provides the company
with the ability to expand in order to keep pace with the needs
of its customers well into the next century.
To our existing customers, we offer our thanks for
your loyalty and patronage. After all, without your support over
the past twenty years, we would not be here today. To prospective
customers, we invite you to share our vision.
Uncompromising ethics, dedication to customer service
and old-fashioned hard work. And, thanks to our customers, it’s
a story that’s still unfolding!
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