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The company was founded in [[1903]] by [[Edwin Adams]] and remained family-owned for generations. It was a primary supplier to [[Hill's Food Stores]] and also supplies restaurants, schools and other institutions with fresh produce. | The company was founded in [[1903]] by [[Edwin Adams]] and remained family-owned for generations. It was a primary supplier to [[Hill's Food Stores]] and also supplies restaurants, schools and other institutions with fresh produce. | ||
The Adams family sold the business to | The Adams family sold the business to CIC Partners LP of Dallas, Texas in [[2010]]. The new owners kept many executives, including CEO [[Scott Grinstead]], in place. | ||
In [[2012]] Adams Produce filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. | In [[2012]] Adams Produce filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 30 April 2012
Adams Produce Co. LLC is a fruit and produce wholesaler located at 302 Finley Avenue in Birmingham with distribution facilities serving Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
The company was founded in 1903 by Edwin Adams and remained family-owned for generations. It was a primary supplier to Hill's Food Stores and also supplies restaurants, schools and other institutions with fresh produce.
The Adams family sold the business to CIC Partners LP of Dallas, Texas in 2010. The new owners kept many executives, including CEO Scott Grinstead, in place.
In 2012 Adams Produce filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
References
- Hubbard, RUssell (October 24, 2010) "Big changes for Birmingham-based Adams Produce." Birmingham News
- Faulk, Kent (April 30, 2012) "Birmingham-based Adams Produce files for bankruptcy." Birmingham News