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Slideshow: Hearne Produce

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Wm. P. Hearne Produce stand out in its field.

June 15, 2010

  • All Photos by Paul RusnakBusiness partners and co-owners of Hearne Produce Tony Piedimonte (left) and Jeff Williams take a hands-on © 2010
    All Photos by Paul RusnakBusiness partners and co-owners of Hearne Produce Tony Piedimonte (left) and Jeff Williams take a hands-on
    © 2010
  • Though most noted for its cabbage, the company grows, packs, and ships a wide variety of fresh vegetables.  © 2010
    Though most noted for its cabbage, the company grows, packs, and ships a wide variety of fresh vegetables. 
    © 2010
  • Among Hearne Produce's crop portfolio are cabbage, cucumbers, squash, strawberries, watermelon, and multiple varieties of specialty tomatoes. © 2010
    Among Hearne Produce's crop portfolio are cabbage, cucumbers, squash, strawberries, watermelon, and multiple varieties of specialty tomatoes.
    © 2010
  • In addition to strawberries, watermelon is one of the company's new crop endeavors. © 2010
    In addition to strawberries, watermelon is one of the company's new crop endeavors.
    © 2010
  • Checking out one of its grower's fields, the grape tomatoes tasted as good as they looked. © 2010
    Checking out one of its grower's fields, the grape tomatoes tasted as good as they looked.
    © 2010
  • Wm. P. Hearne Produce prides itself in tradition. According to Jeff Williams, company president, the label emblazoned on these boxes. © 2010
    Wm. P. Hearne Produce prides itself in tradition. According to Jeff Williams, company president, the label emblazoned on these boxes.
    © 2010
  • A virtual timeline of Hearne's acknowledgements and advertisements can be seen hanging in the hallways at its headquarters. © 2010
    A virtual timeline of Hearne's acknowledgements and advertisements can be seen hanging in the hallways at its headquarters.
    © 2010
  • Williams and Piedimonte (pictured far right) admit the company's employees are at the heart of Hearne Produce's strength and success. © 2010
    Williams and Piedimonte (pictured far right) admit the company's employees are at the heart of Hearne Produce's strength and success.
    © 2010
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For more than 75 years, Wm. P. Hearne Produce has made its mark by growing, packing, and shipping fresh high-quality vegetables. A little more than three years ago, longtime employees Jeff Williams and Tony Piedimonte decided to purchase the operation. Since then, the company has built upon its solid reputation and recently made big strides to expand its marketplace and profitability.

Florida Grower Managing Editor Paul Rusnak had the opportunity to visit the Wimauma, FL-based operation not only take lots of photos, but also to learn more about how a successful company like this continues to grow.

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Comments (2)
(Thu Dec 22 03:43:01 2011)

i just want to find out if you do export your products to other countries?. my company name is EMETH SERVICES INC. i based in london, [uk]

(Mon Sep 26 23:41:59 2011)

i just want to find out if you do export your products to other countries?. my company name is EMETH SERVICES INC. i based in london, [uk]