FOOD DISTRIBUTOR
DISTRIBUTING CALIFORNIA WINE GRAPES, CONEY DOGS, FRUIT BASKETS, HAMS SLAB BACON ( WHOLE SLABS AND THICK SLICED 1.5 LB PACKAGES) FRESH AND FROZEN TURKEYS.
Keywords: WINE GRAPES, WHOLE HAMS, SPIRAL HAMS, BONELESS HAMS CONEY DOGS, BACON
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
1947
What is your primary product or service?
We distribute fruit baskets, hams,turkeys, coney dogs and slab bacon to:Companies who gift their customers and employees @ Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.We have a website catering to the folks who want smaller quantities. We also offer California Wine Grapes in the fall for those who home brew wine.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I was raised in the business. My family got involved in 1941 and had their own business by 1947.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We answer the phone. Our quality can not be beat. We are reasonably priced. We were highly rated by Consumer Reports. "BEST HOLIDAY HAMS 2013". The link to that article is on our home page at www.applewoodfarms.com.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One.We grow yearly. Applewood Farms brands are distributed nationally!
Provide detailed directions to your location
SEE HOME PAGE applewoodfarms.com
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, All credit cards, corporate and personal checks!
Which areas do you service?
The USA, including PR and Alaska.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
William J. Mulligan, and Joseph Q. Mulligan.
What are your hours of operation?
Mon-Sat, 9-5 everyday September to January & two weeks before every major holiday. We are open to the public!
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we were able to make a special occasion better than one could have hoped for. We want to hear that quality is recognized and appreciated for what it is, simple as that.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
YOU KNOW IT'S GOOD IF IT'S APPLEWOOD!
GROWN FOR THE FINEST FLAVOR!