Activity Abounds at Progressive Group



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Matt Johnson, right, of Progressive Group Alliance explains the new flyer program to Brian Keck of Keck's Food Service.
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These progressive friends are Mike Essaf of Cedar Farms, Deb Winter of the group, and Rick Rogers of R&R Provisions.


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Mike Curtin of Tyson flashes the "V" sign after talking with Dominick Diaco of Diaco Food Service.
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Advance Food Co.'s corporate executive chef, Jeff A. Cofer, entices Tino Fernandez of Pinzon & Sons with his tasty selections.


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Kraft Foods' Joe Kruszewski, right, holds court with Jeff Greene, Frank Granit and Stuart Reisman of Don Greene Poultry.
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Dallas Harrison, right, of Red Gold, describes the latest in tomato products to Dawn Dostal of Lincoln Poultry.


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This happy threesome includes Michael Peyko and Laura Anzalone of Reddy Raw and Dennis Van Buren with Allen Canning.
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The throng from Southco Distributing Co. gets pointers on Brew City products from McCain's staffers.


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The Waughs examine new charcoal offerings from Royal Oak. From left, Joe Waugh, Tim Waugh and Royal Oak's Mike Shore.
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Progressive Group Alliance's Deb Winter, right, points out the flour's features to Staunton Foods' Ken Coleman and Malisa Williams.


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This seasoned bunch of foodservice experts includes, from left, Peter Imlay of Better Brands Food Service Distributor; Joe Michel of Schiff's Food Service, Inc.; and from Tulkoff Food Products Bob Johnson, Harry L. Undy Sr., and Gary Trotta.
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Ciao! Progressive Group Alliance's Ross Violi, right, with Italian specialist Edward T. Gold Sr. of Latina Foods Service.

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