Pippin Wholesale Joins FAB

ALPHARETTA, GA - Pippin Wholesale Co., F.A.B., Inc., Harrison, AR, has joined Frosty Acres Brands, Inc., the national foodservice marketing and purchasing cooperative based here.

Established in 1916, Pippin Wholesale is a broadline distributor that services both retail and foodservice customers throughout Arkansas and Missouri. The company offers additional services such as laundry and warewashing systems and coffee and juice programs. Its customer base includes schools, hospitals, restaurants, manufacturing, convenience and grocery stores, and motel facilities.

"We searched for a growing and profitable group that would provide us with exceptional overall value. We know Frosty Acres is the group to deliver on their aggressive goals and we look forward to a long and prosperous affiliation," said Ken Milburn, president of Pippin Wholesale.

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