Our commitment to quality has never waivered
Our History
1934 wasn’t a particularly great time to start a business, but like all families of the time, the Koondel family did what you needed to do to survive. They also found a way to thrive by doing what they did best and serving their community. That was the start of the Bushwick Commission. From their original produce stands and push carts in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn to today’s full-service supplier offering daily delivery up and down the east coast, Bushwick continues to be focused on the value of providing locally grown produce to retail customers of all sizes looking for fresh foods that give their customers the sustainable choices they desire.
As a family-run business, Bushwick’s dedication to quality has never waned. In much the same way our customers relied on us nearly 90 years ago, they look to Bushwick today as a source they know they can depend on to deliver the very best. Our Guarantee-brand potatoes have set the industry standard for freshness and delicious taste.
Our History
1934 wasn’t a particularly great time to start a business, but like all families of the time, the Koondel family did what you needed to do to survive. They also found a way to thrive by doing what they did best and serving their community. That was the start of the Bushwick Commission. From their original produce stands and push carts in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn to today’s full-service supplier offering daily delivery up and down the east coast, Bushwick continues to be focused on the value of providing locally grown produce to retail customers of all sizes looking for fresh foods that give their customers the sustainable choices they desire.
As a family-run business, Bushwick’s dedication to quality has never waned. In much the same way our customers relied on us nearly 90 years ago, they look to Bushwick today as a source they know they can depend on to deliver the very best. Our Guarantee-brand potatoes have set the industry standard for freshness and delicious taste.
Bushwick Today
Today, Ken Gray, VP of Sales and Marketing for Bushwick is the fourth generation to carry on the family legacy and he is focused on the same kind of service and quality that the business and reputation was built on from day one. He admits that although there are more needs for technology, sustainability, merchandising solutions and new varieties, today’s consumer is still looking for good quality and good value, especially as we move into an inflationary period where consumers are feeling the pain of higher prices.
From the dark days of the Great Depression, 9/11, a global pandemic and even recession, Bushwick doesn’t worry. Regardless of what is happening in the world people need to eat and potatoes and onions, which are at the core of our business, have always provided an excellent value to build a family meal and gather friends and family around the table.
Our focus on locally grown allows us to provide fresh vegetables direct from our growers as far north as Maine to mid-Atlantic areas like Virginia and service retailers up and down the Atlantic coast with daily deliveries
Relationships are as important as the produce in this industry.
The Bushwick reputation for superior service is unparalleled. When our customers call, we respond. We understand the importance of your reputation to your consumers, just like we understand the importance of our reputation to companies like yours. They are built on backs of consistency and trust, and we genuinely value that. Through the years, we’ve developed lasting relationships with the industry’s most reputable potato growers and the nation’s most reliable long-haul carriers. As a result of these relationships, we’re able to accommodate our customers’ needs better than anyone else – delivering on time from anywhere in the country. Our ability to provide specially tailored deliveries for specific requirements, such as private-label brands in customized packaging, sets us apart.
If retailers are looking for a success minded partner ready to deliver community solutions, they should look no farther than Bushwick Commission. Bushwick is ready and able to deliver omnichannel marketing solutions to deliver sales while also being your locally grown supply partner.
