Fact Sheet
March 30, 2010

History:

H. Brooks and Company was founded more than 100 years ago by a 12-year-old boy with a horse and produce cart. Today the company offers nearly 1,000 produce items, 150 fresh organic items, 600 authentic fresh and packaged Hispanic items, legendary caramel apples, logistics and warehousing services, packaged fresh produce services, fresh-cut fruit and veggies and more.

Brings Co. was founded in 1931 by teenage neighbors with a Model A truck. Specializing in onions, rutabagas and shallots, Brings Co. is a nationally recognized leader in high quality and exceptional customer service.

Leadership:

Phillip Brooks
H. Brooks and Company CEO
(Grandson of business founder)

Pat Coan
Brings Co. President
(Daughter of business founder)

Key Message:

Two of the Twin Cities’ oldest family-owned produce companies are joining together to offer customers the best quality produce fresher and faster. Guaranteed.

For more information regarding H. Brooks, please visit their web site www.hbrooks.com