November was full of fall fun!

We've got a lot of exciting highlights to share this month! Check out what team DNO was up to in November: 

The Annual SNAM Conference was a BLAST!

Our team exhibited our out-of-this-world booth at the Annual SNAM Conference in Kalamazoo! Our space-themed samples and goodies were a popular hit, and our "real-life" astronaut was definitely one of the stars of the show!

Marissa Dake, Vice President of Brand and People, also had the opportunity to share her produce expertise and fresh ideas in two SNAM conference sessions.

Dake demonstrated how igniting curiosity and introducing a variety of cuts, textures, and colors can play an important part in getting kids excited about fruits and veggies in the classroom, the lunchroom, and beyond.

Company-wide Thanksgiving Box Giveaway!

With the holiday season just around the corner, we wanted to give back to our hardworking team.

Several of our managers volunteered their time to put together Thanksgiving boxes for our entire staff! Everyone received a turkey and assorted produce to take home to their loved ones.

Have You Seen our December FFVP Menu?

This month's theme is all about Winter Wonderland!❄️ We invite our partners in school nutrition to take part in exploring how kids can use this month's menu in fun and creative ways.

We're featuring crunchy turnip wedges, fresh fruit cups, and a kid-favorite: red grapes!

Our Brocc' Star this month is Erika Deem!

Erika joined DNO's Human Resource team in March 2021 and oversees recruitment, orientation and training, and a variety of projects. "Erika treats our associates as her customer. When they go to her with a question or issue, she jumps into action to answer the question, or find the answer to their question and help solve their issue(s)." Erika became interested in Human Resources because she saw the unique way that the department helps solve problems in the workplace. Her goal at DNO is to provide a way for every associate to feel safe, valued, and supported.

Congressman Mike Carey Visits DNO

A few weeks ago, Congressman Mike Carey visited DNO where he got an inside look at our operations and learned how our fruits and vegetables reach students across sixteen states. We enjoyed discussing ways that elected officials can drive policy change to support small businesses.

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