R.S. Hanline & Company
Since 1986
R.S. Hanline & Company, Inc.
The R.S. Hanline Company has become a trusted fresh produce supplier to some of the most reputable food service, retail, food manufacturing and wholesale distribution companies in the United States.
For more than 30 years, the R.S. Hanline Company has leveraged its resources to become one of the largest produce distributors in the Eastern United States, with a diverse offering that includes an extensive line of fresh-cut value added, specialty and locally grown products for all market segments in the produce industry.
In 2016, R.S. Hanline expanded its geographic footprint by opening a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility. Along with the pre-existing Ohio location, R.S. Hanline collectively boasts more than 300,000 square feet storage & manufacturing space. In addition, the company has 22 different cold storage and processing units to ensure a completely integrated produce program for our customers.
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Expansive Distribution Network
Distribution
R.S. Hanline’s Ohio & Iowa production facilities allow for the company to deliver fresh product in a 33 state distribution network. This network of distribution allows for large enterprises in the foodservice & retail space to implement a single vendor program across the greater Midwest. R.S. Hanline prides itself on consistent & nimble next-day-distribution where the customer can rest assured that their product has optimal shelf-life. In the event that recovery delivery is needed, R.S. Hanline can react & correct across a wide distribution platform.
Building Ingredient-Based Programs
Food Manufacturing
For years, our company has specialized in building ingredient-based programs for the food manufacturing industry. Whether it be soups, sauces, dressings or salads, we’ve developed value-added solutions to these complex items by offering a variety of custom produce “ready-to-mix” options.
We understand the importance of precise measurement and the management needed to facilitate the processes used by food industry companies and are committed to serving their unique needs.
Diverse Production Capabilities
Foodservice
For decades, R.S. Hanline has been developing long-term, efficient supply and distribution programs for the most reputable foodservice establishments in the country. This experience combined with diverse production power and strategic location and distribution capabilities have made it possible for us to build numerous large programs for the highest consumption areas in the United States.
As innovators in the food service supply industry, we can help differentiate your company in the marketplace by improving efficiencies in your supply chain while delivering the highest quality products.
Integrated Relationships
Retail
We have worked with the nation’s most reputable retailers for the past 25 years developing solutions and programs to meet our clients’ individual needs. We support countless private label programs in addition to our own Hanline branded and packaged products and take pride in being able to meet any packaging need your company requires.
Our value-added services also make it cost effective for you. We can accommodate every tier of retail distribution including overwrap, repack, processed and raw supply programs. Contact us to see how we can fulfill your requests both locally and beyond.
Leveraging Purchasing Power
Wholesale
Leveraged purchasing power, rail freight savings and over a century of combined procurement knowledge make R.S. Hanline a great solution for all wholesale produce businesses in the Eastern United States. We partner with wholesalers throughout our 19-state service area to fill our trucks and pass the incremental value down to our direct-to-store distributors throughout the region.
These relationships with the largest and most prominent grower/shippers in North America give us an edge, making us a year-round, low-cost, high-quality wholesale produce provider. Our large contract business with national retail and food service customers also ensures expedited and efficient distribution lanes in every direction from Shelby, Ohio, handing down even more reduced transportation costs to customers.