Norwest Mezzanine Partners

Bix Produce Company, LLC, founded in 1930 by Max Bix, is a prominent distributor of bulk and pre-cut fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cheese, and nuts. Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the company serves a diverse clientele that includes restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, country clubs, and food service distributors across Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and Fargo, North Dakota. Bix Produce has evolved from its humble beginnings with a single truck into a regional leader in the foodservice industry, emphasizing high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The company's state-of-the-art processing facility operates six days a week, employing over 260 professionals who are dedicated to meeting the needs of their customers. In response to growing demand, Bix Produce has expanded its operations, including additional refrigerated warehouse space to accommodate organic and specialty produce offerings. Under the ownership of Randy Wilcox since 1980, Bix Produce continues to uphold its founding philosophy of delivering premium products on customers' schedules.