Produce Business names Kevin Hannigan as one of its Top 40 Leaders under Forty
Known for his passion and forward thinking Hannigan has paved the way for organic marketing. He was the first in his marketplace to import from Holland and has been instrumental in establishing organic certification as a benchmark. Under his motivation, J&J has led the way for years as the population of organics exploded. One of his greatest accomplishments has been the dramatic improvement in vendor-managed supply chain services. It is believed the company’s vendor-managed service was the engine that pushed it to win Cub Foods prestigious Vendor of the Year award in 2005.
Hannigan gets fired up about produce of all kinds, but is particularly motivated by organic food, smart produce people, quality, flavor and product selection. “Being the very best at what we do for our customers is very important to me,” he says.
In the future, Hannigan wants to assist in producing ongoing sustainable profits through quality supply chain management for his company, co-workers,
clients and vendors. “That is what consumers deserve and it is our job,” he says. He credits everyone in the industry as being a mentor. “There is something new to learn every day,” he says. “If you can listen, pick up and run with unique experiences, you will go a long way in produce – you just have to work your butt off”