About Us

Akin & Porter Produce, a leading distributor of fresh wholesale produce located in Greenfield, TN has been in business for more than 50 years with roots that go back even further. The company has a fleet of over 36 semi-trucks and trailers along with an on-site fully functional truck garage to ensure the fleet is always road ready! Akin & Porter ships to all major shipping points primarily east of the Mississippi River, but are have the capability to service all 48 states and Canada.

Akin & Porter has affiliate companies in Plant City FL, Thomasville GA, Olmito, TX, Nogales AZ, EauClaire MI, Vardaman, MS, Paris, TN and Brownsville, TX with product that allows year round produce availability.

At Akin & Porter Produce, food safety is always first and foremost in our operations. We are committed to providing safe produce to all end consumers.

Certificates/Associations:

Blue Book – http://www.producebluebook.com/
PMA, Produce Market Association – http://www.pma.com/

Our Management Team

All of Akin & Porter management are experienced and well versed in the produce business.
Our management team has 200+ years of produce experience!

Joe Porter, President/CEO; Head of Sales
Jeff Perkins, Vice President/COO; Head of Operations
Jamie Prince, Secretary/Treasurer; Head of Payroll/HR
Brock Porter, Sales
Craig Medling, Warehouse Manager/Inventory
Roger Stewart, CFO; Truck Dispatch/Financial Operation
Tandy Darby, Sales
Jakob Perkins, Inventory Manager
Rusty Darby, Dispatch