Van Eerden Foodservice

Follow the tracks 🚞 to Trainwreck Grill & Ale House for fantastic food with a side of history. 📖
Built in 1886, the grain mill now turned local favorite in Coldwater, MI, offers elevated dishes in a unique and memorable dining experience.

Faced the heat with the crew from the south 😎☀️⛳️
Thank you to all who made the south region golf outing spectacular- from your shots on the course to the displays put on by our vendors, we appreciate your attendance and hope you had a great day. 👏

Looking for something new to add to your menu? Michigan Turkey's expertly prepared, fully cooked turkey breasts are the way to go! 🦃

Michigan Turkey Co-Op was founded by 15 growers who were looking for a way to bring their birds to market locally. For decades, their family farm has honed its expertise and redefined quality standards. The result is evident in every product they produce, offering the most wholesome and flavorful options available, backed by unbeatable value.

Wow your customers with your signature creation using Michigan Turkey!

Looking for new takeout containers? Anchor Packaging has what you're looking for! 👀

These disposable containers use an exclusive, convection cross-flow design to relieve moisture and condensation while maintaining product temperature. The unique design of this packaging system retains internal temperatures and food texture better than other containers.

Provide your customers with the best with Anchor Packaging! 🏆

Happy Independence Day from Van Eerden! 🇺🇸 ⭐

Wishing you a safe and fun-filled day of celebration!

Did you know that Frog Holler has a line of unique, specialty, and exotic produce? 🐸🌸🌺

Not only does Frog Holler offer an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, but they also have a stunning selection of edible flowers that add a touch of elegance and whimsy to any dish. Whether it's a particular variety, size, ripeness or specialty item their customers seek, Frog Holler sources their products with your particular needs in mind. It’s this customized attention to detail that sets Frog’s quality apart.

Check it out today!

Kicking off the holiday week with a parking lot cook out! We appreciate time to mingle and picnic with coworkers from every department, and the people who make these cookouts possible. 🌭🔥🇺🇸

Get ready to fall in love with the star of the show - Perdue Chicken! 🐓

Perdue is driven to do whatever it takes to raise mouthwatering chicken. They believe great taste begins on the farm. From the moment their birds hatch to the moment their chicken products make it to your plates, Perdue is relentless in their pursuit of delivering the best and highest quality to you and your customers.

Check out their product features:

➡️ No antibiotics.. EVER
➡️ No hormones, steroids, or growth-promoting drugs
➡️ Non-GMO
➡️ Free range
➡️ Organic
➡️ Certified gluten free
➡️ 100% vegetarian fed with no animal by-products
➡️ Halal certified

Make the switch to Perdue chicken today!

Conveniently stackable, Food Trays are a versatile way to attractively serve anything from seasonal fresh fruit to saucy chicken wings! 🍽

Featuring the highest quality paper board for the best value, these casual food service staples will increase your profitability by reducing food costs. The leak-resistant, clay coated surface, and the variety of sizes offer endless possibilities for appetizing service that your customers will appreciate.

Ask your VE Sales Consultant about our Red Plaid and also our Kraft food trays from RJ Schinner!

🎬BEHIND THE SCENES
Exclusive BTS footage of our VE team members & vendors setting up for the GR Metro Summer Soirée ☀️🍉🍦🌭
Thank you & .gr for making our event a huge splash 🌊 with custom balloon design & custom cookies.
As always, thank you to the team at for a seamless day!

Summer is in the air at our GR Metro Summer Soirée! 🍹🌭🍦 Thank you to all who came & soaked up the summer inspiration from our Chef & vendors who put in hard work to bring you summer culinary inspiration. ☀️

SPOTTED 👀 Van Eerden out making deliveries all over Leland's Fishtown in upper Michigan! Making stops at Village Cheese Shanty 🧀, Dam Candy Store 🍭, and Carlson's Fish Market 🐟.

Where else have you seen us out and about?

With Independence Day quickly approaching, Monin has got your drinks covered!

As a national leader in flavored beverage syrups and with a tradition that started back in 1912, Monin has had a passion and commitment to quality and constantly strives to exceed customer expectations. Their dedication does not go unnoticed with receiving exceptional beverage supplier awards for 11 years in a row! 😱

Want to try it for yourself? Get the recipe below for Monin's signature Stars & Stripes Lemonade! 🍋🍓⭐

INGREDIENTS:
- ice
- 1 oz. Monin Grenadine Syrup
- 4 slice(s) strawberries
- 6 ea. blueberries
- 7 oz. lemonade

INSTRUCTIONS:
- Fill serving glass with ice.
- Add remaining ingredients in the order listed.
- Stir well or transfer from serving glass to other glass and back to mix.
- Garnish.

We're thrilled to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone: Tracy Christian has completed an astonishing 25 years of dedicated service at Van Eerden! 🥳

To celebrate this remarkable achievement, here are a few memories Tracy has of her time at Van Eerden:

⭐ Tracy has had a front row seat to watch VE grow and adapt to the changes that come with that. VE has encouraged her to adapted with each season, too, moving from Finance to Human Resources, and now Risk Management.

⭐ Her favorite thing about Van Eerden is the people she has had the chance to work with over the years.

⭐ "I’m also thankful for the owners and leaders who value and support employees, knowing them as people and embracing the messiness that comes with that".

Thank you, Tracy, for your hard work and loyalty over the past 25 years. Your contributions have been invaluable, and we're honored to have you as part of our team!

Looking for a fun dip for Independence Day that everyone is guaranteed to love? 👀

Simplot put together "Flapper Dip", a more sophisticated version of fry sauce for those that prefer a little kick from garlic and black pepper. Simplot knows today’s foodservice consumer is craving real foods and making more informed choices. And Simplot has more of the diverse foods they desire, helping you nurture their needs and your business. Check out how to make it below! ⬇️

Ingredients:
⭐️ 16 oz. Mayonnaise
⭐️ 8 fl. oz. Ketchup
⭐️ 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
⭐️ 4 tsp. Garlic, fresh, minced
⭐️ 2 Tbsp. Black pepper

Directions:
⭐️ Combine all ingredients with a whisk in a medium bowl.
⭐️ Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

Fresh salad is the best salad! 🥗

Revolution Farms provides the freshest, most sustainable, best-tasting lettuce and greens, and achieve a product that is better than organic. Not to mention, their products are free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and non-GMO certified.

with Revolution Farms 🥬

Swinging into fun! ⚾️

Last week, some of our Operations team members got to have an exciting night at the West Michigan Whitecaps. We love getting the opportunity to spend quality time with each other any chance we can get and support the West Michigan Whitecaps!

Oakwood Proper Burgers creating buzz in Traverse City for their tasty smashburgers & community impact 👇🍔

High-end smashburgers, thick shakes create buzz for this tiny Traverse City restaurant Don't let the size fool you: Oakwood Proper Burgers' little pink building serves up really big flavor - and has a heart for its East Side community.

Happy Father's Day from Van Eerden! 💚

Today, we celebrate you and all the love and support you provide to your families. Thank you for everything you do!

June Sales Meeting fun! 😝

Take a peek inside our sales meeting and see the extraordinary creations we got to test out. Thank you to all the vendors and those who hosted our training sessions who made today rock!

A huge congratulations to Bill McMurray on 30 years of being an integral part of the Van Eerden team! 🥳

Take a look at some of Bill's favorite memories at Van Eerden 👇

⭐ Bill started as a Sales Representative helping to develop the Lakeshore market. Within a few years, he was promoted to District Sales Manager, a newly created position at the time.

⭐ Over the years, Bill has filled the DSM position in several markets including Lansing, Southern Michigan, Northern Michigan and Grand Rapids-Lakeshore, which is home.

⭐ Bill has participated in the Van Santa event since it was created and appreciates how it has grown into the event it is today.

⭐ “Over the years I have learned how important all team members are in contributing to my success and the success of Van Eerden.”

Thank you for all of your hard work, passion, expertise, and amazing contribution. We look forward to many more years of success! 🙌

Today’s special treat! 😋

Some of our amazing VE staff got to enjoy lunch with Core as part of our bi-monthly luncheons. Take a look at the tasty creations we got to test out! Thank you for the wonderful food, Core! 🙌

Please join us in giving a HUGE round of applause to Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Nutrition Services for receiving the Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award! 👏 This award recognizes and celebrates School Food Authorities who have made operational changes to improve nutrition quality and engage students and families in nutrition education and meal planning.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 🥳

Great news! We’ve received a Healthy Meals Incentives (HMI) Recognition Award from Action for Healthy Kids and USDA for our innovative strategies that provide nutritious school meals: Innovation in Nutrition Education. So proud of our team! Learn more about the HMI Recognition Awards at: www.healthymealsincentives.org/recognition-awards/

Action for Healthy Kids U.S. Department of Agriculture

Separate yourself from the competition with the finest quality beef patties that create satisfied and loyal customers who keep coming back.

Rochester Meats has been masters of ground beef since 1975. They have developed an innovative blend to produce the juiciest, tastiest burgers available, all in individually quick frozen format for the high consistency. Check out the benefits⬇️

⭐️ Operator Friendly: less labor, quicker cook times/less waste
⭐️ Greater hold times from table side to delivery & catering
⭐️ Transit times won't compromise the integrity of the patty
⭐️ Unique cuts like Angus provide a premium experience

Rochester Meats has made what's important to you, important to them!

Our team had an amazing time in Toronto this week, celebrating the winners of our Nordic Group Sales Contest. Thank you to Nordic Group for the wonderful trip - these memories will last a lifetime!

Make this Father's Day unforgettable! 🍽️

Copper Creek Steak is a premium black Angus beef that's sourced from family-owned ranches in America's heartland. Here's the best part, you won't find it anywhere else in the area because it is unique to Van Eerden!

Paired McCain Beer Battered Onion Rings, this mouth-watering meal is sure to impress. Savor the rich flavor and quality of our upper 2/3 choice premium black Angus beef, raised with care and dedication.

Did you know that Frog Holler has a dedicated team of produce specialists? 🍅🥬🍍

Each employee is extensively trained in product knowledge, food safety procedures, up-to-date market information and a customer-first mentality. And the best part is, we have a large assortment of locally grown Michigan produce!

Know you're getting the best quality produce with Frog Holler! 🐸

Happy Warehouse Appreciation Week! 🎉

We’re proud to recognize the exceptional efforts of our team at Van Eerden. Their dedication and commitment has driven our business forward and is reflected in every aspect of our operations.

Thank you for your outstanding performance! We are grateful to have such a talented and motivated team. 🙌

Want to make prepping and serving food easier? Handy Wacks wraps and liners can help!

Handy Wacks provides a full line of disposable food-handling items to help every level of the food service industry bake, divide and serve their dishes. Also, Handy Wacks offers custom prints featuring your business logo!

Check our their website to learn more about their high quality wraps, liners, and custom prints!