John Vena Inc.

John Vena Inc. John Vena Inc. is a family-owned and operated importer, wholesaler, and distributor of specialty produce.

Wholesale specialty fruits, vegetables, and herbs from premiere growing regions around the world including tropicals, wild foraged edibles, microgreens, baby vegetables, and local heirlooms. We offer variety, freshness, and quality through innovative techniques in product sourcing and logistics built on a foundation of dedicated and passionate customer service.

15 years has gone by in a blink of an eye...15 years ago today the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market opened its doo...
06/05/2026

15 years has gone by in a blink of an eye...15 years ago today the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market opened its doors as the largest fully enclosed and fully refrigerated building. It remains a state-of-the-art facility and a key part of the produce supply chain in the Northeast.

Photos in Order:
1 - Construction of PWPM main concourse, 2010
2- PWPM main concourse, 2019
3- Construction of JVI's Market Store, 2010
4- JVI's Market Store, 2023
5- Construction of JVI sales office, 2010

We're happy to say that Florida passionfruit is back from its winter gap.
06/05/2026

We're happy to say that Florida passionfruit is back from its winter gap.

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting our annual employee appreciation picnic. To all of our staff here at JVI: your ...
06/03/2026

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting our annual employee appreciation picnic. To all of our staff here at JVI: your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we hope you took the time to wind down, relax, and enjoy some food from

06/02/2026

Finger limes are now in season out of California. Where a typical lime is round, finger limes are long, commonly about 1 to 3 inches in length. Despite their differences in shape, finger limes still pack that classic, bright lime flavor.
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With the weather getting warmer, let's talk about tropicals. Specifically, papaya.1️⃣ The first picture here is a marado...
06/01/2026

With the weather getting warmer, let's talk about tropicals. Specifically, papaya.

1️⃣ The first picture here is a maradol papaya. Maradol papayas are large and heavy, with each papaya weighing about 5 pounds. They are ripe when their skin turns from green to fully yellow. Maradols are a love-hate papaya. Many prize them for their strong musky flavor and aroma, while others find it too strong.

2️⃣ Here is a green cooking papaya. They are picked underripe and never ripen properly post-harvest. Green papayas are typically used as a vegetable as their flavor is mild, fresh, and lightly vegetal.

3️⃣ This last papaya is a solo papaya. They are relatively small compared to a maradol, typically weighing about 1 pound each. Solo papayas are ready to eat when about 50% yellow and have a sweet, tropical flavor.

Hmmm...dragon fruit smoothie or dragon fruit sorbet for this sunny weekend?
05/29/2026

Hmmm...dragon fruit smoothie or dragon fruit sorbet for this sunny weekend?

05/28/2026

Let’s talk about Italian kiwi: they’re grown in a region between Verona and Rovigo where the soil and climate conditions yield fruit with excellent aroma, high brix, and a consistent sizes.
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Don't be afraid of how this fruit looks. This is rambutan, it's a specialty in the soapberry family that's pretty simila...
05/27/2026

Don't be afraid of how this fruit looks. This is rambutan, it's a specialty in the soapberry family that's pretty similar to lychee. It has an inner pit, a grape-like texture, and a juicy flesh.

The Queen has arrived for the summer 👑-Mangosteen, known as the 'Queen of Fruits,' is a tropical variety that is still r...
05/26/2026

The Queen has arrived for the summer 👑
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Mangosteen, known as the 'Queen of Fruits,' is a tropical variety that is still relatively rare to the US. The fruit is incredibly delicate and bruises easily, but evolving handing practices have increased availability.
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There will never be enough words for those who have served and sacrificed for our country. As we honor those brave men a...
05/26/2026

There will never be enough words for those who have served and sacrificed for our country. As we honor those brave men and women today, we'd like to keep it simple: thank you.

Address

6700 Essington Avenue, Unit F1
Philadelphia, PA
19153

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 10am
9pm - 11:59pm
Tuesday 12am - 10am
9pm - 11:59pm
Wednesday 12am - 10am
9pm - 11:59pm
Thursday 12am - 10am
9pm - 11:59pm
Friday 12am - 10am
Sunday 10am - 11:59pm

Telephone

+12153360766

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