Case Study: Bergin Fruit and Nut Company achieves rapid pivot and operational resilience with Deacom ERP

A Single System Approach to Scale and Pivot in an Unpredictable Environment

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company, a St. Paul–based supplier founded in 1951, sells nuts, dried fruit and related products to grocery chains, co‑ops, restaurants and manufacturers. When COVID‑19 sharply reduced demand for bulk bins and disrupted supply chains, Bergin faced urgent challenges around scalability, centralized data and the need to rapidly pivot its go‑to‑market strategy.

Because Bergin had implemented Deacom ERP, a single‑system solution, the company could use real‑time data to make fast decisions, retool operations and maintain quality control. The team shifted its mix from roughly 60% to 90% packaged goods, added new labeling and small‑batch processes, adopted Deacom’s WMS to cut errors and manual work (expediting picking by about 10%), moved toward just‑in‑case inventory and opened a new distribution facility—allowing Bergin to stay profitable and resilient through the upheaval.

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company

Michael Finn

Finance Manager