WETHAMPTON BEACH, NY - Andrew M. Pollak, CEO and owner of ADS Management, the parent company of Hapco Farms, Freshouse, Barnwood Valley Farms, MR Farms and Northwest Wine Services, passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 65 after a short illness.
A third-generation grower and a true trailblazer in the agricultural industry, Mr. Pollak carried forward a family legacy that began in 1945 when his grandfather, Henry Pollak, started the business selling fertilizer to Long Island’s potato growers. Henry’s son, Harvey, later expanded operations into Maine and Canada, ultimately building a network across all major potato-growing regions in the United States.
Under Andy’s leadership, the company evolved far beyond its roots, an announcement from the company stated. He transformed the business into a full-line supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables, providing year-round produce to major retailers throughout the Northeast. A Cornell graduate driven by a passion for farming and strong business insight, Andy expanded the organization to more than 500 employees and forged multiple strategic partnerships, positioning ADS Management as a leader in the produce industry.
“Andy’s passing is an immense loss for our company and for the entire produce industry,” said Eric Scannelli, COO of ADS Management. “His core mission was to deliver quality product to our customers, and he drew on his deep knowledge and strong relationships to fulfill that mission every single day.”
ADS Management is a genuine family business, rooted in family values and structured to uphold his legacy and vision moving forward.
“Andy was a mentor to me for over 38 years.” said Jamey Friedman President of Freshouse Produce. “He built a company with family values touching everyone who worked for him. His vision and passion were unmatched. He was always striving to grow our businesses, expanding our farming operations and developing a one-of-a-kind distribution infrastructure” he added.
Alongside his passion for farming, Andy was an avid fisherman. Some of his happiest moments were spent aboard his boat, Hot Potato, enjoying time on the water with family and friends.
Andy is survived by his children Brian, Bella, and Mia; his parents Harvey (Teresa) and Meryl; and his siblings Debbie, Danny and Nancy. He was predeceased by his son, Jason.
