Mucci Farms expands US presence with two new facilities

Canadian fresh produce company Mucci Farms has strengthened its presence in the US market with the opening of two new facilities.

Located in Romulus, Michigan, and San Antonio, Texas, the two new facilities are expected to increase efficiencies and service more regions.

Mucci operations vice-president Gianni said: “We’re very excited about these two new locations because they will improve our ability to service retailers and consumers in the US.

“Not only will we be able to service a larger area of the United States but we will also significantly reduce our carbon footprint and food mileage which will serve retailers and consumers with high-quality fruits and vegetables with an emphasis on environmental responsibility.

“This location will help us pack, repack and distribute our full lineup to the region in a timely manner. Romulus is a great location for us as it allows us to avoid wait times at the border and quickly redirect product to several states.”

The fresh produce company stated that its new 66,300ft² Romulus warehouse will primarily service the Midwest and North-East US while its 54,000ft² Texas warehouse facility will serve as a cross-dock primarily during the winter months.

The two facilities will be equipped with automation and technology to maximise efficiency.

Mucci Farms operations director Ronnie Alvar said: “The San Antonio area has a population of 2.5 million people and the labour market is particularly experienced in produce.

“This helps us onboard a knowledgeable team of people that understand the nuances of the produce industry and can efficiently manage the supply chain.”

Headquartered in Kingsville, Ontario, Mucci Farms is a vertically integrated greenhouse farming company, which is engaged in the production of lettuce, tomato, pepper, cucumber and strawberry farms in Canada and the US for more than 60 years.

In August 2017, Mucci Farms started a multi-year, three-phase construction project in Huron, Ohio, US.

The company selected the state due to its proximity to the Mucci Farms’ headquarters in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, as well as its strategic location to existing and potentially new retailer distribution facilities.