KENNETT
SQUARE, Pa., Aug. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- South Mill Champs, one of the
largest high-quality mushroom growers in North America, is pleased to announce the
expansion of its distribution network in Florida with the acquisition of substantially
all of the assets of Baird Produce, located in the Tampa Wholesale
Produce Market.
"We are excited to now be operating in Tampa and look forward to continuing the
legacy of Baird Produce by delivering the freshest mushrooms,
fruits and vegetables to the greater Tampa region," said Mike Pia Jr., VP of Business Growth at South
Mill Champs. "The proximity of Tampa to our existing Winter Haven operation will create synergies
that will allow us to provide quality, fresh mushrooms efficiently
to this key Floridian market," added Mike.
In addition to being one of the largest mushroom producers in
North America, South Mill Champs
operates a robust network of distribution centers across
the United States, with locations
in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Kennett Square, Los
Angeles, New Orleans,
West Sacramento, and Winter Haven (Florida). The 2023 acquisition of World Fresh
Produce further enhanced our distribution capabilities by providing
direct relationships with specialty produce growers across the
world, allowing us to supply our customers with a wide variety of
specialty seasonal produce alongside their mushroom needs.
Each South Mill Champs distribution center features the
capability to provide customized packaging and labeling for
mushrooms and other select produce. With its fleet of refrigerated
delivery vehicles, regional growing facilities, advanced logistics,
and extensive distribution network, South Mill Champs is
well-positioned to ensure on-time deliveries of fresh, sought-after
high-quality mushrooms and other specialty produce.
About South Mill Champs
South Mill Champs is a leading vertically integrated grower and
supplier of North American fresh mushrooms and functional mushroom
foods. Headquartered in Kennett Square,
Pa., with growing and processing operations in British Columbia, Manitoba, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, South Mill Champs is an innovative,
customer-focused supplier in the industry. The company offers
mushrooms and other fresh food products, full-service logistics,
and cold storage, and is known for superior quality and consistent
supply. Its network includes highly efficient cold chain
distribution centers across the United
States, including Atlanta,
Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Los
Angeles, Kennett Square,
New Orleans, West Sacramento, and Winter Haven, Florida.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Joann Taylor
Communications Manager
Jtaylor@southmill.com
610-444-4800 ext. 5253
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