The fifth annual Viva Fresh Produce Expo will kick off on April 25 with a great opportunity for growers, wholesalers and distributors to tour the San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market, a key unified wholesale center for fresh produce and related industries.
The SAWPM facility offers innovative warehousing solutions for growers and distributors of perishable products as well as a centralized location for conducting business. The Viva Fresh tour will include at least one of the SAWPM’s existing warehouses within the development’s first phase as well as an opportunity to learn about upcoming plans for expansion.
“We’re thrilled to have the Viva Fresh attendees tour our facility and view the opportunities that it can offer,” said Fernando Narvaez, director of sales and marketing for SAWPM. “The tour is specifically designed for anyone interested in working with wholesalers and distributors located here as well as anyone looking for a location for a branch or distribution/warehouse, or processing center in San Antonio.”
The new development projects at SAWPM represent an investment in a quickly expanding industry. San Antonio is the ideal location for many Mexican exporters who are looking to grow their business, as well as U.S. companies that are looking for opportunities to access larger Texas markets. The next phase of development will include build-to-suit leases that are ideal for growers, wholesalers, distributors and processors of fresh produce or other perishables. These custom spaces can offer refrigerated, freezer, dry and office spaces within a growing community of tenants in the industry.
“In the past 10 years, imports from Mexico through Texas have increased by over 122 percent. As this trend continues, it’s exciting to see new developments such as the San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market that offers vital infrastructure to support this region’s growth,” said Dante Galeazzi, president of the Texas International Produce Association.
To reserve a place on one of the tours, click here.
