Ben B. Schwartz & Sons Expands Distribution to North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri
September 9, 2025 | 2 min to read
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons has expanded its distribution into the Midwest and Southern U.S., including states like North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri, following several new customer acquisitions. This marks the company's first operational expansion into these regions, driven by a strategic focus on optimizing distribution routes. Chief Operating Officer Bill Loupeé praised the sales team's dedication in identifying growth opportunities to enhance service for more customers effectively.
New customer wins increase operations in the Midwest and Southern U.S.
Detroit, MI — Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, a leading wholesale distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, has expanded its distribution into a number of Midwest and Southern states, including North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri.
This is on the back of several, new foodservice and midmarket wholesaler customer wins, following the efforts of the sales team to maximize the company’s distribution radius from their headquarters in Detroit. While Ben B. has been actively serving customers throughout the Midwest, Eastern and Southeastern US for decades, this is the first time its expanded operations into these states.
“To maximize our growth in the past year, we looked at our current distribution map and focused on areas near and within our existing business to optimize those routes and serve new customers,” said Bill Loupeé, Chief Operating Officer at Ben B. Schwartz & Sons. “Securing these deals is a testament to the hard work of our sales team, identifying the right opportunities to serve more customers better and faster than ever before.”
About Ben B. Schwartz & Sons
Founded in 1906, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons is a leading wholesale distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables located in Detroit, MI. The company services national and local grocery chains and foodservice providers across the Midwest, Eastern and Southeastern United States and Canada. For more information, please visit www.benbdetroit.com.