Pompano Beach, Florida- Southern Specialties announced it has signed an agreement to acquire additional warehouse space at its Pompano Beach, Florida headquarters and distribution facility. The expansion, which shares a common wall with the existing warehouse, will create 36 percent additional capacity for the warehouse and provide space for additional processing, hydro-cooling and forced air cooling. An engineering firm will design the layout of the new space.
“Our investment in this expansion is part of our continuing commitment to the growth of the Southern Selects value added brand. “ said Robert Colescott, president and CEO of Southern Specialties, “ Our upscale products cater to consumers’ desire for gourmet quality, value added produce that offers flavor, nutrition and convenience.”
“This acquisition supports our mission of providing the highest level of customer service. “said Tim Meissner, COO of the company, “Southern Specialties will continue to make investments that provide value to our customers, and partners, through customized supply chain solutions. Our expansion and investments in state of the art equipment and quality assurance will help Southern Specialties continue as a leader in our class. ”
Southern Specialties is a leading grower, importer, processor and shipper of specialty fruits and vegetables from throughout the Americas. The company markets its Southern Selects©, Paradise Tropicals, Fiesta Fresh and Today’s Gourmet line of products from distribution facilities in Pompano Beach, Florida, McAllen, Texas, and Los Angeles, California.
Source: Southern Specialties
