The Castellini Group of Cos., a leading distributor of fresh produce based in Cincinnati, recently announced plans to construct a vegetable processing and distribution center in Conley, GA, a suburb of Atlanta.
The location in Georgia strengthens Castellini’s presence in the Southeast, enabling it to reach 80 percent of the U.S. market within a single day by truck. “Our expansion in the Southeast will allow us to better serve current customers and continue our growth strategy by opening up new markets,” Bill Schuler, president and chief executive officer of Castellini, said in a press release.
“By working together with the state of Georgia and Clayton County, we’re able to further grow our business while bringing much-needed jobs and economic growth to the region. We appreciate all the assistance they’ve provided to help make this initiative a reality.”
Castellini offers a full line of fresh produce and value-added services, which include a complete line of organic produce, fresh-cut processing, tomato repacking and transportation, for its retail, foodservice and wholesale customers. Last year Castellini purchased General Produce Co., located on the Atlanta State Farmers market. How General Produce will fit into the scheme of things with the construction of the new facility in Conley, was not addressed in the news release.