Gonzales, CA – Misionero Vegetables is proud to announce the opening of its new state of the art, 70,000 Sq. Ft. processing facility in Brantford, Ontario. The construction of the facility is completed and has commenced production, supplying customers daily in the North East Markets.
“We are excited with this new processing facility, offering additional value for our customers. It is strategically located to service the North East Markets. This location was selected for its skilled labor force, easier access to customers and the opportunity to bring a respected industry veteran, Hugh Bowman into the Misionero Group to head this operation.” said Stephen Griffin, President and CEO of Misionero Vegetables.
The new venture will be producing both organic and conventional salads in addition to new product lines slated for this coming year. Hugh Bowman, President of Misionero Ltd stated, “I’m excited about the opportunities in the North East Markets. I feel Misionero is positioned well as a company to handle both national and regional business opportunities”.
Dan Canales, VP of Sales and Marketing, comments, “We researched various geographical areas for regional processing in both the U.S and Canada; an opportunity presented itself with Hugh Bowman in Ontario. Hugh’s experience, reputation and involvement in the produce landscape, aligned perfectly with what we want to accomplish in the coming years.”
The new facility is strategically located to deliver to the most populated cities in the North East. This will accommodate new growth and enable the company to continue to maintain superior customer service to its expanding clientele.
Source: Misionero Vegetables