Goya Foods Inaugurates New State-of-the-Art Distribution Facilities in Midwest and Northeast
- A combined 354,000 square feet will increase distribution throughout Midwest, and Parts of the Mid and South Atlantic Regions
- Future plans for additional expansion within next five years
SECAUCUS, N.J., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-
owned food company in the United States, was joined by business, political and
community leaders from Chicago, New Jersey and Pennsylvania to mark historic
events for the company. The ribbon-cutting ceremonies in Bollingbrook,
Illinois, and Pedricktown, New Jersey, officially launched Goya's enhanced
presence in the Midwest and parts of the Mid and South Atlantic regions and
joins 13 other Goya facilities in the U.S. and abroad.
"We are adding more than 1 million square feet in distribution facilities
and are staying on track for our global investment goals over the next five
years," stated Peter Unanue, Executive Vice President of Goya Foods, "This
expansion will enable Goya to effectively and efficiently continue to grow and
distribute quality products to our customers and consumers." Goya, that will
celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2011, has procured additional acreage in
both locations allowing for a total future expansion of 260,000 square feet,
underscoring the largest expansion and re-investment effort in the history of
the company.
To date, Goya Foods has increased product line and is undergoing major
improvements in production and expansion throughout the United States. They
have significantly increased distribution and production capacity in nearly
every market they serve including: Texas, Virginia, Spain, Puerto Rico,
Massachusetts, New York, and Chicago. In Miami, Florida Goya will soon break
ground for a 335,000 square foot Packaging and Distribution facility scheduled
for completion in 2011. At Goya Spain, the company has not only expanded olive
oil production lines, but Goya Nativo is distributing Goya products throughout
Spain and the rest of Europe, marking an important beginning to global
outreach.
"Our commitment goes beyond these distribution centers," stated Robert
Unanue, President of Goya Foods, Inc. "We are engaging in aggressive national
advertising and marketing efforts and we have a skillful sales force that
works directly with our retail partners to ensure the proper product mix for
the consumer. We believe this growth will expand opportunities for our
customers, employees, business partners and consumers in all the communities
that we serve."
ABOUT GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America's largest
Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin
American food and condiments. Goya manufactures packages and distributes over
1,600 high-quality food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South
America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic
communities around the world; their combination of authentic ingredients,
robust seasonings and convenient preparation make them ideal for every taste
and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com
SOURCE Goya Foods
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