SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Texas-based Brothers Produce is on track to continue its foodservice prowess with this latest announcement. GrubMarket recently completed the acquisition of the distributor, a move that strengthens the company’s position.

"Over 40 years ago, I had a dream to build a reputable produce business founded on the principles of taking exceptional care of the customers and hard-working employees who helped us achieve our success. Today, Brothers Produce is one of the most powerful brands in the fresh produce industry, and we are thrilled to join GrubMarket to take our business to the next level,” Martin Erenwert, Chief Executive Officer, Brothers Produce, noted. “Mike and his team clearly understand our vision, and GrubMarket is one of the fastest-growing, most recognized food companies in the entire country. I feel great knowing that being a part of GrubMarket will allow us to preserve our brand and history while creating a new growth path through vertical integration and technological innovation."

According to a press release, Brothers Produce currently operates three distribution centers across Texas which allows it to service over 6,000 customers across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Mississippi.

The impressive scale and efficiency of Brothers Produce's distribution operation enable it to ship over ten million cases of food every year. It was founded in the 1980s and has since grown to an operation with an extensive fleet of over 200 vehicles spanning state-of-the-art refrigerated trucks, vans, and trailers designed to preserve product freshness during transit.

"Brothers Produce has a sterling reputation in the Texas fresh produce ecosystem, and it is simply incredible how the business grew from a single van operation over 40 years ago to a multi-generational family business doing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales today,” added Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket. “Martin, Brent, and the outstanding team at Brothers Produce have truly built a strong and impactful fresh produce business, and we respect their focus on delivering stellar customer service as well as their strong commitment to food safety standards throughout their operations. [...] This acquisition enables GrubMarket to further strengthen our presence across Texas and the Southwestern U.S. We are excited to welcome the Brothers Produce team to the GrubMarket family."

After the acquisition, the business will continue to be managed by its current experienced, mission-driven, and service-oriented leadership team led by Martin and his son, Brent Erenwert, who runs the Houston division.

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