Sprouts Farmers Market Opens Southern California Distribution Center to Support Store Growth
October 11 2023 - 9:02AM
Business Wire
The distribution center will support over 95
Sprouts locations across California
Sprouts Farmers Market recently unveiled its new southern
California distribution center in Fullerton, CA. The new
state-of-the-art facility is strategically positioned to enhance
the efficiency and freshness of produce deliveries to over 95
Sprouts stores within a 250-mile radius of the Fullerton site and
has ample capacity to support future growth in the region.
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The new distribution center not only enhances Sprouts commitment
to provide fresh, local, and organic produce to its customers, but
also supports its ongoing expansion across California and the
country, as well as its dedication to improve its environmental
impact and sustainability efforts.
Highlights of the new 337,000 square foot facility
includes:
- 34°F and 55°F storage and fruit ripening rooms to support the
ripening process of Sprouts produce;
- Significant reduction of transportation-related emissions by
saving an estimated 725,000 miles from current delivery routes due
to its closer proximity to stores;
- Tracking for future solar panel implementation and LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, a
framework for a healthy, high-efficient, and cost-effective green
buildings; and
- 11 electric vehicle charging stations for employee use, with
room for future growth, as well as an EV terminal truck to assist
with daily yard operations.
“We are committed to bringing the freshest, locally sourced
produce to market, and the Fullerton distribution center
exemplifies this commitment. The facility not only augments our
efforts to expand across California and the country, but also
strengthens our commitment to environmental sustainability,” said
Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts. “Equipped with
advanced ripening rooms, the new DC ensures optimal conditions for
produce storage, providing shoppers perfectly ripe avocados and
bananas. Our ability to deliver fresh, high-quality produce at an
exceptional value is supported by our network of distribution
centers, direct grower relationships, and enhanced quality
control.”
The distribution center will support and expand Sprouts’ local
farm partnerships with growers like Cyma Orchid, Five Crowns, HMC
Farms, Kingsburg Orchards, Muranaka Farms, Oceanside Pole Tomatoes,
Valdivia Farms, Prima Wawona®, Windset Farms, G & M Farms, and
Eco Farms. Additionally, Sprouts is engaging Lineage to manage
warehouse operations at the distribution center, and Penske
Logistics as the dedicated transportation fleet operator. The new
distribution center has created over 190 new full-time jobs in the
market.
In addition to the new Fullerton facility, Sprouts currently
operates distribution centers in Aurora, CO.; Union City, CA.;
Glendale, AZ.; Orlando, FL.; Wilmer, TX; and East Point, GA.
To celebrate the new opening, the Sprouts Healthy Communities
Foundation is awarding $65,000 to support new school gardening and
nutrition education programs at Maple Elementary School and
Commonwealth Elementary School in Fullerton.
Sprouts partners with local food rescue organizations including
Helping Hands Food Pantry and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange
County. On average, the Fullerton distribution center donates
approximately 38,000 pounds of produce each month to local food
banks.
About Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.
True to its farm-stand heritage, Sprouts offers a unique grocery
experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart
of the store. Sprouts inspires wellness naturally with a carefully
curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with
purpose-driven people. The healthy grocer continues to bring the
latest in wholesome, innovative products made with
lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and
gluten-free. Headquartered in Phoenix, and one of the largest and
fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic
food in the United States, Sprouts employs approximately 31,000
team members and operates more than 400 stores in 23 states
nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts, and the good it brings
communities, visit about.sprouts.com.
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