KeHE Distributors, a distributor of fresh, natural and organic, and specialty products in North America, is celebrating the grand opening of its distribution center in the Miami area.
The distribution center features 360,000 square feet across five temperature zones, an air-conditioned dry warehouse space, a freezer and cooler, an ice cream room and a flex/fresh room, according to a news release. The center officially began operation in December 2023.
“We appreciate the local officials who have backed our efforts to expand in Miami and execute KeHE’s Food. Forward strategic vision to drive operational excellence, growth and partner success,” Deb Conklin, president and CEO of KeHE, said in the release. “KeHE looks forward to expanding to a prime location in the Miami area and supporting the local economy through jobs, economic growth, and efficient service to our retailers and customers.”
KeHE said this expansion ultimately will allow its retail partners to meet more of their consumers' needs. Now with four distribution centers in the Southeast and 18 across North America, KeHE has a total distribution square footage of over 7 million in the U.S. and Canada, according to the release.
This facility will allow KeHE to continue to offer enhanced services to retail partners and customers with an increased ability to stock store shelves with in-demand products, the release said.
KeHE said the expansion also will help support its 99% accuracy rate with 85% of orders guaranteed to be delivered the next day.
The new distribution center will bring new jobs and professional growth opportunities to the community while continuing to drive economic growth to the area, the release said. Fully staffed, the Miami facility will have 120 employees with 125 pieces of warehouse equipment.
KeHE expects the distribution center technology, temperature zones and equipment to allow for more product innovation and assortment that will benefit its retail partners in the Southeast and beyond.