Midwest Fresh Logistics Plans Produce Refrigeration Plant In Dell Rapids, South Dakota
11/13/2015
“The goal of this facility will be to sort produce brought in from states like Washington, California, Arizona and Texas and reorganize it onto trucks that will deliver it to produce wholesalers and regional distribution centers,” said Ben Bricko, Company President. “This produce will primarily be delivered within a day’s commute from Dell Rapids—places like Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and Illinois. Ultimately that’s why we chose the Dell Rapids location.”
According to company officials, Midwest should be operational by the spring of 2016, weather permitting. The new facility will initially hire eight to 10 people, with room to grow in the future. Midwest Fresh Logistics will begin construction later this month. The new facility will have space for several offices, but the majority of it will be refrigerated for handling fresh produce.
The city of Dell Rapids will construct a new road off of SD Hwy 115 that will provide direct access into the new development park. Pending approval, The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and South Dakota Department of Transportation is also expected to provide grant assistance.
“It is the partnership of our city council, economic development corporation, Midwest Fresh Logistics and state leaders that helped make this project a reality,” said Dell Rapids Mayor Scott Fiegen. “We are proud to welcome Midwest Fresh as a member of our community and are excited to watch them grow their business in Dell Rapids.”
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