GrubMarket acquires Schoenmann Produce
GrubMarket acquires Schoenmann Produce
GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Houston, TX-based Schoenmann Produce, a major produce distributor that has served customers across the foodservice, retail, wholesale, healthcare, education and maritime industries throughout the Gulf Coast region for more than 100 years.
Founded in 1910 with a mission to connect local farmers with Houston's expanding culinary scene, Schoenmann Produce has grown into a highly regarded regional distributor serving customers across Texas and Louisiana. Since 1973, the company has been owned and led by Cary Hoffman, who, together with current President Mark Steakley, has driven the company's growth and cemented its strong reputation and enduring industry relationships.
Today, Schoenmann Produce offers a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from around the world, including both staple and specialty categories such as potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, avocados, berries, mushrooms and citrus. The company also emphasizes Texas-grown products as an important part of its portfolio, reinforcing its support for local agriculture while serving the broader Gulf Coast region.
Schoenmann Produce's operations are supported by a state-of-the-art Houston facility located on 34.5 acres near Houston's Hobby Airport. The 90,000-square-foot facility features 75,000 square feet of cold storage capacity; a fully refrigerated dock; dedicated ripening rooms for bananas, avocados and tomatoes; and a refrigerated fleet of trucks ready to serve customers across the region. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, the facility and team earned a Primus score of 100, reflecting Schoenmann's meticulous approach to food safety, traceability and quality assurance. The company also maintains a strong quality control program supported by third-party inspections.
"Joining GrubMarket reflects an important moment in the continued evolution of Schoenmann Produce," said Mark Steakley, president of Schoenmann Produce. "For more than a century, our company has consistently operated on the principles of quality, service and integrity, and we are proud of the deep trust we have earned from our customers and partners over the years. With GrubMarket, we can build a future that aligns with these shared core values, while leveraging an innovative-driven approach to long-term growth. We are incredibly optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead."
"Schoenmann Produce has built an impressive business with real staying power in one of the country's most important regional produce markets," said Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket. "Their longstanding customer relationships, broad product capabilities and well-developed infrastructure extending from their Houston headquarters make them a strong strategic fit for GrubMarket, as we continue to strengthen our presence in key U.S. produce markets, including Texas and the Gulf Coast region."
