Sprouts Farmers Market unveils Fullerton distribution hub in Southern California

As a game-changer in the organic produce landscape, Sprouts Farmers Market has just rolled out its avant-garde distribution center located in the heart of Fullerton, California. This move strategically bolsters the company’s mission to expedite the delivery of ultra-fresh produce to its expansive network of over 95 Sprouts outlets, all situated within a strategic 250-mile radius from this new Fullerton stronghold. Furthermore, this behemoth facility, sprawling over 337,000 square feet, is tailor-made to back the brand’s growth trajectory in the region.

Revolutionizing Fresh Produce Delivery and Sustainability

Beyond merely a distribution point, the Fullerton center mirrors Sprouts Farmers Market’s unwavering devotion to delivering not just fresh, but local and organic produce to the doorsteps of its clientele. Moreover, as a symbol of the brand’s footprint expansion across California and the US, it also champions their green ethos aimed at slashing environmental impacts.

Sprouts Farmers Market unveils Fullerton distribution hub in Southern California. Photo courtesy of Business Wire.

The facility boasts:

• Tailored 34°F and 55°F storage cum ripening chambers, fine-tuned to nurture Sprouts produce;
• A marked dip in transportation emissions by shaving off a whopping 725,000 miles from prevailing delivery circuits;
• Prep-work for future LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and solar panel integration;
• A roster of 11 electric vehicle charging docks for the workforce, with scope for escalation, topped with an EV terminal truck to streamline yard activities.

Jack Sinclair, the top brass at Sprouts as its CEO, articulated, “The Fullerton hub is a testament to our dedication to freshness and environmental stewardship. From facilitating optimal produce storage to ensuring perfectly ripe bananas and avocados, we’ve raised the bar. Our vast distribution nexus, intimate ties with growers, and elevated quality checks collectively enable us to deliver unparalleled produce value.”

Local Farm Alliances and Job Creation

Enhancing its ethos of fostering local partnerships, Sprouts’ new center will bolster associations with a plethora of farms such as Cyma Orchid, Kingsburg Orchards, Eco Farms, and more. In terms of operations, Sprouts has on-boarded Lineage for warehouse management, while Penske Logistics will helm the transportation fleet. On the employment front, the center has breathed life into over 190 new, full-time roles in the market.

Rounding off the brand’s distribution prowess, Sprouts operates a suite of distribution hubs spanning Aurora in Colorado, Glendale in Arizona, Orlando in Florida, and more.