Detwiler’s Farm Market will open its new state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center at Florida International Tradeport in Palmetto, Florida, on Sept. 29.
The 133,000-square-foot distribution center will serve as the hub for the company’s six grocery stores, creating new jobs, strengthening local supply chains and giving Detwiler’s the capacity to keep food prices low while preparing for future store openings.
This investment ensures the company can continue living up to its motto: “Eat Fresh for Less.”
“This facility represents an important investment into our community,” said Sam Detwiler, president of Detwiler’s Farm Market. “By bringing our operations under one roof, we can operate more efficiently, create more jobs and pass along even better pricing to our customers. It also gives us the ability to grow and open more stores in the future.”
Founder Henry Detwiler Sr. added, “From our start in a small roadside tent to where we are today, it’s been incredible to see how this community has supported us. This distribution center allows us to give back – by creating opportunities for local families and making sure we provide fresh food at a fair price for years to come.”
Detwiler’s is a family-owned grocery chain that began in 2002 as a roadside produce stand and has since grown into six stores across Sarasota and Manatee counties. The company has built a loyal following thanks to its fresh local produce, top-quality deli, bakery, seafood, meat, natural grocery and wellness departments.
The most recent store opened in December 2023 in Bradenton.
Spanning nearly one mile along I-75 at the U.S. 301 interchange, Florida International Tradeport is a 2 million-square-foot industrial park.
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