GrubMarket Acquires Schoenmann Produce, a Prominent Houston-Based Distributor Serving the Gulf Coast for Over a Century 

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We are thrilled to announce that GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Schoenmann Produce, a highly respected Houston-based distributor that has been serving the Gulf Coast region for over 100 years.

This partnership strengthens our presence in Texas and the broader Gulf Coast region as we continue to drive forward our mission to modernize the food supply chain through technology and innovation.

Schoenmann Produce: Over a Century of Excellence 

Schoenmann Produce has built a strong reputation for quality, service, and reliability, supported by its impressive infrastructure and long-standing customer and partner relationships that have been established and deepened since the company’s founding in 1910. 

Its capabilities include: 

  • State-of-the-art 90,000 sq ft facility situated on 34.5 acres near Houston’s Hobby Airport
  • 75,000 sq ft of cold storage, fully refrigerated dock, and advanced ripening rooms
  • Primus score of 100, reflecting best-in-class food safety, traceability, and quality control 
  • Deep-rooted relationships across the foodservice, retail, wholesale, healthcare, education, and maritime sectors
  • Strong commitment to Texas-grown produce and local agriculture

Leadership Perspectives 

“Joining GrubMarket reflects an important moment in the continued evolution of Schoenmann Produce. For more than a century, our company has consistently operated on the principles of quality, service, and integrity. With GrubMarket, we can build a future that aligns with these shared core values, while leveraging an innovative-driven approach to long-term growth.”

— Mark Steakley, President, Schoenmann Produce

“Schoenmann Produce has built an impressive business with real staying power in one of the country’s most important regional produce markets. 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.”

— Mike Xu, CEO, GrubMarket

Future Growth Powered by Innovation 

As part of GrubMarket, the company will gain access to our proprietary, AI-powered software suite: 

  • WholesaleWare – ERP for seamless financial, sales, inventory, and lot-traceability management
  • GrubAssist AI – GrubAssist AI – AI Analysts, Reporting & Monitoring Agents 
  • AI Orders – automated, AI-powered order entry
  • Orders IO – custom-branded mobile and online ordering solution
  • GrubPay – secure digital payments built specifically for the food supply chain

This historic acquisition reinforces GrubMarket’s mission to modernize and strengthen the food supply chain through strategic growth and cutting-edge technology. Join us in welcoming the Schoenmann Produce team to the GrubMarket family!

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