FreshEdge, a family of fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners, has bought Panama Banana, a wholesaler and distributor of produce in the Chicago International Produce Market.
Panama is housed in a facility that offers ripening rooms, cold coolers, climate-controlled docks, produce packaging and repacking and logistical support. FreshEdge now operates 979,800 square feet of warehouse space across 27 facilities with a fleet of more than 947 trucks and over 2,000 employees.
“We look forward to continuing to provide the same unmatched level of service to our customers and are happy to share that Nick Florek will continue his leadership as vice president/general manager,” says Deke Pappas, COO of Panama.