St. Louis Produce Market, Inc. is a leading wholesale market that has been serving the St. Louis area for over 70 years. Located on a 30-acre site, the market features two main buildings that host a total of 98 units, each with 2,000 square feet of space. Primarily a real estate holding company, St. Louis Produce Market provides essential facility and management services to its stockholders and lessees. The operators, who generally own stock in the company, lease their units, and the corporation manages several key services that pertain to the common grounds of the market, including waste disposal, snow removal, area lighting, and security services. Their primary focus is to ensure a well-maintained environment for various produce businesses, including national produce brokerage companies, food service operators, and specialty wholesale operators.
The market accommodates operators of varying sizes, from single-unit to multi-unit businesses, with the most common size being around six units (approximately 12,000 sq. ft.). Within their leased spaces, operators are allowed to make alterations to suit their specific operational needs, with significant investments often made towards refrigerated space and ripening rooms to enhance their service offerings.
St. Louis Produce Market serves a vast area, providing fresh produce to over 4.5 million people within a 350-mile radius of St. Louis. Its clientele includes supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, schools, nursing homes, convenience stores, farmer's markets, and roadside produce stands, ensuring that the best fruits and vegetables are readily available. Products arrive continuously via tractor trailers and railcar from all 49 states and over 76 countries, highlighting the market's extensive supply chain and commitment to quality.
