HelloFresh, America’s leading food set company, today announced plans to open a new distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. The nearly 400,000 square foot facility at 1850 South 71st Avenue will become the company’s largest shipping and fulfillment center in the world. It supports the growing demand for HelloFresh meal sets and enables HelloFresh to better serve new and existing customers on the West Coast.
The newly constructed facility in Phoenix, adjoining HelloFresh’s other West Coast facility in Richmond, CA, will begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2021 and could create up to 1,200 new jobs over time. Phoenix is a highly efficient logistics center with access to key routes and access to a strong workforce. The new distribution center next to the Richmond plant will enable HelloFresh to strengthen its capacities on the west coast.
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“We are very excited to expand our operational presence on the West Coast,” said Uwe Voss, CEO of HelloFresh US Service and Delicious Meal Delivery. We also look forward to harnessing the region’s talented workforce and positively impacting the local community. “
“Phoenix welcomes another major FDI to the city that joins the billion dollar overseas investment of companies like TSMC and Apel. Phoenix is a growing market for food system entrepreneurs and innovators, the agri-food sector, and HelloFresh brings innovative technology and employment opportunities to the city, ”said Christine Mackay, director of Phoenix Community and Economic Development. “HelloFresh’s location means that thousands of people living in the southwest and west of Phoenix can easily commute. With 1,200 vacancies for our seasoned employees, HelloFresh is making a big investment in its meal set delivery service, which is at the forefront of the agrifood companies coming to Phoenix. “
“HelloFresh, which Greater Phoenix selects for its largest global manufacturing and distribution facility, is a testament to the infrastructure, connectivity and talent pool of our region. and the ability to meet the needs of industry giants, ”said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “HelloFresh is a brand name and an industry leader and will provide our residents with a wealth of employment opportunities. We look forward to being a partner in their continued success.”
“We are excited to welcome HelloFresh – and the largest distribution center in the US – to Arizona,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “This new facility will create hundreds of jobs for Arizonans and further cement Arizona’s leadership as a world-class logistics hub.”
Adam Citron, Marc Hertzberg and Tony Lydon with Jones Lang LaSalle represented HelloFresh in this transaction. Don MacWilliam and Payson MacWilliam with Colliers International represented the client Prologis. Willmeng Construction and Deutsch Architecture carry out the building improvements.
“Prologis is proud to expand its relationship with HelloFresh by helping it reach more customers quickly,” said Jeff Foster, Vice President and Market Officer, Prologis. “The Phoenix market in particular is seeing increasing demand for modern logistics facilities that serve as the backbone for resilient supply chains. At a time when consumer behavior is shifting towards online shopping and the acceptance of e-commerce is increasing rapidly, strategically located industrial areas are developing into a strong competitive advantage. “
In addition to this new facility in Phoenix, HelloFresh recently started operations at its new 375,000 square foot distribution center in Irving, Texas, at DFW Airport. Together, these new state-of-the-art facilities support HelloFresh’s long-term growth plans to further expand the entire addressable market. By expanding supply chain capacity, HelloFresh can actively bring new menu functions to market and satisfy new and existing customers with a wider choice of recipes and new convenient options for meals.
HelloFresh is headquartered in Berlin and is the largest supplier of meal sets in the USA and worldwide. In 2020 HelloFresh delivered over 278 million meals in the US
Individuals interested in career opportunities at HelloFresh are invited to visit hellofresh.com/careers/locations/us for more information.
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