Michigan produce finds strong demand at Riggio Distribution

As an anchor tenant at the Detroit Produce Terminal, Riggio Distribution Co. services customers in the foodservice and retail industry.

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Michigan produce is a big deal for Detroit-based Riggio Distribution Co.

The company uses approximately 30 Michigan produce suppliers and growers and enjoys strong demand for Michigan produce, said company executive Andy Leone.

As an anchor tenant at the Detroit Produce Terminal, Riggio Distribution Co. services customers in the foodservice and retail industry. The company’s full line of fresh fruits and vegetables is shipped and received every day of the week from the terminal facility and sent to corporate and independent customers of all sizes, according to the company’s website.

The company offers retail services, such as customized packing, sales planning and merchandising assistance. The distributor employs a fleet of refrigerated trucks, offering warehouse-to-warehouse and direct-store delivery to corporate and independent accounts.

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