GrubMarket announced it has acquired Schoenmann Produce, a Houston-based distributor serving the Gulf Coast region for more than a century, strengthening its presence in key U.S. produce markets.
Founded in 1910, Schoenmann Produce has built a longstanding reputation supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to customers across foodservice, retail, wholesale, healthcare, education, and maritime sectors throughout Texas and Louisiana. The company offers a wide range of produce, including staple and specialty items, while maintaining a strong focus on Texas-grown products.
Schoenmann operates from a 90,000-square-foot facility near Houston’s Hobby Airport, featuring extensive cold storage capacity, refrigerated logistics infrastructure, and dedicated ripening rooms. Its operations emphasize food safety, traceability, and quality assurance, supported by third-party inspections and high industry standards.
The acquisition enhances GrubMarket’s distribution footprint in the Gulf Coast and aligns with its strategy of integrating technology into the food supply chain. Schoenmann Produce will gain access to GrubMarket’s AI-powered software suite, including WholesaleWare for enterprise resource planning, GrubAssist AI for automation and analytics, Orders IO for digital commerce, and GrubPay for payments.
By combining Schoenmann’s regional distribution capabilities with GrubMarket’s technology platform, the company aims to improve operational efficiency, strengthen supply chain visibility, and support continued growth across the food distribution ecosystem.
GrubMarket continues to expand its national and global footprint, leveraging acquisitions and technology to modernize the food supply chain and enhance services for producers, distributors, and customers.
KEY QUOTES:
“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, and we are proud of the deep trust we have earned from our customers and partners over the years. With GrubMarket, we can build a future that aligns with these shared core values, while leveraging an innovative-driven approach to long-term growth. We are incredibly optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead.”
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
