South Mill Champs Expands Distribution Network in Florida with Acquisition of Baird Produce

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — Mushroom grower South Mill Champs announced the expansion of its distribution network in Florida with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Baird Produce, located in the Tampa Wholesale Produce Market.

"We are excited to now be operating in Tampa and look forward to continuing the legacy of Baird Produce by delivering the freshest mushrooms, fruits and vegetables to the greater Tampa region," said Mike Pia Jr., vice president of business growth at South Mill Champs. "The proximity of Tampa to our existing Winter Haven operation will create synergies that will allow us to provide quality, fresh mushrooms efficiently to this key Floridian market," added Mike.

In addition to being one of the largest mushroom producers in North America, South Mill Champs operates a network of distribution centers across the United States, with locations in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Kennett Square, Los Angeles, New Orleans, West Sacramento and Winter Haven, Fla. The 2023 acquisition of World Fresh Produce further enhanced its distribution capabilities by providing direct relationships with specialty produce growers across the world, allowing South Mill Champs to supply customers with a wide variety of specialty seasonal produce alongside their mushroom needs.

Each South Mill Champs distribution center features the capability to provide customized packaging and labeling for mushrooms and other select produce.