From Partnership Gwinnett, March 7, 2019
Souto Foods, a wholesale distributor of authentic Hispanic food items, joined Partnership Gwinnett to announce the expansion of its operations in the Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Souto Food’s 52,000 SF facility, located at 1925 N Norcross Tucker Rd. in the Gateway 85 Community Improvement District (CID), includes office space, as well as a new larger warehouse. The new location will allow Souto Foods to be more effective in the market and increase their product offerings.
“We have made a substantial investment in the purchase of the building and upgrades necessary to support our growth,” said Sebastian Souto, President of Souto Foods. “With this facility we are able to not only work more efficiently, but also increase our offerings to our customers representing a real Hispanic solution.”
Souto Foods plans to increase their headcount from 35 employees to over 100 employees over the next three years. The Company is also planning to significantly increase their product and service offerings.
“Manufacturing and distribution are two of the most robust industries in Gwinnett,” said Gwinnett County Commission Chair Charlotte Nash. “Souto Foods will find the workforce, connectivity, and support they need to thrive here.”
Souto Foods offers extensive selection of products from Latin America and Caribbean countries, as well as other countries across the globe. The company services customers in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee.
Gateway85 CID is excited to welcome Souto Foods to our district, as it will bring more than 100 new jobs for people in our community.” Said Marsha Anderson Bomar, Executive Director of the Gateway 85 CID. “We look forward to building a mutually beneficial relationship as we work to make this the best place to live, work, and play.”
Souto Foods is a leader in the industry and was recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America list for three consecutive years from 2015 to 2017.
To learn more about Souto Foods, please visit www.soutofoods.com.
