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Ben E. Keith opens distribution center in Alabama

Feb. 7, 2022

Source Ben E. Keith Co.

Ben E. Keith Foods opened up its new distribution center in New Bockton, AL, in January.

In January, Ben E. Keith Foods' southeast division began shipping orders from its new facility in New Brockton, AL. The modern warehouse complex now serves all of Alabama, as well as eastern Mississippi, western Georgia and Florida's panhandle.

Construction of the 421,000-sq.ft. distribution center began in 2020. It features Dematic Multishuttle storage, Frick's state-of-the-art refrigeration and security system, LED lighting, exclusive WMS systems, a modern test kitchen and training center.

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Ben E. Keith Co. purchases Florida Food Service

Feb. 8, 2022

Fort Worth, TX-based Ben E. Keith Foods said it purchased Florida Food Service Inc. The acquisition, which closed Feb. 2, included all assets of Florida Food Service and its 86...