Laredo's new $50M avocado distribution facility opens, bringing at least 120 jobs to city
Mission Produce celebrated the grand opening of one of its largest facilities on Wednesday with both local and state guests including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who prompted a discussion about the value of Laredo toward the state and the country as its largest land port.
"I am proud to welcome Mission Produce's new distribution center to Laredo, spurring economic growth and creating even more good-paying jobs for generations of Texans to come," Abbott said. "The entire community of Laredo and investments from great companies like Mission Produce play pivotal roles in Texas' economic success story, and together we will keep the Lone Star State the best place to live, work and raise a family."
Teclo Garcia, the Laredo Director of Economic Development, was a proponent of the new investment by Mission Produce CEO Steve Barnard, as he believed having the largest avocado company in Laredo would bolster the city’s economy.
He explained that the company had directly invested $50 million to build the new facility, situated close to the city limits off Mines Road. Through discussion with Barnard, and an eight-year tax break, the deal was made eight months prior to the grand opening as construction of the mega center began in the summer of 2020.
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(Laredo Morning Times)
