Flores Farmer's Market

Founded in 1982, the A-W Produce Company is a family-owned and operated grower and shipper of fresh produce. Located in the middle of the Rio Grande Valley, it utilizes the latest in agricultural technologies to maximize yields and insure an in-season supply of the best produce in the area. The company s produce includes cabbage, cantaloupe, honeydew, carrots, cilantro, onions and parsley. The A-W Produce Company is a member of the Texas Product Association, the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association. In the fall of 1999, the company expanded its operation to a larger facility located in Weslaco, Texas.

Frontera Produce, founded in 1993, is one of the leaders in the produce industry. Products offered by the company include Texas green and red cabbage, carrots, onions, raspberries, honeydews, seeded and seedless watermelons, and cantaloupes. It also offers chile peppers, such as jalapeno, serrano, poblano and Anaheim, pineapples, cilantro, limes, papayas, cornhusk, and mangos. The company has expanded into central and South America through the formation of Frontera Imports in Pompano Beach, Fla. Ken Nabal, formerly director of sales at Southern Specialties, is the managing partner for Frontera Imports. Frontera Produce is headquartered in Edinburg, and has locations in Houston, Dallas, and Clarksville, Texas.

The McAllen Produce Terminal Market, also known as the Central de Abastos, is a 42-acre project located on McAllen's south side, housing over 90 businesses specializing in importing and exporting fruits and vegetables from the United States and Mexico. With over 294,000 square feet of warehouse space and 24-hour security, the market serves as a crucial link in the international produce supply chain, offering cold storage options and easy access to transportation to and from Mexico.Generated from the website