Distributor Quirch Foods is expanding to California, U.S.A. with a new 100,000-square-foot distribution facility in Los Angeles.
The Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.A.-based portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners distributes seafood and other food to retailers, foodservice providers, and cruise line businesses across the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The company is the exclusive distributor of Panamei Seafood and one of the largest direct importers of frozen seafood in the U.S.
“This transaction is an exciting development for Quirch Foods as we expand our distribution network into a large, attractive market with a diverse consumer base, including a large Hispanic demographic,” Quirch President and CEO Frank Grande said. “By extending the Quirch platform westward to Southern California, we are now positioned to drive greater value and build upon the strong foundation we have long established.”
Quirch has been steadily growing its national presence through a series of strategic transactions, including acquisitions of Colorado Boxed Beef, Butts Foods, Scariano Wholesale Foods Distribution, and Pacific Foods Distribution.
In October, 2023, the company expanded to Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S.A. to cater to growing regional demand for seafood and other proteins, Quirch Foods said in a press release at the time.
“The latest strategic expansion allows Quirch Foods to effectively serve a diverse consumer base in a large and growing market,” Palladium Partner Chris Allen said. “By expanding their reach, we believe that Quirch Foods is well-equipped to meet the changing demands of their customers.”
