Tomato Grower
- Brand Type: Midwest DC
- Product Type: Fresh Produce
- Operation: Retail Distribution
Functioning as a Virtual Midwest Distribution Center — Without the Capital Risk
pallets managed
trucks coordinated
2–3 days
lead time reduction
The Challenge
Tomato Grower’s product is grown primarily in Mexico and ships from Southern Texas. To serve major US retailers competitively, they needed to offer shorter lead times and fresher shelf life — but building or operating a Midwest distribution center represented significant capital exposure and operational risk.
Need Midwest distribution without the overhead?
The Castellini Solution
Castellini operates as Tomato Grower’s outsourced Midwest Distribution Center. Tomato Grower sends full truckloads of inventory to Castellini’s 200,000 sq. ft. facility, where product is housed, tracked, and case-picked as orders come in from retailers. Castellini manages the inventory entirely so Tomato Grower can focus on growing, not logistics.
Explore our managed inventory and case-pick capabilities
The Outcome
Tomato Grower now offers major retailers 2–3 fewer days of lead time and consistently fresher product — because Castellini is within one-day reach of 90% of their retail customers. Tomato Grower gains the functionality of a Midwest DC without carrying capital expense, facility risk, or the burden of managing a remote labor force.
"We act as [U.S. Tomato Grower]'s Midwest Distribution Center without them carrying the risk of capital expense, labor changes, or operational overhead."
Your supply chain doesn't stop at the warehouse door. Neither do we.
Castellini combines 100+ years of produce expertise with a fully integrated cold chain — storage, transportation, cross-docking, repack, and last-mile delivery under one roof. No brokers. No handoffs. No surprises.
98% on-time delivery
200,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled facility
1-day reach to 70% of U.S. retail customers
Asset-based owned fleet