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The Texas Tropics
“The new system is essentially a pipeline from Mexico’s breadbasket that delivers product faster and cheaper into South Texas,” Erickson says. “As a result, we are perfectly situated...
“The new system is essentially a pipeline from Mexico’s breadbasket that delivers product faster and cheaper into South Texas,” Erickson says. “As a result, we are perfectly situated as a critical produce point in the overall pipeline for both domestic and imported product.”
Miguel Usabiaga, president of Empa-cadora GAB, a U.S. corporation located in Donna, TX and owned by Mexican partners, notes that the Supervía has created huge efficiencies, in terms of time and money, for Western growers in states like Sinaloa. Although Empacadora GAB’s growing operations are in central Mexico, the rising number of importers with a presence in The Valley is good for business.
“We have better logistics, it’s easier to get produce if we’re short, we get more inspectors at the crossings, and generally better services,” Usabiaga says. “We get more options, and that’s good for everyone.”
Some companies, like La Frontera Cold Storage, located their facilities in The Valley because of the Supervía and the influx of new business it has brought. According to Troppy, general manager, the decision to open in Progreso Lakes was an easy one.
Cristina Adams is a writer and editor with more than twenty years of experience. She writes for a number oåf business publications and websites.

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