Robertson Produce Starts New Facility in Shreveport
The agricultural distributor breaks ground on a 30,000-square-foot warehouse on Airport Drive.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Agriculture
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Robertson Produce officially began construction on a new facility at 1559 Airport Dr in Shreveport on Tuesday. The project aims to address space constraints at the company's current warehouse.
Why it matters
The company requires additional capacity beyond its existing 18,000-square-foot warehouse to support its distribution across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. This expansion marks a shift away from a historic property that was deemed unsuitable by engineers.
The new site covers 12 acres and will feature an initial 30,000 square feet of space, with plans to reach 120,000 square feet. The project expects to add 10 to 12 new employees to the company payroll.
The players
Robertson Produce
This agricultural distributor provides fresh produce to markets across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
Hand Construction
This firm is the contractor hired to build the new distribution facility in Shreveport.
Santa Maria Produce
This produce company was acquired by Robertson Produce in 2021 to expand its operations.
The details
Hand Construction is leading the building project, which was necessitated by engineering reports indicating that the company's previous historic facility could not be utilized. The company, which maintains roughly 300 item codes, recently modernized by retiring the final trucks formerly operated by Santa Maria Produce.
Timeline
Robertson Produce was founded as a strawberry farm in 1947.
The company acquired Santa Maria Produce in 2021.
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the new facility occurred on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
The final converted Santa Maria trucks were retired in October 2026.
Projected completion of the new facility is expected in late 2027.
Market Landscape
This facility expansion follows a regional pattern of agricultural logistics growth established along the I-20 corridor. The move allows Robertson Produce to consolidate its regional presence against competitors following the 2021 acquisition of Santa Maria Produce.
Local residents may see an increase in job opportunities as the company plans to hire 10 to 12 new staff members for the facility. The increased warehouse capacity is intended to improve supply chain reliability for the products carried by the company.
The takeaway
The company expects the new construction to take 13 to 14 months to complete. By moving to a purpose-built facility, the business aims to replace outdated infrastructure with a scalable warehouse designed to meet long-term distribution demands.
Further reading
For more on industry developments in the region, visit the Shreveport Agriculture section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate.
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