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June 30, 2026 – Cartersville, Georgia – Rainforest Distribution Corp. (“Rainforest”), a full-service food and beverage distributor serving more than 4,000 retailers across 22 states on the East Coast, today announced the official opening of its Cartersville, Georgia distribution center. The new facility expands Rainforest’s growing network of temperature-controlled distribution centers and further strengthens its company-owned, direct-store-delivery network throughout the eastern United States, with particular emphasis on deepening coverage across Georgia and the broader Southeast.
The Cartersville facility is strategically located northwest of Atlanta along the I-75 corridor, one of the most critical freight arteries in the southeastern United States. The location provides exceptional access to major Georgia markets including Atlanta, as well as key retail corridors throughout Alabama, Tennessee, and the Carolinas – positioning Rainforest to serve a growing base of retail partners and supplier brands across the region with greater speed and efficiency.
Rainforest first established its presence in the Georgia market in March 2025 following its acquisition of Perfect 10 Foods, a Southeast distributor founded in Atlanta. Since that time, Rainforest has been actively serving Georgia retailers and suppliers, initially operating out of the former Perfect 10 Foods facility. The opening of the Cartersville distribution center represents a significant upgrade – a purpose-built, permanent home for Rainforest’s Georgia operations and a clear signal of the company’s long-term commitment to the region.
“The opening of our Cartersville distribution center marks another important chapter in Rainforest’s continued expansion and our long-term commitment to serving retailers and suppliers across the Southeast,” said Alexander Ridings, CEO of Rainforest Distribution Corp. “This region has long been a strategic priority for us, and Cartersville gives us the infrastructure to serve our partners there at a higher level than ever before. This facility deepens our presence in a market where we see tremendous opportunity and reinforces our mission to be the most valuable distribution partner for both emerging brands and established retailers looking for a best-in-class, high-touch distribution solution.”
“Cartersville is purpose-built to support our operational excellence in the Southeast,” said Juan Alciade, Director of Warehousing at Rainforest Distribution Corp. “We’ve designed this facility to handle the full breadth of our SKU portfolio in all temperature zones with the efficiency and precision our retail partners expect. This center will be fully integrated into our network, enabling seamless execution across the region and ensuring our teams can deliver the high-touch service that sets Rainforest apart.”
The new Cartersville distribution center adds to Rainforest’s established network of facilities operating across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. The facility is equipped to handle Rainforest’s full portfolio of more than 7,000 high-velocity and on-trend SKUs in ambient, refrigerated, and frozen formats – supporting the company’s expertise in high-touch perishables, local and emerging brands, custom retail programs, and first-to-market concepts.
The Cartersville opening reflects Rainforest’s ongoing investment in the operational infrastructure needed to support its mission of serving as the most capable and committed distribution partner on the East Coast – giving manufacturers a clear path from regional launch to national reach and giving retailers access to the curated, trend-forward product mix that drives traffic and loyalty.
ABOUT RAINFOREST DISTRIBUTION
Rainforest Distribution Corp. is a full-service food and beverage distribution company operating a network of distribution centers across the eastern United States with refrigerated, frozen, and ambient fulfillment capabilities. Purpose-built as a platform for incubating, supporting, and scaling emerging and high-growth brands, Rainforest gives manufacturers a clear path from regional launch to national reach. For retailers where differentiated assortment is critical to driving traffic and loyalty, Rainforest delivers a curated, trend-forward product mix that makes store sets more compelling. Combined with deep supplier partnerships, enterprise-grade food safety standards, and investment in advanced supply chain technology, Rainforest serves as a value-added partner to national chains, regional grocers, and independent operators alike.
Rainforest has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions of regional East Coast distributors – including Avenue Gourmet, Associated Buyers, and Perfect 10 Foods – building a platform designed to serve both emerging brands and established retail partners at scale. Rainforest serves more than 4,000 retailers across 22 states with more than 7,000 SKUs. For more information, visit www.rainforestdistribution.com.
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