The original Philadelphia Regional Produce Market® opened its doors in 1959 with the "terminal market" concept in produce marketing. This innovative plan worked, bringing dozens of competitive wholesale produce merchants together at a central location that offered easy access for customers from all points on the compass.
By offering produce buyers the freshest selection at the best prices, the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market was a great success. In fact, the market's unique beginning many decades ago set the trend for terminal markets nationwide.
Today and 50 years later, the Market is an even bigger success with a brand new, state of the art facility scheduled to open in January 2011. The Market's rich history as an industry leader and consistent resource providing premium quality fresh produce has positioned the new facility for great success as we enter into a new chapter for the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market.