GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (August 1, 2025) – Local food distributor Souto Foods officially marked a major milestone yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly expanded facility in Gwinnett at 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway in unincorporated Lawrenceville. This event celebrates Souto Foods’ recent expansion recognizing their plans to invest $28 million in Gwinnett and create 70 new jobs. The strategic move has also transformed the former Cisco Corporate Campus into a vibrant center for food distribution and logistics.
“Today’s ribbon cutting is a celebration of our people, our growth, and our future,” said Kimberly George, Senior Vice President at Alex Lee. “We are thankful to Partnership Gwinnett and our many partners for helping bring this vision to life.”
Partnership Gwinnett led the project in coordination with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Gwinnett County Government, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, and Foxfield, LLC.
“Souto Foods’ expansion strengthens Georgia’s food and beverage distribution industry, which is built on the state’s connectivity and continued investments in infrastructure,” said Misti Martin, Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “Georgia and communities such as Gwinnett County proudly support existing industries that contribute to the growth of our diverse and dynamic business ecosystem.”
Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson added, “The growth of existing industry in our community speaks volumes about our strong business climate and diverse workforce. We’re grateful to Souto Foods for their commitment to doing business in our community and appreciate their entrepreneurial and diverse leadership that exemplify the spirit of Gwinnett.”
Founded in 2010, Souto Foods specializes in high-quality food products from Latin America and the Caribbean and has been a key contributor to Gwinnett’s thriving international business community. In April 2025, the company was honored with the Supply Chain Pioneer Award – Small Business at Partnership Gwinnett’s Movers and Makers Awards, recognizing its innovation and leadership in supply chain operations.
“Exciting events like today’s reflects the very mission of Partnership Gwinnett to drive economic prosperity in our community,” said Kevin Carmichael, Senior Vice President of Economic Development at Partnership Gwinnett. “We applaud Souto Foods’ decision to invest in our local and regional economy and look forward to supporting their continued growth as we work to bring more companies like them to Gwinnett County.”
Souto’s new facility is part of the Sugarloaf Logistics Hub, a transformative redevelopment led by Foxfield and AEW Capital Management. The campus is being reimagined as a master-planned, mixed-use hub featuring over 2.2 million square feet of industrial, warehouse, and logistics space across seven new buildings, in addition to 700+ residential units and five retail pad sites along Sugarloaf Parkway. Located in the heart of Gwinnett County with direct access to key transportation corridors, the Sugarloaf Logistics Hub provides Souto Foods with the infrastructure and regional connectivity needed to streamline distribution, scale operations, and better serve their growing customer base across the Southeast.
“We are proud to welcome Souto Foods as one of the flagship tenants of the Sugarloaf Logistics Hub,” said Garrett Hatton, Managing Director of Asset Management at Foxfield. “Their decision to grow here affirms our vision of converting underutilized corporate land into an adaptable, high-performance logistics campus that supports long-term economic development and job creation in Gwinnett County.”
The business and community leaders engaged in tours of the new facility learning more about the story of Souto Foods. For continued news on the growth of industry in Gwinnett, visit PartnershipGwinnett.com or follow us on social.
Photo caption: Representatives from Partnership Gwinnett, MDI, Souto Foods, and Alex Lee officially cut the ribbon, marking a major milestone for local investment and job creation.
