Plum Market announces airport expansion

Local and organic grocer Plum Market is looking to take flight with its expansion at airports.

Already a vendor at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B, the Michigan-based grocer announced a new partnership where it will be a prime vendor with Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE).

“We are thrilled to announce the expansion of Plum Market to airports at a faster rate," said Matt Jonna, CEO of Plum Market, in a statement. “We are excited to embark on this new chapter in our business growth."

Jaime Ambrosiowill oversee Plum Market’s airport division as chief business development officer for non-traditional locations. / Photo courtesy: Plum Market.

Plum Market has tapped Jaime Ambrosio to oversee Plum Market’s airport division as chief business development officer for non-traditional locations. 

“Ambrosio's background and leadership will be invaluable in navigating the complexities of the airport market and achieving Plum Market's business goals,” Plum Market said in a statement.

The grocery retailer also hired Wassim Hojeij, regarded as an industry innovator in the airport food and beverage industry, as its strategic partner for airport expansion. 

"The travel industry is evolving and to capitalize on emerging opportunities, new ideas must be explored," said Hojeij in a statement. "Plum Market and I are eager to embark on this journey together." 

According to the grocer’s website, new markets opening this year for its airport division include Terminal A at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California. 

Independently owned Plum Market, which is celebrating its “Sweet Sixteen” anniversary this year of entering the grocery space, now operates 25 multiple format locations throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Texas and Florida, with new locations announced in California.