New York City — Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced a historic $405 million agreement to completely redevelop the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx into a state-of-the-art, all-electric intermodal food distribution facility. The announcement, made December 30, 2025, marks a major milestone for transforming one of NYC's most critical infrastructure assets while delivering cleaner air, sustainable operations, and thousands of construction jobs for the region.
The new Hunts Point Produce Market will replace the current aging facility with a state-of-the-art, all-electric intermodal food distribution center designed to meet 21st-century operational and sustainability standards. The project is backed by:
Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, with the design-build team Aurora-Primus (Aurora Contractors, LLC and Primus Builders, Inc.) selected to execute the project.
The Hunts Point Produce Market is one of North America's most significant food distribution centers. The cooperative consists of approximately 26 independent businesses that collectively:
The current facility includes four primary warehouse structures, two adjunct warehouses, and administrative/maintenance facilities serving approximately 26 merchants — from small firms with 3 employees to large operations with 400+ employees.
The redevelopment will deliver major environmental benefits to the Bronx community:
Elimination of Diesel Emissions: The facility will eliminate stationary diesel-fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) that currently serve as backup cold storage. This is a critical public health benefit for the approximately 13,000 residents living on the Hunts Point peninsula, which has historically experienced elevated air pollution and asthma rates.
All-Electric Operations: The new facility will be fully electric, dramatically reducing truck emissions, reducing operational costs, and aligning with New York City's sustainability goals. The design includes optimized site-wide traffic circulation to alleviate congestion and reduce truck idling.
Expanded Refrigerated Capacity: The project will expand refrigerated warehouse space, enabling better product preservation and reducing food waste.
Rail Efficiency: The redesign will increase rail efficiency and encourage greater use of rail transport, moving more goods off city streets and onto sustainable transportation modes.
The project will generate substantial economic activity across the construction, transportation, and food distribution sectors:
Construction projects of this scale engage general contractors, specialty contractors, structural engineers, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, materials suppliers, and logistics professionals.
NYCEDC selected Aurora-Primus — a joint venture between Aurora Contractors, LLC and Primus Builders, Inc. — as the design-build construction manager. Both firms bring extensive experience in:
The team will work over the next six months to advance project design and ensure the Hunts Point Produce Cooperative's operational needs are met at financially sustainable costs.
The Hunts Point Produce Market redevelopment fulfills key commitments in Mayor Adams' strategic plans:
The modernization of Hunts Point strengthens the entire tri-state region's food supply chain:
For producers, distributors, and retailers across the Northeast, this facility represents a strategic asset for efficient, sustainable food logistics.
The South Bronx has long experienced disproportionate environmental burdens. The redevelopment directly addresses these impacts:
With today's announcement marking a "historic agreement," the project timeline includes:
The project requires coordination with the incoming city administration and continued partnership with state and federal funding partners to maintain momentum.
The Hunts Point redevelopment represents one of the nation's largest food distribution infrastructure projects. For construction, engineering, and logistics professionals, the project offers:
Interested professionals should monitor NYCEDC and Aurora-Primus communications for procurement opportunities as the project advances.
Source: New York City Mayor's Office of Press Operations, December 30, 2025
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