20�SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2025�ABASTO.COM By Violeta Montes de Oca Presidente Supermar- kets, one of the largest Hispanic-owned grocery chains in the United States, celebrated the grand opening of a new store in Hialeah, its fourth location in this South Florida city. Local elected ofcials, in- cluding Miami-Dade Coun- ty Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, City of Hialeah Mayor Jacqueli- ne Garcia-Roves, City of Hialeah Councilmember Jesus Tundidor, City of Hialeah Fire Department Captain Javier Hernán- dez, and Senior Advisor for Economic Opportunity to Mayor Daniella Levine-Ca- va, Manny Cid, attended the grand opening event on June 4, 2025. “Te City of Hialeah has always felt like home to us, and we are honored to in- vest in a city where we have proudly served our custo- mers for several years,” said Presidente Supermarkets owner and founder, Omar Rodriguez. “We are grateful to the City of Hialeah for always welcoming us with open arms and granting us the opportunity to grow in this community.” Te new 26,000-squa- re-foot store, at 3750 W 18th Ave, features a cafe- teria and employs approxi- mately 80 people. With this new store, Presidente Supermarkets continues to solidify its role as a trus- ted community partner, committed to supporting local families and fostering connections within South Florida’s vibrant Latin com- munity. Tis strategic expansion aligns with Presidente’s on- going commitment to pro- vide diverse Florida com- munities with high-quality products at competitive pri- ces. Of its 44 stores in Flori- da, the family-owned su- permarket chain has 22 sto- res in Miami-Dade County, three in Broward County, 10 in Palm Beach County, and seven in the Orlan- do area. Tey plan to open two additional stores in Miami-Dade County by the end of 2025. Presidente Supermarkets Expands in Hialeah, Florida New Stater Bros. Store Now Open in Highland By Abasto Stater Bros. opened a brand-new Highland su- permarket on June 25, an- choring the newly develo- ped Greenspot Crossings shopping center at 27920 Greenspot Road. The 46,000-square-foot store replaces an older Highland location that had served local families for more than 45 years. The new Stater Bros. Hi- ghland supermarket nearly doubles the size of the pre- vious location and features full-service departments for meat, seafood, deli, and bakery products. Shoppers will also find popular fresh food stations, including sushi and freshly cut fruit. “Growing communities need places where their residents can get fresh and afordable groceries, and Stater Bros. is proud to answer the call,” said Pete Van Helden, CEO of Stater Bros. “I’m excited to have our neighbors in the com- munity come for a visit, try all the delicious items we have to ofer, and get a taste of our friendly and personal customer service.” CONVENIENCE AND FRESH CHOICES Located just of the 210 Freeway at the 5th Street/ Greenspot Road exit, the new store prioritizes shopper convenience from the parking lot to checkout. Customers with tight schedules will appreciate ready-to-cook meats, pre-seasoned vegetables, stufed mushrooms, and steam-ready seafood—all prepared in-house. The Stater Bros. Hi- ghland supermarket also ofers an upgraded culinary experience. In addition to a burrito bar, guests can en- joy the store’s signature fried chicken, a variety of cheesy breads, and seaso- nal boba drinks. COMPANY PRESENCE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA With nearly 170 locations and 18,000 employees, Stater Bros. continues to be a strong presence in Southern California grocery retail. The Highland store highlights the company’s strategy of modernizing older locations while expanding services and community outreach. “This store is a great example of how we invest in our neighborhoods,” said Van Helden. “We’re proud to be part of Highland’s future.” The new Stater Bros. Hi- ghland supermarket will be open for business and re- ady to serve families with fresh products and reliable service immediately after the grand opening. IN THE NEWS