sailzoqa.blogg.se - Golden Fresh Farms expansion to 200 acres

Danny Mucci, president of sales and marketing, said the company has more than 300 varieties of different items being tested at any given time. The company plans to open a dedicated research and development facility next year.

100 acres of bell peppers at a new site in Kingsville construction starts in 2022.

15 acres of mini-cocktail cucumbers, marketed as CuteCumber Poppers and.

36 acres of Smuccies Sweet Strawberries in Kingsville (bringing total acreage to 72 acres).

30 acres of multiple varieties of bell peppers in Kingsville.

25 acres of tomatoes-on-the-vine in Huron, which is the third and final phase of a 75-acre project.

These investments support their ongoing emphasis on maximizing local and regionally grown fruits and vegetables year-round through expansion and lit culture grow light technology. The specific expansion plans for Mucci Farms, according to the release, are: Mucci Farms has announced major expansions in Kingsville, Ontario and Huron, Ohio totaling 206 acres over the next two years.

In January, more than 200,000 plants were transplanted there. Growers at the new facility will hydroponically produce tomatoes and peppers under high-pressure sodium lights in 20 acres of greenhouse production space. “We are currently trialing lit culture grow lights for our pepper program which will be a game changer that allows us to grow local peppers 365 days a year.” Golden Fresh Farms, which is a grower for Red Sun Farms, owns the greenhouse, and Red Sun Farms owns the distribution center. “We have seen a strong rise in demand for locally grown peppers in recent years and expanding our own supply reduces our reliance on partner growers and imports,” Bert said in the release.