Wholesum expands volume

Wholesum Family Farms is expanding its greenhouse facilities in Sonora, Mexico, and Amado, Ariz.

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Nogales, Ariz.-based Wholesum Family Farms is expanding its greenhouse facilities in Sonora, Mexico, and Amado, Ariz., said Ricardo Crisantes, chief commercial officer.

The company will increase its volume of organic snacking tomatoes, on-the-vine tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes and long English cucumbers.

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