Globalmex adds greenhouse acreage

Globalmex International Inc., has expanded its greenhouse acreage in Mexico by 20%

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Richmond, Va.-based Globalmex International Inc., which markets Magic Sun brand tomatoes, has expanded its greenhouse acreage in Mexico by 20%, said Tony Otto, sales manager.

The company has added grape tomatoes, organic grape tomatoes and a snacking mix with eight varieties of multi-colored grape and cherry tomatoes.

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