Bolthouse Fresh Foods Expands Into Georgia

The carrot processing company expects the first harvest in January, part of its ongoing growth in the southeastern U.S.

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Bolthouse Fresh Foods is expanding its operation with an additional growing and packing facility in Sparks, Ga., with the first harvest in the area expected in January.
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Bolthouse Fresh Foods says it is expanding its operation with an additional growing and packing facility in Sparks, Ga., near Valdosta.

The company calls the new facility a milestone in its strategic growth in the southeastern U.S. The first harvest in the area is expected in January.

“Establishing operations in Sparks, Georgia, marks an exciting chapter for Bolthouse Fresh Foods,” says Timothy Escamilla, chief executive officer for Bolthouse Fresh Foods. “This investment expands our capacity, strengthens our supply and elevates how we serve our customers — ensuring we can capture growth, meet rising demand and drive category growth.”

Escamilla adds, “Equally important, we’re excited to support the Sparks community with new job opportunities and local partnerships, creating long-term value for the region while advancing our mission to nourish people with fresh, nutritious food.”

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