Brakebush Chooses Greenville, TX As Location For Additional Processing Facility

October 5, 2017 Brakebush Brothers

After an exhaustive multi-state search, Brakebush Brothers, Inc. has chosen Greenville, TX as the location for its next processing facility. Brakebush will build a new 315,000 sq. ft. processing plant in Greenville’s Park West industrial park. This location will employ over 500 people in the first 3 years with the potential for future growth.

Simmons Says It Will Expand NW Arkansas Poultry Operation

October 5, 2017 Associated Press

Simmons Prepared Foods plans to expand operations near Decatur in northwestern Arkansas and add about 1,500 jobs by 2022.

Gemstone Foods Announces New President & Chief Operating Officer

October 5, 2017 Gemstone Foods, LLC

Gemstone Foods, LLC, a growing protein supplier has announced the appointment of Heath Loyd as President and Chief Operating Officer.

FFVA Honors Meijer As Customer Of The Year

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has presented its Customer of the Year Award to Meijer, a valued partner that has worked with producers to promote Florida products. The annual award recognizes the important role that food service and retail merchandising play in the promotion and sale of fresh Florida produce. Meijer was a huge supporter of the Florida sweet corn growers this season.

Illinois Pumpkin Crops Make Healthy Return After Shortage

October 5, 2017 Associated Press

Agriculture experts say pumpkin crops in central Illinois are still recovering, but improving two years after heavy rain decimated area yields.