Todd Greiner Farms Expands Packing Operations
February 14, 2017 | 2 min to read
HART, MI – Todd Greiner Farms Packing, LLC., a Michigan asparagus grower/packer/shipper, recently announced that the planned expansion of their packing operations with the addition of a 5th packing line. The facility, located in Hart, MI is scheduled to be completed in time for the start of the Michigan Asparagus season in May.
The new equipment is part of ongoing improvements that have included the addition of a second packing house and two additional packing lines over the last three years.
When asked about the addition, Todd Greiner, CEO/President of Todd Greiner Farms remarked, “Our expansion needs are about the need for improved efficiency to meet the growing demand of our customers.”
In fact, that growing demand for not only asparagus, but Michigan asparagus, has moved a large volume of harvested product from processed production to fresh market to keep up with growing consumer consumption that now exceeds 1.5 pounds per consumer, per year.
“We know our customers are eager to bring in high quality, local asparagus that meets their needs for a superior pack. This expanded packing line allows us to facilitate those needs and deliver product on a timely basis during our seasonal market window,” concluded Greiner.
The Michigan asparagus season typically runs Early May – Late June and promotable volumes are expected by the week of May 14th. In addition to its locally grown, domestic pedigree, Michigan asparagus is also known for being “hand snapped” versus ground cut. The end result of this harvest technique is an all green, all edible spear with more shelf appeal and more total yield per spear.
About Todd Greiner Farms Packing, LLC.:
Todd Greiner Farms Packing, LLC. is a fruit, vegetable, and evergreen grower/packer/shipper, located in Hart, MI. Established 1994, Todd Greiner Farms currently operates two packing/shipping facilities, and has earned a Primus Labs – Superior rating for food safety. Todd Greiner Farms grows, packs, and ships Asparagus, Cherries, Zucchini, Sweet Corn, Peaches, Hard Squash, Pumpkins, Apples, and Evergreens.
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