Mascot Pecan Expands Georgia Facility to Boost Production

Glennville, GA — Mascot Pecan, a third-generation family business renowned for its fresh-shelled Southern pecans and handcrafted confections, has announced a major manufacturing expansion to meet surging consumer demand. 

The company has added 4,000 square feet of cooking space to its vertically integrated headquarters in Glennville, Georgia, expanding its overall footprint to 143,000 square feet. This dedicated expansion specifically scales Mascot’s sugar-panning capacity, allowing the brand to accelerate production across its rapidly growing flavored nut portfolio. 

The state-of-the-art facility upgrade targets signature fan favorites, including:

• Praline Pecans
• Cinnamon Glazed Pecans
• Coconut Cashews
• Butter Toffee Peanuts
• Pecan Caramel Clusters

The increased footprint directly injects an additional 5,000 pounds of production capacity per shift. This ensures Mascot can seamlessly fulfill bulk orders for national retail partners, private-label clients, and large-scale industrial ingredient buyers.

Mascot stands out in the confectionery industry due to its rare, fully vertically integrated operation. By handling everything from cleaning and shelling raw pecans to cooking and packaging gourmet chocolate and peanut brittle under one roof, the company maintains absolute quality control, product consistency, and supply chain efficiency. 

“Mascot started as a small roadside stop back in 1955, and we’ve grown for over 70 years by listening to what our customers want,” said Kenny Tarver, President and CEO of Mascot Pecan. “Right now, that demand is centered on bold flavors and premium quality. This expansion allows us to honor that promise while reaching more retail and manufacturing partners than ever before.” 

Deeply rooted in family leadership, the investment looks toward the future of the company. “Expanding our footprint isn’t just about meeting demand today; it’s about building something that lasts,” COO Jake Tarver added. “As a family business, we are always thinking ahead. This investment ensures Mascot continues to innovate and stay strong for my son and the generations of families who will drive this company down the road.”

About Mascot Pecan

Founded in 1955, Mascot Pecan is a family-owned and operated leader in the pecan and confection industries. Based in Glennville, Georgia, the company specializes in premium shelled pecans, glazed nut treats, and specialty chocolates. Mascot products are distributed nationwide across convenience stores, grocery chains, vending programs, and specialty retailers. For more information, visit https://mascotpecan.com/