Nogales, Ariz. – Farmer’s Best, a major produce grower in Mexico and distributor in the United States, is increasing field sizes, updating its technology and adding another product for year-round availability beginning in early 2017.
Farmer’s Best is expanding facilities in San Luis Potosí. In 2016, Farmer’s Best used about 74 acres total in San Luis Potosí. In 2017, the company will increase production to approximately 500 acres with space for more Roma tomatoes, cucumbers and green bell peppers. Net houses will cover 72 percent of this new expansion and the rest will be open field.
“We are very excited about our expansion in San Luis Potosí,” said Leonardo Tarriba, Farmer’s Best general manager. “It allows us to provide the same fresh, quality produce we grow in Sinaloa and Sonora, year-round.” “We’re dedicated to being a reliable and consistent supplier to our customers, and this expansion will continue to allow us to do so.”
Farmer’s Best is proud to add another product to its year-round lineup: green bell peppers. The new addition joins Roma tomatoes and cucumbers that have been, and will continue to be, available year-round. An updated, state-of-the-art bell pepper sorting machine is now in use and has increased sorting efficiency by 28 percent. This enables us to offer you even better product quality in each of our blue boxes of Farmer’s Best produce.
About Farmer’s Best
Farmer’s Best has been bringing the finest fresh fruits and vegetables to grocery stores, restaurants and family tables for more than 50 years. Founded in 1966, this multi-generational, quality-focused, family company knows that food is about family. Health, safety and satisfaction drive fresh produce choices year-round. Farmer’s Best grows produce in fully-certified fields using the most advanced technologies and environmentally sound, sustainable practices.
Best-known food retailers rely on award-winning Farmer’s Best for all the right reasons. Farmer’s Best packs and distributes its full line of fresh produce from Mexico with standards that meet and commonly exceed USDA requirements. With its trusted highest quality produce, consumers know and ask for the Farmer’s Best brand.
For more information on Farmer’s Best, visit www.farmersbest.com.mx.
Source: Farmer’s Best
