Loxahatchee, FL: J&J Family of Farms and Moore Farms have entered into a strategic relationship that will leverage and grow Moore Farms Georgia production and enhance J&J’s sales and marketing capabilities.
As part of the transaction, Moore Farms will also become a shareholder in J&J Holdings, resulting in a complete alignment and partnership in all aspects of J&J’s business.
“This transaction is another significant milestone for J&J, by adding a long-time grower family as a partner in our Family of Farms” said Lynn Rundle, Chairman of the Board and CEO of J&J.
“We are excited to become a shareholder in J&J Holdings and feel that the Moore family farming legacy that has carried on to the third generation with our sons TJ and Ryan is only strengthened through this relationship with J&J,” said Tim Moore, owner of Moore Farms.
Brian Rayfield, VP of Business Development at J&J added, “We are excited to have Moore Farms as part of the J&J Family of Farms. The Moore family’s exemplary reputation in the industry brings great value to J&J. Through this partnership we expect to be able to expand the volume that the Moore’s grow and expand the distribution that we have built with our Florida operations. The Moore family shares our passion for food safety, social responsibility, and best farming practices. ”
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About J&J Family of Farms: Established in 1983, J&J Family of Farms specializes in growing cucumbers, bell peppers, squash, tomatoes and eggplant. J&J manages over 14,000 acres of production from their own farms and partners, and has operations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona and Mexico. For more information, visit www.jjfamilyoffarms.com
About Moore Farms: In Manor, Ga., Gene and Mary Moore started a family tradition of farming. Today, their son Tim, his wife Barbara and their sons TJ and Ryan carry on the tradition through the second and third generation. For more information, visit www.moorefarmsmanor.com
Source: J&J Family of Farms