A new facility in Bonita, Arizona, will add to the NatureSweet portfolio in Arizona and expand the company’s ability to grow cherry tomatoes and other produce.
The company plans to invest $5 million in the 44-acre facility itself and hire about 250 workers to expand its growing operations. After starting with D’Vines, cherry tomatoes harvested and packaged on the vine to preserve freshness, NatureSweet plans to expand to producing other conventional and organic products in the facility.
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“Choosing Arizona to plant our seeds is more than just a strategic decision, it’s a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the incredible opportunities that the state offers,” said Rodolfo Spielmann, president & CEO of NatureSweet. “We look forward to contributing to the area’s dynamic landscape and growing a successful future together. We are just starting.”
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said the state was “proud to celebrate” the new Graham County facility.
“With this investment, NatureSweet will create hundreds of quality jobs in rural Arizona and strengthen Arizona’s important agriculture industry,” she said.
NatureSweet, headquartered in Texas, is also known for its cucumbers and peppers.
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