A new state of the art production line is helping an Ontario company get a premium local product to consumers more quickly and efficiently, as Lilian Schaer reports in an article written on behalf of the Agricultural Adaptation Council and published by Farmtario.
EarthFresh Farms Inc. is a Canadian produce company based in Burlington that specializes in growing, packing and distributing potatoes. The company is vertically integrated in all aspects of the potato industry from seed breeding to packing and distribution.
Its customers are retailers and food service and direct-to-home meal kit companies in Canada and the United States, with a particular focus on premium varieties and specialty products like mini and organic potatoes.
“We’ve seen a 60 per cent increase in uptime, combined with reduced operational expenses associated with maintenance and upkeep,” says director of operations Alex Paladino. It also offers more higher-value market opportunities for Ontario potato growers, who are paid more for growing premium mini potatoes compared to conventional ones.
Source: Farmtario. Read the full story here
Image: Credit EarthFresh Farms via Farmtario
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