EarthFresh Farms of Burlington, Ont. announced its expansion into the southeastern U.S. with an advanced technological packing plant and distribution centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
The new 140,000 sq. ft. facilities will operate as EarthFresh Atlanta.
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