Fresh carrot grower and distributor expanding into Southeast
Fresh carrot grower and distributor Bolthouse Fresh Foods its expanding into the Southeast with a new growing and packing facility in Georgia.
Planting is underway at the facility in Sparks, Georgia, with the first harvest expected in January, according to a news release.
“This investment expands our capacity, strengthens our supply, and elevates how we serve our customers — ensuring we can capture growth, meet rising demand, and drive category growth,” Bolthouse CEO Timothy Escamilla said in the release.
Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, and founded in 1915, Bolthouse employs more than 1,600 workers and has a distribution center in Hodgkins, Illinois. Its varieties include baby-cut, matchstick and organic.
Business magazine Fast Company recognized Boathouse as one of North America’s most innovative companies in 2025.
