By Blake Jackson
Mastronardi Produce, a greenhouse grower based in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, has acquired two AppHarvest greenhouse facilities in Kentucky, located in Richmond and Morehead. The two facilities represent a combined 120 acres of fully lit production.
"We are very proud to keep the Morehead and Richmond facilities online and to grow with the teams there," said Paul Mastronardi, president and CEO of Mastronardi Produce Ltd. "It is a privilege to continue to serve this region through sustainable farming, providing local jobs in Appalachia and nutritious food across the U.S."
Mastronardi has established a support team to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations for employees at Morehead and Richmond.
"As leaders in commercial greenhouse growing, we're invested in expanding both productive capacity in the industry and employment opportunities for workers," Mastronardi said. "We look forward to providing employees opportunities to continue their careers in the industry and also to grow within our 'Flavor Nation' family."
The acquisition of the two AppHarvest facilities is part of Mastronardi's broader strategy to expand its operations in the United States.
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