Graham County, Arizona (February 13, 2024) – nature sweetNorth America's largest vertically integrated agriculture company and number one snacking tomato brand, has added another location to its portfolio of greenhouse facilities, planting and growing crops in Bonita, Arizona, located in Graham County. It has started.

NatureSweet celebrated its grand opening today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Graham County, the City of Safford, the City of Wilcox, the Graham County Chamber of Commerce, the Arizona Department of Commerce, and government, education, and community leaders.

The major agricultural producer plans to hire approximately 250 farmers over the next three years and invest more than $5 million in the facility alone, which will have a doubling impact on Arizona's economy. The investment marks the expansion of the brand's growing operations into the United States, known for growing delicious, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

“Arizona is proud to celebrate NatureSweet's new production facility in Graham County,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “With this investment, NatureSweet will create hundreds of quality jobs in rural Arizona and strengthen Arizona's vital agriculture industry.”

“Choosing Arizona to plant our seeds is more than just a strategic decision, it is a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the incredible opportunities Arizona offers,” said President and CEO of NatureSweet. said Rodolfo Spielman. “We look forward to contributing to the region's dynamic landscape and growing a successful future together. We are just getting started.”

NatureSweet, which has become well-known for its snack foods and cherry-on-the-vine tomato varieties, produces D'Vines, flavorful cherry tomatoes that are harvested and packaged on the vine for maximum freshness. The company began its business by growing , and has since sold other conventional and organic products throughout its Bonita facility's 18 hectares (over 44 acres) of greenhouse space. His investment of more than $5 million from a greenhouse company leader will stimulate economic growth in rural southern Arizona and promote sustainable development and opportunity for local communities.

“I am excited to see NatureSweet making such a significant investment here in Graham County,” said Congressman Juan Siscomani. “Thanks to our skilled workforce and innovative business environment, Arizona has been one of the best places to do business in the country for decades. It’s great to see them all recognized and take root in our community for years to come.”

“Today's ribbon cutting represents an important victory for rural Arizona and Graham County,” said Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Bureau of Commerce. “We are grateful that Arizona has innovative industry leaders like NatureSweet who are creating quality jobs while driving further economic growth in rural areas.”

NatureSweet is headquartered in Texas with facilities in Mexico and Arizona. The company is the world's largest environmentally controlled agriculture company with B Corp, Fair Trade, and EFI certification.

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Jennifer Halpin, Nature Sweet, [email protected]

Alyssa Tufts, Arizona Department of Commerce; [email protected]

About NatureSweet® (NS Brands Co., Ltd.)
nature sweet® is a single-source solution for greenhouse-grown vegetables and the #1 best-selling brand of snack tomatoes. NatureSweet, North America's largest vertically integrated agriculture company, guarantees delicious produce year-round, both organic and conventional. Our vegetables are carefully grown, harvested and packaged by his more than 6,000 directly employed employees. Naturally sweet tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers are hand-picked at the peak of freshness and sold in major supermarkets in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. NatureSweet is dedicated to making a positive social, environmental and economic impact within our communities and is committed to changing the lives of farmers across North America. This commitment and our sustainability efforts have enabled us to earn his B Corp, Fair Trade, and Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certifications.

About the Arizona Department of Commerce
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's premier economic development agency with a rational mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to developing the overall economy. Attract, Expand, Create – Attract out-of-state businesses to establish operations in Arizona. Collaborate with existing companies to expand operations in Arizona and other regions. We help entrepreneurs launch new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, visit azcommerce.com and follow ACA on Twitter. @azcommerce.