The Satsuma Company begins operations in Tifton. Submitted photo
TIFTON â The Satsuma Company, a citrus packing and shipping plant focusing on crops grown in South Georgia and North Florida, has flicked the switch on its Tift County processing and distribution center.
âWe discovered this burgeoning citrus industry in South Georgia and North Florida and we feel like itâs exciting and fun,â said Duke Lane, one of the companyâs active seven partners. âWe wanted to do something fun.â
The other active partners are Will McGehee, Kent Hoots, Kim Jones, Dennis Wright, Buck Paulk and Justin Jones, company officials said in a statement.