The late-spring freeze that blanketed the South resulted in a devastating shortage for Georgia peach farmers, with a reported 90% crop loss across the board. And it wasn t just the Peach State s peaches, which are a major industry in Georgia, that were affected.
The rich, buttery flavor of pecans will be on full display at retail this month and going forward into the holidays. While pecan suppliers indicate the crop is not a record breaker this season, a robust and healthy crop is anticipated. Inflation, while impacting procurement and distribution operations across the produce industry, is not expected to greatly impact the pecan market.
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.