Ag-Mart Produce
NEWS

For Immediate Release:
August 24, 2009

Contact: Noah Lightman
(973) 799-0200
nlichtman@winningstrat.com

Ag-Mart Produce Joins Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce

Tomato grower formalizes membership in local business community,
partners with community organizations to launch joint initiatives

IMMOKALEE, FL – Ag-Mart Produce, a local grower and shipper of organic and conventional tomatoes, has joined the Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce, Immokalee’s leading business association.  The relationship continues Ag-Mart’s initiative to develop partnerships with local organizations to improve opportunities for company employees related to wellness care, education and the environment.

“Ag-Mart’s philosophy is that the best practices create the best product, and that’s why community partnerships that enhance worker opportunities are top company priorities,” said Kevin Delaney, Director of Sustainability and Productivity at Ag-Mart.  “We are excited to formalize our participation in the Immokalee community by joining the Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce and launching initiatives with local organizations to support the health and education of our employees. “

“Ag-Mart Produce is another local business recognizing the growing stature and diversity of the Immokalee business community, and we are proud to have them as members that proactively look for ways to give back through local organizations,” said Richard Rice, Executive Director of the Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce.

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Ag-Mart Produce (www.agmartproduce.com), based in Plant City, Fla., is a grower and shipper of both organic and conventional tomatoes, specializing mainly in the grape and heirloom varieties.  It operates in multiple growing regions, including three in Florida, one in North Carolina and one in New Jersey, in order to maintain year-round availability for its customers.  Ag-Mart operates with a focus on food safety and a commitment to continually develop better sustainable growing practices.