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Leading pecan companies announce collaboration to elevate the pecan to new heights

Leading pecan companies announce collaboration to elevate the pecan to new heights

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 wasnt just the Peach States 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.

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The Satsuma Company begins operations in Tifton.  Submitted photo TIFTON – 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. “We discovered this burgeoning citrus industry in South Georgia and North Florida and we feel like it’s exciting and fun,” said Duke Lane, one of the company’s acti...