“We could not be more pleased with the relationships we have formed with the owners, Lois Chibante and Paul Mastronardi,” he said. Wapakoneta Mayor Tom Stinebaugh said the city is happy to have the farm as part of the community. » RELATED: 16M pounds of tomatoes growing in new indoor facility north of Dayton The lights are not in operation 24 hours a day, the company said. The company said Golden Fresh uses lights at the facility beginning in the early morning until about 4 p.m., and the lights make it possible to ensure plant growth during cloudy days and winter months. We are confident it will help open the door to other major projects selecting Wapakoneta,” said Greg Myers, Wapakoneta economic development director.

It has moved our West Central Ohio Industrial Center from a hypothetical to a real industrial park. “One of the most important aspects of the Golden Fresh Farms project is its proof to other companies that Wapakoneta is the right location to choose. “Mastronardi is the best growing and marketing company in the greenhouse industry, and this will give us the opportunity we need to expand the next 15 acres.”Ĭurrently the greenhouse grows approximately 20 acres of tomatoes year-round with advanced supplemental lighting.» RELATED: 5 things to know about Ohio’s largest greenhouse farm “I’m excited to join Paul and the SUNSET® team with our new crop starting this fall,” shared Luis Chibante, President and owner of Golden Fresh Farms.

The Ohio Proud program allows loyal consumers to choose great tasting products that help support their local communities and ensures freshness. “His passion and expertise in growing will enable both of us to expand the Ohio footprint together.” I’ve known him for years,” stated Mastronardi Produce President and CEO Paul Mastronardi. “Luis Chibante is a fantastic grower and operator. This will be the 5th state that the SUNSET® brand will be grown locally in, allowing the company to reach over 75% of the United States population, delivering a local fruit in less than a 10-hour drive. Mastronardi Produce and Golden Fresh Farms, located in Wapakoneta, Ohio, are pleased to announce an exclusive agreement between the two companies to bring Mastronardi’s SUNSET® brand produce to more consumers throughout the US.

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