Bolthouse Fresh Foods of Bakersfield, CA, North America’s carrot leader, is proud to announce its operational expansion into the Southeast region of the United States with an additional growing and packing facility in Sparks, Georgia, near Valdosta.
The Sparks facility represents a key milestone in Bolthouse Fresh Foods strategic growth, significantly expanding its agricultural and operational footprint and strengthening its distribution network in the Southeast.
This investment ensures a more efficient supply chain and improves service for customers across the region. Planting is already underway, with the first harvest expected in January—ensuring fresh, high-quality carrots are ready for consumers to enjoy at the start of the year.
“Establishing operations in Sparks, Georgia, marks an exciting chapter for Bolthouse Fresh Foods,” said Timothy Escamilla, Chief Executive Officer. “This investment expands our capacity, strengthens our supply, and elevates how we serve our customers—ensuring we can capture growth, meet rising demand, and drive category growth.”
Escamilla added, “Equally important, we’re excited to support the Sparks community with new job opportunities and local partnerships, creating long-term value for the region while advancing our mission to nourish people with fresh, nutritious food.”
This expansion builds on Bolthouse Fresh Foods’ legacy of delivering fresh, nutritious, and great-tasting carrots. With over 100 years of expertise in distribution efficiency and supply chain excellence, it underscores the company’s commitment to long-term growth and continued leadership in the industry.
About Bolthouse Fresh Foods
Headquartered in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Bolthouse Fresh Foods has been a trusted name in produce since 1915. As one of North America’s largest growers, packers, and distributors of fresh carrots, we serve a full range of eating occasions—from healthy snacking to meal prep staples. With a dedicated team of 1,600 employees across our growing, harvesting, and processing operations, we cultivate and distribute fresh carrots year-round through an integrated network that includes efficient rail shipping to our distribution center in Hodgkins, Illinois. You’ll find Bolthouse Fresh products in major retailers across the U.S. and in foodservice and manufacturing channels nationwide. In 2025, Bolthouse Fresh Foods was recognized by Fast Company as one of North America’s Most Innovative Companies, a testament to our commitment to bringing fresh thinking to the produce aisle.