Grimmway Produce Group welcomed United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to its California operations on Feb. 28 for a tour of the company’s facility and growing operation, according to a March 4 announcement.
The visit brought together federal leadership and company executives to discuss agricultural stewardship, water resilience, and the need for practical, science-based policies that provide regulatory certainty for American farmers.
During his visit, Zeldin met with Grimmway Produce Group President and CEO Jeff Huckaby, Senior Vice President of Farming Russ Hamlin, PhD, and Chief Supply Chain Officer Jamie Brannen. The group discussed the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality produce nationwide. Zeldin toured the company’s largest baby carrot processing facility, where he observed equipment and food safety protocols used in washing, peeling, and packaging baby carrots for retail and foodservice customers. He also visited nearby carrot fields to learn more about farming operations firsthand.
“We appreciated the opportunity to welcome Administrator Zeldin and highlight the work our team does every day,” said Huckaby. “As one of the nation’s leading growers and shippers of carrots, organic vegetables, and potatoes, we’re proud to demonstrate how responsible farming, innovation, and strong food safety practices help deliver fresh, nutritious produce to families across the country while supporting the strength of American agriculture.”
The visit highlighted ongoing collaboration between government leaders and agricultural producers as essential for supporting innovation in food systems and ensuring long-term success within America’s fresh produce industry.
