On Tuesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that FreshRealm, Inc., a national leader in fresh meal delivery, would be expanding its footprint in Montezuma, Georgia, which will create more than 300 new jobs through an investment of $6.3 million in Macon County.
“Georgia is proud to offer opportunities for innovative companies like FreshRealm to thrive in our state’s No. 1 industry – agriculture,” said Kemp. “Food and fiber production contributed $83.6 billion and 323,300 jobs to our economy this past year, and we’re thankful for the 300 new positions that will join that growing number of opportunities thanks to FreshRealm.”
As explained in a press release from Kemp’s office, “FreshRealm is a Food-as-a-Service company offering a nationwide, end-to-end platform optimized for fresh food. FreshRealm’s solutions span multiple food industry segments, serving customers and partners in grocery, food service, hospitality, direct-to-consumer, medical meals, and more.”
“The expansion will add enhancements and several new lines, allowing FreshRealm to provide a full assortment of products, including ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook meals, meal kits, and more to customers in the region,” the press release added. “The company will be hiring for positions across a range of roles, including entry-level assemblers, technical and maintenance staff, and managerial positions.”
“FreshRealm is building the most optimized fresh food platform in the world, so that everyone, every day, everywhere can enjoy fresh food. Montezuma is an excellent location for us to strategically reach the entire U.S., especially the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast,” said Snow Le, President of FreshRealm. “We are proud to be expanding our operations in Georgia, a state with great fiscal strength and a clear dedication to businesses and communities.”
