The Mart Group Adds Location in Right to Work Idaho
The Mart Group is adding a new location in Right to Work Rupert, Idaho for its subsidiary group, Mart Frozen Foods. In order to accomplish this, the company is investing a total of $65 million toward the project. They will also create 80 new jobs!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Through innovative technology, OH!Tatoes has perfected the art of freezing fresh Idaho potatoes so consumers can enjoy fluffy, flavorful baked potatoes in minutes. […] This expansion allows us to vertically integrate to provide the unmatched quality of baked Idaho potatoes in an easier format, with a longer shelf life, than ever before.” […]
“The Mart Group’s investment in this new frozen potato technology and production facility is a reflection of the immense promise this region holds for incubating and launching the world’s most innovative agricultural products. […] Idaho has a rich history of growing some of the top agricultural products in the world – including most famously, our potatoes.”
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