<p>Mastronardi’s Coldwater Greenhouse in Michigan is doubling its current size to 60 acres as the facility enters into "Phase II" expansion. The greenhouse, which opened for production in 2012, uses grow light technology to provide Michigan grown tomatoes to Midwest consumers year-round, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">This advanced greenhouse currently produces SUNSET® Angel Sweet™ grape tomatoes and Tomatoes-On-the-Vine. The expansion will enable the greenhouse to introduce even more products for year-round production to better serve the surrounding communities.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>“We’re very happy to get started on phase II construction,” said Christopher Gill, Director of Greenhouse Operations. “This new addition will feature even more technological advances and more opportunity for the community, which is always a top priority.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The phase II expansion will also allow increased energy efficiency and decrease food miles, as more local products will be available, according to a press release. Rainwater irrigation will also increase efficiency and the farm will continue to recycle its water supply.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">As a recipient of the 2013 Southwest Michigan Catalyst Award, Mastronardi Produce is proud to announce that the new expansion will not only better serve the community and its surrounding communities and states, but it will also provide as many as 90 new job opportunities in Coldwater, Michigan.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Upon completion in Summer 2014, the Coldwater Greenhouse will become a Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program verified farm in recognition of Mastronardi’s environmental initiatives.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Congratulations, Mastronardi, on your continued expansion and service to the community!</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.sunsetgrown.com/about-us/facilities/" target="_new"> Mastronardi Produce </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
