FRANKLIN PROCESSING

Franklin Processing Inc. is a leading independent wild blueberry grower and processor based in Atlantic Canada, with substantial land holdings spanning Nova Scotia and New Brunswick that collectively generate several million pounds of blueberries annually. The company operates one of the largest wild blueberry growing operations in the region, buil... t over more than three generations of family farming expertise and innovation. Franklin Processing owns and operates its own individually quick-frozen (IQF) blueberry processing facility in Franklin, Maine, which the company acquired and commissioned in 20132014 to capture higher value from its harvest and expand beyond fresh berry sales into the premium frozen blueberry market. The operation is distinguished by its proprietary approach to equipment design and manufacturing, with the family having engineered and built custom harvesting and processing equipment that exceeds industry standards for yield and efficiency. This vertical integrationcombining extensive, well-managed agricultural land with owned processing infrastructureallows Franklin Processing to control quality, supply consistency, and margins across the entire value chain. The company serves food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across North America seeking reliable, high-quality frozen blueberry supply. Franklin Processing is led by a management team with deep operational, technical, and business expertise, including seasoned leadership in production commissioning, financial controls, supplier relations, and day-to-day operations. The company's competitive advantages include its scale of owned and managed blueberry acreage, proprietary harvesting and processing equipment, demonstrated operational excellence in both growing and processing, and the institutional knowledge accumulated across multiple generations of family stewardship. Franklin Processing continues to expand its productive land base while leveraging its processing facility to deliver consistent, premium-quality frozen blueberries ...Read More