Belle Glade

Florida Crystals Corporation Expands Renewable Energy Production to Help Cleanly Power Florida's Only Rice Mill

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Belle Glade, PALM, Plant, Sauber Motorsport, Sunlight, Electricity, Food, Sustainability, Nature, Biomass, Carbon, Renewable energy, Tesla Megapack

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's only rice mill, owned by Florida Crystals Corporation in western Palm Beach County, is now converting sunlight to renewable energy for its operations via its 900-panel solar array and the first Tesla Megapack battery in operation in the state of Florida.

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  • Sugarcane is one of the planet's most effective plants at capturing carbon and using it as food to grow.
  • Florida Crystals uses its biomass as fuel to generate the clean, green energy that powers its operations.
  • Florida Crystals is now expanding its investment in and commitment to renewable energy by utilizing the sun in a new way.
  • "Our solar project is an amazing complement to how Florida Crystals is already powered," said Andy Sauber, Sr. Director of Sustainability.

Coke Florida Names Theodore “Teddy” Mejeur as General Manager for Sarasota Territory

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Food, Beverage, Retail, Richard Sale (director), Workforce, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Education, Culture, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Belle Glade, Multimedia, Atlantic University, Coke, Growth, Coca-Cola, Bottled water

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announces the promotion of Theodore “Teddy” Mejeur to Territory General Manager for its Sarasota Territory, effective immediately.

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  • Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announces the promotion of Theodore “Teddy” Mejeur to Territory General Manager for its Sarasota Territory, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523005853/en/
    Theodore “Teddy” Mejeur promoted to Territory General Manager for Sarasota at Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As Territory General Manager, Mejeur will provide leadership and oversight for Coke Florida’s operations across Manatee, Sarasota, and parts of Charlotte counties, including sales, distribution, and warehousing.
  • “I am honored to lead our local team of professionals focused on providing customers with the best service possible,” said Teddy Mejeur, Territory General Manager - Sarasota for Coke Florida.

First New Oceangoing, Dry Cargo Barge of its Size Built in America in Nearly 20 Years Departed Port of Palm Beach on Maiden Delivery of Locally Grown and Milled Raw Sugar

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Monday, May 9, 2022
United Kingdom, Belle Glade, LLC, Tate, Tate & Lyle, Molasses, Time, Dominoes, American Sugar Refining, Vegetable, Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, Knot, Family, Marketing, View, Port of Palm Beach, Farm, Multimedia, Domino Sugar Refinery, Maple syrup, Rail freight transport, Sugar

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Sugar Refining, Inc., a member of West Palm Beach-based ASR Group, and its parent companies – Florida Crystals Corporation and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida – celebrated the maiden voyage of its newly constructed, state-of-the-art barge, Knot Refined, which departed from the Port of Palm Beach to deliver 18,000 tons of Palm Beach County-grown and -milled raw sugar to ASR Group's Domino® Sugar Refinery in New York.

Key Points: 
  • "At that time, sugar from Florida Crystals and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative was sold primarily to trade houses.
  • Florida Crystals and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative sustainably grow and mill sugarcane in western Palm Beach County and produce high-quality raw sugar.
  • Approximately 650,000 short tons of that sugar is shipped annually from the Port of Palm Beach to ASR Group's refineries through port facilities operated by Florida Sugar & Molasses Exchange, Inc. (FSME).
  • To commemorate the construction of the first barge, ASR Group, Florida Crystals and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative invited employees to participate in a naming contest.

ULMA Form Works, Inc. Announces Official Opening of Florida Branch, Continuing Its US Expansion

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Building Systems, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Belle Glade, Ulma, Glade, ULMA Construction

ULMA Form Works, Inc., part of ULMA C y E, S.

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  • ULMA Form Works, Inc., part of ULMA C y E, S.
  • Coop., a leading global manufacturer and supplier of innovative forming , shoring and climbing systems for use by the concrete construction industry, announces the opening of its new branch in Belle Glade, Florida in March 2021.
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    ULMA Form Works Inc., announces the opening of its new branch in Belle Glade, Florida.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    With the opening of the Florida branch, ULMAs market presence now extends through the entire East Coast of the United States.

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida Names New Chairman To Board Of Directors

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Friday, August 21, 2020
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BELLE GLADE, Fla., Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida announced at its August 20th board meeting that John L. Hundley stepped down as Chairman of the Board.

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  • BELLE GLADE, Fla., Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida announced at its August 20th board meeting that John L. Hundley stepped down as Chairman of the Board.
  • The board elected director Robert J. Underbrink as Chairman to succeed Hundley, effective immediately.
  • Underbrink is only the third Chairman to serve in the Cooperative's 60-year history.
  • He was elected to the Board of Directors in January 1994 and appointed to the Executive Committee in May 2006.

Palm Beach County Vegetable Grower Named Florida Farmer of the Year

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Friday, June 12, 2020
Florida, Florida Legislature, Florida House of Representatives, Government of Florida, Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida, States of the United States, State governments of the United States, Rick Roth

Rep. Roth has been a farmer for 44 years and is the majority partner in a Belle Glade vegetable and herb packinghouse.

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  • Rep. Roth has been a farmer for 44 years and is the majority partner in a Belle Glade vegetable and herb packinghouse.
  • He has been named as one of Florida Farm Bureau's Champions for Agriculture during the 2020 legislative session.
  • He will be introduced as the 2020 Florida Farmer of the Year during the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in October.
  • Photo caption: 2020 Florida Farmer of the Year Rick Roth is a Palm Beach County grower and also a member of the Florida House of Representatives.

FLOATING ART INSTALLATION SHOWCASES FLORIDA’S RICH STEAMBOAT HISTORY

Belle Glade, Glade, Belle Glade, Florida

The exhibition emphasizes the pivotal role played by the fertile Belle Glade region in the development of South Florida.

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  • The exhibition emphasizes the pivotal role played by the fertile Belle Glade region in the development of South Florida.
  • Originally settled in 1925, Belle Glade was a major center of agriculture, providing food for much of the region.
  • This is a contemporary story informed by history, said Valiente, who lives in Belle Glade.
  • For more information about the West Palm Beach Art & Entertainment District, please visit downtownwpbarts.com or call (561) 833-8873.

Captain D's Opens First South Florida Location in Belle Glade

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Monday, August 19, 2019
Fast-food restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Captain D's, Belle Glade, Glade, Popeyes, Seafood restaurant

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain D's , the nation's leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in Belle Glade, marking the brand's first location in the South Florida market and its 30th in the state.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain D's , the nation's leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in Belle Glade, marking the brand's first location in the South Florida market and its 30th in the state.
  • In addition to Captain D's, the group also operates 10 Popeyes throughout South Florida.
  • "We're very excited to be a part of Captain D's franchise family and bring this beloved brand to the Belle Glade community."
  • In addition to its growth in South Florida, the brand is targeting Central Florida, including the greater Tampa and Orlando regions, to open new locations.

Paul Allen Appointed To Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative Board

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Friday, August 16, 2019
Belle Glade, Florida, Sugarcane, Agriculture, Belle Glade, Plants, Food and drink

BELLE GLADE, Fla., Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Paul Allen was appointed to the Board of Directors of Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative at its August 15, 2019 Board meeting filling the unexpired term ending January 2020 of Roger Hatton.

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  • BELLE GLADE, Fla., Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Paul Allen was appointed to the Board of Directors of Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative at its August 15, 2019 Board meeting filling the unexpired term ending January 2020 of Roger Hatton.
  • LLC GA. R. C. Hatton, Inc. grows sugar cane, sweet corn, green beans and cabbage.
  • In accepting the appointment to the Board Allen said, "I'm honored to be asked to serve on the Board.
  • Allen and his wife Debra live in Canal Point, FL and have two children; Jonathan Allen and Courtney Allen McNomee.