ATL Standard

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that FreshRealm, Inc., a national leader in fresh meal delivery, will expand its operations in Montezuma, Georgia. This project is expected to create over 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 Governor 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.”

FreshRealm provides a nationwide, end-to-end platform optimized for fresh food, serving various segments including grocery, food service, hospitality, direct-to-consumer, and medical meals.

“FreshRealm is building the most optimized fresh food platform in the world so that everyone can enjoy fresh food daily,” said Snow Le, President of FreshRealm. “Montezuma is an excellent location for us to strategically reach the entire U.S., especially the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. We are proud to be expanding our operations in Georgia.”

The current facility at 303 Airport Road in Montezuma will undergo enhancements and add several new lines to provide a full assortment of products such as ready-to-heat meals, meal kits, and more.

The company plans to hire for various roles including entry-level assemblers, technical staff, maintenance staff, and managerial positions. Interested individuals can learn more by visiting boards.greenhouse.io/freshrealm.

“Job creation is a very positive development for Montezuma and the Macon County community,” said Montezuma Mayor Nealie Johnson. “The community will surely benefit from the new jobs and investment.”

“Macon County has a long history with an established presence in the food manufacturing industry,” said Johnny Brooks, Chairman of the Development Authority of Macon County. “We are excited about FreshRealm’s expansion.”

Senior Project Manager Christy Bozeman represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this competitive project alongside partners such as Georgia Power and Georgia Quick Start.

“A project of FreshRealm’s scale creates hundreds of jobs for families in Montezuma,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “FreshRealm’s investment continues Montezuma’s agricultural legacy providing opportunities for Georgians.”

About FreshRealm Inc.

FreshRealm revolutionizes the food system with its end-to-end platform enabling businesses to meet modern consumer demands by offering high-quality food daily everywhere.