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Agriculture & Agritechnology

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES IN THE AGRIBUSINESS INDUSTRY

  • Blueye LLC develops high-security, temperature-regulated shipping containers used to transport vaccines, pharmaceuticals and food products throughout the world. 
  • Polk County’s longtime citrus industry has served as a magnet for the concentration of seven leading flavors and essences firms, including international flavor houses Givaudan Flavors Corp., Firmenich,  Kerry International, CitraSource and Treatt USA.   
  • Franwell provides RFID tracking solutions for enhancing business value in the food, pharmaceutical and cargo industries. 
  • FTSI operates a contract cobalt irradiation facility that addresses the microbiological safety needs of the food and pharmaceutical sectors. 
  • ProPak Software designs custom software applications for the agribusiness sector.
  • The Corporate College at Polk State College’s Agri Business/Technology Institute operates mobile classrooms offering advanced training for Homeland Security, agricultural safety and water management initiatives. 
  • The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s College of Technology and Innovation assists companies by developing new technologies and methods for improving food packaging, preparation and transportation. 
  • More than 40 laboratories are staffed by 250 research scientists and support personnel to advance food processing and safety technologies at the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center.
Testimonials
"The county's business environment and the ongoing support of the CFDC have helped us achieve [our] goal for many years and we look forward to our continued partnership."
- Charles Matthews, VP Operations, Florida's Natural Growers
"We initially targeted Polk County because of its obvious logistical advantages, but we were immediately impressed by the tremendous support and cooperation we received from the CFDC. A building can be built anywhere, but what makes a project...successful is a cooperative relationship with community leaders and the availability of a dedicated and reliable workforce."
- David Behm, VP, Aldi Inc.
"From a personal and business perspective, being new to Polk County has been a very positive experience. We are excited to live and work in Polk County and look forward to what the future has to bring in terms of growth and opportunities."
- Stacy Hackworth, Facility Manager, Ferguson
"We found the economic development atmosphere and support from Polk County to be a true asset in our decision to locate our new, state-of-the-art facility in Lakeland. When you are building the most advanced manufacturing facility your industry has ever seen, you have to have confidence in the long-term commitment of the community. We found just that in Polk County and are pleased to be one of their newest business neighbors and partners."
- Ross Dalton, President, GTECH Printing Corporation
"In 1962, State Farm opened its doors in Winter Haven, which is now our Florida headquarters. We are so proud to be a part of this great Polk County community. Polk County provides State Farm with a workforce that brings diverse talents and experiences to provide the quality service our State Farm customers expect and deserve."
- Jim Thompson, Sr. Vice President, State Farm Insurance