PRESS RELEASE — Wayne E. Bailey Produce is closing its doors after 85 years of exceptional service and remarkable innovation in the produce industry.
To continue their excellent service, Jackson Farming Company has acquired and retained the Wayne Bailey Produce sales team. This will help Jackson Farming Company expand its presence in the sweet potato industry, with the 2019 crop, while ensuring that Wayne Bailey’s loyal customers continue to receive the highest level of service that they are accustomed to.
Jackson Farming Company is also expanding our production capabilities to cover all the needs of our customers in the Retail, Food Service, and Export Industry. Jackson Farming Companies expansion will also include the production of count cartons, microwavables, George Foods steamable bags, and tray packs.
Additionally, Jackson Farming Company is acquiring the brands built by Wayne Bailey Produce. These include the “Playboy©”, “GoodBuy©”, “Nutritional Allstar©, “We be Yammin’©”, “Sampson King©” and “Georges Foods©” brands. Jackson Farming Company looks to expand upon these brands as we expand our position in the sweet potato industry.
We strive to continue the excellent customer service that Wayne Bailey Produce has prided itself upon for 85 years. George Wooten will remain with Wayne Bailey Produce throughout the process to ensure a smooth transition and excellent customer service that our customers are accustomed to.
As well, to assure a flawless transition, the Wayne Bailey Produce sales team will retain all the same email addresses and telephone numbers. Jackson Farming Company is excited to look to the future to assure our place in the sweet potato industry!
