Chilton County embraces its fuzzy fruit
Growing peaches has become big business in Chilton County, with farmers markets, festivals and books being some of the examples.
Canadian company investing $210 million into south Alabama mill
Canfor Corp. will invest $210 million to build a sawmill complex that will replace an existing facility in Mobile
Bonnie Plants branches out
Bonnie Plants' growth includes new headquarters, greenhouses and distribution center.
Parkdale Mills plans to close in July
Parkdale Mills, the Alexander City textile mill that once was Avondale Mills, has announced that it plans to close in July, taking 113 jobs with it
Boise Cascade acquires Coastal Plywood
Boise Cascade Co. has acquired Coastal Plywood Co. and its two manufacturing locations, one of which is in Chapman in Butler County.
Foster Farms acquired by Atlas Holdings
Foster Farms has been acquired by Atlas Holdings. The poultry producer is the second-largest industrial employer in Marengo County, with 400 workers.
Tyson building $208 million plant near Hanceville
Tyson Foods will invest $208 million in a new facility near Hanceville to replace its River Valley Ingredients rendering plant lost in a fire...
Wrangler taps local farmers, including in Alabama, for new collection
Alabama’s Martin Family Farm is one of four farms participating in Wrangler's Rooted Collection state-specific jeans.
Farmers using social media to promote products, lifestyle
Farmers like Mitchell and Rebecca Henry are using social media posts to answer the age old question, 'Where does your food come from?'
Bonnie Plants unveils new greenhouse space in Union Springs
Multi-million-dollar greenhouse expansion provides more space for growing and distributing plants, including fulfilling online orders.