By Dana Shugrue|May 14, 2025

The CEAg World editors recently toured Mucci Farms’ greenhouse facility in Huron, Ohio, a 60-acre operation that touts cutting-edge technology and sustainable growing practices for tomato production. The facility marked Mucci’s expansion to the U.S. from Kingsville, Ontario, seven years ago, and the company has increased its tomato varieties from one to four during that time. Click through the slide show to take a peek inside the Ohio facility. For context, here are a few insights into Mucci Farms:

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  The 60-acre greenhouse facility marked the company's expansion to the U.S. in 2018.

  
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  Tomatoes On-the-Vine (OTV) is the first tomato variety Mucci Farms started growing in its Ohio facility.

  
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  The company uses innovative IPM strategies to minimize pesticide use, including these Nutricards that serve as a food source for beneficial insects.

  
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  To mitigate light pollution and control how much sunlight its plants receive, Mucci Farms uses shade screens in its greenhouses.

  
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  Beefsteak is one of four tomato varieties grown at the company's Ohio greenhouse.

  
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  The company uses 80% less water than open-field production by using a closed-loop system.

  
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The 60-acre greenhouse facility marked the company's expansion to the U.S. in 2018.

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Tomatoes On-the-Vine (OTV) is the first tomato variety Mucci Farms started growing in its Ohio facility.

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The company uses innovative IPM strategies to minimize pesticide use, including these Nutricards that serve as a food source for beneficial insects.

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To mitigate light pollution and control how much sunlight its plants receive, Mucci Farms uses shade screens in its greenhouses.

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Beefsteak is one of four tomato varieties grown at the company's Ohio greenhouse.

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The company uses 80% less water than open-field production by using a closed-loop system.

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• The company owns and operates more than 700 acres of greenhouse space in North America, growing lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and peppers.
• The Mucci family has more than 60 years of experience in the greenhouse sector.
• Sustainability is one of the company’s top priorities: Its packaging uses 20% less plastic than clamshell packaging, it relies on eco-friendly growing mediums, and its facilities use up to 80% less water than traditional farming methods via a closed-loop system.
• The company uses integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to reduce the need for pesticides.
• With facilities in strategic locations throughout North America, the company aims to reduce food miles through regional production.

To learn more about Mucci Farms, go to www.muccifarms.com.