Frey Farms has opened a cold-pressed processing centre at its farm in Poseyville, Indiana.

The new 70,000ft2 facility will be engaged in the production of cold-pressed juice and puree ingredients.

Frey Farms produces fresh fruits and vegetables including watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet corn, hard squash, peppers, and pumpkins.

Its new juicer in Poseyville will have the capacity to produce 6,000 gallons of cold-pressed, unpasteurised watermelon juice per day.

"The company anticipates to process more than 300tn of Frey Farms watermelons at the facility each week."

Each watermelon undergoes a proprietary process that uses minimal processing techniques to extract the juice and chill it to near freezing within minutes. This process helps maintain flavour and retain natural colour.

The company anticipates to process more than 300tn of Frey Farms watermelons at the facility each week.

Frey Farms CEO and founder of Tsamma Watermelon Juice Sarah Frey said: "This is a significant milestone that expands our family business beyond providing fresh fruits and vegetables. Ingredient production is a natural extension for our farms and a strategic growth opportunity for Tsamma Juice.

"With the opening of the processing facility, we're able to closely monitor the use of raw materials and ensure the watermelons used for juicing are fresh, leading to superior quality for our existing retail partnerships and new customer opportunities."

Earlier this year, Tsamma Watermelon Juice introduced a Watermelon Juice and Coconut Water blend and intends to further expand its product line.

Image: Frey Farms is a commercial grower and shipper of fresh produce throughout the Midwest and Southeast in the US.  Photo: courtesy of Frey Farms/ PR Newswire Association.