Agrorenew President speaks on manufacturing plant suspension

Agrorenew President speaks on manufacturing plant suspension

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — In June of 2024, Agrorenew broke ground in Knox County on what would be the country's first bioplastic processing facility of its kind, turning watermelon waste into biodegradable plastic products. However, President Brian Southern said concerns over out-of-country items being shipped to them have forced the local project to be suspended. "Our long lead times and the ongoing concerns about whether the tariffs will…