A greenhouse tomato-growing facility in Arizona has filed for bankruptcy in the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. On August 31, 2025, Houweling’s Arizona, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing follows financial challenges facing the company.
Highlights
- Houweling’s Arizona, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in court.
- The petition was filed on August 31, 2025, at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court.
- Court proceedings indicate the company is under significant financial pressure.
Greenhouse Tomatoes Growing Facility in Arizona Files for Bankruptcy
According to a report by PacerMonitor, a greenhouse facility has filed for bankruptcy in the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. Houweling’s Arizona, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 31, 2025. The company has sought court approval to continue paying employee wages and benefits.
Houweling’s Arizona, Inc. operates a large greenhouse facility in Arizona. The company was founded by Cornelius Houweling, and now his son, Casey Houweling, is leading the company. The facility produces greenhouse-grown tomatoes and cucumbers while exploring ways to reduce its environmental footprint.
The company is seeking Chapter 11 protection, appealing that workers be paid first.
Court Proceedings of the Bankruptcy Case
The voluntary petition was filed in court on August 31, 2025. Along with the petition, an appeal to authorize pre-petition payment of wages, salaries, and employee benefits was filed. Isaac D. Rothschild of Mesch Clark & Rothschild was then appointed as representative of Houweling’s.
A list of the 20 largest creditors was also filed for the debtor, and a meeting of creditors was scheduled. The meeting will be held on October 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. as a telephonic hearing for the case. Meanwhile, the company will soon have to make a plan that will help its financial situation.
The plan needs to be prepared in a way that would repay the creditors as soon as possible. As the company has appealed for the authorization of workers’ compensation, it will make their situation easier. If approved, the company’s requests could help stabilize operations and support efforts to generate revenue for repaying creditors.
