Latest News From New Jersey Produce

Like other organizations, the Eastern Produce Council, New Providence, N.J., has been forced to cancel several events since the COVID-19 pandemic prevented in-person gatherings starting in March.

Hugh Branch, South Bay Fla., is in its second year partnering with Nardelli Bros. Inc., Cedarville, N.J., offering its corn for the New Jersey company’s tray-pack operation.

AeroFarms, Newark, N.J., was named to Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas for the third year in a row.

Judging by early returns from on-farm markets, there is a high demand for Jersey Fresh produce this year — lagging foodservice business not withstanding.

With the way the crops in New Jersey are going, you would hardly know there’s a pandemic.

Produce industry veteran Ron Dandrea, 57, died April 11.

Bell peppers and tomatoes saw big production increases in 2017, while sweet corn acreage was stable.

Despite the challenges a wetter climate can give organic producers, New Jersey growers are still investing in organic agriculture.

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Sweet corn will be a new item this year for Eastern Fresh Growers, Cedarville, N.J., said president Tom Sheppard.

“Find Jersey Fresh” is the new focus and web tool for the state’s long-running and successful Jersey Fresh promotional campaign.

With no severe frost or winter damage, growers of New Jersey blueberries expect a good crop for 2018, with harvest start dates lagging a little from a year ago.

To promote the Jersey Fresh produce season, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher harvested asparagus at Sheppard Farms in Lawrence Township, N.J.

New Jersey peach growers have seen another unusual winter with a warmer than usual February followed by a cool March, but are optimistic about their crop as orchards move into full bloom.

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