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New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher highlighted the beginning of blueberry season in the Garden State with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm. Secretary Fisher and state and local officials viewed the packing of Jersey Fresh blueberries to emphasize that locally grown produce and farm products are readily available now at farmers markets and stores around the state.

Jupiter Group, a global fresh-produce grower and supplier are now harvesting Valencia oranges on their Maswiri farm in Limpopo, South Africa. Their Turkey Valencia oranges have enjoyed the typical climate found in South Africa during this time of year, which has provided a natural coloration. Jupiter Group have reported that the sizing of the forthcoming crop is excellent and the internal readings are also looking good.

Gold Coast Packing Inc.’s philosophy is to produce innovative value-added products that are fresh, safe and nutritious, while providing a service-oriented environment that promotes growth and prosperity for our customers, employees and company.

With little time remaining before the Organic Produce Summit begins on July 13, more than 1,400 confirmed attendees have registered, which will make the 2022 version the largest show ever in its history dating back to its inception in 2016.

Exhibit space for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association 2023 Convention and Trade Show is over 90 percent sold out.

Giant Food relaunched its produce boxes featuring locally sourced, in-season produce sold exclusively through Giant Delivers. Available throughout the summer without a subscription or commitment, the boxes retail for $20 and contain six or more items from local farms in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. For the second year in a row, Giant is sourcing all items from local farms to bring the freshest fare to its customers. Items will vary weekly depending on farm harvests and what is in season. The...

Mother Earth will soon be headed to the Organic Produce Summit, with a trio of team members — Meghan Klotzbach, vice president of sales, marketing and operations; Tom Leo, sales and procurement manager; and Mark Kreiner, outside sales coordinator — at booth No. 219. “We will be displaying our current assortment with a key focus on exotic mushrooms,” Kreiner said.

Jason Buechel, Whole Foods Market chief operating officer and future CEO, recently participated as a keynote speaker at the WSJ Global Food Forum, a gathering of senior executives from across the food industry and agricultural sector, where he shared his personal connection to Whole Foods Market’s purpose and detailed the company’s commitment to setting sustainable and socially responsible standards for the products it sells.

I don’t know about you, but we just recently received an email from our telephone and utility companies alerting us of monthly increases in the next bill. Grocery price increases only add more complications for the family budget, which is starting to go up in flames. This annoying inflation trend continues like a parade marching straight to our front door with no end in sight. Every family is feeling this same pain.

Today, Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council revealed its first-ever summer condiment trends predictions along with a list of corresponding products from emerging and established brands. The Trends Council – a collective of Whole Foods Market buyers and experts with extensive industry knowledge – predict global barbecue, chili peppers, elevated ketchup and mustard, next-level fermentation, and new takes on ranch will be influencing barbecues and picnics across America this summer.