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Sunny Valley International has plenty of history as one of New Jersey’s premier stone fruit suppliers, having been the exclusive marketing partner for the Jersey Fruit Cooperative and Larchmont Farms for more than 25 years.

We have announced our upcoming Funding the Future of Floriculture Event and AFE Reception in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, September 6th, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in conjunction with the SAF 2022 Annual Convention.

Research and discoveries added in the last 15 years to the convenience of a fruit that should be part of the diet of any person, at any age, athlete or not. As the years go by, there are more and more attributes that research worldwide discovers about the prunes. With so much corroborated scientific information, shouldn't it already be on the podium of global superfoods? Competing with other requirements?

The Produce For Better Health Foundation released its 2021 annual report showcasing the organization’s key accomplishments and results obtained throughout the year.

The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council has been in the business of promoting state peaches for 72 years. It is a voluntary organization of growers, marketers and industry allies focused on the orderly marketing with emphasis on promotion of New Jersey peaches.

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association announces the appointment of four new Board members at its annual general meeting held on June 15, 2022. The newly elected Directors will serve three-year terms from 2022 to 2025. The directors joining the OPMA’s board are: Michael Miranda from Farm Boy, Ariel Nevado from Metro Inc., Dustin Wellman from Wonderful Sales and Agnes Boutros from Mastronardi Produce Ltd.

GLOBALG.A.P. North America is pleased to announce Antonio Restrepo has joined GLOBALG.A.P. North America as producer relations manager and Katy Hladki has joined as buyer relations manager.

BelleHarvest is excited to announce Jennifer Melvin has been hired as the company’s director of sales management. Melvin will lead business development for the sales organization headquartered in Belding, Michigan.

As a state-of-the-art facility located in Glassboro, NJ, in close proximity to the major Delaware ports, Eastern Propak is a leading hub for those on the East Coast, fulfilling a long list of services for its customers, including receiving, repacking, shipping, cold storage and more.

Costco meets the growing consumer demand for bold, ethnic flavors with the launch of the new Simply Fresh Kitchen Korean-Inspired Beef Bowls with Kimchi and Bulgogi Sauce.