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Spring is an important time for growers in New Jersey, and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture does all it can to help them succeed — especially in a year like this one where so many challenges are impacting the industry.

Sunny Valley International, based in Glassboro, NJ, has been in business for more than 35 years, and is anticipating a strong domestic season in 2022, starting with South Carolina peaches. “Right now, we are preparing for the South Carolina peach season,” said Tom Beaver, director of sales and marketing for Sunny Valley. “We will be shipping stone fruit with our partners, Belle Peaches, from May through August.”

Eleiko and BeaverFit have partnered to bring enhanced outdoor training capabilities to new and existing customers.

ORLANDO, FL — The produce industry gathered in force the first week in March at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure 2022 conference and trade show to celebrate "The Marvel of Produce" and reconnect in person with colleagues and friends. For many attendees, it was the first time they had seen one another in a couple of years, as the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic finally seems to be in the rearview mirror.

The final farewell is about to be sounded. Tom Beaver opens the black case slowly. He slides white gloves on his hands. Then he lifts the silver-plated brass instrument. Taking a few steps, he moves toward the shelter. The sun is shining. Wind is blowing through the nearby trees. Thousands

Veteran Tom Beaver has sounded taps several times a week for years. Sometimes he is called to duty more than once a day.

Volleys of gunfire. The sounding of taps. The folding of the American flag. These three moments are part of a final farewell for those who served their country. They are accolades reserved for veterans — military honors presented at a cemetery or memorial service. The honors are extended to anyone

By May 13, 2021 Sunny Valley International has been supplying fruits and vegetables to the North American market since 1986. The company is looking forward to an outstanding domestic season in 2021. “As always, our domestic program starts with South Carolina peaches, and we should start shipping right around May 10, depending on the weather,” said Tom Beaver, director of sales and marketing for the Glassboro, NJ-based company. “This year, we are expecting to start with strong volume righ...

Fredericton councillors approve colleagues apartment building project by the river An apartment building on Frederictons north side has gotten the green light from city council, despite an ethics complaint from neighbours.  Social Sharing

Supplies of blueberries in North America are tighter than usual due largely to issues in logistics. Currently, blueberries are largely coming in from Chile, which began shipping in the new year, to supply the east coast while Mexican supplies are destined mostly to the west coast. “Supplies from Chile have been good so far. There are some labor supply challenges down there though which creates headaches for the growers from a production standpoint—that’s mostly due to competition for the ...