Excellent Size & Quality In New Jersey Peaches This Year

New Jersey's spring and early summer weather have been cooperating nicely for producing exceptional fruit size and quality in peach and nectarine crops across the state. Hand thinning is in progress after “bloom time” rain and cloudy weather reduced blossom load and fruit set.

Ready Pac Hires Executive Research Chef

June 20, 2011 Ready Pac

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. has announced the hiring of Chef Thomas Helsel C.R.C, PC III, C.E.C. as their new Executive Research Chef. Reporting directly to Sara Samala, Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Research & Development Manager, Chef Thomas brings with him a wealth of experience and culinary credentials to the company.

AMHPAC 2011: Mexico As The Continent’s Premier Vegetable Supplier

Join us from August 24-26th. We expect participation from more than 300 individuals and companies including: Grower/Packer/Shippers, Retailers, Produce Buyers, Distributors, Marketing Experts, Technology and Quality Experts, Suppliers, Government Officials, Researchers, and Academia.

Fresh Produce Locator Welcomes Newest Selling Members

June 20, 2011 Fresh Produce Locator

Fresh Produce Locator, a new website created to make the procurement process of selling and buying produce easier and more efficient, is eager to welcome its newest selling members. The latest members to join are Adams Bros., Chieftan Harvesting, Inc., Haury Farms, Marchella, LLC, Royal Rose, LLC and The Nunes Co., Inc.

Virginia Turns Down $200K From Feds For Oyster Reefs

Virginia has rejected a federal offer to spend more than $200,000 to build new oyster reefs in the Lafayette River, saying the city waterway is "a low-priority site" compared with others in the Chesapeake Bay.