Special ‘Jersey Peach’ Days Help Drive Peach and Nectarine Sales at Retail Markets

The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council is in its seventh year sponsoring “Peach Party” days focusing on Jersey peaches at farmers markets, farms, restaurants and supermarkets. Often combined with amateur pie-baking competitions, these days have been heightening consumer awareness of the superiority of the locally grown fruit, according to the PPC.

Summer Citrus From South Africa Launches “Taste of Summer” Sweepstakes

Through August 21, SCSA encourages shoppers to locate South African citrus at their local grocery store and share the product on social media, elevating awareness of the brand and premium quality of the citrus available during the summer season.

Retail Potato Sales Up April to June

July 31, 2019 Potatoes USA

IRI sales data April through June showed success for potato sales in retail outlets. Both dollar and volume sales were up for total potatoes sold at retail compared to the same quarter last year. Dollar sales increased by 2.6% and volume sales increased by 2.7%.

Alsum Farms & Produce to Host 3rd Annual Tater Trot 5K

July 31, 2019 Alsum Farms & Produce

“Alsum Farms & Produce is excited to host the 3rd annual Tater Trot 5K to help support local FFA Chapters and provide a unique opportunity to learn about the nutritional and economic benefits of Wisconsin Potatoes,” says Alsum’s Nikki Jedlowski, Logistics Manager and Tater Trot 5K Event Coordinator.

Ocean Mist Farms Hires New Vice President of Production

July 31, 2019 Ocean Mist Farms

Ocean Mist Farms is pleased to announce the hire of Paul Scheid as Vice President of Production for Ocean Mist Farms. As the Vice President of Production, Scheid will work closely with Jeff Percy, VP of Production South, on year-round supply for both the Ocean Mist Farms and Ocean Mist Organic brands.