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Near-optimal conditions help Eastern Shore potatoes, green beans and sweet corn along

1 day ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

By Chris Koger June 8, 2025 As harvest nears for growers on the Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, they’re optimistic on yields following beneficial weather conditions as crops matured. For many Eastern Shore growers, it was a stark change from last season. “We got no rains from Mother Nature to grow the crop last year,” said Mark Hickman, operations manager at Dublin Farms.
Cambridge Farms’ partnerships with growers run deep

2 days ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

Cambridge Farms has close ties to eastern potato growers from Elizabeth City, NC, leading into the DelMarVa Peninsula’s Eastern Shore crop, finishing the with Dover, DE, reds, yellows and whites. “We have some extremely strong relationships,” said Ken Gad, Cambridge Farms president and CEO. “We’ve been a pretty strong marketer from that region for over 40 years.”The Eastern Shore season typically starts in mid-June, with supplies from Delaware tapering off at the end of August.
Dublin Farms eyes future growth with new potato packing shed

3 days ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

Dublin Farms, Horntown, VA, is firmly rooted to its past, tracing its origin to a 300-acre family farm that has grown potatoes every season since 1886. Mark Hickman, operations manager, represents the fifth generation at Dublin Farms, which grows in a 20-mile radius in the northeast corner of Accomack County on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Hickman, his brother Matt and cousin Phillip run the farm.
Superfresh Growers forecasts strong blueberry season

3 days ago | theproducenews.com | Adam Campbell

With harvest around the corner, Superfresh Growers is optimistic about a strong, promotable season for its blueberry program, backed by favorable growing conditions and an evolving consumer landscape that’s driving fresh demand.
Oregon Blueberry cultivates the future of blueberry genetics

3 days ago | theproducenews.com | Adam Campbell

As global blueberry markets expand and consumer preferences evolve, Oregon Blueberry is stepping into a leadership role with a genetics program deeply rooted in its legacy as a grower-led operation. With more than five decades of experience in commercial production, the company’s breeding strategy is as much about practical solutions as it is about next-generation science.
Vineland Cooperative Produce Auction continues with its years of success

4 days ago | theproducenews.com | Keith Loria

The Vineland Produce Auction has long been the premier produce auction in the country, and its success is important to New Jersey and the Northeast’s ag industry overall. Located on 44 acres in Vineland, NJ, the cooperative is comprised of hundreds of member farmers and an elected board of directors. The facility has nearly 130,000 square feet of cross-dock loading which the member farmers, brokers and distributors utilize.
Changes in the works at Papen Farms

4 days ago | theproducenews.com | Chris Koger

By Chris Koger June 5, 2025 Sweet corn and green bean grower Papen Farms, which is in its second season without its third signature crop, cabbage, has effectively shifted that crop’s acreage to mostly green beans. As the grower nears harvest, it’s also preparing for some changes in the office. Two longtime senior staffers who serve on the company’s executive board and are part of the family farm, now in its fourth generation, are retiring.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture hypes great start to Jersey Fresh season

5 days ago | theproducenews.com | Keith Loria

By Keith Loria June 4, 2025 The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is thrilled to have had a conventional winter that allowed for soil recharge — and without major swings — to allow for the beginning of an excellent looking season for growers in the state. “We are excited to have a full crop of all of our Jersey Fresh products this year,” said Joe Atchison III, NJDA’s assistant secretary of agriculture.
NuBerry Farms champion jumbo blueberry program

6 days ago | theproducenews.com | Keith Loria

By Keith Loria June 3, 2025 NuBerry Farms is a true 52-week berry supplier, with domestic production in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, and Michigan, and import operations based in Peru to ensure consistent, year-round availability. The company also owns packing facilities in Georgia, New Jersey and Michigan, so it’s truly vertically integrated and a year-round blueberry company.
Trendspotting: Market Basket suspends CEO amid investigation

1 week ago | theproducenews.com | Craig Levitt

The more things change…. Almost 11 years ago, Market Basket's board of directors fired Arthur T. Demoulas, president and CEO, along with two other executives: Bill Marsden, director of operations; and Joe Rockwell, vice president of grocery. Combined, the three men had been with the company for more than 110 years. A few months later the company was sold and Demoulas and his team returned to power.