When does summer really start? Some people say it begins when the school year ends and runs until the Labor Day holiday. Scientists tell us that the meteorological summer season starts June 1, lasts for three months and ends on Sept. 1. But to set the record straight in astronomical terms, summer actually starts on either June 20 or the 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and Dec. 21 or 22 in the Southern Hemisphere.

New Jersey blueberry growers benefited from the perfect conditions needed during the winter and spring to harvest a full crop of the bigger, better, more flavorful berries your customers crave all year long. Your customers know Jersey Fresh blueberries will provide the flavor and size they desire, and we are happy to report that Jersey Fresh blueberries will be ready for your shelves starting early June into August. Jersey Fresh blueberries provide excellent marketing opportunities for retailers each summer.

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.

Summer is one of those golden windows for retailers and mangos. With vibrant color, juicy flavor and sky-high consumer appeal, mangos are built for seasonal success.

With that in mind, the National Mango Board is helping retailers turn that natural buzz into serious results.

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.

With summer in full swing, people love to travel, go camping, grill and watch our national pastime — baseball.

Many of us have a national pastime in the produce industry. We’re up early, first on the market and first in the stores. Like ball players, produce people eat, sleep, walk and talk produce.