The New Jersey Department of Agriculture maintains inspection programs to ensure that USDA, FDA, and Jersey Fresh standards are met or exceeded. NJDA Agricultural Products Agents attend FDA and USDA training, regional and national conferences, and events including the annual State Agricultural Convention, Jersey Fresh promotions, grower association meetings, farmers markets and fairs. Our extensive networking helps us stay in touch with our stakeholders and any relevant trends in production, marketing, inspection, and food safety.

Albertsons Cos. and Uber Technologies Inc. have undertaken an ambitious food rescue initiative as part of the 2024 White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. The program, piloted last year in the Washington, DC, area, utilizes Uber Direct to create a reliable delivery program to donate surplus food from Albertsons Cos. stores to local non-profit organizations and food banks.

The Vineland Cooperative Produce Auction Association was founded in 1931 by a group of farmers with the aim to sell its produce. Today it is one of the premier produce auctions in the Eastern United States.

The Organic Produce Summit revealed the final keynote session, Retail Fireside Chat, which is set to take place on Thursday, July 11 following Nicholas Bertram's morning keynote, tackling critical industry challenges in boosting retail sales.

Juan Stamos founded Malena Produce in 1954 with a commitment to his partners and a passion for fruits and vegetables.

Now, in 2024, the company is celebrating its 70th anniversary while maintaining its commitment to excellence and the legacy of integrity that has been the guiding principle since Malena Produce first opened its doors.

At Mountain View Fruit, this year’s stone fruit crop is anticipated to be large and of high quality, especially considering the ideal California weather conditions during growing season. With this thriving crop the company will be able to meet its customers’ needs and create programs with new partners. The Mountain View organic fruit program has also continued to expand and grow each year.