New Jersey agriculture has long had a close association with the schools in our state, one which mutually benefits our produce industry through opportunities to sell products into the schools and which helps the schools offer healthier, more nutritious foods to their students.

With the 10-year lease for the Bronx, NY, location set to expire for the operators of the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market, speculation has swirled about whether the market will look for an alternate location in New Jersey or elsewhere.

However, it appears that that the market will remain in its current location, at least for the time being.

Craig Korb, executive chef of The Crab's Claw Inn in Lavallette, NJ, is a self-proclaimed "Jersey Fresh" fanatic."

Piazza Produce Inc., a leading regional produce foodservice distributor based in Indianapolis, announced the launch of a new product line of unique specialty foods.

The new product line will complement Piazza’s extensive existing selection and is available for immediate delivery.

The Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum, a consortium of 350 South African growers eligible to export summer citrus to the United States, has announced the appointment of SUHANRA CONRADIE as its new chief executive officer. Ms. Conradie replaced Joretha Geldenhuys, who served as the forum's chief executive officer since August 2009.

With harvest still a more than a month away, Brenda Thomas, president and general manager of Orchard View Farms in The Dalles, OR, said it was difficult to pinpoint a date when first cherry loads would leave the family-owned facility.

But Ms. Thomas said that when volume hits later in the season, she expects to see an increase over last year’s numbers.