Aug 12, 2024

NJ Agriculture Secretary highlights advanced peach packing facility during National Peach Month

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn visited the Eastern Propak distribution center in Glassboro, Gloucester County, to mark National Peach Month and highlight the availability of Jersey Fresh peaches. During the visit, Wengryn, along with state and local officials, toured the 160,000-square-foot facility, which processes approximately 15 million pounds of peaches annually.

“Eastern Propak and Jersey Fruit are prime examples of how peach growers can collaborate to better market their products,” Wengryn said. He noted that the facility’s advanced technology ensures high-quality standards and allows New Jersey peach producers to remain competitive in the global market.

New Jersey ranked fourth in the nation for peach production in 2023, with farmers harvesting 28.4 million pounds of peaches on 3,300 acres, generating $29 million in production value. The peach season in New Jersey runs through September, with around 80 orchards producing over 100 peach varieties.