The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council has welcomed three new board members, Erica Shiles, Bonnie Lundblad and Matt Duffield.
Erica is a fourth-generation family farmer on F & R Grasso, in Sewell, purchased in 1953. The farm harvests several peach varieties throughout the season including white and yellow peaches, white and yellow donut peaches and nectarines, selling them retail at their farm markets. “Our most popular are donut peaches,” says Erica. “They are only in season for a few weeks in August, but customers rave about their delicious sweet taste and unique shape.”
Left to right: Erica Shiles, Matt Duffield, and Bonnie Lundblad
Matt Duffield is also a fourth-generation peach grower on the Duffield Family Farm, in Sewell, started by his great grandfather in the 1940’s. The family harvests yellow and white peaches and nectarines throughout the season, from mid/late June through September, selling at their retail farm market. (www.duffieldsfarm.com)
Bonnie Lundblad brings retail expertise to the Peach Promotion Council. She has a degree in advertising and communications and 20 years sales experience in the produce industry. She currently is a sales representative for Sunny Valley International, in Glassboro, a packer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables since 1986. (www.sunnyint.com)
“We are delighted to have these three young-generation members on our board,” says Santo John Maccherone, chair of the Peach Council. “They bring fresh perspectives and ideas for promoting our locally grown peaches.”
For more information:
Pegi Adam
Jersey Peaches
Ph: +1 (973) 256-0460
pegibadam@gmail.com
www.jerseypeaches.com