Georgia Peaches Expected to be the Feel-Good Fruit of the Summer!

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Fri. April 3rd, 2020 - by ANUK Staff

PEACH COUNTY, GA - Georgia Peach growers are anxiously awaiting first harvest of what is shaping up to be the best crop in years. Harvest is expected to begin around the 15th of May and continue through the 15th of August. Following last year’s bumper crop, consumers are eagerly awaiting the quintessential summertime fruit.

With the current situation surrounding COVID-19, many retailers are expecting a huge lift in southern peach sales this summer.

Will McGehee, Partner, Genuine Georgia“Many are touting fresh peaches as the feel-good fruit of the summer. With these uncertain times, we’re glad to be able to support our peach partners throughout the summer season. Everyone needs a taste of familiar comfort these days and we’re ready to bring back some normalcy to consumers nationwide with the juicy, healthy and unmatched flavor of a Georgia peach,” says Will McGehee, Partner with Genuine Georgia.

Sweet Georgia peaches are a nutritional powerhouse of health, packing more than 20 different macro and micronutrients, including fiber, vitamins A, C, E, potassium, and zinc

Genuine Georgia expects to pack nearly 3 million boxes of Georgia Peaches during the summer months. Offering convenient Grab-and-Go 2-pound bags as well as fresh peaches sold loose by the pound or the each.

Duke Lane III, Partner, Genuine Georgia“Retailers have the opportunity to merchandise peaches according to their shopper’s preference,” said Duke Lane III.

2020 Genuine Georgia partners can look forward to customized marketing support programs featuring everything from digital ad programs, social media support campaigns, a dietitian toolkit and customer specific merchandisers highlighting sweet Georgia Peaches.

Georgia peach harvest is expected to begin around the 15th of May and continue through the 15th of August

Sweet Georgia peaches are a nutritional powerhouse of health. A medium peach packs more than 20 different macro and micronutrients, including fiber, vitamins A, C, E, potassium, and zinc. They are also naturally free of fat, sodium, cholesterol, gluten, and trans fats. The orange-yellow hue of peaches is a cue that they’re an excellent source of beta-carotene, an important antioxidant that’s converted to vitamin A. In fact, a medium peach (1 cup slices) has about 500 IU of vitamin, equal to about 10% of the Daily Value for this nutrient. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for optimal growth, bone health and vision.

For more information about the Genuine Georgia Group or to partner for the 2020 season, go to www.genuinega.com or call 478.822.9210.

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