Delicious Orchards
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Farmers' market |
Founded | 1911 |
Founder | Carroll W. Barclay |
Headquarters | Colts Neck, New Jersey, U.S. |
Key people | Bill McDonald, President & CEO |
Number of employees | 250-300 (2015) |
Website | deliciousorchardsnj |
Delicious Orchards is a farm and country food market located in Colts Neck, New Jersey, United States.
History
Delicious Orchards began in 1911 as a small orchard located on a farm road (present day CR 537), connecting Colts Neck with Freehold. The Applegate family, of Freehold Township, bought the orchard in 1922, having three generations of the family run the farm.[1] The orchard eventually grew to 110 acres throughout the years.
In the 1950s, Carroll W. Barclay, the son of the original owners, took over the operation of the farm. He altered the concept of the business from being strictly
In the 1960s, the Barclays transitioned to a year-round business with the addition of more
The farm today
Over 2.5 million people visit Delicious Orchards annually.
Delicious Orchards is now owned and operated by Bill and Linda McDonald along with their four children Keri, Chris, Mike, and Erin.
The farm is located on Route 34 between Route 18 and County Route 537. Most visitors come from the Monmouth County area, as well as from New York City and the Jersey Shore.
Trivia
Rock musician and Monmouth County native Bruce Springsteen has visited Delicious Orchards. He favors the farm's homemade apple pies.[5]
Marlboro, New Jersey native Melissa Rauch and former Colts Neck resident Queen Latifah also have been known to frequent Delicious Orchards.[6]
References
- ^ "Remembering The 20th Century: An Oral History of Monmouth County". Monmouth County website. Retrieved November 6, 2011.
- ^ a b c "History of Delicious Orchards". Delicious Orchards website. Archived from the original on November 17, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2011.
- ^ Peter Genovese (September 14, 2011). "Apple Fest at Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck". The Star-Ledger. NJ.com. Retrieved November 6, 2011.
- ^ "Delicious Orchards » About Us". Archived from the original on 2016-11-10. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
- ^ Gail L. Cathey (November 20, 1987). "A Springsteen Tour Feel Born To Run? Check Out The Boss' Stomping Grounds". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 6, 2011.
- ^ "Melissa Rauch and Queen Latifah Both Love Delicious Orchards in New Jersey!". The Queen Latifah Show. Retrieved February 24, 2015.[permanent dead link]