Apples
Kissabel apples harvested in Southern Hemisphere
Southern hemisphere countries are also turning “Red Inside”. From February to May, IFORED Consortium members Montague (Australia), Unifrutti (Chile), Mono Azul (Argentina), and Dutoit (South Africa) harvested the new apples with coloured flesh – from... more »
Apple industry leader Fred Hess dies at age 70
Frederick E. Hess, noted for his leadership on many apple organizations including the U.S. Apple Association, PA Apple Marketing Board,and the U.S. Apple Export Council, died June 14. He was instrumental in creating a new... more »
Trials test disease resistance of cider apple varieties
A set of trials at Michigan State University (MSU) is testing cider apples for toughness against scab and fire blight. MSU researcher George Sundin said more years of trials are needed before he reports the... more »
Crunch Time Apple closes sales season for managed varieties
Wolcott, New York-based Crunch Time Apple Growers reports SnapDragon apples realized a 38 percent increase in sales at the end of first quarter 2018 over prior year and a 58 percent increase in sales for RubyFrost... more »
June 1 fresh apple inventories at 31.6 million bushels
According to the June 2018 edition of the U.S. Apple Association's Market News –the last report on the 2017 apple crop – this year’s fresh apple holdings on June 1, 2018, totaled 31.6million bushels, 24 percent more... more »
Mr. Apple’s orchard plan hits the mark in New Zealand
Innovation breeds success in tree fruit production. A perfect example is the iPad orchard management system developed by Mr. Apple near Mangateretere in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. The monitoring system – called... more »
Washington apple growers brace for impact of Mexico tariffs
Washington’s apple growers are looking for new markets to make up for the expected loss of business after Mexico, their biggest export customer, imposed tariffs on purchases, a growers’ representative said. Mexico announced June 5... more »
Year-round tasting room needs staff, space
An investment in year-round staff and expansion is paying off for Blake Farms in Armada, Michigan. Blake’s Orchard grows 45 different apple varieties on more than 500 acres and runs the Cider Mill and Tasting... more »
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