Apples
New ‘Bitter Rivalry’ ale produced for Washington’s Apple Cup
The name is “Bitter Rivalry.” The ingredients, however, in Elysian Brewing Company’s newest pale ale, brewed to commemorate the 110th Apple Cup, come together in harmony from across Washington state. First brewed Oct. 27 in... more »
Rainier Fruit launches ‘Wholesome Heroes’ campaign
Rainier Fruit has launched a new program, Wholesome Heroes, to celebrate individuals who embody the company’s “Wholesome to the Core” marketing campaign. As a leading grower of healthy, wholesome fruit, Rainier partners with organizations and... more »
Nominations for Young Apple Leaders sought by USApple
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is seeking nominations for its USApple Young Apple Leaders program. Young apple growers who are at the start of their career through approximately age 35 are eligible to participate. Those involved in... more »
Washington state apple pesticide residue study released
Since 2011, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) has conducted annual trials to evaluate pesticide residues on Gala apples. This year, researchers applied seven insecticide/acaricides and five fungicides with a Rears airblast sprayer according... more »
Disease-resistant apples perform better than old favorites
You may not find them in the produce aisle yet, but it’s only a matter of time before new disease-resistant apple cultivars overtake favorites like Honeycrisp in popularity, according to a University of Illinois apple... more »
Farmington Fresh a U.S. provider of sliced Opal brand apples
Farmington Fresh, a provider of fresh sliced apples, oranges, pears, and other fruits and vegetables to the food service industry and retailers, has reached an agreement with FirstFruits Marketing of Washington to be the exclusive... more »
Fresh apple holdings at 143.3 million bushels
U.S. Apple Association has released its November Market News, including the first report on the 2017 apple crop. According to the survey, U.S. fresh-market apple holdings of 143.3 million bushels on Nov. 1, 2017, are... more »
New York City marathon runners get SnapDragon apples
Over 50,000 SnapDragon apples were handed out as a post-run energizing boost for the New York City Marathon runners this past weekend. The SnapDragon apple helped runners replenish their nutrients as well as boost awareness... more »
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