Apples

Gee Whiz’s proprietary Hunnyz apple volume extends into spring 2025

Gee Whiz, the only producer of the Hunnyz apple variety, has announced that volume is expected to extend into late spring 2025. “We are so pleased to be able to meet more of the demand... more »

Washington 2024 organic apple crop gains momentum

Organic apples are "catching fire with consumers." Though the total 2024 Washington apple crop is forecast to be about 10% lighter than the record volume produced in 2023, the organic apple harvest is expected to... more »

Fruit, nut exports increase in shadow of U.S. ag export deficit

Though the overall U.S. agricultural trade deficit is increasing, exports of fruits, vegetables and nuts are on the rise and expected to offset losses in other ag export sectors, according to the latest U.S. Department... more »

Retail sales veteran joins New England apple packer

Tasked with acquiring new business and reinvigorating the JP Sullivan & Co brand, the century-old New England apple packer has added a retail sales veteran to head its sales. Steve Wright joined the Ayer, Massachusetts-based... more »

Three Springs Fruit Farm’s evolution and postharvest markets

Three Springs Fruit Farm, a seventh-generation family farm in picturesque Aspers, Pennsylvania, offers fresh tree fruit, berries, tomatoes and vegetables to markets all over the Mid-Atlantic region. “We’ve been concentrating on apples as our primary... more »

Michigan State University Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic offered discussion on apple storage disorders, best practices

Postharvest physiology experts from across North America focused on apple storage disorders and best practices during a Michigan State University (MSU) Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic. The day of talks was hosted by Randolph Beaudry, an... more »

Michigan Apples score big with MSU athletic partnership

Michigan's apple industry is betting that a partnership with Michigan State University athletics will be a winning combination on and fff the field. Michigan Apples’ longstanding partnership with Michigan State Athletics continues as the football... more »

Longtime produce leader to lead Florida tomato groups

Robert Guenther, a longtime produce industry leader, has been tapped to lead Florida's tomato trade associations. Guenther will serve as the executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange and Florida Tomato Growers Exchange, in... more »