Category: Apples
AgroFresh introduces new product for U.S. apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers
AgroFresh Solutions has launched Harvista Mix, a new product for apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers in the U.S.
Registration opens for CiderCon 2025 set to return to Chicago
The American Cider Association (ACA)’s 15th annual CiderCon conference and trade show will take place in Chicago from Feb. 4-7, 2025.
Outlook strong for apple production practices in 2024 – 25 crop year
Apple growers report excellent quality as apple production practices drive strong crops in Washington, Michigan, New York, and beyond.
WSU reveals licensing details for new apple variety, WA 64
Washington State University has granted exclusive rights to International New-Varieties Network to license the new apple variety, WA 64.
Michigan ends apple queen program
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is ending its apple queen program and replacing it with a scholarship system for men as well as women who are strongly connected to the Wolverine State’s apple industry.
Penn State offers new online food safety training course geared towards apple packinghouses
Penn State Extension has launched a new online course focused on food safety for apple packinghouses.
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.
Washington 2024 organic apple crop gains momentum
Organic apples are “catching fire with consumers.”
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 of Agriculture report.
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.
Three Springs Fruit Farm’s evolution and postharvest markets
Three Springs Fruit Farm’s history goes back to 1901. Read more about the Mid-Atlantic operation that offers fresh tree fruit, berries, tomatoes and vegetables.
Michigan State University Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic offered discussion on apple storage disorders, best practices
Postharvest physiology experts focused on apple storage disorders and best practices during MSU’s Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic.
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.
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.
Bee product health tech introduced
Terra Vera has launched ApiVera, a new brand focused on improving bee health, a critical factor for fruit growers reliant on pollination.
Red Tomato rebrands apples, expands EcoCertified distribution
In time for the 2024 apple season, Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products.
USApple elects Brett Baker as new board chair
New York apple marketer and shipper Brett Baker is the new USApple board chair.
Michigan apple growers to harvest 31 million bushels in 2024
This year’s Michigan apple harvest is expected to be smaller than last year’s, but still ahead of the typical crop.