Apples
Cidermaker Vander Mill to invest in new machinery
Vander Mill in Grand Rapids, Michigan plans to invest in new cider machinery, with a helping grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). At a March 21 meeting, the Michigan Commission... more »
USApple names Mississippi school ‘Apples4Ed’ recipient
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) on March 20 presented its 2018 "Apples4Ed" $10,000 grant to Biloxi, Miss., elementary school St. Martin North. Out of 275 applications from schools across the nation, USApple selected St. Martin... more »
Apple growers in Washington, D.C. for annual fly-in
More than 90 apple growers from across the nation met March 15 in Washington, DC, to take part in the U.S. Apple Association’s (USApple) annual Capitol Hill Day. Meeting with more than 100 legislative offices... more »
Rainier Fruit targets yoga enthusiasts for sales
Rainier Fruit, a leading producer of organic and conventional apples, pears, cherries, and blueberries recently announced a partnership with Wanderlust, the world's largest producer of yoga lifestyle events. Rainier Fruit will be the presenting healthy... more »
Michigan apple producers to vote on program continuation
Michigan apple producers will have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program in a referendum conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) beginning... more »
WSU, Phytelligence sue each other over Cosmic Crisp apple
Washington State University (WSU) and a private company spun off from the university have filed dueling lawsuits regarding commercialization of the much-anticipated Cosmic Crisp apples. WSU announced March 14 it had filed a countersuit in... more »
Miezio named Cherry Bay Orchards’ new president
Cherry Bay Orchards (CBO), a fruit grower with operations in both northern and southern Michigan, has named Mark Miezio president of the company. Former president and founding owner Don... more »
Okanagan Specialty Fruits appoints Armen as vice president
Summerland, British Columbia, Canada-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF), the developer of nonbrowning Arctic apple varieties, has promoted Jenn Armen to vice president. Armen has been with OSF since 2010 in a multitude of capacities and has... more »
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