Apples
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 »
Report: Washington Apple Commission overpaid contractor
According to an Oct. 28 story in the Yakima Herald, the Washington Apple Commission overpaid $573,182 to a contractor that submitted invoices with “significant discrepancies” over five years, according to a Washington state investigation. The... more »
Crunch Time’s SnapDragon gets marketing boost
Crunch Time Apple Growers had one goal in mind when starting their brand refresh for SnapDragon Apples for 2017 – engage their consumers, and sell more apples than ever before. They took a multi-tiered approach to... more »
$600K given for longer shelf life research
Hazel Technologies will continue its research into developing new shelf-life extension technologies for fresh produce after receiving a second round of federal funding. The Chicago-based company will receive a second phase of funding from the USDA... more »
Apple crop forecast in line with averages
This year’s U.S. apple crop is sizing up to be on par with the five-year average, giving industry experts hope for a positive marketing climate. The forecast for apple production is 248 million bushels, about... more »
USApple joins launch of healthy snacking grant program
The U.S. Apple Association in partnership with the School Nutrition Association and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, are calling for entries for the 2017 Apples4Ed grant program. The program, with a renewed... more »
Michigan Apples to sponsor Halloween events
Michigan Apples will be making appearances at the Detroit Zoo’s Zoo Boo and Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo’s Spooky Zoo events. Zoo Boo will be during three weekends in October; the 6 through 8, 13 through... more »
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