Apples

Washington tree fruit industry contributes to food safety research

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) announced a contribution of $750,000 over five years in support of food safety research. This pledge is part of a $20 million capital campaign to support the work... more »

Giumarra announces new Antares apple

Giumarra Wenatchee announced its new apple offering, Antares, grown in France. Initial trial shipments will begin in February. Antares is a firm,... more »

TV show will explore CO2 scrubber manufacturing process

Bryan Cook’s wife has a hard time explaining what he does for a living. “How do I tell my friends what you do at work?” she asks him. As the production manager at Storage Control... more »

Pazazz apple makes debut in Miami before national launch

Honeybear Brands’ new Pazazz apple variety is now available at select grocery stores in Miami. Don Roper, vice president of marketing, made appearances at several Publix stores throughout Miami on Jan. 15 and 16. Here’s... more »

APHIS might allow fresh apple and pear imports from Europe

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be publishing in the Federal Register a proposed rule that would allow the importation of fresh apple and pear fruit from eight European Union member countries:... more »

Apple Name website helps identify apple varieties

Need help identifying an apple variety? The Apple Name website helps users identify apple varieties by providing a list of key features and attributes for each variety. Users can use a checklist on the website... more »

Schwartz Orchards wins top honors at Illinois sweet cider contests

The Illinois State Horticulture Society sponsored its annual Illinois and National Sweet Cider Contests and National Hard Cider Contest, held in conjunction with the Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference, on Jan. 7 in... more »

Arctic Apples seeks commercial approval for Fuji variety

Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) announced it formally submitted a petition to the USDA on Dec. 31, 2015, requesting the deregulation of its Arctic Fuji variety. Arctic apple varieties have been genetically modified to be non-browning.... more »

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