Apples

Washington state selling record high amount of apples

Washington apple shippers and packers say this year's fresh apple crop will reach record highs despite early worries about hail damage and not enough pickers.The apple crop is expected to hit 121.5 million boxes, according... more »

Private/public partnerships help Quebec thrive

Unlike their counterparts in the United States, apple growers in Quebec, Canada, don’t have access to a university- or Extension-based research system. The province’s apple industry has found other ways to meet its research needs,... more »

New apple stays EverCrisp

After more than a decade of breeding, the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) is ready to release its first apple variety: EverCrisp. MAIA, a loose organization of private breeders, is calling EverCrisp a “managed open”... more »

Valley apple growers scramble to beat expected high winds

Apple growers in the Annapolis Valley are hoping strong winds from hurricane Sandy won’t pack too big a wallop in their orchards, as some farmers scrambled Monday to harvest the remainder of their crop.“We have... more »

Canadian growers release new apple variety

Apple lovers will have a new variety to sink their teeth into that is set to debut in select stores this fall. The Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, on behalf of... more »

Fall tradition hit hard

Michigan apple farmers suffered their largest crop loss since the 1940's this year. Early spring warmth followed by hard frosts killed fruit tree buds. The harvest is not all in yet, but state officials predict... more »

Heeren Bros. Inc. moving to new $22 million facility in Alpine Township

Heeren Bros. Inc., the state's largest family-owned wholesaler, marketer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, announced today it will build and move to a new $22 million facility in Alpine Township.The new 170,000-square foot... more »

Looking forward to normal

1945 has 2012 to thank for one thing: 1945 is no longer the black sheep of the fruit crop years. 2012 may have taken over that spot. And as far as Mark Fleckenstein is concerned,... more »