Category: Apples
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.
USApple forecasts 2024-25 apple crop at 260 million bushels
After record-breaking production last year, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to U.S. Apple Association report.
Larger SweeTango apple season reported
A bigger SweeTango apple season is being predicted.
Washington apple forecast predicts return to normal with exceptional quality
WSTFA has announced its outlook for the 2024 apple harvest, projecting a crop of 124 million forty-pound boxes.
American Cider Association calls on cider makers to participate in survey
The American Cider Association (ACA) is urging commercial cider makers to participate in its 2023 Cider Production Survey.
Grand Rapids tree fruit update from MSU
MSU’s tree fruit update states cooler temperatures in the Grand Rapids region this week are aiding fruit reddening.
Michigan Apple hosts 2nd “Handpicked” social media summit
The Michigan Apple Committee recently hosted its second annual Handpicked Social Media Summit.
The success of Burger’s Farm stems from generations of a hands-on approach
Burger’s Farm is a 135 year- old working farm in Pennsylvania, Read how the same family of five generations operates the farm with a hands-on approach
WSU-USDA set to host Tree Fruit Research Field Day Set
The Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, USDA-ARS Wenatchee will host Tree Fruit Research Field Day.
Applewood Fresh partners with Umlor Orchards
Applewood Fresh Growers has entered into new partnership with Umlor Orchards, Inc., to increase its Michigan network.
Michigan Apple exports increase since 2020
The Michigan Apple industry has seen an increase in apple exports since 2020, with bushels shipped increasing by 40%.