Fruits
Michigan Apples names Steinbach as official dietitian
Shari Steinbach, MS RDN, is the official dietitian of Michigan Apples, the Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) has announced. “Shari will assist MAC in sharing the message with consumers that apples are an important part of... more »
Fruit, vegetable advisory committee accepting nominations
USDA is seeking nominations to fill vacancies expiring in 2017 on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). FVIAC, administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, was established by USDA in 2001. Members of the... more »
Research team to explore impact of climate change on fresh produce
Environmental problems including changes in our climate, loss of fresh water and competition for resources threaten the world's supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. Marty Matlock, executive director of the University of Arkansas Resiliency Center,... more »
Cider apple production faces extensive screening process
The questions about what apples are best to grow for hard cider continue, but Michigan State University (MSU) researchers are screening varieties to try to find some answers. “The cider industry is very new. A... more »
European apple crop estimate down 21 percent
According to the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA), 2017 European apple crop is estimated to be 21 percent below the 2016 crop and 23 percent below the three-year average. WAPA estimated the crop to... more »
Institute forms European Blueberry Breeding Consortium
A Blueberry Breeding Consortium including members from three European countries held its inaugural meeting at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee, Scotland, Aug. 8. According to information provided by the institute, the new consortium will... more »
Wild blueberry growers in Maine face smaller crop
Like so many of Maine’s seasonal industries, the wild blueberry business flourishes or flounders with the weather. And this year, Prof. David E. Yarborough, wild blueberry specialist with the UMaine Cooperative Extension and professor of... more »
Vertrees promoted to new position at Naturipe Farms
Naturipe Farms has promoted Brian Vertrees to Director of Business Development-West. In this new role, Vertrees will focus on providing additional leadership, guidance and direction for Naturipe’s West Coast blueberries and all organic berry programs.... more »
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