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CMI Orchards partners with Independent Warehouse to boost pears
Wenatchee, Washington-based CMI Orchards has entered into a partnership with Independent Warehouse Inc. to expand pear distribution to domestic and international retailers. According to a news release, the Dryden-based company will continue to grow and... more »
Michigan agriculture stalwart Fred Tubbs dies at age 82
Fred Tubbs, 82, of Hart, Michigan, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at his home. He is now reunited with his wife, Dianna, grandson, Collin Hansen, brother, Gary Tubbs, and sister, Ruthann Corliss. According to his... more »
Referendum vote supports renewal of NY Apple Marketing Order
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) announced Nov.18 that the state’s apple industry has voted in support of continuing the grower-funded $2 million Apple Marketing Order (AMO) program. New York apple... more »
Canadian apple production grows by 5%
The Ottawa Agricultural Affairs Bureau (FAS/Ottawa) forecasts 5% growth in Canadian apple production in the 2020/21 marketing season, despite some growing and labor challenges. More than 90% of Canadian apple production is concentrated in British... more »
Registration open for NAFDMA’s 2021 Virtual Summit, Feb. 4-6
NAFDMA's 2021 Virtual Agritourism Summit offers three days of engaging programming including 14 educational sessions, five immersive farm tours, a virtual trade show and many opportunities to keep attendees connected with one another throughout the... more »
Kanzi apple wins taste tests, preferred by chefs
The Kanzi apple, known as “the foodie’s choice,” has won a series of blind taste tests and is the noted preference of chefs and bakers nationwide. Originally discovered in Belgium and now grown in premium... more »
CMI Orchards supports local veterans with ‘American Dream’ promotions
Wenatchee, Washington-based CMI Orchards is participating in a number of local community events this week, recognizing and celebrating local soldiers on Veterans Day. These activities are part of a series of ongoing American Dream promotions... more »
Steve Lutz talks COVID-19 produce shopping trends
Consumers have moved away from eating at restaurants and more toward shopping for food and eating at home the past nine months, and that’s been out of necessity due to COVID-related foodservice restrictions. That’s been... more »
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