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Growers tap fresh market for sweet cherries
What is the future of fresh market sweet cherries in Michigan and how does the industry get there? “It’s hard to put a number on the potential ... READ MORE »
Retailer takes ‘ugly’ produce and turns it into sales
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has found a perfectly-imperfect fit for customers interested in reducing food waste and sacrificing aesthetics for... READ MORE »
Michigan apple industry sends donations to hurricane effort
Michigan’s apple industry will donate a truckload of apples to Houston and surrounding communities for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, the Michi... READ MORE »
Michigan IFTA tour shows production trends
A focus on tree fruit excellence, innovation and success was brought to life in July during the International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) 2017 M... READ MORE »
Michigan apple group negotiates processing prices
The Michigan Processing Apple Growers Marketing Committee has negotiated the following minimum processing apple prices (for apples 2.5 inches and abov... READ MORE »
Cherries a focus of second day on IFTA tour
The second day of the International Fruit Tree Association’s 2017 Michigan Study Tour focused on the northern area of what is typically called “Pe... READ MORE »
Envy Apples win ‘Apple Madness’ tournament
The Envy apple took the top spot in the U.S. Apple Association’s (USApple) “Apple Madness” bracket tournament, a five-week, five-round online co... READ MORE »
USApple kicks off ‘Apple Madness’ tournament
To celebrate National Nutrition Month, the U.S. Apple Association is encouraging apple lovers to join the “Apple Madness” bracket tournament – a... READ MORE »
IFTA spotlights Gala, Fuji and Honeycrisp production
For a long time, Red Delicious was the backbone of the U.S. apple industry. If you wanted a dependable income, you grew that variety. But the crop ... READ MORE »
IFTA tours highlight Michigan fruit industry
Visitors to Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) 59th annual conference in February were treated to an insi... READ MORE »
