Apples
Unifrutti deploys Tevel’s flying robots to harvest apples
Chilean company Unifrutti has harvested apples using robots from Israeli start-up Tevel. Tevel’s autonomous harvesting system harvested several apple varieties in Unifrutti Chile’s orchards from March to May. Unifrutti growers gather... more »
BelleHarvest acquires Valley View, expands apple offerings
The acquisition provides BelleHarvest with a greater ability to expand its varietal mix and enhance overall quality, according to a news release. “With the increased volume and quality, we can better serve our existing and... more »
Domex Superfresh promotes Conner O’Malley to president
Domex Superfresh Growers has promoted Conner O'Malley to president. In his new role, O’Malley will lead sales, operations, marketing, production management and grower relations. O’Malley succeeds predecessor Tim Lane, who plans to retire later this... more »
AgroFresh partners with Strella on pear, apple storage monitoring
Postharvest freshness solutions provider AgroFresh Solutions Inc. is partnering with sensor technology developer Strella, in an exclusive global distribution agreement. The agreement, announced April 20, launches immediately for the Northern Hemisphere’s apple and pear seasons,... more »
New apples address climate, labor shortfalls
Through careful crossbreeding and selection, University of Maryland (UMD) researchers have developed what they consider to be ideal apple varieties for American growers trying to adapt to a changing world. The new apples, a yellow... more »
Honeybear Brands to market Elite Apple’s fruit
Elite Apple Co., Sparta, Michigan, will be joining forces with Honeybear Brands to market its apple varieties. Elite Apple Co. is a privately-held, grower-owned production facility. For more than 40 years, the family of growers that... more »
Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers helps spread passion for fresh fruit
In honor of Women’s History Month, Great American Media Services reached out to Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemlit Growers, to talk about her role in the agricultural industry and the important contributions she is... more »
Going deep: Roots determine tree development in orchards
Determining how tree fruit orchardists can manipulate soil health, and use planting and cropping practices to get the optimum outcomes from tree root systems is a key question being examined by researchers. Astrid Volder, professor... more »
Weather expert forecasts conditions for 2023 apple crop
The U.S. Apple Association is presenting a webinar featuring weather expert Drew Lerner and his outlook on this year’s weather and how it could affect the apple crop. The webinar, scheduled for 45 minutes, begins... more »
USApple visits White House to talk trade, labor
The U.S. Apple Association’s board of directors recently met with White House policy staff to discuss critical issues, including trade and labor. Sixteen USApple board members from across the country visited the White House March... more »
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