Apples
Michigan Apple hosts 2nd “Handpicked” social media summit
The Wolverine State recently hosted its second annual Handpicked Social Media Summit. The Michigan Apple Committee-sponsored event was July 30 in Sparta, Michigan. The summit brought together seven leaders in the Michigan apple industry to... more »
Applewood Fresh partners with Umlor Orchards
Applewood Fresh Growers has entered into new partnership with Umlor Orchards Inc., to increase its Michigan network. The collaboration increases Applewood’s volume and packing capability by 25%. The partnership encompasses: Ownership of Applewood Orchards (Deerfield,... more »
Michigan Apple exports increase since 2020
The Michigan Apple industry has seen a steep increase in apple exports since 2020, with bushels shipped increasing by 40%, according to the U.S. Apple Export Council. “Michigan’s surge in apple exports is a testament... more »
Fruitways captures value in pome fruit with AgroFresh partnership
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., has partnered with South Africa’s Fruitways to improve apple storage and quality using the SmartFresh Quality System and Harvista 1.3 SC. This collaboration has enabled Fruitways to extend storage times and maintain... more »
USApple introduces younger generation t-shirt fundraiser
Apple growers, shippers and others can support the upcoming generation of apple industry leaders by purchasing a t-shirt that promotes apples. The 2024 NextGen Fellows are selling the “Eat more apples” themed t-shirt ahead of... more »
New tech enables Freshco to detect stem splits and punctures in apples
Apple grower and exporter Freshco has enhanced its grading process by upgrading to TOMRA’s Spectrim LUCAi. This new technology has enabled Freshco's to detect stem splits and punctures, key defects that previously required intensive manual... more »
New Geneva rootstocks to help apple growers with size, yield, disease
New releases from Cornell’s Geneva Apple Rootstock program should benefit growers through increased fire blight resistance, larger-sized and better-yielding fruit and even help growers by supplying sub-dwarfing varieties. Cornell’s Geneva rootstock... more »
USApple promotes Chris Gerlach to new role
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) has promoted Christopher Gerlach to vice president, insights & analytics. Gerlach joined USApple in July 2020 as the director of industry analytics. Over the past four years, he has drawn... more »
Washington Apple Commission taps Florida tomato leader as new head
The new head of the Washington Apple Commission (WAC) returns to the Evergreen State after working for the business interests of Florida tomato growers. Michael Schadler, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE),... more »
Time to upgrade: Modern solar and storage technology helps apple packers
When was the last time you walked into a grocery store and found the apple island empty (except during COVID)? The apple industry’s excess supply has made the price on a bin lower than it’s... more »
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