processing and packaging
GLEXPO Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns
The Michigan Apple Cider Contest makes a return appearance at this year’s Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO conference. The cider contest is in its 27th edition. The contest and the sweet and... more »
New York Apple Association names new board chairman
The New York Apple Association (NYAA) has named Thomas Coene as chairman of the board. Coene and his wife Lindsey grow apples on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in Ontario, New York, at Windmill... more »
UPDATED: Report: Apple holdings continue falling
U.S. apple storage numbers continue their seasonal declines. The national volume, however, is higher than the five-year average for the month, according to the latest USApple report. On June 10, the U.S. Apple Association via... more »
USApple storage report shows continued decrease
National U.S. apple storage continues to decrease. On March 11, the U.S. Apple Association via its USAppleTracker report reported the total number of apples in storage on March 1 was 113 million bushels, 5% less... more »
GLEXPO Cider awards: Farmer White’s advances to first place
Farmer White’s is the 26th winner of the Michigan Apple Cider Contest. Over the past three seasons, the Williamsburg, Michigan, company advanced in the rankings, placing third three years ago and second last year. The... more »
New nut processing group’s solutions for Northern California tree nut industry
Key Technology, WECO, PPM Technologies and Multiscan have joined forces to launch the Northern California Nut Processing Group, offering specialized equipment and expert support for the region’s nut processors. As part of Duravant’s Food Sorting... more »
Farmer White’s wins Michigan cider contest
Farmer White’s of Williamsburg, Michigan, won first place at the 26th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The competition took place at DeVos Convention Center on Dec. 11, as part of the Great Lakes Expo Fruit,... more »
Funds available to aid specialty crop competitiveness
Gowers can apply for a federal program that provides $2 billion to help the U.S. specialty crop industry remain competitive. Applications are being accepted for the program. Eligible producers must submit applications and other forms... more »
Plum factors: Successful varieties offer growers opportunities
In North America, there are two groups of plum species which enter into commerce. The most well-known are the Japanese types — the ones most shoppers know as fresh plums because they are in most... more »
IFPA receives $5 million USDA award for fresh produce sustainable packaging lab
The USDA has awarded $5 million to the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Foundation for Fresh Produce and Clemson University to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab. The lab will focus on developing new packaging... more »
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