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Data shows growth in organic apples and pears
PRESS RELEASE Yakima, WA-July 09, 2019 – Organic pears and apples experienced growth in the last year, bolstering both categories....
SweeTango apple cooperative names executive director
PRESS RELEASE Next Big Thing Growers’ Cooperative announces Jennifer Parkhill to lead the organization as Executive Director effective June 2019....
India increases apple, almond tariffs to 70%
India, the world’s No. 1 almond importer, has increased tariffs on 28 American goods, including almonds and apples, 20% to...
Rainier Fruit promotes two to bigger sales roles
PRESS RELEASE Selah, WA; May 22, 2019: Rainier Fruit BB #:113453 is proud to be a company that recognizes talent...
Domex Superfresh Growers mourns Robert Kershaw
PRESS RELEASE Yakima, WA- May 13, 2019 – Robert “Bob” Chester Kershaw was born February 3, 1938 in Yakima, Washington,...
May 1 apple holdings have changed a lot over the past five years
The U.S. Apple Association says the May 1 fresh apple holdings are down 13% over 2018, but there’s a richer...
New leadership takes over at Greg Orchards
Benton Harbor, MI-based Greg Orchards has transitioned to new leadership with plans to change its apple offerings in upcoming seasons....
Domex Superfresh Growers shows strong Autumn Glory growth
PRESS RELEASE Yakima, WA- April 1, 2019 – February was National Snack Month, and Americans showed that apples and pears...
Apple growers visit Washington to talk trade, ag labor
PRESS RELEASE Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2019)—More than 90 apple growers from across the nation met March 13 in Washington,...
USMCA delay has ag groups concerned
Agriculture interests, including several in fresh produce, are pushing for adoption of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but the government shut...
Fresh apple holdings down 12% from 2018
The February 1 U.S. Holdings report from the USApple Association showed fresh apple holdings are 7% less than the 5-year...
Ag leaders turn focus to USMCA
With the new Congress settled, President Trump’s State of the Union address and government shutdown all in the past, it’s...
Stemilt’s analysis shows strong demand for apples
NEWS RELEASE – The latest Stemilt Fruit Tracker Fast Facts video analysis of Nielsen scan data signals a strengthening apple...
Trader Joe’s favorite produce item isn’t bananas anymore
Over the past 10 years, Monrovia, CA-based Trader Joe’s has polled customers on their favorite items to buy in-store. While...
Colorado recap: food safety, retail trends and data top grower concerns
GRAND JUNCTION, CO – I don’t know if you know this, but I’m big in Colorado. [iframe width=”600″ height=”400″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/rFC5zYaM3Uc”...
Two reasons Honeycrisp will continue to dominate
GRAND JUNCTION, CO—Did Honeycrisp peak? I’ve asked myself this question several times over the past few years, thinking that surely...
Oppy highlights Pacific Rose apples
Company Press Release — Packing a large majority of the Pacific Rose apples grown in the U.S., Crane Family Orchards...
VIDEO: Smaller U.S. apple crop has the right mix for consumers
While the overall apple holdings are down in latest holdings report from the U.S. Apple Association, the increase in Honeycrisp...
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