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The Rave apple has made its way across the packing lines of Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee, Wash., kicking off the state’s 2019 apple crop.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers has plenty of options for retailers looking to promote Honeycrisp apples.

Applewood Fresh Growers, Sparta, Mich., expects production increases for several apple varieties and has added equipment to meet those needs.

Gala will overtake red delicious this year as Washington’s top apple variety.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — “Stack them high and sell them cheap” may not be great modern-day merchandising advice.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Opal apple variety is back, with volume similar to a year ago.

Growers in West Mexico offer a wide range of winter produce and distributors were reporting good quality on all commodities.

Sage Fruit Co. is a presenting sponsor of racing legend Tony Stewart’s Kartapalooza event where fans can race head-to-head with Stewart, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Larson and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

HoneySweet onions are the official infusion ingredient for the burger competition at the eighth annual World Food Championships.

The latest estimate for the Washington apple crop is 138.2 million fresh-packed boxes, up slightly from the August forecast.