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Elgin, Minn.-based Honeybear Brands reports its First Kiss early apple variety will be available Aug. 28.

It was about 17 years ago that an Australian company, Drape Net, was formed by a third-generation orchardist to provide a solution to help growers protect their apple trees from hail damage.

Three recent headlines from the financial world have farmers asking how those events could affect their lending situation.

Supply of avocados in the late summer and fall will support the continuing growth of the category, says Andy Bruno.

Retailers and apple growers increasingly are turning to branded apples — also known as managed or club varieties — to offer consumers what they consider to be a superior eating experience.

Having a rambutan program brings diversity to a retailer’s shelves and entices shoppers to head to their stores for this unique item, says Gabe Bernal, vice president for Seasons Farm Fresh.

Bret Walts of BAM Weather predicts the transition to a colder pattern will be later in September and into October.

California-based Sun World International is seeking to transform the table grape category through its global marketing campaign for the Autumncrisp green seedless table grape brand.

The revamped website provides apple consumers with recipes, health information, varietal information and grower biographies.