Apples
Apples are a perennial favorite with consumers: 90% of all consumers buy apples, according to The Packer 2026 Fresh Trends Report. The ever-growing number of apple varieties creates marketing opportunities for Produce Retailers.
VentureFruit, a T&G Global company, has unveiled what it says is the world’s first specifically bred hot climate-tolerant apple variety.
U.S. fresh apple holdings on Feb. 1 totaled 71.9 million (42-pound) cartons, 7.3% less than the same time a year ago.
Washington state-based CMI Orchards and New Columbia Fruit Packers will transition current CEO Mike Wade to chairman as Reasor moves into the leadership role.
A review of Nielsen sales data released by Proprietary Variety Management shows Cosmic Crisp sales vaulting the variety into the top 10 bestselling U.S. varieties for the first time.
The Virginia-based association has promoted Liwanag to represent USApple on topics like pesticides, climate, water and energy.
The buses are part of a New York Apple Association campaign spreading the word that New York state-grown apples are arriving at local grocers.
Meet Chris Gerlach, vice president of insights and analytics for the U.S. Apple Association and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Kait Thornton, a fourth-generation orchardist and social media content creator and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
The chef known for her role as a Food Network judge and host of “Farmhouse Rules” will appear on the organization’s social media and will showcase New York apples in a culinary delight.
To meet growing demand for this exclusive variety, the collaboration will allow consumers to purchase the sweet-tart apple through Capital City Fruit’s online platform.
Proprietary Variety Management, Yakima, Wash., has reached an agreement with Fresh Forward to become the exclusive U.S. propagation and commercialization manager for the apple branded as Magic Star.
With optimism abound in orchards, the association is also highlighting its school initiatives and plans to aid retailers.
The transaction increases BelleHarvest’s overall growing and storage capacity by 20%, according to the company.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards has unveiled its newest American Dream CatStats.
Joli apples, which global consumers will be able to enjoy from 2028 onwards, are the result of over 10 years of innovation, the company said.
Longtime fruit grower Goose Ridge says it will bring new acreage of apples to Douglas Fruit to be packed and marketed under the Stemilt World Famous Fruit brand.
The company’s video series returns as horticulturalist Dave Gleason shares the relationship between dormant pruning and crop load.
This year, NYAA is sponsoring an Apple Pie Baking Kit consumer sweepstakes on social media and launching holiday videos featuring “Bob for Apples from New York,” in addition to reminding retailers to cross-merchandise.
Apples are an organic powerhouse in the fresh produce department. Learn why in this story from The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024.
The apple variety makes a cameo in a Hallmark film while the actor highlights recipes that incorporate Envy apples into holiday dishes.
The latest monthly report from the U.S. Apple Association shows crop in holding still up year over year and above five-year average figures.
U.S. apple exports climbed 6% in value in 2023 over 2022 but still are well below pre-pandemic levels, USDA data show.
A video update from Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers also highlights the company’s transition to high-density apple orchard systems for efficiency and safety.
The company says new additions to the sales team will help it add territories and grow in market space in the Midwest.
The packer, grower and distributor of pears, apples and stone fruit says promotions and geo-targeting sales of fuji apples are keys to success this spring and summer.
How to merchandise the dizzying number of Eastern apple varieties to drive sales in the produce department.
A larger Quebec crop and average Ontario crop are driving the projected rise, according to a new report.
While the overall holdings are down, the first apple holdings report from the U.S. Apple Association shows holdings are still 8% more than the five-year average for November.
The Washington Apple Commission, Wenatchee, has elected new leadership.
Yakima, Wash.-based Domex Superfresh Growers is gearing up to commemorate Earth Day, April 22, with a bumper crop of organic apples.