The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the value of New York's tree fruit and grape production last year was more than $99 million, up 5 percent from 2010. The USDA says that total includes cherries, peaches and pears. The value for apples will be released in July. New York is the nation's second largest apple producer, behind Washington. …
Eating more blueberries, apples and pears may be linked to lower risk of diabetes, according to a new U.S. study. …
United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the publication of the Image of Fresh-Cut Toolkit. The just-launched Image of Fresh-Cut Toolkit contains valuable marketing strategies and resources to help processors streamline their efforts to emphasize the value of fresh-cut and value-added fruits and vegetables. The toolkit was a multi-year endeavor lead by United’s Fresh-Cut Processor Board in response to market challenges within the segment. …
On behalf of California’s table grape growers, the California Table Grape Commission has awarded 36 teaching grants worth up to $750 each to teachers in the table grape growing regions of California’s San Joaquin and Coachella valleys. …
Increasingly, chefs are doing their own butchering. It's good business sense as the return on investment is greater. Whole-animal butchering also inspires creativity — and customers get a chance to try something unique. …
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