Maryland Researchers Breed Apples for a Changing Climate
The trees need very little pruning, appear resistant to a common bacterial disease, and can tolerate hotter, wetter conditions. …
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America’s Grow-a-Row Responds to Hurricane Devastation by Distributing Over 250k Servings of Fresh Produce to the Southeastern US
The partnership has already mobilized efforts, as seen in the attached image of Move for Hunger’s tractor trailer loaded with pallets of apples at America’s Grow-a-Row’s Pittstown farm. Additionally, ReadyRefresh® is contributing pallets of Poland Springs water to these relief efforts, a generous connection facilitated by Murphy USA and Quick Chek. …
Kissabel is Back in the Northern Hemisphere, with a Focus on the Consumer
Northern Hemisphere Kissabel apples are back on the markets. The sales season for the range of apples with colored flesh – from pink to intense red – began in September in the United States, to be followed by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. …
Morning Kiss Organic Celebrates Fall with Snack-Ready Apples and Pears
This fall, Morning Kiss Organic is delighted to offer a wide selection of organic apples and pears, packaged in convenient 2lb bags — perfect for on-the-go snacking and ideal for back-to-school lunches. In addition to the popular 2lb bags, Morning Kiss Organic will also offer apples and pears in bulk, available in full cartons and half cartons, providing even more options for retailers and consumers alike. …
High Temperatures Threaten Apple Orchard Output in Major Growing States: Harvista Offers Solution for Growers
Harvista™, a pre-harvest 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) product offered by AgroFresh, provides a solution to help manage weather stress by delaying the acceleration of the apple’s maturity processes triggered by the production of ethylene. Applications of Harvista help growers mitigate the accelerated maturation risk that high heat can cause on their crop. …
