Solving the Honeycrisp Apple Ancestry Mystery

April 11, 2022 University of Minnesota

Ancestry tests aren’t just for people or pets anymore. Thanks to DNA-based tracking, researchers at the University of Minnesota have finally traced the family tree of the Honeycrisp apple — one of the top ten varieties produced in the United States.

CPMA Timely as Oppy Spotlights T&G Apples in Canadian Market

March 30, 2022 T&G Global

As the first in-person CPMA show in three years approaches, Oppy is eager to revisit Montreal, the eastern Canadian hub for its latest promotional efforts supporting leading premium Envy™ and JAZZ™ apple brands.

CMI Orchards Achieves EFI Certification on Apples, Cherries and Pears

March 29, 2022 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, recently announced that CMI Orchards had achieved its first EFI certification.

Granny Smith Apples Expected to Gain Momentum Through Regular Promotions

March 28, 2022 Stemilt

We’re stepping into spring with a pep in our step and with another episode of Fast Facts: The Cast to discuss the last 12 weeks of apple category data with Stemilt Marketing Director, Brianna Shales and Merchandising Manager, Jocelyn Gerard. This week, we’re discussing the latest 12 weeks of data from Nielson on apple category performance from December 5, 2021, to February 26, 2022. 

USApple Publishes Pollinator BMPs for Apples

March 28, 2022 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association released its new publication, Pollinator Best Management Practices for Apples. The publication, created in partnership with the Honey Bee Health Coalition, can be viewed and downloaded here.