Honeybear Brands Off to a Strong Start in Multi-year Sustainability Journey

September 2, 2021 Honeybear Brands

One year into an aggressive multi-year sustainability program, Honeybear® Brands, a leading grower, packer, shipper, and developer of premium apples, is well on its way to accomplishing their sustainability goals.

Hazel Tech Innovations Impact North American Apple Season from Coast to Coast

September 1, 2021 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies is making an impact for growers, packers, and shippers in the apple industry this season, providing shelf-life extension from packhouse to store shelf. Hazel’s flagship product, Hazel 100™, takes an innovative approach to a technology the apple industry has used for the last 20 years and companies across the apple supply chain are taking notice.

Stemilt Becomes First Apple & Cherry Company to Achieve Full Equitable Food Initiative Certification

August 26, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt received new Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certifications in [August] to become the first apple, pear, and cherry company to achieve EFI certification of its entire operation. The new certifications bring EFI standards and continuous improvement practices into all Stemilt-owned orchards and warehouse facilities and represent over 3500 employees.

Stemilt kicks off SweeTango Apple Season in Washington State

August 23, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt is kicking off the SweeTango® apple season this week with harvest in central Washington.

USApple Launches New In-Depth Apple Outlook Report; 2021-22 Production Will Exceed 11 Billion Pounds

August 20, 2021 U.S. Apple Association

While the COVID-19 pandemic has tested the apple industry up and down the supply chain, it has also presented unique opportunities, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association today at the organization’s 126th annual Outlook Conference. Considering these opportunities, and despite a challenging 18 months, apple production is expected to exceed 11 billion pounds this crop year.