Retail Revolution: Consumer Study Highlights High Demand for Branded Apples

July 31, 2024 CMI Orchards

In April 2024, CMI Orchards partnered with Category Partners to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at understanding consumer preferences and perceptions of apple varieties. The results are clear: high-flavor branded apples—Ambrosia Gold®, EverCrisp®, JUICI®, and Kanzi®—outperform their mainstream counterparts in blind taste tests.

Kickstart the School Year with Ambrosia Gold—the Ultimate Back-to-School Snack

July 22, 2024 CMI Orchards

This back-to-school season, CMI Orchards is excited to introduce Ambrosia Gold apples in HERO packaging, combining the gold standard of Ambrosia apples with a kid-friendly, empowering program. Joel Hewitt, Vice President of Sales, explains this powerful pairing offers retailers a turnkey program to attract parents looking for healthy lunchbox snacks for the school year ahead.

Vineland Research: Apple Texture Calibration

July 14, 2024 Vineland Research

This winter (January – February 2024), we decided to explore using these instrumental measurements for a new purpose: as a training tool for the sensory panel. Training tools, like calibration and reference standards, help us to collect robust sensory data.

Oppy Welcomes Fresh Crop Apples and Year-Round Offerings

May 15, 2024 Oppy

Oppy looks toward the arrival of a vibrant new crop of Envy™ apples alongside a diverse range of year-round varieties. As the season transitions and shoppers seek fresh, high-quality produce, Oppy remains committed to delivering excellence with its imported apple set. 

Cherries Provide Retailers a Sweet Sales Boost

May 8, 2024 Honeybear Brands

Honeybear is partnering with retail customers for key summer promotions and sales events to support shopper demand for this highly anticipated sweet and juicy fruit. Retailers can expect to receive packed-to-order fresh fruit handled with the precision and white glove service Honeybear prides itself on.  With flexible packing capabilities at their expanded cherry packing facility in Pateros, WA, Honeybear can accommodate nearly all retailer packaging configurations.