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Newly Certified Cold Treatment Facility to Boost Fresh Produce Imports Through North Carolina Ports

December 15, 2023 North Carolina Ports

Lewis Nursery and Farms and its subsidiary American Blueberries, LLC have officially opened a USDA APHIS certified cold treatment facility located in Rocky Point, N.C.  This certified facility will not only benefit American Blueberries and its customers, but the availability of this service will support the import of fresh produce, like blueberries, grapes, apples, pears, citrus and a broad variety of organics, through the Port of Wilmington year-round. …

With Volume Up and Dollars Down, It’s Time to Plan Big for Apples This Season

December 11, 2023 Stemilt

Scratch last year’s apple plan because it’s time to turn the tide on this year’s big apple crop and move volume. The October 2023 Nielsen retail scan data reveals that apple dollars and volumes sold are trending down compared to the same time frame last year. Stemilt Marketing Director Brianna Shales says retailers can reverse this trend with multi-variety ad promotions that boost volumes across the category and start growing apples dollars over last year. …

CMI Orchards Salutes Veterans with American Dream Apples

November 10, 2023 CMI Orchards

CMI Orchards is excited to keep up traditions and let their dedication to the American Dream® shine this Veterans Day. A striking semi-truck emblazoned with powerful “Honoring Our Soldiers” messaging pays homage to the brave men and women in uniform who courageously defended our freedoms, explains Bob Mast, CMI’s President. The truck will be part of the local Veterans Day parade on November 10, in Wenatchee WA. …

Yes! Apples and AVEC Debut Fuji Apple & Cardamom Sparkling Beverage

November 10, 2023 Yes! Apples

Yes! Apples, the network of 50+ New York-based family farms that grow and sell 20+ high-quality apple varieties with roots in the apple business since 1919, partners with AVEC, the New York City-based makers of all-natural, sparkling drinks and mixers. Together, they are releasing an apple sparkling beverage –– Fuji Apple & Cardamom –– crafted from Yes! Apples’ locally sourced Fuji apples, grown by dedicated farmers within their network, plus AVEC’s masterful blend of spices and herbs. …

World Apple and Pear Association: Northern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop Forecast Reviewed

October 19, 2023 World Apple and Pear Association

With the first part of this year’s harvesting on its way, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has started revising its annual Apple and Pear Crop Forecast based on the latest insights from its members on the season. …