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

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.

Talking Apples with U of M

September 28, 2023 University of Minnesota

If you enjoy a Honeycrisp, Haralson, SweeTango or First Kiss apple at your local orchard or farm stand this fall, you can thank the University of Minnesota apple breeding program for putting it there.

BelleHarvest’s Michigan Fresh Brand Expands Beyond Apples

September 26, 2023 BelleHarvest

BelleHarvest, renowned as one of Michigan’s oldest grower-owned distributors of fresh apples, proudly celebrates the overwhelming success of its local Michigan vegetable program. This achievement not only reaffirms their unwavering commitment to providing fresh, locally sourced produce but also marks an exciting turning point for the company as they embark on an expansion journey.