apples

Produce industry headlines: October 28, 2026

Read about Kroger losing grocery market share, a New York grocery acquisition, Albertsons' new delivery subscription, and more.

7 days ago 2 minute read

Honeybear Brands now shipping Honeymoon apples to retail

Honeybear Brands is shipping its proprietary golden-hue late-season variety – Honeymoon – to retailers nationwide.

1 week ago 2 minute read

Stemilt moves select apple programs to certified compostable PLU labels

Stemilt Growers has begun transitioning select apple varieties to Sinclair T55, developed by global fruit-labeling provider Sinclair.

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

Oppy brings full fresh portfolio to IFPA’s Global Show

Soluna apples expand coast-to-coast as Oppy spotlights premium avocados and its full portfolio at booth #1943 in Orlando, October 13-16.

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

Strong crop outlook projected for SnapDragon apples

SnapDragon apples enter the 2026 season on the heels of last season’s 18 percent sales growth, one of the variety’s...

4 weeks ago 3 minute read

Honeybear to recognize produce professionals as superheroes in Orlando

Honeybear invites retail produce buyers to “Discover Your CORE Power” through a fun, interactive Produce Superhero experience.

4 weeks ago 4 minute read

Honeybear Brands starts Pazazz apple season

This year’s crop is being harvested and packed across Honeybear’s growing network in Washington, the Midwest, New York, and Canada.

1 month ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: September 18, 2026

Links include Kroger ending supply relationships over pricing, Dollar General leadership changes, Publix expanding in Kentucky, and more.

2 months ago 1 minute read

Produce industry headlines: September 16, 2026

Links today include farmers turning on Trump, Price Chopper/Market 32's low price program, Harps' leadership succession, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Michigan Apple Committee highlights apple varieties through playful social media campaign

FoodMix and the committee's campaign gives each variety a persona and way for consumers to explore the diversity of Michigan-grown...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Kissabel apple season starts with new program manager

The commercial window opened in early September in the first markets of the Northern Hemisphere and continues until January.

2 months ago 8 minute read

Produce industry headlines: September 3, 2026

Read about retail's challenge with loyalty programs, USDA easing organic processes, a new NGA initiative, a pear crop update, and...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Linda Fruit launch extends Crunch Pak in the fresh market

Linda Fruit's launch is a natural extension of the capabilities developed through Crunch Pak’s decades in the fresh-cut fruit business.

2 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: August 26, 2026

Read how Redner's saves customers money with self-distribution, Loblaw labels tariff-affected products, a lemon crop update, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: August 25, 2026

Links today include grocers adjusting to SNAP waivers, New York grocers sue over city-run store proposal, a spotlight on apples,...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Michigan apple growers expect larger crop than USDA projection

The majority of apple-producing regions in Michigan report above-average apple crops with exceptional fruit size and color.

2 months ago 3 minute read

USApple’s 2026 Industry Outlook Report forecasts smaller crop

Drawing on the latest USDA data and USApple analysis, the report examines production, varietal trends, trade, and global markets.

2 months ago 6 minute read

Oppy starts Envy apple import season, marks 70 years of supplies

Oppy offers year-round Envy apples, with apples arriving first from New Zealand and South Africa before transitioning to Chile.

3 months ago 4 minute read

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