apples

Honeybear Brands promotes Pazazz to keep spring apple category momentum

Honeybear Brands is bringing fresh energy to spring sets with their exclusive Pazazz Apple variety as retailers seek a great-tasting apple.

8 months ago 2 minute read

Honeybear Brands promotes year-round sourcing at Southern Exposure

As the largest importer of apples and pears from the Southern hemisphere, Honeybear delivers retail customers year-round solutions.

9 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: February 18, 2026

Today read about Amazon's proposed new Chicago-area store and Grocery Outlet's Virgina debut, Bayer's Round Up settlement, and more.

9 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: January 28, 2026

Read analysis on Amazon Fresh's closure, Metro's planned growth, crop updates on Mexican avocados and U.S. apples, and more.

9 months ago 2 minute read

Honeybear Brands launches Olympic-themed retail display contest

Honeybear Brands throws down its own challenge this February. The leading grower invites produce teams to create an apple display.

10 months ago 2 minute read

Peterson Brands expands in juice business with acquisition

Peterson Brands, LLC announces the acquisition of Country Pure Foods, a leading U.S. producer of portioned and multiserve juices.

11 months ago 3 minute read

FirstFruits Farms kicks off larger Opal apple season

FirstFruits Farms, the exclusive grower of Opal apples, is excited to announce the kickoff of the highly anticipated Opal season.

1 year ago 4 minute read

IFPA brings the Joy of Fresh to Halloween at the White House

IFPA celebrates the season of fall flavors and festive traditions by participating in Halloween at the White House.

1 year ago 3 minute read

Envy apple season starts with supplies from Washington and New York

Envy apples announces the arrival of its new season domestic crop—now landing in grocery stores across the United States and...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Stemilt promotes new pear packaging, additions to apple program, and premium Kyle’s Pick Cherries

Stemilt has found new ways to help retailers drive incremental sales through packaging for its three tree fruits: apples, pears,...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Honeybear Brands to showcase its premium apple varieties at IFPA Global Produce Show

To kick off this year's apple season, Honeybear Brands is touting several exclusive, premium varieties.

1 year ago 3 minute read

Superfresh Growers to expand Orchard Buddies packaging offerings

After a wave of excitement surrounding the Orchard Buddies packaging launch in 2024, Superfresh Growers is expanding the line.

1 year ago 2 minute read

Best in Blue Book Awards Fall 2025: Apples

We are thrilled to announce the Fall 2025 Best in Blue Book awards, which recognizes the top ~1% of companies in select...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Stemilt plans promotions for larger Granny Smith apple crop

Green means go for Stemilt’s Granny Smith apple season, with increased volumes positioning it for backing strong promotions this fall.

1 year ago 3 minute read

Food Lion Feeds starts annual apple bag campaign

Food Lion Feeds launches its annual Gala Apple Bag campaign as part of its continued efforts to help reduce food...

1 year ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Pricing feast or famine

Produce markets are serving up a mixed bag this week. Roma lovers will wince at sticker shock, while broccoli stays...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Stemilt gives retail merchandising tips for Rave apples

Apple season is kicking off with a bang as Stemilt begins to ship Rave apples, up 40% in volume over...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Michigan projects apple crop will top 30 million bushels for 2025

Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30 million bushels of apples was announced at the USApple Outlook meeting in Chicago.

1 year ago 2 minute read

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