apples

USApple projects 278.5 million bushels for 2025-26 apple crop

After two straight years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to USApple.

1 year ago 4 minute read

Washington State Tree Fruit Association projects record 2025 Washington apple crop

While the forecast would match the previous record, growers report labor shortages and market conditions may drive down volume.

1 year ago 5 minute read

Oppy brings Australian Soluna apples to U.S. customers

WA Farm Direct announces the inaugural shipment of premium Soluna apples to the U.S., partnering with Oppy.

1 year ago 4 minute read

Honeybear Brands kicks off apple season early with First Kiss

Shipping from Honeybear Brands’ Midwest facilities in mid-August, this bright and sassy variety provides a jump start to new fresh...

1 year ago 2 minute read

USDA to buy $35MM in apples for nutrition assistance

USApple applauds USDA's purchase of up to $35 million of fresh apples for distribution through nutrition assistance programs.

1 year ago 2 minute read

Oppy hopes consumers have Envy for incoming apple crop

As the Washington season winds down, Oppy is ensuring continuous availability with supply arriving from Southern Hemisphere growers.

1 year ago 3 minute read

Honeybear provides data insights on organic apple sales

Stop by booth 403 to meet the team and learn how Honeybear delivers on the growing consumer demand for organic...

1 year ago 3 minute read

USDA announces market access deals with Brazil, Thailand, and Vietnam

Citrus and apple growers will be able to sell more to Thailand, and stone fruit growers will face lower non-tariff...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Honeybear Brands, Starr Ranch Growers form packing partnership

Honeybear Brands announces Starr Ranch Growers, also known as Oneonta Starr Ranch, has joined them as a packing partner.

1 year ago 3 minute read

Co-founder of Okanagan Specialty Fruits unveils plan to revitalize apple industry

Washington state orchardist Neal Carter unveiled a plan to revitalize the apple industry through genome editing, robotics, and AI.

1 year ago 5 minute read

Honeybear Brands starts Chilean apple season

Honeybear Brands announces the arrival of its fresh-picked 2025 apple crop from Chile, with popular varieties like Honeycrisp and Pazazz.

1 year ago 3 minute read

Stemilt spotlights Granny Smith apples for summer sales

With supplies tightening on key apple varieties like Honeycrisp and organics, Stemilt Growers highlights Granny Smith.

2 years ago 4 minute read

Superfresh Growers promotes organic line during Earth Month

In late 2024, Superfresh Growers launched an organic packaging line for smaller apples, and share their passion for sustainable farming.

2 years ago 2 minute read

CMI Orchards boosts apple and cherry volume, adds personnel, to relocate headquarters

CMI Orchards announces a series of transformative updates that further solidify its position as one of the world’s premier fruit...

2 years ago 3 minute read

FirstFruits Farms names national sales director

Yakima, WA – March 3, 2025 – FirstFruits Farms, LLC BB #:355279, a leader in the apple industry known for...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt to promote branded fruit lineup at SEPC

February 27, 2025 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 is bringing a lineup of World Famous Fruit items to share...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Honeybear Brands promotes apples as fiber source

Elgin, Minn., February 27, 2025 – Honeybear Brands BB #:128246, a leading grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt notes success of Cosmic Crisp and Pink Lady in 2024-25 apple crop

February 20, 2025 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 announces at the halfway point in the apple crop that two...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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