WAPA Releases April’s Apple and Pear Stock Figures

The figures show that in Europe apple stocks increased by 13.1% compared to 2021 to reach 2,180,415 T, while pear stocks decreased by 24.6% to 206,181 T. In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 April 2022 stood at 1,014,826 T (+4% compared to 2021), while pear stocks reached 73,215 T (45.6% above 2021).

Get Behind Those Key Varieties to Drive Retail During Inflation

May 2, 2022 Stemilt

As warm weather approaches, seasonal fruits take centerstage to staples like apples in the produce department. Fast Facts: The Cast is back once more with Marketing Director, Brianna Shales and Merchandising Manager, Jocelyn Gerard, to share the final data of this year’s apple category from Nielsen over the last 12 weeks from January 9th to April 22nd.

COPEFRUT Expands Commitment to Measuring and Offsetting Carbon Footprint

April 28, 2022 COPEFRUT

For the second consecutive year, Copefrut Chile has obtained the most internationally recognized carbon neutrality certification, CarbonNeutral® from Natural Capital Partners, for the transportation of its organic apples. The certification covers the sea and land transport of Copefruit’s organic apples to the U.S. and European markets and demonstrates the company’s leadership in environmental matters and renews its commitment to climate action. The 3,885 tons exported is equivalent to a full load of more than 120 million cell phones or more than 500,000 liters of gasoline consumed. 

Sunkist Growers, Naturipe and Envy Apples Collaborates with WildBrain’s Strawberry Shortcake to Present a “Fruitastic” Produce Collaboration, Mother’s Day Promotion

April 26, 2022 Sunkist Growers

Top-selling fruit brands—Sunkist Growers, Naturipe Farms and T&G Global’s Envy™ Apples—launch new “Fruitastic” promotion for WildBrain’s new animated Strawberry Shortcake series Berry in the Big City, now available on YouTube and Netflix. According to a recent study, shoppers increased their basket spend by over 50 percent when strawberries and blood oranges were purchased on the same trip compared to the average strawberry trip. Total basket spend increases were also seen with apples and blood oranges trips. 

Cosmic Crisp Apple Announces First Ever Culinary Challenge

April 11, 2022 Cosmic Crisp®

Seeking unique recipes and fresh takes on existing ones, the brand’s contest is inviting entries across the United States and Canada in four categories: Home Chef, Professional Chef, Retail Chef and Kid Chef. In addition to offering prizes and of course, galactic levels of bragging rights, the Cosmic Crisp® Culinary Challenge is featuring celebrity judge Carla Hall to choose each category’s winner.