Relief on the way for the Apple Category

March 16, 2022 Honeybear Brands

This year’s domestic apple crop experienced a challenging growing season including early frost, summer drought, and excessive heat during harvest, putting a strain on both quality and total production. Domestic supply issues combined with unprecedented freight challenges has resulted in spiking prices for nearly all produce commodities. The Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop will offer retailers relief in their supply chain. Honeybear, the leading importer of apples from the Southern Hemisphere, has key varieties arriving on both coasts, providing retailers with promotable volumes and the freshest flavor apples consumers expect.

Starr Ranch Growers Launches New Direct-to-Consumer Apple Shipping Program

March 15, 2022 Starr Ranch Growers

Starr Ranch Growers soars toward spring with a new online retail program with consumers in mind. Now, shoppers can skip lines and purchase their favorite Starr Ranch Growers apples any time by the simple click of a button.

Oppy’s Apple and Pear Category Serves Diverse Choices Year-Round

March 15, 2022 Oppy

Bringing top-quality import apples and pears from the world’s most sought-after production regions, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fruits and vegetables sets out to deliver the freshest crop to the North American market at just the right time.

FirstFruits Farms Announces “A Taste of Luck” Campaign to Support Retail Merchandising for St. Patrick’s Day

March 3, 2022 FirstFruits Farms

FirstFruits Farms, a recognized leader in the apple industry, announces the launch of “A Taste of Luck” campaign to coincide with the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday on March 17. With promotable volumes of high-quality apples available in March, the company is supporting retailers in pairing their well-known Opal and Granny Smith varieties together to create engaging green and gold displays and digital content that will attract shoppers during this festive time of year.

WAPA Releases February’s Apple And Pear Stock Figures

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures from 1 February 2022. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks increased by 7.2% compared to 2021 to reach 3,606,980 T, while pear stocks decreased by 30% to 408,340 T. In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 February 2022 stood at 1,478,180 T (-0.8% compared to 2021), while pear stocks reached 149,553 T (31.9% above 2021).