Autumn Glory Consumer Demand Grows

February 10, 2022 Domex Superfresh Growers

Autumn Glory® apple is so delicious and unique in flavor that consumers are stockpiling supply. Consumer Adrienne B. wrote that she “stocked up almost to the point of hoarding… I think I will die without Autumn Glory apples in my life.” Another consumer, Phoebe F., wrote “Definitely do not pass up on ordering these apples. Perfectly crunchy, sweet, hint of cinnamon and brown sugar … and turns out it’s healthy for you!”

WAPA Releases the First Apple and Pear Stock Figures of 2022

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the first apple and pear stock figures of 2022. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks increased by 5.1% compared to 2021 to reach 4,308,683 T, while pear stocks decreased by 18.2% to 661,587 T. In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 January 2022 stood at 1,674,042 T (-2.7% compared to 2021), while pear stocks reached 190,192 T (24.8% above 2021).

USApple Sees Drastic Loss in Apple Exports to SE Asia as Chinese New Year Begins

February 3, 2022 USApple

The U.S. Apple Association today said apple exports to Southeast Asia have declined by 40% in the last three years. The drastic drop in exports is especially being felt as Chinese New Year (Feb. 1) gets underway. The holiday helped secure a large market for the U.S. apple industry prior to a series of retaliatory tariffs imposed by China. USApple is calling on the Biden Administration to eliminate Sec. 232 and 301 tariffs on Chinese products so that China in turn will drop its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products including apples.

The New Year Brings Exciting Opportunities for Core Apple Varieties including Cosmic Crisp

January 18, 2022 Stemilt

Stemilt’s Fast Facts: The Cast is kicking off the new year with a brand-new episode featuring new faces. Stemilt marketing director, Brianna Shales, sits down with Tim Harrington to discuss the latest 12 weeks of Nielsen U.S. apple category data from October 9, 2021, through January 1, 2022. Shales and Harrington share how apple dollars are up due to inflation effects and offer promotion opportunities for Granny Smith, Cosmic Crisp®, Pink Lady®, and Fuji apple varieties.  

Farm Fresh Direct Taps Walmart Produce Executive as Next CEO

January 18, 2022 Farm Fresh Direct

Farm Fresh Direct, a leading conventional and organic potato organization, has named Mike Hulett as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Hulett joins Farm Fresh Direct from Walmart where he was most recently Merchandising Director for Apples, Pears and Cherries.