APP, RubyFrost Announce Partnership for the Boca Raton 2023 APP New York City Open

The APP has announced a partnership with RubyFrost apples – deep red apples grown commercially exclusively in New York– as an Official Partner of The Boca Raton 2023 APP New York City Open, held May 23-28 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. 

Stemilt Celebrates 2023 Apple Blossom Parade and the New Apple Crop

May 9, 2023 Stemilt

With his thumb held high, Kyle Mathison and the rest of the Stemilt founding family celebrated the beginnings of a new apple crop in the Washington State Apple Blossom Parade. On Saturday May 6, the Mathison family participated in the annual Stemilt Grand Parade riding in a 1926 Ford Model-T and the Stemilt Volkswagen Ladybug. Leading the family in this beloved spring event was matriarch Lorraine Mathison in the ladybug. She celebrated her 95th birthday last year.

BelleHarvest Leadership Team Announces Substantial Growth

May 5, 2023 BelleHarvest

Michigan-based BelleHarvest is proud to announce the recent acquisition of Valley View Company, LLC, which represents a significant milestone for the company. The company’s acquisition significantly increases its overall growing and storage capacity by 20%, providing the company with a greater ability to expand its varietal mix and enhance overall quality for the end consumer. This strategic move reinforces BelleHarvest’s position as one of the top apple grower/shippers of premium quality in Michigan.

New Apple Creates a Stir in Local Supermarkets

April 10, 2023 Hess Brothers Fruit Co.

A new twist on two favorites, WildTwist® is a blend of the Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink varieties. The result is a sweet apple with a hint of tartness and a satisfyingly juicy crunch that makes it perfect for snacking. According to Chris Sandwick, director of marketing at Hess Brother’s Fruit Co., the apple has already become a favorite of apple buyers across the country.

World Apple and Pear Association: Southern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop Forecast Revised Downward Following Severe Weather Events

Following the intense weather events that affected several countries in the Southern Hemisphere, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released an update of the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast that was