Editor’s note: This story was edited to include Gebbers Farms as a co-owner of the SugarBee apple. Chelan Fruit Cooperative, a Washington-based grower, packer and shipper of apples, cherries and pears, announced in a news release it has been acquired by International Farming.  Founded in 1921, Chelan Fruit is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a grower-owned cooperative. The vertically integrated tree fruit producer currently includes 1,100 acres of apple and cherry orchards and state-of-the-art packing facilities, controlled atmosphere and storage assets. Chelan Fruit is also a worldwide owner of SugarBee, a proprietary apple variety co-owned with Gebbers Farms. IFC is […]