New country-of-origin labeling requirements that come into effect this fall should have little impact on the tree fruit industry, says Chris Schlect, president of the Northwest Horticultural Council. Growers are unlikely to have to change any of their practices, but shippers and marketers might have to adjust their computer programs so that invoices to retailers show the origin of the fruit, Schlect said. “I think the biggest headache factors are going to be in the offices of the warehouses.” Jay Fulbright, general manager of Dovex Fruit Company, Wenatchee, Washington, said the COOL requirements won’t affect his company much as it […]