Packing fruit to stay afloat
Almost 20 years ago, the Garcia family of Yakima, Washington, decided to take their destiny into their own hands and
Family takes — inspiration from Canada
Dave and Judi Taber and their son, Dave, Jr., sell many types of locally grown fruits and vegetables at their
Marketing minus the middle man
After raising seven children of their own, Clazien and John Smit provided a group home for boys for 12 years.
How to attract workers
In the big scheme of things, apple growers are concerned about competition from China, but at harvest, the competition is
New president for Snokist Growers
Jim Davis, the new president of Snokist Growers, Yakima, Washington, believes the future is bright for canneries, so long as
Why apples bruise
As well as working at Stemilt, Kay Mitsuhashi is studying at Washington State University for a doctorate in horticulture. She
Food safety first
The Northwest tree fruit industry is taking a proactive stance on food-safety issues with the launch of the Pacific Northwest
Brandt's assures food safety
Fruit packer and shipper E.W. Brandt & Sons, Inc., based in Parker, Washington, has a comprehensive quality control program that
Improving Fruit Sorting Accuracy
International fruit markets often demand high quality packing criteria that need to be carefully communicated to packing shed employees. Crew
Nonchemical scald control
An Italian researcher is experimenting with a nonchemical method to prevent scald developing in stored apples, and has tested it