GMO Arctic Apple gets new logo and higher profile
Okanagan Speciality Fruits continues to raise the profile of its genetically modified Arctic Apples with a new marketing logo and
Mercer to be honored with Rising Star Award
Rob Mercer, owner of Mercer Estates Winery, will be honored with the Rising Star Award from the Pasco, Washington, Chamber
Finding the right people
Orchards and packing houses aren’t the only places in the fruit industry with a labor shortage. Universities also are struggling to hire researchers and educators needed to keep the industry ahead of pest pressures, prepared for food safety requirements, growing new varieties and in tune with emerging technology.
U.S., New Zealand win WTO ag dispute with Indonesia
A World Trade Organization settlement panel on Dec. 22 ruled that Indonesia’s restrictions on horticultural products, animals and animal products
Pazazz hits market early
Pazazz, a new apple variety from Honeybear Brands, was expected to hit stores early. The apple was expected in grocery stores
Trinka, Veliquettes honored at Great Lakes Expo
Dave Trinka is presented with a distinguished service award from Michigan State Horticultural Society president, Kurt Dowd at the
Fresh Pear Committee nominations set for January meeting
Pear growers will elect nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order No. 927. The committee is
Washington horticulturalist Fred Valentine dies
Fred Valentine in a 2015 file photo. (Geraldine Warner/Good Fruit Grower) Fred Valentine, a longtime field horticulturist and former
WSTFA annual meeting — Wednesday wrapup
Hermann Thoennissen: Get the stakeholders together, develop a farm transition plan and be consistent about updating it every year.
Industry giant Bill Evans dies
Bill Evans (Courtesy Evans Fruit Co.) Bill Evans, co-founder and president of Evans Fruit Co., died early Tuesday