It is hoped MN 1914, the still unnamed variety released last year by the University of Minnesota, will be profitable Managed varieties are becoming more prevalent in the world apple market, but there are still some issues to work out, says Chris Sandwick, director of marketing for Pepin Heights Orchard, Lake City, Minnesota. Not all the “bugs” have been worked out of the club variety concept. Concerns about how direct marketing fits with managed varieties and finding an outlet for lower grade fruit are a few of the issues confronting the grower cooperative The Next Big Thing, he said. The […]