As production volumes increase for Honeycrisp apples, the need for a longer marketing window becomes more important. Researchers like Ines Hanrahan are looking for ways to stretch storage of Honeycrisp beyond Christmas. With consumers and retailers clamoring for the popular variety, growers have responded to the strong demand by planting more acreage. But as volume has increased, marketers and shippers aren’t the only ones who want to extend the season. Retailers also want to sell the popular variety for as long as possible. Hanrahan of the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission has conducted preliminary research to see if Honeycrisp could […]