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Stemilt Touts Increase in Washington Apple Shipments

Stemilt Growers of Wenatchee, WA expects a big increase in organic Cosmic Crisp apple volume this fall.The grower/shipper notes volume is finally to a point of making this a top apple variety organically.Approximately 30% of Stemilt’s entire tree fruit volume is grown and certified organic.Organic apples make up a large portion of the firm's organics, and it is considered a leader in the hard-to-grow organic pears and cherries. The organization's entire stone fruit program (peaches and nectarines) is organic.While ...

2024-25 Apple Shipments Forecast to Hit Nearly 260 Million Bushels

Chicago — After record-breaking production last year, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 129th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago.USApple’s Industry Outlook 2024* provides the most up-to-date data and analysis on U.S. and global apple production, utilization and trade. Authored by USApple Vice President of Insights and Analytics, Chris Gerlach, the report takes an in-depth look at the trends and forces – from political headwinds to weather events – ...

Maersk is Expanding Fleet

Shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk is investing heavily in fleet renewal and plans to acquire up to 50-60 vessels capable of operating on dual fuel types, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol. LNG is natural gas that has been reduced to liquid state, through process of cooling. Since 2010, the number of vessels fueled by the natural gas has grown between 20% and 40% yearly, according to SEA-LNG. According to Maerks, the new fleets will be a mix of owned and chartered, in ...

Minnesota Carrot Season is Off to a Good Start

Morris, MN– Fresha, a premier supplier of top-quality carrots has announced the beginning of the Minnesota carrot season. With an early start to planting, favorable weather conditions have set the stage for an exceptional shipments this year.“We are thrilled with how this season is unfolding,” says Matthew Wulf, VP of Sales and Marketing at Fresha. “Our early planting has given the carrots a head start, and the combination of good moisture and recent heat has been perfect for sizing up ...

Inflation: What's Transportation Got To Do With It?

By Nick Mihalopoulos Controller ALC FinanceIt was 1984, and Tina Turner had just released her smash hit, “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” At this time, the U.S. was also exiting a period now known as The Great Inflation. During this period from the mid-60s to the early 80s, inflation peaked at more than 14% in 1980. The Vietnam War, increased government spending on social programs, and energy shortages all contributed to the Great Inflation. Now, fast forward 40 years to ...

Study: Walnuts for Gen Z Provides Energy, Weight Management and Good Mental Health

Folsom, CA — Food plays a big role in everyone’s identity, and those born between 1997-2012, commonly known as Gen Z, have been deemed the “foodie generation.”Gen Z is driven to a particular food by varied factors, but data suggests foods that support health and well-being by providing energy, managing weight, and fostering mental health are priorities.1,2 Yet when it comes to choosing foods that support these needs, Gen Z, along with millennials and beyond, often overlook a convenient and important food ...

Zespri is Predicting Record Volumes for Kiwifruit this Season

Zespri has released its first full forecast for the 2024-25 kiwifruit season, with forecast per hectare returns up from last season for all categories, according to a news release.The report predicts record levels for green and organic green. With a total crop of more than 190 million trays to sell, Zespri was focused on finishing the second half of the season strongly, said Ted Brake . CEO of Zespri.Zespri is headquartered in Auckland, New Zeland with its North American offices in Newport ...

Southern Sweet Potato Growers, Shippers Looking at Normal Volume

As the harvest soon gets underway, the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission reports the crop is shaping up very well.The commission, which is part of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture notes some growers are expecting some of their best yields for this season thanks in large part of good growing weather. If this optimism holds this year will be much better than a year ago with Mother Nature was not nearly as cooperative.At Matthews Ridgeview Farms in Wynne, AR this season’s ...

10 Sep 2024

Study: Walnuts for Gen Z Provides Energy, Weight Management and Good Mental Health
Folsom, CA — Food plays a big role in everyone’s identity, and those born between 1997-2012, commonly known as Gen Z, have been deemed the “foodie generation.” Gen Z is driven to a particular food by varied factors, but data suggests foods that support health and well-being by providing energy, ...
20 Aug 2024

Study Reports Low Temperatures Boost Blood Orange Health Benefits
A new study shows that storing blood oranges in cool temperatures boosts the fruit’s antioxidants and other health benefits. The fruit, known for its deep red flesh which contains an antioxidant pigment, is rich in useful health compounds that include anthocyanins, flavonoids, ...
13 Aug 2024

New Research: Exercise and Performance Can Benefit from Cranberries
According to a research published by Concordia University’s Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology in the Physical Activity and Nutrition journal, consuming cranberry can improve running speed and aerobic performance in trained runners thanks to faster muscle ...