Everyone has heard of plums and there are over 2000 varieties worldwide. There are European plums, Japanese plums, and American plums. California has the best climate, fertile soil, and grows the best plums in the Central Valley orchards. There are red, purple, black plums —- and then there are also Cherry Plums. So, what are […]

Canadian apple growers are joining forces under a new national organization designed to give the industry a stronger collective voice on production, sustainability, marketing, research and public policy. Grower organizations representing British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have formed Apples Canada/Pommes Canada, bringing major apple-producing regions together through a national collaboration operating […]

Most out-of-stock produce items occur during advertising promotions. The causes are low retails, display space constraints, and unexpected anticipation of customer purchasing. Shoppers experience up to eight percent out-of-stock produce items during Saturdays and Sundays than at any other days of the week. The top ten produce items usually experience approximately 10 percent out-of-stocks due […]

U.S. fresh apple inventories are entering the final weeks before the new crop harvest below year-ago levels, potentially creating a cleaner transition between stored 2025 fruit and apples beginning to arrive from the 2026 crop. U.S. Fresh Apple Inventories Enter August Down from Last Year as the industry prepares for the new season. The latest […]

Dried fruit has come a long way from just the traditional raisins and prunes. The category is now a premium lifestyle experience driven by healthy snacking. Dried fruit is highly shelf stable, which can exceed six months and serves as a powerhouse of nutrition providing high amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber in […]