Agency directors from Washington, Oregon, Michigan, and New York give their take on the world of tree fruit.
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Corporate Welfare
On May 20th, I had the pleasure of attending an agricultural roundtable in Spokane orchestrated
Eating red to a healthy heart
Three new studies link eating red to a healthy heart. Tart cherries contain powerful antioxidants
Olympia oversteps authority with WAC
As is the situation in any business, there is always ‘more to it than meets
Referendum results
On April 25th, U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the results of the recent pear referendum
A Record Year
There are numerous reasons for loving this industry: working closely with the hard-working growers who
And So It Begins …
Photo: Eric Johnson Orchards, April 7, 2011 This is the time of year where we
Cherries took the stage
On March 2 through 5, the Cherry Marketing Institute took part in the Research Chefs
Amman, Jordan
Approximately 6 million people live in Jordan, with Amman representing over 2 million. The currency
On the show floor
Each February, the largest produce-oriented trade show in the world, Fruitlogistica, is held in Berlin.
Go Red Instead
Last month, the Cherry Marketing Institute announced news of an inaugural trade advertising campaign. The
Forecasts, Trends and Hot Topics for 2011, Part 2
Here is part two of my look at the hot trends and topics for 2011.
Forecasts, Trends, and Hot Topics for 2011
As we enter the new year, it seems as though many pundits are predicting the
Pie shooters and other great trends
This past week, the Cherry Marketing Institute held its 22nd annual meeting in Traverse City,
Full Disclosure and Open Transparency
Now that the U.S. Government has passed the long-awaited food-safety legislation that has been many
Cherry Institute
Winters seem to pass more quickly every year. As most know … winter is officially
New Year, New Congress
The year 2011 will be a challenge for our industry as we enter into an
Thank You Growers
Recently growers received a mailing from the Washington Apple Commission outlining the need to have
Celebrate National Pear Month
Once again this year, at the behest of the Pear Bureau, the USDA has named
Colombia market vulnerable
Having just returned from Colombia, Washington's largest South American apple market, I realized I was
Yes We Can…
In recent years, my wife Maggie and I have canned peaches, tomatoes, and asparagus. Maggie
China, continued….
I would like to point out the labor-intensive methodology of harvest, to storage, to packing.
New York Congressional Delegation stands up for US Apples
After returning from the United Fresh Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., last month, I
Governor’s Mission to China, Pt. 2
Monday Visit – We arrived in Yantai in the early afternoon on Monday and proceeded
Useful Web Sites
The 2010 pear season is starting out well and we have a lot of activities
Governor’s Mission to China
Mid September, I had the opportunity to travel to China on the Washington State Governor’s
Vietnam: A Land of Mopeds and Growing Cherry Consumption
Keith Hu discusses merchandising strategy with Metro Fruit Category Manager Vu Thi Thu Huang. The
Asian Trade Tour, Week Two
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire with Northwest Fruit Exporters' Jim Archer (left) and me on our
Washington Governor’s Tour to Asia
Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire is taking a group of agriculture representatives on a trade
Washington’s Export Outlook for 2010-2011
Recent travels to Chicago to attend the USApple Outlook conference have provided optimistic insights into the export opportunity, or more accurately 'competition', for Washington apples this season. Presenters from several countries provided apple estimates allowing for a global outlook on supplies:
Past, Present and Future Innovations in the Produce Industry
Recently I participated in a survey conducted by a major produce magazine to identify the
Eleventh Hour Resolution
North East apple growers dodged a bullet this week, when a resolution to the stalled
Lower Worldwide Pear Supplies Expected
Recent news from the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) show a 19% projected decline
Retail Executives Enjoy a Taste of Peach Harvest
PHOTO: Jill and Peter Douglas show retail guests some freshly harvested peaches and nectarines. As
Powered by Cherries, the Chicago Marathon
This year's tart cherry marketing plan will kick off in October at the 2011 Bank
Going To Market
New York will have a nice, marketable crop of apples this year. We escaped serious
Consumer Outreach
Reaching consumers with information about pears is an important way to raise awareness and usage.
The Good/Bad/Ugly of New York
Greetings from New York State. I have been AWOL for a while, caught up in
Spreading the Word
When cherry harvest in full swing, so should be the orchard tours. This year is
Earliest Harvest on Record
The sweet and tart cherry harvest started two weeks ahead of normal and three weeks
Shake It
The tart cherry harvest is in full swing across the State of Michigan. Harvest started
Finally, Cherry Growers Get Serious About Harvest
Mark Hanrahan As we approach the last few days of shipping before the window for
Fresh Pear Estimates
The Pear Bureau and Fresh Pear Committee held their annual meetings in Portland on June
Washington’s foreign marketplace
When ‘we’ look at the Washington Apple Commission's Export Program, our focus is drawn to
Rainier Cherries Receive “Premium” Designation
Photo: Rainiers at Harris Patterson Ranch, 2009 As we wait for the needed warm weather
Cherry Industry’s Person of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Iezzoni who was selected this year's Cherry Industry Person of the
A change of variety
Approximately one third of Washington’s apples is exported to 60 markets, and in the last
Tools of the trade
Tart cherry growers are used to large production swings. Large crops tend to lead to
June comes in like a lion?
Photo: Rain-damaged 'Chelan' cherries in Pasco, Washington, on May 31, 2010 Amazingly, it’s the first
Looking at 2010-2011 with concern
Each year at this time, we are always asking the same questions: how's the crop,
Apples take a short break
Entering into the Memorial Day holiday, with cherry season imminent, industry takes a break to