With this year’s U.S. apple crop projected to be even larger than last year’s, how can retailers cut through the noise to maximize their apple sales?

The quality of New Jersey vegetables has been quite good this summer, with pricing fairly normal, according to Rich Marolda Jr. He is optimistic for a good fall season. He’s already looking forward to rolling out a couple of new items come next year.

“The quality’s phenomenal this year, and our yields are great,” Marolda told The Produce News Thursday, Aug. 10. “Everything really looks great on the farm this year.”

Luther Burbank, a plant breeder, developed the Russet potato in 1902 while trying to improve disease resistance of potato varieties.

SUN VALLEY, ID — The Idaho potato industry gathered Aug. 28-Sept. 1 for the 95th annual Idaho Grower Shipper Association convention. A highlight from this year’s convention was the Railroad Reception, sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad, Watco and CSX Transportation. The Idaho potato industry has long relied on the transportation services provided by the rail lines, and this reception commemorates the close relationship that has developed between the two entities over many years.

SUN VALLEY, ID — The Idaho potato industry received a lift earlier this year when the American Diabetes Association added Idaho potatoes to its Better Choices for Life program, essentially clearing the way for those afflicted with diabetes to include potatoes in their meal planning.