Who is going to win the battle for apple supremacy amongst the various regions of the country? Perhaps, more importantly, can everyone be a winner in apple sales, as the growers across the country seek to gain more traction with consumers and new varieties continue to be introduced that pump extra energy into the marketplace?

For more than three decades, third-generation, family-owned Shuman Farms has been a top grower of Vidalia onions. However, while Vidalia sweet onions are what the company originally hung its hat on, the crop only runs from about mid-April to late August.

In 1941, a cartoon caption by Peter Arno appeared in The New Yorker magazine about a man watching a crashed plane explode. He was holding a roll of the blueprint plans under his arm. After seeing the plane’s destruction, he slowly walked back mumbling, “Well, back to the old drawing board.”

Instacart and Albertsons launched Instacart pickup services and Albertsons Rapid convenience delivery nationwide. Additionally, Haggen Food & Pharmacy is now available on the Instacart App for same-day delivery. This program expansion provides Instacart customers with greater access to groceries and household essentials alongside the quality and fresh assortment they expect from Albertsons Cos. banner stores.

Catania Worldwide has had an exciting 2024, seeing an expansion of markets, selling into new territories and exhibiting continued growth of servicing retailers.

“Business for 2024 continues to expand with some new products and varieties,” said Mario Masellis, vice president of sales and marketing for Catania Worldwide Cos.

 Catania Worldwide has implemented several strategies to adapt to the impact of climate change on crop production and quality. This starts with constant upgrades to current packaging.

Rice Fruit, a leading producer of premium Eastern apples, is excited to kick off its 2024 apple harvest. Known for its commitment to freshness, sustainability and sweet-natured flavors, Rice Fruit is ready to exceed expectations once again.

Looking forward to its 112th season, Rice will begin its apple harvest in just a few short weeks.