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USDA Testing Confirms Apple and Applesauce Products Are Well Within Federal Safety Standards Background In November 2024, USDA released its Pesticide Data Program (PDP) report for calendar year 2023. The report includes pesticide residue data from samples of fresh apples and also baby food applesauce. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture selects a basket … Continued
At a time when consumers are more health-conscious than ever, it’s easy to see the appeal of products that promise to make your food cleaner and safer. But not all claims are backed by science, and in the case of Clean Boss promoting its “Eat Cleaner” produce wash, they’re not. Let’s separate fact from fiction. … Continued
Falls Church, VA (November 7, 2023) Multiple companies involved in a recent cinnamon applesauce pouch recall confirm that apples were not the source of contamination in their products. As seen on national news, there are now three companies who have recalled their cinnamon applesauce pouches due to possible contamination with lead. They are:• WanaBana• Schnucks• Weis Markets Since last week, … Continued
New York Apple Sales, Inc. works with nine different apple packing facilities across New York state, from the Hudson Valley near New York City to the Champlain Valley to the state’s western region near Rochester. With the combined inventory of many facilities, a single order may include varieties grown in different parts of the state … Continued
Though both companies have been part of the Michigan apple scene for more than 60 years, Michigan Fresh and BelleHarvest formed a sales alliance in 2019 to increase their scope and ability to meet customer demand. Though the day-to-day operations at their various packing facilities have not changed significantly with the sales alliance, combining forces … Continued
When COVID-19 hit south-central Pennsylvania in mid-March, it became clear that daily operations at Rice Fruit Company needed to change immediately and drastically to adapt to their status as an essential business. As the vice president of sales and marketing, Brenda Briggs helped the more than 100-year-old family-run business act quickly to keep employees safe … Continued
A simple rinse under the tap is all that is needed to clean your apples. Upon arrival at the packing facility, apples are thoroughly washed to remove any dirt from the orchard. Once you’ve rinsed them, be sure to refrigerate your apples to keep them longer. By storing apples in the refrigerator, they will last … Continued
From Harvest Bins to Refrigerated Shelves: How Freshness and Speed Define the Apple Supply Chain What are the stages of an apple after it’s picked? Apples picked in the orchard are carefully (to avoid bruising) placed in harvest bins with a capacity of roughly 20 bushels (each bushel weighs about 42 pounds) that have been … Continued
Refrigeration and Controlled Atmosphere: Keeping Apples Fresh Beyond Harvest How old is an apple by the time someone buys it at the grocery store? The question should not be about the “age” of the apple, or the time since it was picked, but rather it should be about how fresh the apple is. Growers and … Continued
From Orchard to Aisle: How Natural and Food-Grade Waxes Protect Your Apples If you walked out into an orchard, picked an apple from the tree and rubbed that apple on your shirt, you would notice that it shined − you´ve just polished the natural wax that an apple produces to protect its high-water content. Without … Continued
