Rice Fruit Co: Behind the Scenes of Apple Businesses During COVID-19

For the next month, USApple will be taking an in-depth look at how the industry has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, from implementing employee safety measures at apple companies and orchards, to maintaining a safe and healthy food source in grocery stores and food banks. Each week we will take you inside the operations of a different company, showcasing its best practices and the essential employees who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to getting apples from the orchard to your family.

Don’t Be Fooled: The Truth About Produce Wash Claims

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

USApple Kicks Off Apples4Ed 2021!

2020 was a year full of challenges for school students and staff everywhere. From adjusting to virtual learning to making sure each student had what they needed to succeed, teachers and administrators alike had their hands full from dawn to dusk. Over the pandemic year, we saw how teachers changed tactics and the many ways … Continued

Meet the A-Team

At USApple, we think of our members as superhuman, because growing and distributing a supply of fresh apples and apple products that are available year-round anywhere in the world is truly incredible.  Today, we’re celebrating not just the science, technology and strategy behind that mission—but also the people who know how to make it all … Continued

Outlook 2020: Meet the Speakers, Part 2

If you have not yet registered for Outlook, you can do so here. Learn more about the rest of our Outlook speakers and presentations from Part 1 of this post here.  Farm Credit System Outlook Todd Van Hoose – Farm Credit Council – President & CEO Van Hoose brings more than 25 years of experience in the … Continued

Outlook 2020: Meet the Speakers

Why We Fear the Food We Eat Jack Bobo – Futurity – CEO Mr. Bobo’s insights into consumer anxiety about making food decisions when we are overwhelmed with information, options, and distractions help explain why Americans have a more complicated relationship with food than ever before. Bobo’s work is about understanding and dismantling the habits … Continued

Rice Fruit Co: Behind the Scenes of Apple Businesses During COVID-19

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