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Gerlach is now Vice President of Insights & Analytics
McLean, VA – January 7, 2026 – USApple is pleased to see a simple core message in the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines that emphasizes eating fruits and vegetables throughout the day. The Guidelines recommend that Americans eat two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables each day, yet only about one in ten of us … Continued
Today’s Interim Final Rule published by the Department of Labor (DOL) to revise the methodology for setting Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) brings long-awaited and much-needed reform to the H-2A wage system. “In less than three years, grower prices for apples have fallen 28 percent, while labor costs over that time have risen 9 percent, … Continued
Chicago (August 15, 2025)— After two straight years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 130th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. Authored by USApple Vice President of Insights and Analytics, Chris Gerlach, Industry Outlook 2025* provides the most up-to-date … Continued
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) applauds U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase up to $35 million of fresh apples for distribution through nutrition assistance programs across the country. “USApple greatly appreciates this USDA action, especially when market conditions are so adverse toward growers,” said Jim … Continued
“We thank Chairmen Thompson and Boozman and their teams for prioritizing critical investments in specialty crops. The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ is a win for apple growers. USApple and our specialty crop allies advocated tirelessly for key programs, including research and export promotion efforts, which received increased funding. USApple also supported tax provisions such as … Continued
Falls Church, VA (Jan. 17, 2025) — The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announces the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Seven fellows from across the country have been selected to participate in the 2025 class. The 2025 NextGen Apple Fellows include: Julieta CastilloMarketing CoordinatorSuperfresh Growers (Washington) Zachary CohenSalesCohen Produce Marketing … Continued
Falls Church, VA (November 26, 2024) — Yesterday, a federal district court in Mississippi found the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) lacked the authority to issue certain parts of regulations of the H-2A visa program it issued in April 2024. The provisions that have been overturned were the most problematic parts of that rule including … Continued
Chicago (August 16, 2024)— After record-breaking production last year, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 129th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. USApple’s Industry Outlook 2024* provides the most up-to-date data and analysis on U.S. and global apple production, utilization and trade. Authored by … Continued
Falls Church, VA (August 19, 2024) — The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) has named a new chair to lead its Board of Directors. New York marketer and shipper, Brett Baker, President of United Apple Sales, will serve the 2024-25 term. Raised on a fruit and vegetable farm in Ransomville, New York, Baker follows a unique … Continued
Falls Church, Va. (July 1, 2024)—The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today announced that Christopher Gerlach has been promoted to Vice President, Insights & Analytics. Gerlach joined USApple in July 2020 as the Director of Industry Analytics. Over the past four years, he has drawn on his strong economic and data analysis skillset to prepare proprietary … Continued
