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New York growers weigh in on proposed farm laborer overtime law

NEW YORK — Some of the state's fresh produce industry leaders say the proposed New York Farm Laborer Fair Labor Practices Act will hurt the agricultural industry, but they are relieved for a bit of compromise.

Jul 17, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Northeast (U.S.), #New York, #Produce (General), #Labor

Apple Acres opens NY packing facility

Apple Acres LLC, Lafayette, N.Y., has opened a 60,000-square-foot packing facility, in time for the new apple crop, with harvest starting this month.

Jul 17, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Apples, #New York, #Produce Tech

Crunch Time Apple Growers: SnapDragon had a monster 2018 season

SnapDragon apples experienced a huge 2018-19 season and may have an even better 2019-20 season.

Jul 03, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Apples, #New York, #Northeast (U.S.)

South Mill Champs introduces more Shrooms snacks, plus coffee, tea

NEW YORK — You’ve seen mushrooms transform into chewy jerky and blend with ground beef into burgers, but you might not have seen this yet.

Jul 01, 2019 by Amy Sowder #New York, #Pennsylvania, #Northeast (U.S.), #Mushrooms, #Produce Retail

New York Apple Association appoints board members

The Fishers, N.Y.-based New York Apple Association’s board of directors elected officers and welcomed new members.

Jun 24, 2019 by Amy Sowder #New York, #People, #Apples, #Northeast (U.S.)

Touring Brooklyn's Gotham Greens atop Whole Foods Market

BROOKLYN — It was a perfect summer rooftop tour party at dusk, with colorful picnic food and dozens of friendly faces talking about fresh vegetables and fruit. Check out Northeast editor Amy Sowder's video and article.

Jun 19, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Northeast (U.S.), #New York, #Produce Tech, #Produce (General), #Greenhouse

United Apple Sales hires Frank Davis, opens West Coast office

Lyndonville, N.Y.-based United Apples Sales opened a West Coast division based in Yakima, Wash., and hired Frank Davis as vice president of national business development.

Jun 17, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Produce Crops, #People, #Northeast (U.S.), #Northwest (U.S.), #New York, #Washington, #Apples

What's on Baldor president Michael Muzyk's mind at United Fresh

CHICAGO — The Packer's Northeast editor, Amy Sowder, grabs Bronx, N.Y.-based Baldor Specialty Foods president Michael Muzyk at United Fresh to see what's on his mind.

Jun 14, 2019 by Amy Sowder #Foodservice, #Produce (General), #United Fresh, #Northeast (U.S.), #New York

EPC Leadership class continues hands-on experiences

Members of the Eastern Produce Council’s Leadership Program spent a day at the Rutgers University’s Snyder Research and Extension Farm, Pittstown, touring the farm and learning communication and leadership skills.

Jun 12, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #People, #New Jersey, #New York

NY Apple Association receives TV ad award

The New York Apple Association, Fishers, has received the Telly Award for a television commercial featuring the state’s apple growers.

Jun 12, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Awards, #Apples, #New York