CMI expects ‘epic’ Washington apple crop
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| 14 September 2023
Overview of apples from Washington in the U.S. market, complemented by charts from Agronometrics. Original published on September 13, 2023.
CMI Orchards stands as a premier grower, shipper and packer of high-quality conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries. As the 2023 apple season takes off, the company is gearing up with optimism and anticipation. The company’s vice president of business development, Robb Myers, was pleased to report that the apple crop is showing promise, with the prospect of year-round availability for most of their varieties.
Joel Hewitt, the company’s domestic sales and organic manager, further reinforced this positivity, stating that forecasts indicate an upturn across the board, encompassing organic, core and managed variety volumes. “All indications suggest we’ll see a stellar crop,” he noted.
Scott McDougall of McDougall & Sons shared a similar optimism. He expressed his belief that this year’s apple crop is among the finest and healthiest he has witnessed at this stage of the growing period: “We’re hopeful for an epic season ahead.”
Myers provided further insight into the factors contributing to this optimism: “We set a lot of king blossoms this year, and the best blooms always produce the best fruit.” Additionally, the favorable weather conditions have played a pivotal role. With temperatures remaining within a favorable range, the apple trees can channel their energy into fruit production rather than diverting resources to contend with adverse weather conditions.
Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
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CMI Orchards prides itself on offering a diverse selection of branded, core and organic apples and pears, all conveniently accessible in one location. Recognizing the imperative of maintaining apples on the shelf throughout the year, CMI employs its highly knowledgeable growers to act as matchmakers. It strategically plants sought-after, economically viable managed varieties alongside the most flavorful core varieties in specific micro-climates and at optimal harvest altitudes.
Poised for a prosperous 2023 apple season, backed by a promising crop outlook. CMI’s extensive assortment of branded, core and organic apples and pears, coupled with the expertise of seasoned growers, positions the company favorably to meet burgeoning consumer demand.
Notably, CMI Orchards’ branded apple portfolio encompasses a wide range of popular and profitable managed varieties, as well as core varieties cultivated in carefully selected micro-climates and at precisely determined harvest altitudes. Among their branded offerings are Ambrosia Gold, Cosmic Crisp, Envy, EverCrisp, Jazz, Kanzi, KIKU, Smitten, Sunrise Magic and SugarBee.
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