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2021 Washington Apple Crop Overview

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Based on the most recent numbers from the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, published December 1, 2021, the Washington apple crop is down 3.9% from the August estimate. The 2021 U.S. apple harvest overall is down 5.7%, and it is off 9.4% from the five-year average. The largest impact to the Washington processor crop is […]

Use of Apples as a Base in Formulation

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Apples are an adaptable fruit that have the power to alter various food products. There are many varieties of apples and the ratio of sweetness to tartness can be utilized in many formulas.   Tartness vs Sweetness Each apple variety has a unique ratio of tartness (titratable acidity) and sweetness (brix). These attributes can be advantageous […]

Washington State Apple Crop Revised

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Due to recent wildfires in CA, OR, and WA, the original US Apple Association forecast was skewed. With harvest well underway in Washington state, new numbers estimate the crop being downgraded 10% to 15% putting the Western US crop (Washington state) at 168.9 million bushels at -10%. CA and OR numbers were unchanged due to unconfirmed […]

U.S. 2020 Apple Crop Update

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The U.S. Apple Association is forecasting the 2020 apple crop at 253.3 million bushels.  A 3% decrease from 2019 and 2% less than the 5-year average. U.S. Apple Association estimates the following production changes to the 2020 crop compared to 2019: An 8% decrease in production in the Eastern U.S. estimated at 44.3 The Midwest […]

Formulating with new apple varieties

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Thirty years ago, there was likely three apple varieties available at your local grocery store: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith. I remember a few others being there, but they were baking apples (Empire, McIntosh, etc.). I never really paid much attention to how the varieties of apples have changed until I started working […]