2008 Industry News Releases

2008 Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference Will Feature Breakthrough,
Data, Consumer Insight and Key Networking Opportunities
The unveiling of this year's apple crop projections, educational sessions featuring consumer marketing experts and a blend of key networking opportunities will define the 2008 USApple Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference, August 21-22 at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago.

USApple Commends Congress for Overriding Farm Bill Veto, Looks Ahead to Key Specialty Crop Provisions (May 23, 2008)
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today commended Congress for overriding President Bush's veto of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (a.k.a, the Farm Bill), which includes more than $3 billion (over 10 years) for specialty crops, including apples.

USApple Applauds Congress for Recognizing Specialty Crops in Farm Bill, Calls for President's Signature (May 15, 2008)
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today applauded Congress for including $3 billion dollars (over 10 years) in mandatory spending for apples and other specialty crops in the Farm Bill.

Fresh Apple Sales Surge despite Lower Holdings (January 11, 2008)
There were fewer apples in storage at the start of 2008 than there were at the start of 2007, and the industry is enjoying continued strong demand for fresh apples, according to the most recent survey of apple storage facilities conducted by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple). Total apple holdings in the U.S. as of January 1, 2008, were two percent under levels from a year ago, while fresh apple movement was reported running about three percent above last year's pace and six percent above the five-year average for the period.