Author Archives: AFBF

Backyard orchards are predicted to be the hot new plant trend over the next decade. Many will be populated with columnar apple trees, which allow you to grow your own fruit even in a small space. Homeowners who have planted … Continue reading →

Foodies are always looking for the next trend. But sometimes, the new “it” food is a combination of two traditional flavors, creating one appealing item. This is the case when it comes to hybrid fruits. Although the idea of hybrid … Continue reading →

North America is the world’s leading blueberry producer, accounting for nearly 90 percent of world production. The North American harvest runs from March through early October, with peak harvest in July (National Blueberry Month). Highbush blueberries are perennial, long-lived, deciduous, … Continue reading →

Blueberries, once thought of as a northern specialty, have made their way down south. And they are taking the market by storm, filling a niche that northern competitors haven’t been able to penetrate. There’s been a big shift in the … Continue reading →

The Agriculture Department tracks how much of different types of food Americans are eating from year to year (annual per capita consumption). The most recent survey, conducted in 2009, showed a slight increase (+1 percent) for fresh fruit consumption compared … Continue reading →