Washington State Tree Fruit Association Releases 2025 Washington Apple Harvest Forecast

On BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the 2025 Washington Apple Harvest Forecast, released by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association. The forecast anticipates a high-quality crop of apples equal to the state's previous record harvest, despite challenges like labor shortages, market conditions, and the ongoing drought. The conversation touches on the popularity of different apple varieties, with a noteworthy mention of the recently developed Cosmic Crisp, becoming one of the top five varietals five years after its introduction. The rising demand for organic apples is also discussed, wherein Washington leads in production, satisfying 15% of the year’s overall crop. The podcast wraps up by highlighting the economic importance of apple production to the state; both domestically and through export. Despite the unfavorable growing conditions this year, the apple industry’s resilience ensures a large harvest with quality fruit. POST dataPOST [email protected]@wstfa.orghttps://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4483651-1&h=941943543&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wstfa.org%2F&a=www.wstfa.org