Fruitnet

Todd Fryhover, president of the Washington Apple Commission, is ready to lead a major marketing push for the United States’ largest apple export deal having secured a 50 per cent increase in the group’s annual promotional budget from US$8m to $12m. Speaking in the latest edition of Fruitnet’s interview series Fruitbox, Fryhover predicts that, during the next 12 months, producers will continue to ramp up production of new varieties and will also keep targeting a number of promising international markets. He also talks about the meteoric rise of new variety Cosmic Crisp, as well as commenting on plans to sell more in markets like China, Vietnam and Indonesia, challenges associated with trade disputes and coronavirus, and the need to use social media more in order to reach consumers. Hosted by Chris White in London, Fruitbox now attracts a big audience across the global fruit and vegetable business that tunes in twice a week to hear exclusive interviews and expert analysis. Produced by Fruitnet Media Interna