Fallacy of Just-Getting-By in Virginia Apple Grading
Lawrence T. Berry official urges Virginia growers to exceed U S Grade standards to protect market image. He cites misbranding and undergrades from the 1938 apple crop, noting embargoed lots and corrective labeling, grading or bulk transfer. He stresses better packaging to please consumers and boost Virginia apples’ reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aanoke
Virginia Horticultural Society
Lawrence T. Berry
Virginia
U. S
Appalachian Apples
Consumer
State Corporation Commission
H. E. Ketner
Laurence T. Berry
Berry
England
Finley Tines
Staunton
Society
W. S. Campfield
Southern Territories
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia Apple Growers Seek Uniform Labels and Standards
The Virginia Fruit Growers Association discusses consumer appeal for uniform apple sizes and labeled “Consumer Package” seals. Reports cover inspection costs, government labs, rail rates, and efforts to standardize packaging, with notes on over tolerance figures and upcoming talks by Senator Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grover
Consumer
Virginia
W. S. Campfield
Southern Territory
Tom Byrd
New York
West Virginia
Maryland
New York State
Frozen Foods Redefine American Eating Habits
Knoxville dispatch details a Tennesse University market expert ten month study showing frozen foods rapid growth across the nation. Northern states become winter gardens while southern farmers risk loss unless quality and flavor compete with northern produce. The industry expands outlets and grocer readiness, shifting seasonal marketing and reducing kitchen drudgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
America
Harry Carlton
University of Tennessee
Carlton
Maine
California
Florida
Japanese Beetle Threat Prompts Expanded Virginia Control
State entomologist G. T. French reports progress in correcting mis-marked fruit and warns the Japanese beetle threatens Virginia orchards and other crops. He calls for more state funds to expand soil treatment in isolated infested areas, extend road patrol and highway inspection networks, and accelerate release of parasites and diseases where warranted.
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G. T. French
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Winchester
Front Royal
Berryville
Danville
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Roanoke
Campfield
Sweden
W. Catesby
Division of Chemistry
The
Fruitmen
Salem
Crozet
Eastern Regional Research Laboratory
Bureau of Agricultural,Chemistry and Engineering
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wyndmoor
Philadelphia
Harry L. Brown
Secretary of Agriculture
Brown
Federal Bureau
Best
Gotland
Gustav
Crown Prince
Adolf
South
New Jersey
Imperial Valley
Oregon
Washington
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Utah
Ind
Richmond
Virginia Museum of Fine
Old Dominion
Rinses
Bendix
To Anderson
Chasing Rainbows
Evening Star
Omps Funeral Home
Ida Bailey Allen
Loudoun St
Auto Supply & Service Stores
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Montgomery eWay
Baker & Anderson Electrical SO
North Braddock St
Westinghouse Dealers
RCA
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