The Washington apple industry is heading into one of its biggest seasons yet, with harvest underway and strong volumes expected through November. “We’re picking high-quality fruit that will hit shelves quickly.”Key varieties like Honeycrisp are rebounding, up nearly 40% from last year. Organic volumes are also up, with strong supply in Honeycrisp, Autumn Glory, and Cosmic Crisp. “Most shoppers put ‘apples’ on their list, not specific varieties,” says Catherine Gipe-Stewart of Superfresh Growers. “With careful planning and collaboration, this crop is a major opportunity,” says Orozco.