Meet Our Growers

Discover the stories behind Michigan Apples and meet the passionate growers of the world’s best-tasting apples.

About Michigan Apples

Apples have been a part of Michigan’s heritage and landscape for generations. Our state’s unique climate and geography, as well as dedicated growers, help to produce the world’s best-tasting apples. With so many Michigan Apple varieties available, from tried-and-true favorites to new and managed varieties, find your favorite variety grown fresh in the place where apples love to grow.

Find Michigan Apples

Find a Michigan farm market, cider mill, or u-pick orchard and enjoy Michigan’s fall apple traditions fresh from the orchard. Learn how to identify Michigan-grown apples at your local grocery store.

Shari Steinbach for Michigan Apples

Healthy Living

with Shari Steinbach, MS, RDN Official Dietitian of Michigan Apples

Healthy Holiday Apple Swaps You’ll Love

Have Your Pie and Eat Well Too: Healthy Holiday Apple Swaps You’ll Love

Michigan Apples are the ultimate holiday ingredient. Why? Because they strike the perfect balance between cozy holiday comfort food and nutrition. Holidays should be about enjoying all your temptations. Yes, that’s right—this dietitian wants you to enjoy all the holiday flavors. But apples are special: they bring warm, nostalgic sweetness

Apples in Midlife: How One Simple Fruit Supports Women’s Health

Apples in Midlife: How One Simple Fruit Supports Women’s Health

October is a big month for apples. It’s National Apple Month, a time when Michigan orchards are bursting with crisp, flavorful fruit at their peak. But it’s also Menopause Awareness Month. You may be surprised to learn how one simple fruit connects both celebrations. As a registered dietitian who works

Fall for Flavor: A Michigan Apple Shopping & Cooking Guide

Fall for Flavor: A Michigan Apple Shopping & Cooking Guide

As the crisp air of fall begins to roll in, there’s no better time to celebrate the flavor, nutrition, and value of Michigan Apples. Grown locally and available in flavors ranging from sweet to tart, these seasonal staples are delicious in a variety of meals and recipes. Whether you’re cooking