Michigan Apples for Restaurants
Discover the unique flavor and exceptional quality of Michigan Apples for restaurants, grown in the heart of the Midwest with the perfect blend of climate and soil. With apple farms located across the state, sourcing locally-grown, fresh Michigan Apples is easy, and your customers will taste the difference in every bite. Learn how to handle and store apples to keep them looking and tasting their best.
Add Locally-Grown Flavor to Your Menu
Easy to source local apples
While much of Michigan’s commercial industry is concentrated on the west side of the state near Lake Michigan, apples are grown throughout the state, making it easy to find delicious locally-grown fruit.
Michigan Apple Distributors
Click the button below to search Michigan Apple shippers to easily source locally-grown, fresh Michigan Apples to your restaurant.
Michigan Apple Orchards
Click below to find Michigan Apple orchards. While not all growers can work directly with restaurants, each can provide information on their availability.
Michigan Apple Processors
Looking for ready-to-use, locally-grown apples to streamline your prep? Click below to find Michigan Apple processors near you.
The perfect location for growing apples
Thanks to Michigan’s unique climate—shaped by the Great Lakes’ moderating influence, nutrient-rich soils, and ideal temperature swings—Michigan Apples are known for their exceptional color, crunch, and flavor.
Ideal Temperatures
The lakes temper cold spring temperatures to protect apples from frost damage while providing needed moisture.
Nutrient-Rich Soil
Michigan’s hilly topography, nutrient-rich soil, cool nights and warm sunny days provide the perfect conditions to produce high-color, flavorful fruit.
Apple Handling Tips for Restaurants
Michigan Apple growers and shippers work hard to get the best-tasting apples to you. Careful handling ensures these apples look great and taste fresh.
Here are some tips to keep apples fresh and unblemished:
Remember, apples bruise easily.
Always handle apples gently, as bruising impacts both appearance and taste, diminishing quality.
Never squeeze, throw or drop apples.
Avoid squeezing, throwing, or dropping apples to prevent internal bruising that leads to early spoilage.
Minimize handling.
Minimize handling to reduce the risk of bruising and keep apples at their peak freshness longer.
Store in climate-controlled atmosphere.
Store apples in a climate-controlled atmosphere at 34°F to preserve their crisp texture and natural flavor.
Rotate boxes in the storage area.
Regularly rotate apple boxes in storage to maintain an even quality across all batches.
Use older apples first.
Prioritize using older apples first to ensure your stock stays as fresh as possible.