Michigan Apples Media Kit

Welcome to the Michigan Apples Media Kit. Here, members of the press and media can find relevant information, press releases, and fact sheets about Michigan Apples.

The Michigan Apple Committee is a grower-funded nonprofit organization focused on marketing, education, and research activities to distinguish the Michigan Apple and encourage its consumption in Michigan and around the world.

Michigan Apple Harvest

Michigan Apples are harvested from August through October.

2025 Michigan Apple Harvest Schedule
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Michigan Apple Fact Sheet

Michigan Apples play a vital role in the state’s heritage and economy.

2025 Michigan Apple Fact Sheet
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Harvest Press Release

How many apples will Michigan Apple growers harvest for 2025?

2025 Michigan Apple Harvest Estimate
2025 Harvest Estimate
Apples are the Largest and Most Valuable Fruit Crop in Michigan
Apples are the Largest and Most Valuable Fruit Crop in Michigan: 1.28 billion pounds of Michigan Apples were harvested in 2024
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Michigan Naturally Produces Best Apple Flavor
Michigan Naturally Produces Best Apple Flavor: Michigan’s unique climate and geography help give apples superior taste
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Slices, Sauce, Cider and More – Michigan Apples Available Throughout Grocery Store
Slices, Sauces, Cider and More – Michigan Apples Available Throughout Grocery Store
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About Michigan Apples

For generations, families in Michigan have continued the tradition of growing apples.

About Michigan Apples
About MI Apples

Michigan Apples Health Benefits

Explore the numerous health benefits of apples and how they can boost well-being.

Michigan Apple Health Benefits
Apple Health Benefits

Weather and Growing Apples

Explore how weather influences every stage of growth and how growers protect crops.

Apples & Weather

Michigan Apples Media Contact

All media inquiries should be directed to Gretchen Mensing at 800-456-2753.

Media Contact
Media Contact

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Engelsma’s Apple Barn of Walker, Mich. Wins 27th Annual Cider Contest

Cider Maker’s Eighth First Place Win in History of Contest GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –  Engelsma’s Apple Barn of Walker, Mich., won first place at the 27th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest, marking their eighth first place win in the contest. The competition took place at DeVos Convention Center on December…

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Michigan Apple Committee Awards Three $7,000 Scholarships

  Grand Rapids, Mich. – Logan Anderson, Elle Fonnesbeck, and Araceli Zuñiga are this year’s recipients of the Michigan Apple Scholarship. The scholarships were presented to them at the 22nd Annual Michigan Apple Luncheon in Grand Rapids. Logan Anderson of Sparta is the son of Brett and Traci Anderson. Logan…

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