Back-to-School Begins with Michigan Apple Season

Lansing, Mich. – Apple harvest goes hand-in-hand with back-to-school season, and August is a great time to think about how to kick the school year off with easy, healthy snacks and meals. Michigan Apple harvest will get underway in mid-August, with early…


Fall for Fiber During Michigan Apple Season

A single Michigan Apple delivers 5 grams of fiber

Lansing, Mich. – A growing nutrition concern continues to affect most adults: falling short of the recommended daily fiber intake. Health experts recommend consuming at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber each…


Crunch, Sweetness, and Spice: Find Your Perfect Michigan Apple Match This Fall

Lansing, Mich. – The long-awaited apple harvest seasons is nearly here in Michigan, prompting Michiganders’ mouths to water and taste buds to prepare for all the flavor Michigan has to offer. With dozens of varieties ripening across the state, deciding…


Governor Whitmer Proclaims October Michigan Apple Month

Recognizing the Economic and Societal Impact of the Industry

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month. This month, celebrate and acknowledge the Michigan Apple industry and its growers.

Enjoying…


Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 30 Million Bushels in 2025

Official Crop Size Estimate for 2025 Announced

CHICAGO – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30 million bushels (1.26 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Friday as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which is held in Chicago. The 2025 estimate is above…


Michigan Naturally Produces Best Apple Flavor

Michigan’s unique climate and geography help give apples superior taste

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s climate and geography provide ideal conditions for hard working apple growers to produce quality, flavorful fruit. With an average annual harvest…


October Proclaimed Michigan Apple Month

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month, recognizing the importance of the Michigan Apple industry.
Michigan is known for its diverse agriculture, which includes many specialty crops such as apples.…


Searching for Amazing Apples? You’ll Find Them in Michigan, Naturally! 2024 Michigan Apple Harvest is Underway

LANSING, Mich. – Why is it that Michigan apples just seem to taste so much better than all the other apples out there? The answer is easy – it’s Michigan, naturally. Michigan’s climate, proximity to the Great Lakes and nutrient-rich soil make it the ideal…


Michigan Apples Score Big with MSU Athletic Partnership: A Winning Combination On and Off the Field

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Apples’ longstanding partnership with Michigan State Athletics continues as the football season kicks off on August 30. The sponsorship includes weekly Michigan Apple recipe social media posts leveraging the Spartan Athletics…


Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 30.5 Million Bushels in 2024: Official Crop Size Estimate for 2024 Announced 

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30.5 million bushels (1.281 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Friday as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which is held in Chicago. The 2024 estimate is above average for the Michigan Apple industry.