Category: Press Release
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…
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.…
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…
Online Influencers Experience Many Facets of Michigan’s Apple Industry through MAC Tour
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.- Building on last year’s successful influencer program, Michigan Apples hosted five online influencers for a brand tour earlier this week. The tour gave influencers a first-hand look at several different businesses within Michigan’s…
Students Take Virtual Field Trip to Michigan Orchard
Over 20,000 students participate in online field trip
LANSING, Mich. – This morning, the Michigan Apple Committee virtually welcomed a registered audience of over 20,000 elementary-aged students to Wittenbach’s Orchard. This was made possible…
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 Apples Marks the 10th Year of Sponsorship of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago – For the 10th consecutive year, Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) will be a sponsor of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The partnership began with the 2016 event.
The 47th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place on Sunday,…
Apples are the Largest and Most Valuable Fruit Crop in Michigan
1.28 billion pounds of Michigan Apples were harvested in 2024
LANSING, Mich. – Of all the fruits grown in Michigan, the Michigan Apple crop is consistently the largest and most valuable. The data comes from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service,…
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…
Slices, Sauce, Cider and More – Michigan Apples Available Throughout Grocery Store
Processed products offer a variety of ways to enjoy apples
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Apple processors are located all over Michigan, offering a variety of fresh and flavorful apple products, including snacks and beverages, which can be found at your …