Category: Press Release
Michigan Apple Crop Expected to be High Quality
Honeycrisp to be plentiful, apples will have good size and color
Lansing, Mich. – The Michigan Apple industry is expecting a high-quality crop of apples in 2026. The majority of apple-producing regions in Michigan report above-average apple crops with…
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…
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2026 Research Funding
Lansing, Mich. – During their March board meeting, the Michigan Apple Committee approved funding for 12 research projects focused on apple production, tree health, apple quality and more.
Every year projects are selected by a subcommittee that aligns…
MAC Board Elects Executive Committee, Governor Appoints Three Members
LANSING, Mich. – On March 5, the Michigan Apple Committee Board elected Kim Kropf as Chair, Eric Roossinck as Vice Chair, and Chris Alpers as Third Member of the Executive Committee. The election comes as Chair Mike Dietrich wraps up his final term…
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…