Category: Press Release
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2019 Research Funding
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2019 research projects at their March board meeting. Research is an important part of MAC’s mission.
“Members of the MAC Board of Directors select growers to serve on the research…
Michigan Apple Committee Board Elects Officers
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee Board of Directors elected new officers at their March 28 meeting. Mark Youngquist of Kent City was elected Chair, Michael Dietrich of Conklin was elected Vice Chair, and Damon Glei of Hillsdale will serve…
Klein Cider Mill of Sparta Wins 22nd Annual Cider Contest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Klein Cider Mill of Sparta, Mich., won first place at the 22nd annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The contest took place at DeVos Convention Center on December 5, with 26 cider makers participating in the competition.
“This cider…
Celeste LeMieux crowned 2019 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Celeste LeMieux of Conklin, Mich. has been crowned the 2019 Michigan Apple Queen. Lauren Freeland of Kent City, Mich. is first runner-up.
LeMieux is the daughter of David and Ann LeMieux, and is a student at Lake Superior State University.…
Colleen Gawrylowicz Competes at World Food Championships
LANSING, Mich. – Colleen Gawrylowicz, winner of the 2018 Michigan Apple Recipe Contest, will compete at the 2018 World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Colleen Gawrylowicz of Caro, Michigan was the 1st place winner of the 2018 Michigan Apple…
Michigan Apples Meet Runners at the Finish Line
MAC Sponsors Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Third Year
CHICAGO – Marathon runners will receive Michigan Apples at the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the third year. The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is a sponsor of the marathon,…
Governor Snyder proclaims October Michigan Apple Month
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Rick Snyder has once again declared October Michigan Apple Month recognizing the importance of the Michigan Apple industry.
Michigan Apple growers dedicate their time to operate 825 family-run farms with over 11.3 million…
New Staff Member Joins Michigan Apple Committee
MAC welcomes Marty Head as southern regional manager
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee welcomed Marty Head as the new regional manager covering the southern region of the United States. Head replaces Cam Harrington, who will retire once …
2018 Michigan Apple crop expected to hit 28 million bushels
Official apple crop estimate for 2018 announced
CHICAGO – Michigan’s apple growers will harvest approximately 28 million bushels (1.176 billion pounds) of apples this year, according to the official crop estimate announced August 24 at the …
Michigan Apple Retail Dietitian Kit a resource for retailers
LANSING, Mich. — This fall, many retail dietitians will have a new resource in their toolbox. With the release of the Michigan Apple Committee Retail Dietitian Kit, MAC has armed retail dietitians with a turnkey tool they can use to educate customers about…