Category: Press Release
Michigan Apples: A versatile ingredient
Michigan Apples bring new and unique flavors to everyday recipes
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan offers more than 16 different delicious apple varieties, each with their own unique taste and texture. Tastes vary from the mellow sweetness of a Gala to the spicy…
Michigan Apple Committee uses grant funds to reach consumers
Specialty Crop Block Grant project focuses on online engagement
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee continues to use Specialty Crop Block Grant funding as a way to reach target consumers. For the Fall 2018 campaign, that includes select social…
Michigan Apple Committee Welcomes New Staff Member
John Woodall on board as regional manager
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee welcomed John Woodall today as regional manager covering the northern region of the United States. Woodall replaces Mike Bardon, who retired in June. Cam Harrington…
Michigan Apple Retail Dietitian Kit now available
Collaboration with Shari Steinbach, MS, RD provides useful tool for retailers
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Apple Committee has released a new Retail Dietitian Kit aiming to assist retailers with educating their customers about the health benefits…
Michigan Apple Committee approves research funding for 2018
LANSING, Mich. – At their February board meeting, the Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2018 research projects. MAC funds research annually for the benefit of Michigan Apple growers.
“Our governor-appointed board of growers each…
2018 Apple Contest Recipe winners announced
2018 Apple Contest Recipe winners announced
MAC crowns winners of Zehnder’s Snowfest Apple Recipe Contest
LANSING, Mich. — Congratulations to the 2018 Michigan Apple Recipe Contest winners! The competition was held on Jan. 24 at Zehnder’s Snowfest…
Kapnick Orchards Wins 21st Annual Cider Contest
Kapnick Orchards Wins 21st Annual Cider Contest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Cider makers Scott Robertello and Bruce Schaffer of Kapnick Orchards in Britton, Mich., took home first place in the 21st annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The cider contest took…
Emily Kropf crowned 2018 Michigan Apple Queen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Emily Kropf of Lowell, Mich. has been crowned the 2018 Michigan Apple Queen. Sarah Rasch of Grand Rapids, Mich. is first runner-up. Contestants for Michigan Apple Queen must have a connection to the Michigan Apple industry in order…
Michigan Apples are “treats” during Halloween
Michigan Apples are “treats” during Halloween
Michigan Apples to sponsor Halloween events
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Apples will be making appearances at the Detroit Zoo’s Zoo Boo and Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo’s Spooky Zoo events. Zoo Boo will be during…
MAC to sponsor Chicago Marathon
Marathon finishers to receive Michigan Apples
MAC Sponsors Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Second Year
CHICAGO – Michigan Apples will be distributed at the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the second year. The Michigan Apple…