Category: Press Release
Michigan Apple Committee Pilots New Pop Up Display Bins
Plans to expand program to additional retailers in fall 2021
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee is adding cardboard pop-up display bins to its in-store offerings on a pilot basis this fall. The bins will be featured beginning this month at…
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.…
Michigan Apple Committee provides resources for eating healthier at home
MAC’s Official Dietitian encourages apple consumption as part of a healthy diet
LANSING, Mich. – The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an increase in home food preparation with more families sitting down for meals together. According to a recent study…
Michigan Apple Growers Expect to Harvest 22.5 Million Bushels in 2020
Industry announces harvest estimate at annual Outlook conference
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 22.5 million bushels (946 million pounds) of apples was announced this afternoon as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which was…
Michigan Apple Growers Ready for Harvest
Early Varieties Estimated to be Ready at End of August
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s much-anticipated apple crop is right on schedule, and growers are ready to harvest the delicious fruit for consumers to enjoy.
“Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, so many…
Support Digestive Health with Michigan Apples
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Apples can help keep your digestive system healthy, along with a balanced diet that includes many fruits and vegetables. The Michigan Apple Committee works with expert Shari Steinbach, M.S., R.D. to communicate the health …
Michigan Apple Growers Respond to Crises with Resilience
Farmers Carry on Tradition of Producing Food through Good Times and Bad
LANSING, Mich. – For generations, farmers have dedicated their lives to producing food day in and day out, to feed their neighbors, friends, strangers. Through good and bad times,…
At Blossom Time, Apple Growers Assess Minimal Damage From Cold
Michigan’s Fruit Ridge will be in full bloom this weekend
LANSING, Mich. – It is one of the most beautiful and fragrant times of year in Michigan. Apple blossom time is here, and Michigan Apple growers continue their work to ensure a strong crop for the …
Michigan Apple Industry Donates Apples for School Children
Apples to be distributed by Food Bank for School Districts in Need
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s Apple industry will donate nearly 450,000 fresh apples and 726,000 sliced apple packages to feed school children who are currently out of school due to the…
Michigan Apple Committee Announces 2020 Research Funding
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple Committee board approved funding for 2020 research projects this month. Research is an important part of MAC’s mission.
“Members of the MAC Board of Directors select growers to serve on the research subcommittee,”…