Meet Our Growers

Discover the stories behind Michigan Apples and meet the passionate growers of the world’s best-tasting apples.

About Michigan Apples

Apples have been a part of Michigan’s heritage and landscape for generations. Our state’s unique climate and geography, as well as dedicated growers, help to produce the world’s best-tasting apples. With so many Michigan Apple varieties available, from tried-and-true favorites to new and managed varieties, find your favorite variety grown fresh in the place where apples love to grow.

Find Michigan Apples

Find a Michigan farm market, cider mill, or u-pick orchard and enjoy Michigan’s fall apple traditions fresh from the orchard. Learn how to identify Michigan-grown apples at your local grocery store.

Shari Steinbach for Michigan Apples

Healthy Living

with Shari Steinbach, MS, RDN Official Dietitian of Michigan Apples

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The Fiber That Lowers Cholesterol: How Michigan Apples Support Heart Health Naturally

If you’ve ever been told to “eat more fiber” for your cholesterol, you’re not wrong. But you’re also not getting the full story. Because when it comes to lowering LDL cholesterol, the type of fiber you eat matters. And one type, viscous fiber, does most of the heavy lifting.  

Healthy Eating with Michigan Apples

Apples as a Baby’s First Food: Starting Solids with Confidence

Whether you’re a new mom or new parent, transitioning to real foods can feel overwhelming. What are the best first foods for babies? How do you introduce solids safely without choking or tummy troubles? Michigan Apples as a baby’s first food can be a simple, safe, well-tolerated, versatile place to

Fiber-Forward January: One Simple Apple Habit Can Support Better Energy, Digestion, and Blood Sugar

Fiber-Forward January: One Simple Apple Habit Can Support Better Energy, Digestion, and Blood Sugar

If January had a nutrition theme, it would be fiber, hands down. Thankfully, others are on board, because January is National Fiber Focus Month. After a holiday season full of celebrations, travel, and plenty of delicious food, fiber becomes the quiet reset button that helps bring our bodies back into