The Michigan Apple Committee engages in marketing, research, education and communications for the benefit of Michigan’s apple growers.

“Our mission is to enhance the reputation of Michigan Apples, improve their share of sales in target markets and aid the profitability and sustainability of Michigan’s apple industry,” said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee. “We work in the areas of consumer education, research, market development, and communications with the primary goal to help Michigan Apple growers be successful in their businesses.”

Whole Foods Market opened its new 47,000-square-foot store June 28 at 8 a.m. in the historic Walter Reed development, located on the corner of 12th St. NW and Dahlia St. NW. The new location’s product assortment features more than 800 local items, sourced with the help of Daniela D’Ambrosio, local forager for Whole Foods Market.

Hundreds of Wakefern Food Corp. associates returned to the Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games at The College of New Jersey to volunteer and support the athletes and their families. ShopRite and Wakefern have been proud sponsors of Special Olympics New Jersey for more than 30 years, providing meals, activities and volunteer contributions annually.

Share the sweet flavors of Washington grown organic stone fruit with shoppers this summer with Stemilt Artisan Organics peaches, nectarines and apricots. Apricot harvest began this week to signal the start of Stemilt’s lengthy organic stone fruit season. Picked for high sugars and explosive flavor, Stemilt’s 100 percent organic stone fruit provides a delightful eating experience for consumers during the summer. 

HLB Specialties is seeing increased interest in the tropical category, as consumers continue to seek new and exciting foods to add to their diets.

Ahead of National Blueberry Month, Naturipe Farms is kicking off the summer season with promotable volumes of its flavorful blueberries from New Jersey, Michigan and the Pacific Northwest.