Gifted with the unique climate and land along the coast of Lake Michigan, our state is one of the most agriculturally diverse in the country. Our fruit is grown within a space just outside of Grand Rapids where apples thrive, allowing us to grow with nature and not against it, and producing apples the way they should be:
sweet, healthy.
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Wholesale.
Looking to stock your own market or shop? Let us know how we can help you stand out to your customers with fresh, local apples.
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Corporate.
We know that happy, healthy employees are key to any business. We can help you keep healthy snacks on-hand for your busy team members, because no one should have to go into a meeting hangry.
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In Store.
Available at most major retailers - look for the Michigan Apple sticker, bag or box!
Don’t see them? Make sure to tell the produce department what you’re looking for! It’s the best compliment you can give a family farm.
Our Varieties
Evercrisp®
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This is a 3-generation favorite: Grandpa, Joe & Katie. With so much apple-eating experience between us, there has to be something special about this one:
Complexity + Sweetness: not just sweet, but flavorful
Shelf Life: We get it, life gets busy and you need snacks with longevity - look no further!
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Baking
Sauce
Salads
Snacking!
Honeycrisp
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An on-going popular variety. Its draw is in its name: Honey. This is one of the sweetest varieties we grow, and has been one of the most popular for years.
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Salads
Snacking
Gala
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A classic favorite for snacking. Available in a variety of sizes for the smallest snackers to options for curbing post-workout hanger.
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Snacking
Salads
Fuji
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Fujis v2.0 - this variety used to have a bit of a bad rep for being green and overly sweet but today’s strains are deep red and have the perfect level of sweetness.
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Snacking
Salads
Empire
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A family favorite! Empires mature with a natural coat of dusting but once they’re shined up, they really do shine! Empires have a traditional apple tartness without being overly tart - making them perfect for snacking or baking.
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Snacking
Baking
Salads
Ambrosia
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So good that one of our employees even named their family business after this apple! Ambrosias are a beautiful pink apple with a delicate sweetness.
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Snacking
Salads
Food Safety
Internal
Joe Rasch Orchards follows strict food safety guidelines and stays up to date on changing requirements and best practices.
USDA
Audited & certified yearly by USDA.
Primus
Audited & certified yearly by Primus.