Apple Michigan Store

The promotions were run in the following chains in the Detroit and Grand Rapids markets: Meijer, Spartan Stores, Kroger, K-Mart and Farmer Jack. Together these chains represent almost 80% market share in these markets; and Grand Rapids and Detroit represent the two major population areas in Michigan. While the promotions were focused in these markets, most supermarket chains with stores in other parts of Michigan included some elements of the Select Michigan promotion in those stores as well, and their buying was impacted chain-wide. ... [Read More]

Michigan's Agricultural Diversity to be Showcased in Chicago
The tens of thousands of buyers who regularly attend the show represent supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, institutional and retail stores who travel to the show to note new products and make purchasing decisions. In recent years, the show has led to more than $1 million in sales for Michigan companies. ...

Venison Processing in Retail Grocery Stores ... [Read More]

Michigan's Agricultural Diversity to be Showcased in Chicago
The tens of thousands of buyers who regularly attend the show represent supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, institutional and retail stores who travel to the show to note new products and make purchasing decisions. In recent years, the show has led to more than $1 million in sales for Michigan companies. ... [Read More]

Michigan's Agricultural Diversity to be Showcased in Chicago
The tens of thousands of buyers who regularly attend the show represent supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, institutional and retail stores who travel to the show to note new products and make purchasing decisions. In recent years, the show has led to more than $1 million in sales for Michigan companies. ... [Read More]

Apple Valley Natural Foods Recalls Raw Whole Almonds
The raw almonds should not be consumed but rather returned to the store of purchase for a full refund. For further information call Apple Valley Market between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at (269) 471-3131. ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 9, 2004 -- Apple Valley Natural Foods is conducting a voluntary recall on its distribution of raw whole almonds packaged as Almonds-Whole Raw Natural due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recalled almonds are packed in one pound packages under the Apple Valley Vegetarian Foods Emporium label, with product codes 3214 thru 4154. ... [Read More]

Apple Quality’s More Than Skin Deep
“The sensors work better on peaches than on apples in terms of firmness measurements,” says Lu. “Apples are challenging because they are more variable in firmness and have a narrower firmness range from apple to apple. But our sugar-content predictions for apples compared well with actual sugar-content measurements,” he says. ...

An imaging spectrograph, a digital camera, and a computer analyze the amount of laser light absorbed by the apples, which indicates sweetness. The amount of light bounced back after interacting with fruit tissue reflects fruit firmness. Sweet and sour tastes are a factor for apples, cherries, peaches, and other fruit—but firmness analysis is often more important to consumers and technologically more challenging. ... [Read More]

Home-Grown Thanksgiving
If you prefer apple pie, you're in luck! Michigan ranks third nationally in apple production, growing 500 million pounds in 2002, making apples the largest fruit crop in the state. ...

Thanksgiving is a time to gather and celebrate the harvest. In anticipation of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, you probably make a shopping list, then take a trip to the grocery store and load up the cart with the things you'll need to prepare a feast for family and friends. Perhaps your list includes some of these items: ... [Read More]

Welcome to The Department of Agriculture
Uncas Farms - Natural Food Store ...

New England Apple Pest Management Guide ...

GROWING APPLE TREES IN THE HOME GARDEN ... [Read More]