Our network of expert growers and orchardists cover the very best apple growing regions and climates in North America as well as south of the border in Chile. Many are second and fourth generation farmers who truly understand exactly what it takes to plant, nurture and grow the best tasting, best looking apples for our retailers and their customers.
The Elite Apple Company and Honeybear Brands:
An Ideal Marketing Duo
Elite Apple Company has joined forces with Honeybear Brands® to market its apple varieties with the retailer in mind. The Elite Apple Company is a privately-held, grower-owned production facility located in Sparta, Michigan, the heart of Michigan’s apple country. For more than 40 years, the family of growers, which make up The Elite Apple Company have been growing premium apples on “The Ridge”.
“We have chosen to partner with Honeybear Brands because of their success with marketing high-quality, premium apples from the best growing regions in the U.S.,” said the Elite Apple Team. “We look forward to working with Honeybear Brands to create hand-crafted, custom marketing programs, which help drive sales and develop the buyer/supplier relationship.”
Our network of expert growers and orchardists cover the very best apple growing regions and climates in North America as well as south of the border in Chile. Many are second and fourth generation farmers who truly understand exactly what it takes to plant, nurture and grow the best tasting, best looking apples for our retailers and their customers.
The Elite Apple Company and Honeybear Brands:
An Ideal Marketing Duo
Elite Apple Company has joined forces with Honeybear Brands® to market its apple varieties with the retailer in mind. The Elite Apple Company is a privately-held, grower-owned production facility located in Sparta, Michigan, the heart of Michigan’s apple country. For more than 40 years, the family of growers, which make up The Elite Apple Company have been growing premium apples on “The Ridge”.
“We have chosen to partner with Honeybear Brands because of their success with marketing high-quality, premium apples from the best growing regions in the U.S.,” said the Elite Apple Team. “We look forward to working with Honeybear Brands to create hand-crafted, custom marketing programs, which help drive sales and develop the buyer/supplier relationship.”
OUR GROWERS
Honeybear Growers
General Manager of Honeybear Growers, Jim is focusing on premium Honeycrisp apples
Wescott Orchards
Fred Wescott has been growing apples in the small southeast Minnesota town of Elgin for more than 40 years
Summit Farms
The Hubert family has been farming in central Michigan since the late 1800’s.
PG Orchards
Patrick started working with his father, Bill, on their small family orchard.
Kent Fruit Farms
Rich Kent is a second generation apple farmer with over 500 acres.
Kober Fruit & Storage
Randy Kober is a fifth-generation apple grower who bought his first farm in 2009.
Rodney Kober & Sons
Rodney is a fourth-generation farmer with 300 acres. In 2018, their farm became a Centennial farm.
Ferguson’s Orchards
Tom’s now the proud owner of a thriving family-run apple business with 100,000 apple trees
Van Meekeren Farms
Brothers Stephen and Michael Van Meekeren are the third generation of family orchardists
Bremer Orchards
If they handed out long service achievement awards in the apple industry, Rick Bremer would be first in line
Dan Abelman
Dan’s orchards now span 25 acres with 12,000 planted trees
Bushel and Peck Orchard
Situated on a scenic ridge nestled between the Chippewa and Eau Claire River Valleys
Van Lin Orchards
A second-generation owner of Van Lin orchards since 1991
Bridal Rock Orchard
Chuck Bremer’s got the perfect spot for growing Minnesota and Wisconsin’s favorite apple varieties
Oakwood Fruit Farms
One of the oldest established growing operations in the Honeybear Brands family of growers
Ecker’s Apple Farm
If ever there were a true family business, Ecker’s Apple Farms is it
Honeybear Growers
General Manager of Honeybear Growers, Jim is focusing on premium Honeycrisp apples
Wescott Orchards
Fred Wescott has been growing apples in the small southeast Minnesota town of Elgin for more than 40 years
Ferguson’s Orchards
Tom’s now the proud owner of a thriving family-run apple business with 100,000 apple trees
Van Meekeren Farms
Brothers Stephen and Michael Van Meekeren are the third generation of family orchardists
Bremer Orchards
If they handed out long service achievement awards in the apple industry, Rick Bremer would be first in line
Dan Abelman
Dan’s orchards now span 25 acres with 12,000 planted trees
Bushel and Peck Orchard
Situated on a scenic ridge nestled between the Chippewa and Eau Claire River Valleys
Van Lin Orchards
A second-generation owner of Van Lin orchards since 1991
Bridal Rock Orchard
Chuck Bremer’s got the perfect spot for growing Minnesota and Wisconsin’s favorite apple varieties
Oakwood Fruit Farms
One of the oldest established growing operations in the Honeybear Brands family of growers
Ecker’s Apple Farm
If ever there were a true family business, Ecker’s Apple Farms is it