<p> Arriving just in time for the holiday season, FirstFruits Marketing’s Opal apples will be sold exclusively in North America from the beginning of December through April or until supplies last. Opal has also teamed up with ChopChop Magazine to help demonstrate simple, kid-friendly recipes highlighting Opal apples together with ChopChop founder Sally Sampson at local events.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Opal and FirstFruits Marketing will leverage the holiday giving spirit with a tagline of “taste the difference, make a difference” and will be donating a portion of all Opal apple sales to charity through its Youth Make a Difference Initiative.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Through this initiative, FirstFruits is looking to provide funding for small grassroots organizations surrounding youth-led food and agricultural issues, according to a press release. Nominees selected by Opal apples fans are ran through a stringent set of criteria and final awards are based on consumer votes of top nominations.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “It is really inspiring to see the next generation striving to make a real difference in their communities on issues like hunger and healthy eating, the politics of food distribution, and the importance of community service,” said Keith Mathews, CEO of FirstFruits Marketing. “We can’t wait to see what kind of causes this next season brings our way!”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> These lovely yellow apples from Washington are sweet to start with a tart finish and have a satisfying amount of crunch in each bite. Be sure to get Opal apples soon!</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.opalapples.com" target="_new"> Opal Apples </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
