Honeybear Brands® Touts Strong Pazazz® Apple Crop Ahead of Global Produce & Floral Show; Don Roper Comments


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Thu. October 17th, 2024 - by Anne Allen

ELGIN, MN - Those at Global Produce & Floral Show will want to stop by Honeybear Brands’ booth to learn more about how the grower is taking advantage of another strong supply of Pazazz® apples—and how retailers can, too.

Don Roper, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Honeybear Brands®

“Apples have seen a drop in consumption with younger consumers. We need to turn that trend around and give them a reason to choose apples first for a variety of eating occasions. We know health-conscious consumers choose their produce based on health benefits and convenience, something apples has in spades,” said Don Roper, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. 

According to a press release, this year’s Pazazz crop is currently being harvested and packed across Honeybear’s facilities in Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, and Nova Scotia. 

Retailers looking to capitalize on a strong apple crop this season should look to Honeybear Brands® and its Pazazz® variety

This variety provides retail partners with peak-of-harvest flavor and long-term supply. 

To further promote apple consumption, the grower partnered with Taylor Heise, a professional hockey player, to help with its Assist Second Harvest Heartland campaign. During the campaign, Honeybear will donate 600 pounds of apples each time Heise feeds a teammate an assist—otherwise known as an “apple” in hockey—during her games this season. 

Honeybear Brands® partnered with Taylor Heise, a professional hockey player, to help with its Assist Second Harvest Heartland campaign

“Apples help fuel our bodies. And who better than an elite athlete like Taylor Heise to remind health-conscious audiences about the health benefits of apples? Taylor’s fan base is comprised of that younger audience, and she has a genuine desire to be part of a cause marketing effort to combat hunger,” added Roper. “Women’s sports are having a big moment, and we are excited to celebrate that while attracting new apple consumers and donating to a good cause.”

For those looking to learn more, stop by booth #B2049.

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