Red Prince Apple To Be Available In Stores Until May
Published:05-February-2010
By Staff Reporter
Riveridge Produce Marketing has said that its Red Prince apple will now be available in retail outlets until May. The Red Prince originated on the German/Holland border in 1994 and is a cross between a Jonathan and Golden Delicious.
The company claims that the variety has the same parentage as Jonagold but with a much different eating characteristic.
Don Armock, president and partner of Riveridge Produce Marketing, said: "Riveridge is excited to bring another unique apple variety to market. The Red Prince apple is one of a kind, and certain to provide a whole new apple experience to US Consumers.”
Riveridge Produce Marketing is a Sparta, Michigan based company representing produce growers throughout Michigan and North America. Riveridge is located in the Michigan fruit belt known as 'The Ridge' providing ideal growing conditions for apples.
A full-service apple grower, packer and exporter, Riveridge specializes in bringing unique varieties to market and currently distributes around 20 varieties throughout the Eastern US. Additional product lines include: organic apples, old fashioned apple cider, gourmet caramel apples, Michigan sweet cherries, and red tart cherry juice concentrate.
