Gee Whiz®, a grower of Washington apples and cherries and the producer of the Hunnyz™ apple variety, announces that for the first season since the variety was introduced, volume is expected to extend into late spring 2025.
"We are so pleased to be able to meet more of the demand that has culminated since we first introduced Hunnyz in 2022," said Brian Traum, director of sales and marketing. "We have reached a production level in terms of tree maturity and consistent fruit quality that will help us extend the Hunnyz season well into May 2025. We are proud of this achievement and cannot wait for those first boxes to hit store shelves!"
Hunnyz is a cross between a CrimsonCrisp apple and a Honeycrisp apple.
Hunnyz apples are gaining retail appeal due to their crunch and sweet tang. Several national retailers have conducted blind taste testing of leading apple varieties with internal focus groups and Hunnyz has repeatedly ranked #1 in flavor. This bi-color apple is a cross between CrimsonCrisp® and Honeycrisp and provides a balanced flavor.
"Because we are the only apple producer to grow this particular variety, we are able to control the growing practices of this fruit to an exacting degree that ensures every Hunnyz apple tree is delivering the same sweet, crunchy eating experience with every bite," added Traum.
In addition to the larger volume this apple season, Hunnyz will be available in more pack styles including tray packs, pouch bags, and Euro-style bags. The first harvest of Hunnyz apples will ship in early October 2024 and supply is expected to carry into May 2025.
For more information:
Gee Whiz
Tel: +1 (509) 784-1711
www.geewhizfruit.com