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Delicious Apples with Big Flavor
Crunch Time Apple Growers is a cooperative of more than 150 family farmers throughout New York State who are united in one mission – to introduce new flavorful apple varieties to the marketplace. Their farmers are dedicated to producing delicious, naturally grown contemporary apple varieties people love. Every Crunch Time apple is non-GMO — super crunchy, […]
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Crunch Time Apple Growers Reveals the Return of RubyFrost™; Jessica Wells and Joel Crist Detail
Thursday, Oct. 27th, 2022 by Anne Allen LOCKPORT, NY – ’Tis the season for some holiday planning! Those plans are followed closely by a bushel of RubyFrost™ apples, I imagine, as Crunch Time Apple Growers has announced the return of the dessert apple variety. The unmistakably tart but sweet flavor of a RubyFrost apple will […]
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RubyFrost Partners With Association of Pickleball Professionals for 2023 APP New York City Open
LOCKPORT, NY – Last fall, SnapDragon became the official apple of the Buffalo Bills, now RubyFrost is in the spotlight with its latest partnership. Crunch Time Apple Growers and RubyFrost have officially teamed up with the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) to become the official partner of The Boca Raton 2023 APP New York City Open. Jessica Wells, Executive […]
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Crunch Time Apple Growers’ Jessica Wells Talks Benefits of RubyFrost® Apples
LOCKPORT, NY – If there is one thing that keeps shoppers returning for an item, it’s flavor. Win over their taste buds and you’ve won over their loyalty! RubyFrost® apples are actually a triple threat, bringing flavor, visual appeal, and versatility to the buy-side. I spoke with Crunch Time Apple Growers’ Jessica Wells to learn more. “RubyFrost has […]
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Crunch Time’s RubyFrost, the ideal all-purpose apple
By Kyle Eberth, Northwest editor January 17, 2023 Crunch Time Apple Growers of Lockport, NY, reports its exclusive offering, RubyFrost, is up 25 percent this crop year. Described as an all-purpose apple, RubyFrost is known for its deep red skin and bright white flesh, ideal for baking or setting out on the counter for a grab-and-go […]
Continue ReadingCould Two Newcomers Replace Honeycrisp as Apple Sensations?
Jeff and Joy Crist and their grown children Joel Crist and Jenny Crist Kohn have bet the family farm on an apple. Make that two apples. They’re hoping one or both of the new, locally bred varieties they have planted in their orchard—the SnapDragon and the RubyFrost—will be the next Honeycrisp. A monster apple sensation. […]
Continue ReadingCrunch Time anticipates biggest SnapDragon and RubyFrost crops yet
Crunch Time Apple Growers is owned by 150 growers throughout New York state who are united with one mission — introduce new, flavorful apple varieties to the marketplace, specifically SnapDragon and RubyFrost. “Our growers are dedicated to responsibly producing apples that our customers love,“ said Jessica Wells, executive director for the Lockport, NY-based company. “As […]
Continue ReadingRubyFrost Apples: Easy, Summer Recipes on Daytime
Continue ReadingNew York apples performing well in competitive season
Apple growers of SnapDragon and RubyFrost varieties in New York are having a successful season despite 2019-2020 being a competitive apple year in North America. “We had great harvest conditions and a good sales year,” says Rena Montedoro with Crunch Time Apple Growers. “It definitely is a very competitive year with the price of the […]
Continue ReadingMarch has been proclaimed Niagara County Agriculture Month by the county legislature.
March has been proclaimed Niagara County Agriculture Month by the county legislature. To show the importance of agriculture to the county, legislator John Syracuse introduced Niagara County Farm Bureau President John King during the legislature’s February business meeting. King explained what the Farm Bureau is and then, after pointing out the board members who cover many […]
Continue ReadingRubyFrost apples are kid friendly! They’re juicy, tasty, and slow to brown!
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Continue ReadingCrunch Time Apple Growers Kick Off RubyFrost® Campaign
LOCKPORT, NY – The next decade is upon us, and January is an opportune time to kick off campaigns that will boost sales throughout the year. From social media to grocery floor displays, companies can take advantage of this new era by being the first to brand it with their premium products. Crunch Time Apple Growers […]
Continue ReadingRubyFrost: Strong market for stored apples
BY CHRISTINA DIMARTINO | DECEMBER 26, 2019 In August 2019, Hudson River Fruit Distributors, headquartered in Milton, NY, anticipated that the apple crop being harvested was good in both volume and quality. That projection was accurate. Alisha Albinder-Camac, director of operations and a fourth-generation Albinder family member to help to oversee the company’s operations, said […]
Continue ReadingNew York keeps RubyFrost expansion on hold for now.
New apple varieties are fighting for consumer attention. Those that get it will survive in the marketplace. Maybe even thrive. Those that do not will fade away. For SnapDragon and RubyFrost, New York state’s first managed varieties, it’s probably too soon to predict their fate. But the cooperative that oversees them, Crunch Time Apple Growers, […]
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Crunch Time Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday With An In-Store Promotion, Online Giveaway And A Strong Retailer Rebate Offer
Wolcott, NY — CrunchTime Apple Growers is celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday with its retailers and their customers by offering $1,000 in gift cards for instore display contests, a $.50 Ibotta coupon and $5 rebate offer per case to retailers during the month of March. Participating retailers will also receive free digital advertising, reaching over 1.5 […]
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Crunch Time Cooks up ‘Baker’s Little Helper’ Sweepstakes
Wolcott, NY — Crunch Time Apple Growers will be giving away five ruby red KitchenAid mixers for a consumer promotion called ‘Baker’s Little Helper’ to create awareness and incent trial of its RubyFrost apple variety. The key component of ‘Baker’s Little Helper’ is to encourage kids and families to bake together, create fun recipes and […]
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Balls’ Supermarkets and RubyFrost apples team up to bring healthy snacks to school events
Local Parent Teacher Organizations had a special delivery from New York State this past week — bright red RubyFrost apples. Crunch Time Apple Growers, the farmers’ cooperative that grows RubyFrost, donated 100 apples and handouts to group leaders and teachers. They hope to inspire kids and families to choose healthy snacks. “Learning healthy eating […]
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The Love Affair Continues: Win One of Four Sweetheart Prize Packs from RubyFrost Apples
Americans remain madly in love with New York Grown RubyFrost apples. And for the second year running, RubyFrost will reciprocate that affection by giving away sweetheart prize packs including a ruby pendant and RubyFrost Apples. Four prize packs will be given away in the 2019 ‘Fall in Love with RubyFrost Apples’ sweepstakes. RubyFrost fans swoon […]
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Rubyfrost® Apples Ready To Hit The Markets With Dynamic Promotions And The Famous “Winterfresh” Crunch!
January 2019 | New York State: Nurtured and grown by Crunch Time Apple Growers, RubyFrost® apples will launch in select retailers this week. RubyFrost is one of two managed varieties developed by Cornell University and marketed exclusively by Crunch Time Apple Growers (CTAG). CTAG is a group of 147 premier apple farmers across New […]
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Deck the Stalls Holiday Market 2018
NYCEDC Public Markets presents Deck the Stalls, a multi-cultural market event, celebrating the best of the New York City’s public markets in partnership with Fulton Stall Market’s farmers and producers. In the Seaport District on Water Street between Fulton & Beekman Streets. SUNDAYS December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd! FREE for all ages! 11:00am – 5:00pm. […]
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Local Apple Growers Bring Home International Awards
Crunch Time Apple Growers Wins Three Davey Awards November 15, 2018 | New York State: Crunch Time Apple Growers have won three Silver Davey Awards in the 14th annual contest, as announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. With 3,000 entries from across the US and around the world, the Davey Awards honors […]
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New York’s Best Apple Growers Featured on Lifetime® Network’s The Balancing Act
May 8, 2018 | Wolcott, New York: SnapDragon and RubyFrost, the newest apple varieties to come out of New York state and two of the best tasting apples on the market, will be featured on the Lifetime Network’s morning lifestyle program, The Balancing Act, on May 15th. The Balancing Act segment features several Crunch Time Apple Growers […]
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Fall in Love with RubyFrost Apples
People are talking about RubyFrost apples – and the reaction is unanimous! “Best apple ever! My 92 year old Dad’s favorite too! Only apple that I get excited about and look forward to eating. Makes me happy when they are available. Can’t wait to get some!” says Karen. “Gorgeous crunchy apples that are even fresh and […]
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RubyFrost® Apple Kicks off Baker’s Little Helper Campaign
Cooking with your children or grandchildren has long-term benefits as well as short-term fun! During the month of March, RubyFrost Apples will be celebrating the fun, mess and memories made while cooking with kids. The online campaign #Baker’sLittleHelper will run through the month of March, with a perfect pack of baking tools and RubyFrost apples […]
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From Healthy Snacking to Holiday Baking, the “frost” Is Here and Heating Things Up
RubyFrost® Apples are ready to hit the market New York State – Nurtured and grown by Crunch Time Apple Growers, RubyFrost® apples will launch in select retailers January 1, 2018. RubyFrost is one of two managed varieties developed by Cornell University and marketed exclusively by Crunch Time Apple Growers (CTAG). CTAG is a group of […]
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A Fresh Start to the New Year with New Gear and Rubyfrost Apples
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Wafler Farms Inc. Gains Momentum
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New Apple Varieties Begin to Branch Out
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