Autumn Glory®Apples to Massachusetts Lt. Governor honoring Super Bowl XLIX wager
The Autumn Glory is a unique Washington apple variety grown and marketed in North America exclusively by Domex Superfresh Growers.
“While we were disappointed at the outcome of the Super Bowl we are thrilled at this opportunity to share our delicious Autumn Glory Apples with Lt. Governor Polito,” stated Howard Nager, Vice President of Marketing at Domex Superfresh Growers, “The Autumn Glory apple with its sweet, firm flesh and subtle "cinnamon" flavor is what you imagine an “old-fashioned” apple would taste like and a perfect representation of the beauty of Washington State.”
In the week leading up to the Super Bowl Lt. Governor Owen announced that he would wager fine Washington wine, salmon and Autumn Glory Apples among other Washington State themed gifts to his Massachusetts counterpart.
In response, Lt. Governor Polito offered an assortment of craft beer and a box of cannoli, both products of her hometown of Worcester, MA. Both lieutenant governors also agreed to make a donation to a local food pantry of the winner’s choice.
“I’m excited to offer Lt. Governor Owen some of Worcester’s finest goods, but I have a feeling he will not have the opportunity to enjoy them this year,” stated Lt. Governor Polito in an earlier press release, “Either way, this wager is meant for a good cause to support our teams and local food pantries.”
In accordance with the wager, Domex Superfresh Growers donated over one ton of Fuji, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious apples to NW Harvest, a Washington State hunger relief agency.
“While the Super Bowl wager was mostly for bragging rights, the real winners here are our local food pantries, stated Nager, “We are proud to support our community and NW Harvest in their mission to provide nutritious food to those in need.”
To find out more about Autumn Glory Apples and partnership opportunities contact Howard Nager, Vice President of Marketing at hnager@superfreshgrowers.com.
An Autumn Glory Apple variety guide can be found at: http://www.superfreshgrowers.com/our-fruit/apples/autumn-glory
More information on how to support NW Harvest can be found at: http://www.northwestharvest.org