The SugarBee® growers of Washington State are excited to announce the inaugural National SugarBee® Apple Day on May 20. This day is a celebration of the crisp, juicy and delicious SugarBee Apple that was created by the curiosity and hard work of honeybees.
The apple is a unique variety discovered by accident when a honeybee transferred pollen from an unknown apple variety to a Honeycrisp apple blossom. Since then, it has become a favorite among apple lovers for its caramel-and-honey-toned sweetness and crisp texture. The apples are grown in more than 200 family orchards in Washington State.
To celebrate National SugarBee Apple Day, the growers encourage everyone to enjoy a SugarBee apple and share their experience on social media using the hashtag #SugarBeeAppleDay. This is a chance for apple enthusiasts to come together and celebrate this apple and honor the hard work of pollinators as well. Honeybees are not only a key contributor to natural ecosystem functions but they are the most important species of pollinator across the globe. Honeybees alone pollinate 80 percent of all flowering plants, including more than 130 types of fruits and vegetables.
“We are thrilled to launch the first National SugarBee Apple Day and encourage everyone to participate in the festivities,” said Julie DeJarnatt, director of brand strategy. “The apples are rewarding to grow and a delight to eat and they highlight the importance of honeybees in our food system.”
For more information:
Julie DeJarnatt
Chelan Fresh
Tel: +1 (509) 682-4252
julied@chelanfresh.com
https://sugarbeeapple.com/