Honeybear Brands Forecast Strong Organic Apple Crop to Feed Growing Demand

Elgin, Minn. – – Honeybear Brands, a leading grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries, is projecting a strong organic apple season this Fall as it continues to increase its supply of organic fruit to feed consumers’ explosive demand.

According to Organic Produce Network’s annual report, organic produce sales reached $10.6 billion in 2025, marking 5.9% year-over-year growth and outpacing sales of convention produce which grew by 1.3%. Organic apple demand is growing strongly year over year, with 2025 sales at $740 million. Demand is driven by health-conscious consumers under age 40 (USDA).

Organics is a year ‘round effort, with Honeybear providing organic varieties of Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith and Pink Lady apples through its dual hemisphere program. With consumers seeking healthy fruit options across all four seasons, retailers must ensure a continuous stock of organic apples.

“Honeybear Brands is feeding the growing appetite for organic apples. Retailers can count on us to keep them well stocked with organic apples throughout the year, because that’s what consumers are demanding,” said Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing, Honeybear Brands.

Honeybear Brands exhibited at the Organic Produce Show July 14-16 in Monterey, sharing its organic outlook with retailers.

Visit Booth 511 to learn more about Honeybear’s organic program and see its dedicated sustainability area promoting the company’s successful Adopt an Acre campaign.

2025 Honeybear Brand Sustainability Report

Progress on the Adopt an Acre program is outlined in Honeybear Brands’ new 2025 Sustainability Report, coming out July 13. The company is showing steady, continued growth toward plastic-free packaging alternatives, reduced landfill food loss, renewable energy sources, and pollinator habitats.

About Honeybear Brands

Honeybear Brands is a multi-generational grower, marketer, and innovator of premium conventional and organic apples, pears, and cherries. With operations rooted in the world’s finest growing regions, Honeybear combines sustainable farming practices with state-of-the-art packing facilities strategically located across the U.S. to deliver fresher, faster, and packed-to-order fruit. A robust year-round import program further ensures consistent supply and exceptional quality for retail partners and consumers alike.

Honeybear Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wescott Agri Products.