ORONDA, WA - A leading grower of Washington apples and cherries, and the only producer of the Hunnyz™ apple variety, Gee Whiz® expects its apple volume to extend into late spring 2025. The company reports its Hunnyz apple volume will double this season.

“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!”

Several national retailers have conducted blind taste testing of leading apple varieties with internal focus groups, and Hunnyz has repeatedly ranked No. 1 in flavor, according to a press release. This bi-color apple is a cross between CrimsonCrisp® and Honeycrisp, providing a perfectly balanced flavor.

“Because Gee Whiz is 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.

Hunnyz will also be available in more pack styles this season, including tray packs, pouch bags, and Euro-style bags. Thanks to its apples' uniquely exceptional crunch and mouth-watering sweet tang, these apples are quickly gaining retail appeal.

The first harvest of Hunnyz apples will ship in early October 2024, and supply is expected to carry into May 2025.

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