Apple

Our customers rely on industrial apple ingredients because they offer a combination of functionality, cost efficiency, and consumer appeal. Apples provide natural sweetness, allowing manufacturers to reduce or replace refined sugars while still maintaining a pleasant taste, which is especially valuable for “clean label” products. In addition, apple-based ingredients like puree and juice improve texture, moisture retention, and binding in products such as baked goods, snacks, and sauces. Their versatility also allows them to be used across a wide range of applications, from beverages to nutritional products. From a production standpoint, these ingredients are stable, easy to store and transport, and consistent in quality, which is critical for large-scale manufacturing. At the same time, they add nutritional value—such as fiber and antioxidants—while helping companies market products as more natural or fruit-based, aligning with current consumer preferences.

Apple can be supplied as organic upon request

Varieties

We supply over 20 different varieties of apples.

Available From

Our Apple is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions. Contact us to learn more.

Available As

We supply Apple in many different formats. Contact us to learn more.

Harvest Seasons

Apples grow in the Southern hemisphere from February–April and Northern hemisphere from August-November.

About Apple

The Fruit for Every Season

Apples are one of the most widely cultivated and consumed fruits in the world, originating from Central Asia and now grown in many temperate regions. They come in a wide variety of types, ranging in flavor from sweet to tart and in color from red and green to yellow. Apples have a crisp texture and a high water content, which contributes to their refreshing quality. They can be eaten fresh or used in cooking and are commonly harvested in the fall, although controlled storage allows them to be available year-round. Apples also have a long shelf life compared to many other fruits, making them an important staple in global agriculture and food supply systems.

The Brothers International

Quality Promise

Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium Apple ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Apple is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Apple of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.

Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your Apple ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium Apple ingredients your products require.

Certifications

As a leader in sourcing organic ingredients, we work closely with our suppliers to ensure full traceability, sustainability and to ensure they comply with all international regulations for chemical residues and pesticides. We are Organic Certified and all our organic products are NOP certified and Kosher certified.

Brothers International Food Holdings is a proud member of the CUSTOMS – TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM (C-TPAT) program. C-TPAT is a voluntary U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that partners with businesses to strengthen supply chain security and reduce risks, including terrorism. For more information, visit www.cbp.gov

All our products are Kosher and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Certified. We can supply all of our products with Organic Certification and, if required, unpasteurized purées and juices.

We have joined the global movement to protect the environment and improve lives for farmers and workers around the world. We help farmers in developing countries builds sustainable businesses that positively influence their communities. Brothers International can assist you in sourcing Fair Trade Certified™ and Demeter (Bio-dynamic)™ ingredients.