Since 1842, Mott’s has turned North American apples into applesauce and fruit-based beverages, beginning with Samuel R. Mott’s mill in Bouckville, New York. The company pioneered advanced pasteurization and filtration techniques and introduced applesauce in single-serve plastic cups in 1985. Today, Mott’s works with family-owned farms, supports regenerative growing practices, and sources apples near the regions where its sauce is made whenever possible.
Mayer BrothersFounded in West Seneca in 1852, family-owned Mayer Brothers makes fresh-pressed apple cider and a broad range of beverages, including bottled water and private-label products for customers across the United States. Now in its fifth generation, the company remains rooted in apple processing while operating large-scale bottling, co-packing, storage and ingredient facilities. Its seasonal Cider Mill Store & Bakery draws more than 10,000 visitors a week in autumn, and its manufacturing site is certified by Underwriters Laboratories for Zero Waste to Landfill.WEST SENECA, NY
Beak & Skiff Apple OrchardsFounded in 1911 by an onion farmer and a dairy farmer, family-owned Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards grows apples in Lafayette, New York and turns its harvest into fresh cider and other orchard-made beverages. Now in its fifth generation, the operation spans more than 350,000 apple trees and carries the crop from tree to cider mill, tasting room, or distillery on the farm. Its Apple Hill campus also brings the public into the orchard through pick-your-own apples, the Apple Barn, and seasonal family attractions.LA FAYETTE, NY
Yes! ApplesSince 1919, Yes! Apples has brought together small, family-run orchards across upstate New York to grow, pack, and ship fresh New York apples. The company pairs generations of orchard know-how with controlled-atmosphere storage and newer packaging to deliver crisp, orchard-fresh apples nationwide, including direct-to-door boxes. Its grower network includes many third- to eighth-generation family farms, and its food-safety program includes third-party audits benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative.WOLCOTT, NY