What's happening with new ENZA Jazz apples in North America?

ENZA JAZZ APPLE WOMEN’S CYCLING TEAM RETURNS
We’re bringing back the excitement of ENZA Jazz apple cycling for our third consecutive year! Racing at high-profile events throughout the U.S. and Canada from May through August 2008, this mix of New Zealand’s top professional riders and future stars of tomorrow are ambassadors for one of the tastiest apples yet to hit the scene. Sporting Jazz apple gear, these remarkable athletes personify the healthy, all natural spirit of New Zealand and its latest apple hybrid.

Use the menus below to preview the race schedule and to experience events of the past two seasons. Make ENZA Jazz part of your summertime plans this season and beyond.

Race Schedule 2008 | Team Bios | News Releases | Results 2006 | Results 2007

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH DELIVERS STUDENTS
A TASTE OF JAZZ
MARCH, 2008 – In support of National Nutrition Month, The Oppenheimer Group supplied donations of refreshingly crisp ENZA Jazz™ apples to three elementary schools in local communities. Young students attending Collins Elementary School in Livingston, New Jersey, and at David Oppenheimer and Florence Nightingale Elementary schools in Vancouver, British Columbia, celebrated “Fruit and Veggie Friday” with some tasty Jazz, while learning about the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet. The kids LOVED the fruit and had a lot of fun in the process. Who says you shouldn’t play with your food?

PMA 2006
TIM PEPPER WINS iPod NANO
ENZA Jazz™ apples had a strong presence at the world's largest produce industry conference, the Produce Marketing Association convention, in sunny San Diego, California, Oct. 20-24, 2006. Setting a new attendance record with more than 18,670 attendees, the trade show attracted industry professionals, including grower-shippers, retailers, processors, foodservice professionals, suppliers, and more.

Fresh samples of ENZA Jazz™ and Pacific Rose™ apples were handed out at The Oppenheimer Group's main booth, #4631 on the tradeshow floor. And 95 visitors entered a drawing to win a limited edition Apple iPod Nano™. Tim Pepper, a produce manager for Dahl's Foods in Des Moines, Iowa was the lucky winner.

MEET THE GROWERS
What's that funny accent coming from the produce department? It just might be a Jazz™ apple grower, offering a taste of his profession along with the fruit of his labors.

As members of an elite club, Jazz™ growers are intimate with every step of production. And when the fruit is in season, several of them from New Zealand and Washington state tour to select grocery stores to introduce the new variety to shoppers in North America.

So, take a few moments to chat for a bit, and try a bite of unforgettable Jazz™.

FOLLOW THE BAND
Music provides the most natural accompaniment to ENZA Jazz™ apples. And several niche grocery stores have organized cross-promotions with area jazz festivals. Some even have invited bands and quartets into their stores.

Shoppers should look to your local grocer for announcements of these and other activities this summer and fall.

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