Rooted in Tradition: The Wescotts of Honeybear Brands From their start in Minnesota more than 50 years ago, the Wescott family has built Honeybear Brands on a foundation of hard work and deep family ties. What began as a family-run orchard has grown into a trusted name in fruit, with generations of Wescotts still leading the way. Today, their reach extends from the heartland to the rolling hills of Brewster, Washington—prime apple country—where they continue to grow with purpose. Through every season, Honeybear stays grounded in the values they started with: honesty, stewardship, and a true love for the land.
Carefully Grown, Exceptionally Crisp Honeybear is best known for their apples, especially the Honeycrisp, which they helped bring to market through a groundbreaking partnership with the University of Minnesota. That same spirit of innovation shows up in everything they grow, from pears and cherries to apricots. Across their orchards, they work with nature, not against it—choosing sustainable practices and teaming up with other like-minded growers to keep quality high and growing methods thoughtful. Every piece of fruit is picked with care and packed with pride. It’s not just about yield. It’s about taste, texture, and getting it just right.
A Partnership Built on Shared Values Honeybear’s partnership with Nathel & Nathel isn’t just about moving fruit. It’s about shared purpose. Both family-run, both rooted in tradition, we’ve built a relationship over time based on mutual respect and a common goal: bringing the best fruit to more families. For Honeybear, working with Nathel & Nathel means having a partner who understands what it takes to grow something great—and who treats that work with the care it deserves. Together, we’re not just delivering produce. We’re delivering the result of generations of trust, time, and love for the craft.
