KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA | Yakima sisters create fresh business plan with Apple-A-Day

Yakima sisters create fresh business plan with Apple-A-Day

YAKIMA, Wash-- Vending machines are commonplace in many Yakima businesses, but what about a healthier option? That's where two young Yakima sisters come into place with a crisp and fresh business plan.

Months of planning and finally the first apple delivery. The business concept is simple, supply businesses with a healthy snack. Hence, the name Apple-A-Day. And this is Yakima, so why not apples?

"Actually it was my dad's idea and he works at a business and they never had anything healthy. So he was trying to diet and it was just hard for him to keep focused at the workplace so he thought of this idea and my sister and I just ran with it," said Danielle LaRiviere, co-owner, Apple-A-Day.

Around 20 Yakima businesses are leasing the apple refrigerators. Apple delivery happens once a week.

At first Kasandra Bailey, at Color Tile, wasn't sure if they'd eat ten pounds of apples in a week. But, it turns out employees aren't the only ones indulging in our states crop.

"They're going quick, the customers love 'em. It's a great healthy alternative. We've got a lot of customers that shop with their children. So, it's a great thing to offer and everyone just really loves it a lot," said Bailey.

Danielle and her sister Megan are both students at Washington State University. But, all their apples are local, so apples will be delivered by people in Yakima. If you're interested in having Apple-A-Day at your business, check out: www.apple-a-day.com

And Apple-A-Day isn't restricted to just Yakima.

"We are actually licensed in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California. So if this spreads down we'll be ready for it," said LeRiviere.