• The apple is a pomaceous fruit, prized for its high yields and long storage life. It is easy to ship, resistant to disease, and popular for its flavor which can be sweet or tart, depending on the varietal. Roughly 55 million tons of apples are produced each year.

• 1. China is the largest grower, followed by the U.S.
  2. Washington State accounts for 60% of the U.S. commercial apple market
  3. Often made into apple pie, applesauce, apple juice and vinegar.
  4. High in fiber
  5. Fermented apple juice becomes Hard Cider
  6. Fermented and distilled apple juice produces Applejack or Apple Brandy
  7. Pippin is the name used instead of apple for several tart varieties.
  8. The Honeycrisp is an excellent new apple originated in Wisconsin and rapidly becoming famous.

• Top 10 Apple Producers

  1. China
  2. United States
  3. Turkey
  4. Iran
  5. Italy
  6. France
  7. Poland
  8. Russia
  9. Germany
  10. India

• Popular Apple Varieties

  1. Granny Smith Apple
  2. Gala Apple
  3. Golden Delicious Apple
  4. Red Delicious Apple
  5. Fuji Apple
  6. Braeburn Apple
  7. Pinata Apple
  8. Empire Apple
  9. McIntosh Apple
  10. Pink Lady Apple
  11. Rome Beauty Apple
  12. Pippin Apple
  13. Ginger Gold Apple
  14. Gravenstein Apple
  15. Honeycrisp Apple
  16. Jonagold Apple

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