GRAPHIC: Apples by the numbers
The U.S. is the world’s second largest apple producer, and its citizens consume more apples than any other fruit but one. The apple market is a mature one,...
The U.S. is the world’s second largest apple producer, and its citizens consume more apples than any other fruit but one.
The apple market is a mature one, but the growth in new varieties has re-energized the category with high-flavor fruit ranging from sweet to tart.
Agtools BB #:355102 produced a graphic showing how apples stack up in terms of production, volume, and pricing.


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