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,...

By Agtools
September 30, 2022
1 minute read

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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