Gala and Red Delicious reign, but watch out for Honeycrisp and Pink Lady

Apple growers are shifting toward varieties such as Honeycrisp and Pink Lady, although Gala and Red Delicious are still the industry’s powerhouses, accounting for nearly three of every 10 apples grown in America, said the U.S. Apple Association on Thursday. At its annual meeting in Chicago, the trade group estimated this year’s apple crop at 255… » Read More

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