One of the best-known varieties from Summerland was the Spartan apple. Work on this began in 1924 and the commercial trial ...

Widely known and loved, this apple was randomly found by Maria Ann “Granny” Smith in Australia in 1839. The heritage fruit spread to become one of the world’s most popular varieties.

Apples are the perfect fruit for all kinds of delicious baked ... From firm and juicy varieties like Granny Smith and ...

We find out what it takes to produce some of New Zealand's tastiest apples by heading inside Plant & Food Research where they ...

Canada-based Summerland Varieties Corp. ( SVC) has launched two unique global apple offerings: the Snowflake and Sunpunch. With their unique appearance, flavor attributes, and exceptional shelf life, ...

Most commercial fruit is picked under-ripe ... the apple is ready. Seek out apples that are firm, with smooth and unblemished skin. Early varieties, such as Discovery, Beauty of Bath and Worcester ...

U.S. apple growers balance optimism and concern as production shifts, costs rise, and consumer demand evolves in a ...