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You chose an apple! Awesome!
When you think about an apple, you think about biting into it… the crispness, the juiciness, and the great flavour.
And while these things are a guarantee if you pick an apple off the tree,
getting that crunchy juicy goodness from apples you buy in the store is actually all about science.
At Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, we’ve been studying apples for 125 years, working on early and late season apples,
red, green, yellow, and everything in between. Back in 1936 we developed one of the tastiest, hardiest apples on the market today – the Spartan!
We study disease resistance and cold hardiness – after all, this is Canada,
and we need to help farmers deal with our tough climate and unpredictable weather.
Our research team evaluates over 30,000 seedlings each year.
That’s how we develop new varieties that keep their taste and nutritional value for a longer time.
We’ve even developed new storage technologies that allow apples to stay fresh for much longer periods of time,
slowing down their ripening process so they’re just right when you… take a bite.
Apples are much more than just another fruit – they’re a symbol of Canadian agricultural quality,
and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is committed to making sure our apples are among the best in the world.
Now… before you actually sample that apple… try picking another item to learn some more interesting facts about science and healthy food!