Source: Fruit Survey Highlights, Natural Agricultural Statistics Service apples are usually harvested in September, although some varieties are harvested as ’s early as mid-August and as late as October. Growers use "dwarf trees" in high density plantings to produce apples faster and increasing harvest efficiency. This allows the growers to respond to consumer demands and increase the on growers’ return investment [4]. exports several varieties of apples including red delicious, which is often exported to , , , , , , , , the , and [2]. ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Domestic versus International As US consumer preferences shift towards a more healthy combination of fruits and vegetables, per capita apple consumption may be expected to increase even though domestic market prices are currently high and supplies tight. There is some competition from the by the availability of new processed snack food industry, but it’s neutralized apple products. According to the May 1, 2007 US Apple Association Market News, total fresh apple holdings in storage decreased 5 percent over the previous year. However,
Source: Fruit Survey Highlights, Natural Agricultural Statistics Service ’s apples are usually harvested in September, although some varieties are harvested as early as mid-August and as late as October. Growers use "dwarf trees" in high density plantings to produce apples faster and increasing harvest efficiency. This allows the growers to respond to consumer demands and increase the growers’ return on investment [4]. exports several varieties of apples including red delicious, which is often exported to , , , , , , , , the , and [2]. ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Domestic versus International As US consumer preferences shift towards a more healthy combination of fruits and vegetables, per capita apple consumption may be expected to increase even though domestic market prices are currently high and supplies tight. There is some competition from the snack food industry, but it’s neutralized by the availability of new processed apple products. According to the May 1, 2007 US Apple Association Market News, total fresh apple holdings in storage decreased 5 percent over the previous year. However,
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