There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples frown worldwide
More than half of all the apples grown in the United States for fresh eating are grown in Washington State
Other states that produce apples include New York, Caliafornia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia
Apples brought into the United States may have come from Canada and New Zealand
Apples are available year-round
The most popular variety of apple in the United States is Red Delicious
The apples from one tree can fill 20 boxes every year. Each box weighs 42 pounds
Apples are high in fiber
Fresh apples float. Do you know why? It's because 25 percent of their volume is air!
About half of the apples grown in the United States are sold fresh; the other half are processed into apple juice, applesauce, and dehydrated apple products
Americans eat an average of 19.6 pounds of fresh apples each year ?
One medium apple counts as one serving of fruit
One medium apple contains just 70 calories and is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C
