About two-thirds of apples produced are sold as fresh fruit, and most of the other third are processed. About 3% go unsold, according to the U.S. Apple Association.

The following types of apples are just a sampling of the countless varieties you’ll find in markets every fall. 1 Gala. Lloret // Getty Images. Est. 1930s.

With over 7,500 known varieties, apples have been cultivated for thousands of years and continue to be a staple in many cultures. But with only a few of these varieties mass-produced, ...

Research Orchards Chart a Fruit’s Future. Scientists working in research groves, ... Most of the more than 5,000 apple varieties are planted in an orchard across 30 acres.

The only other varieties with more than 1 million trees are main-season Fujis (1.3 million trees) and Red Delicious apples (1.2 million trees). Here’s a look at the top 50 apple types, ranked by ...

Some types of apple store well, while others are better if eaten quickly. The ideal storage temperature for apples is 30-32 F with 90%-95% relative humidity.

The Baking Journal. Baking with Apples: The Best Types to Use! Clip: Season 2025 | 3m Video has Closed Captions | CC. Learn the best apple varieties for baking and what makes each one unique!

But now, grocery stores carry more than 20 apple varieties throughout the year — twice as many than a decade ago. There are so many delicious apples now that some call this the golden age of apples.