Oct 16, 2025 - News
Gala is Michigan's top apple. Honeycrisp is rising fast.
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How do you like them apples? If the answer is "local," then you're probably munching on these.
The big picture: Gala and Red Delicious are the top apples produced nationally, and Gala is also Michigan's most-produced apple.
- And the third biggest apple in the U.S.: Honeycrisp, which has had a nearly fivefold output increase since 2011.
Between the lines: A portion of the apples produced are not eaten fresh; they're used to process goods like applesauce.
🍎 Situational awareness: Oct. 21 is National Apple Day.
💭 Joe's thought bubble: The tart-tasting apples I like most are missing — Granny Smith and Pink Lady.