How Honeycrisp changed the apple market
- snitzoid
- Oct 21
- 1 min read
How Honeycrisp changed the apple market
By Carly Mallenbaum, Axios News
Oct 21, 2025
In honor of National Apple Day, here's a chart showing how Americans are all about the Honeycrisp.
The big picture: The sweet, tart varietal has reshaped the apple market.
By the numbers: Since 2011, production of Honeycrisp apples has increased roughly fivefold nationally, per USApple data.
Honeycrisps are the highest-priced variety for grower and consumer: They average $2.16 per pound, while Galas and Red Delicious retail for under $1.40, per the USDA.
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