Steve,
The question is deceptive. What I suggest is that as long as you are exposed to an apple that is mediocre you will ask your question. I am sorry that you have been exposed to apples without quality. In today's market most $.99 apples are of lower grade and reflect so with taste. If you ever ate a HoneyCrisp in its glory, Pretty, unbelievably crisp, and flavor to die for you would know that $2.49 might just be below value . That is the gist of it. There are other reasons why growers need a higher price but consumers, have the final say and they vote with their pocket book. In HoneyCrisp case the vote is in. $3.49 in our markets. John Belisle BelleWood Acres 4160 Guide Merdian Lynden Wa. 98264 Off: 360-318-7720 Cell: 360-739-4060 From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Steven Bibula Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 3:00 PM To: 'Apple-crop discussion list' Subject: [apple-crop] honeycrisp prices In Hannaford (a major regional supermarket) today, all apples were 99 cents per pound, except some smallish, mediocre-looking honeycrisp at $2.49 per pound. How long can an apple coast in the premium price range on little more than the name? Steven Bibula Plowshares Community Farm 236 Sebago Lake Road Gorham ME 04038 207.239.0442 www.plowsharesmaine.com
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