In my personal view, based on personal taste preferences, which are subjective of course, Honeycrisp should not be called an "apple." It is so far above everything else that it is in its own realm.
On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 3:17 PM, John Belisle <jdbeli...@hotmail.com> wrote: > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > apple-crop mailing list > apple-crop@virtualorchard.net > http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop > >
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