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Is this Quebec-developed fruit the 'apple of the future'?

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After 25 years of crossbreeding Honeycrisp and Empire apples, Quebec producers have developed the Orléans apple, which is now reaching grocery store shelves this fall. The variety stays crisp longer than comparable apples and can be supplied year-round due to its storage properties.

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