Consider the fate of America’s favorite apple. It emerged from an Iowa orchard in 1880 as a round, blushed yellow fruit of surpassing sweetness. But like a figure in a TV makeover show, it was ...

The maligned Red Delicious apple once was Washington state’s No. 1 apple crop. To some, “Reds” had their taste bred out. But they’re still here, tied at No. 2.

The Red Delicious is the apple we foist on children to make ourselves feel better. My most formative encounters with the Red Delicious, like many people’s, took place during childhood.

Move over Red Delicious, America's got a new favorite apple 05:00. The long-running reign of the Red Delicious is coming to an end, and for some apple connoisseurs, it can't come soon enough.

The Washington Apple Commission describes the Red Delicious on its website as “the world’s favorite snacking apple,” but all schoolchildren who have ever thrown one away know the truth: Red ...

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Red Delicious apple production is expected to tumble 10.7 percent to 51.7 million. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Consumers apparently like the Gala's "taste, texture and ...

The iconic Red Delicious apple is expected to lose its crown as America’s most popular apple, a title which the variety has held for over 50 years, according to the U.S. Apple Association.

“However, apples with darker red or purple skins, such as the red delicious apple, often have higher levels of antioxidants compared to those with lighter-colored skins,” Springer said.