USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

For many decades, supermarkets sold just a few varieties of apples. But now, grocery stores carry more than 20 apple ...

Different apples taste differently and are good for different uses. There’s even some unique history to the names of ...

What's your favorite apple? Maybe it's the crowd-pleasing Honeycrisp, the tart Granny Smith or the infamous Red Delicious.

What's worse than trying to satisfy a craving for a juicy apple only to bite into one that's not quite ripe? Look for ...