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The Evolution of Delicious Apples: From Discovery to Market Domination
TLDR The podcast follows the journey of David Bedford, who dedicated his life to breeding delicious apples, leading to the discovery of the honey crisp apple that revolutionized the apple business. Apple growers like Quartier are now trademarking new varieties like Sweetango to control supply and navigate a market flooded with trademarked apples.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The podcast discusses the transformation of apples from mealy and undesirable to delicious and sought after.
02:26
David Bedford, the man who discovered the miracle apple, dedicated his life to breeding delicious apples despite the challenges and long process involved in creating a new variety.
04:52
David Bedford tastes hundreds of apples a day, using a unique technique of spitting them out, until he discovers the exceptional honey crisp apple that would revolutionize the apple business.
07:26
An apple grower takes a risk by planting lots of honeycrisp trees, hoping that the unique apple will bring him a profitable advantage in the market.
10:06
Honeycrisp apples became a top-grossing item in grocery stores, prompting apple grower Quartier to realize the need to control the supply of the apple to maintain profitability in the face of increasing competition.
12:21
Apple grower Quartier and his friends trademarked a new apple called Sweetango, allowing them to control who grows and sells it, joining a trend of various apples with trademarked names flooding the market.
14:43
Apple growers are now entering a world of managed brands and marketing, allowing consumers to find and enjoy a variety of high-quality apples.
