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Branded fruit: How produce got “Honeycrisp-ified"

Aug 28, 2026 · 33m
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  • Produce is increasingly branded like consumer goods, with names like Honeycrisp apples and Sugar Bomb tomatoes.
  • These branded items often cost more and have unique characteristics, changing the grocery shopping experience.
  • The trend of branding produce is expanding beyond apples and grapes to include tomatoes and other items.

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