apple. noun. ap·ple ˈap-əl. : a rounded fruit with a red, yellow, or green skin, firm white flesh and a seedy core. also : the tree of the rose family that bears this fruit.
Top Apple Producing Provinces in Canada
| BC | AB | SK | MB | ON | PQ | NS | NB | PEI |
Brunswik Lens Model
| a) emissions caused directly by raising animals and livestock (global antropogenic, enteric fermentation and manure); |
| b) production location (cost of transport for distribution) |
| c) technologies required to use food product/recipe (oven, water, refrigerator) |
| d) packaging (is it biodegradable, can it be recycled, reused, edible) |
| e) waste (ability to change serving size, percentage of food product used) |
| f) capacity (qualified agricultural expertise, innovative engineering) |
| g) institutional priorities and constraints (square footage, risk, liability, cost, ownership, business contracts, partnerships) |
| h) import/export (is it a cash crop for Canadian farmers, or a backyard business) |
Ontario
Apple production and yield
https://data.ontario.ca/dataset/ontario-apple-production-and-yield
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Ministry of Rural Affairs
http://www.omaf.gov.on.ca/english/stats/hort/index.html
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/industry-markets-and-trade/?id=1360881916382
https://www.recipetips.com/glossary-term/t–32968/apple.asp
Apple trees grow best in a full-sun location protected from cold spring winds that can damage blossoms. Soil can range from neutral to slightly acidic, but it must be moist and well drained. Apple trees cross pollinate.
Average Price
4.77 Canadian dollars per kilogram
In February 2022, the average retail price for apples in Canada was 4.77 Canadian dollars per kilogram