When it comes to apples, consumers like a crisp bite. Apple breeders know that crispness is one of the most important "sensory attributes" in apples. Because new apple varieties must be tested for ...

Here's a job title that you probably didn't know existed: Apple Biter. Oh sure, the official term is probably something like "Fruit Evaluation Specialist," but if you spend your days chomping into ...

To measure the crispness of apples without relying on human test panels, researchers used a computerized penetrometer to assess firmness and texture of apple varieties and compared the results with ...

WENATCHEE, WA—When it comes to apples, consumers like a crisp bite. Apple breeders know that crispness is one of the most important "sensory attributes" in apples. Because new apple varieties must be ...