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National Apple Day falls on October 21 on the National Day Calendar as a day to celebrate all things apple! This food holiday is dedicated to promoting the rich cultural and historical significance of apples, as well as the importance of orchards and apple-related products in agriculture and heritage. 

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In 1990, the charity Common Ground in the UK as a way to raise awareness about the diversity of apple varieties, encourage the preservation of traditional orchards, and promote the consumption of locally grown apples. Common Ground’s founders, Sue Clifford and Angela King, wanted to reconnect people with the land and its fruits, emphasizing the importance of local and sustainable food production.

There are a suggested amount of over 7,000 recognized apple varieties globally. However, the number of apple varieties in the world is vast and can be quite challenging to quantify precisely. There are thousands of apple cultivars, each with its own unique characteristics in terms of flavor, appearance, texture. Because we use  apples are used for a variety reasons, such as fresh consumption, baking, or cider production, new varieties are continuously being developed.