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At least some of the time it seems they just shake the tree and catch the apples. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeqf3ZY-V-I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q

• tpmx 5y ago
  I can't imagine that working well for apples being sold in supermarkets to consumers? For juice/cider/etc though...
  • hinkley 5y ago
    Things are getting better, but a lot of the fruit you eat is selected for shelf and processing stability. Flavor is a secondary concern, and nutrition isn't considered at all. Some people think the latter is part of the obesity epidemic. We have lots of cravings when we are malnourished, and while hyper palatable food can explain a lot of this, it's not the only culprit. Those peaches you eat are the only ones you can get because the others bruise too easily. If you want a 'better' peach you're going to have to plant a tree. It's one of the 'sales pitches' that gardeners and permaculturists use to try to convert people. If you want more nutritious vegatables, you're going to have to get your hands dirty. Vine-ripened foods can be a profoundly different experience than store bought, as anyone who has ever grown a tomato will be all too quick to tell you.
    • smabie 5y ago
      I used to live in Tanzania and while none of the produce or fruit looks very good, it tastes maybe 10x better than anything in America. When I first moved there I was absolutely shocked by how good the fruits/vegetables and even corn tasted.