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The quest for the perfect apple

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Humans have been on the quest for the perfect apple for hundreds of years. Farmers are now racing to grow and sell the perfect apple, one with the best texture, the best crunch, the best flavor — even an apple that won’t brown. Vox explores the fancy new apples hoping to satisfy your taste buds.

Why have apple developers patented their trees and trademarking the names of the apples?

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