How about them ‘Sunpunch’ apples?

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Oct 8, 202600:11:23News & Politics

After 25 years in development, there is a new apple hitting grocery stores near you. We'll hear from Amritpal Singh, a scientist at Summerland Research and Development Centre and creator of the Sunpunch apple, on why he...

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