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    Good Food

    Washington Apples Head to China

    A recent trade agreement has opened China's doors to all-American apple varieties for the first time ever. Fruit gifting is a common practice of the Chinese culture, which could mean big business in time for the holidays.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Nov 6, 2015 • 1 min read

    A recent trade agreement has opened China's doors to all-American apple varieties for the first time ever. Fruit gifting is a common practice of the Chinese culture, which could mean big business in time for the holidays.

    This story was produced and reported by Rebecca Kanthor and made possible by KCRW's Independent Producer Project.

    Music: "Do It Again" by Holy Ghost

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    Jonathan Gold's 101, Apples of the Future, Is Seaweed the New Kale?
    1. 0:00Jonathan Gold's 101 Best Restaurants for 2015
    2. 7:44One-Pan Pasta
    3. 16:00Is Seaweed the New Kale?
    4. 23:59Superiority Burger
    5. 33:24Introducing Cosmic Crisp, the Apple of the Future
    6. 42:11Washington Apples Head to ChinaYou’re reading this
    7. 49:40Market Report
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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      Camellia Tse

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    The full episode

    6 of 7
    Jonathan Gold's 101, Apples of the Future, Is Seaweed the New Kale?
    1. 0:00Jonathan Gold's 101 Best Restaurants for 2015
    2. 7:44One-Pan Pasta
    3. 16:00Is Seaweed the New Kale?
    4. 23:59Superiority Burger
    5. 33:24Introducing Cosmic Crisp, the Apple of the Future
    6. 42:11Washington Apples Head to ChinaYou’re reading this
    7. 49:40Market Report
    Back to Good Food