Granny Smith Apple

The Granny Smith is one of the world's most recognizable apple varieties, easily identified by its vibrant green skin and sharp, tart flavor. The cultivar was discovered in 1868 as a chance seedling by Maria Ann Smith (naturally nicknamed 'Granny') in Eastwood, Australia. It is believed to be a hybrid between a European wild apple and a domestic variety.

Today, Granny Smith apples are a global commodity grown in major agricultural regions across both hemispheres, including the United States, France, Chile, South Africa, and its native Australia. Because they are grown worldwide to satisfy year-round demand, the specific country of origin for any single apple depends on the season and the local retailer's sourcing.

The label shown in the image features the Price Look-Up (PLU) code 4017, which is the international standard identifier for 'Large Granny Smith Apples' grown conventionally. Unlike branded consumer goods, these apples are typically sold as generic produce, though they may occasionally carry stickers from specific large-scale agricultural distributors.