The popularity of high-end varieties Apples have always been the most popular fruit in Switzerland. The consumption of table apples stood at 14.66 kg per person between 2000 and 2002, and at 13.9 kg in 2020. They are therefore ahead of bananas and far ahead of any other fruits grown in the country. Apples remain attractive, although we are seeing the emergence of new preferences when it comes to the different varieties. While the Golden Delicious was by far the most widely cultivated in 2002, the Gala has been the one on top in 2020. The area devoted to apple cultivation has been reduced over the past two decades, from 4,471 hectares in 2002 to 3,671 hectares in 2020, based on currently available figures; however, some varieties have resisted and actually even gained ground.