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2002 Consumer and Health News Releases

An Apple A Day Keeps Santa on His Way (December 4, 2002)
Hey, kids ... looking for a good "in" with Santa this holiday season? Leave him a delicious, yet nutritious, snack on Christmas Eve — an apple. Start the healthy new holiday tradition of leaving Santa an apple, instead, and learn healthy eating in the process.

Apple Health Benefits Highlighted at Interpoma Conference (Nov. 22, 2002)
The disease-fighting profile of apples got a boost last week at the fourth annual Interpoma conference in Europe, with experts agreeing that apples may provide a "whole body" range of health benefits.

Finnish Research Finds Appless May Reduce Major Chronic Disease Risk (Sept. 5, 2002)
Finnish researchers report that apple nutrients may reduce the risk of many major chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, type 2 diabetes and asthma, as reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

2002 U.S. Apple Crop Arrival Announced (Sept. 5, 2002)
The 2002 U.S. apple crop is now making its way to market, and consumers can expect great quality and expanded variety. Meanwhile, new research is providing more modern proof to that old adage about "an apple a day."

"An Apple A Day, Every Day" 2002 Harvest Kit (August 19, 2002)
The 2002 U.S. apple harvest is just around the corner! Catch up on the latest apple health news, and get back with our weekly planner chock full of great information. View the entire “Apple A Day, Every Day” Media Kit (PDF Format) and our 2002 Resource Guide (PDF Format), or select from the following list of contents to download text for reprinting: