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Apple Awareness Day

Apple Awareness Day on March 30, not to be confused with Apple day, "National Apple day", was created by activists in response to the impact COVID-19 has had both on the production and consumption of Apples.[ 42]With the production of apples decreasing from 87 Million metric tons in 2019 to 34 million in 2020, the pandemic has negatively impacted the livelihood of apple farmers, alongside many others in the business. Restrictions across the world have limited access the the few apples, leading 37% of apples produced to be thrown out. [ 43]It is estimated that 70 million people have been affected by this. With an estimated 5 million jobs within the apple sector permanently lost. [ 44]