High-density apple orchards aim for consistent fruit quality, but 'Honeycrisp' apples can still have issues like bitter pit and soft scald. Researchers found that where apples grow in the canopy affects their calcium and potassium levels. Upper canopy apples have more calcium and better quality than lower canopy apples. Bitter pit is more common in lower canopy fruit. Upper canopy apples also have lower ethylene levels and better storability. This shows that where apples grow in the canopy can impact their quality and storability.