See the sweet story of the iconic Affy Tapple caramel apple brand
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See the sweet story of the iconic Affy Tapple caramel apple brand

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For many, the Affy Tapple caramel apple is the trademark of autumn. Brandon Beavers, CEO of Affy Tapple, explains the sweet story behind the treat’s iconic name and how the brand grew to success. He also opens up about their homegrown roots in Chicago and the brand’s commitment to supporting education. NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports for TODAY.