Discover some of our most grown apple varieties
Braeburn
NEW ZEALAND ORIGINAL
Braeburn apples have a bold red stripes over a yellow background with just a touch of green. A large very firm aromatic apple, with a crisp crunch, lots of juice and the tantalising mix of sweetness and tartness that makes this one of New Zealand favourite apples.
Developed from a chance seedling found on a Nelson orchard in Nelson in 1952, Braeburn is now one of New Zealand's major export varieties to Europe.
Pacific Queen™
NEW ZEALAND ORIGINAL
A large deep red crimson apple with small cream-speckles. It has a sweet inner flesh, with a crisp texture.
Discovered by Hort Research, New Zealand in 1993 from a Gala Splendour cross.
Cripps Pink
Cripps pink has a distinctly pinkish colour with a pale-yellow background. It has a unique, tangy-tart, sweet flavour. It is crisp and firm, with a creamy white flesh that resists browning when sliced.
DAZZLE™
NEW ZEALAND ORIGINAL
Dazzle™ has a bright red colour with a round shape and a vibrant glossy skin. Dazzle™ apples have a delicious sweet flavour, with a crisp watermelon like crunch, with bright white flesh with a light open texture.
ENVY™
NEW ZEALAND ORIGINAL
ENVY™ is a sweet apple with a fresh aroma and satisfying crunch and beautiful red appearance.
FUJI
A large red striped apple with a pinky cream background. An exceptionally sweet apple with a creamy white juicy flesh. Known for its powerful and sweet crunch,
Granny Smith
A vibrant, bright green skinned apple. A delicious tangy-tart apple., known for its firm crunchy, crisp bright white flesh.
JAZZ™
NEW ZEALAND ORIGINAL
JAZZ™ apples are a bright orange red striped apple that is bursting with crisp, zingy and tangy sweet flavours, A cross of Gala and Braeburn apples cultivated in the orchards of New Zealand.
Rockit™
NEW ZEALAND ORIGINAL
Rockit™ apples are a miniature apple with sweet flesh and thin skin, and a small core making it a perfect snack- size apple
Royal Gala
NEW ZEALAND ORIGINAL
Royal Gala apples have a bold red- striped appearance over a creamy yellow background. They are a compact size apple with thin skin and a sweet, juicy, firm white flesh. Great crunch.
Honeycrisp
Honeycrisp apples were originally developed at the University of Minnesota and released to growers in 1991. Since then the Honeycrisp apple has become extremely popular due to its crunch and balance of sweetness and acidity. Honeycrisp need a colder climate to develop their texture and flavour, which makes New Zealand South Island an ideal location to grow.
Koru®
Koru® apples are sweet, juicy, taste of vanilla and spice and pack a big crunch! The Koru® apple is slow to brown, making it the perfect apple for snacking, baking, or cooked in your favourite recipes.