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Orchards focusing on bi-coloured apples
The Group’s orchards are all located in the triangle of Angers – le Mans – Tours. Over the years the Group’s orchards have seen a change of varietal mix best illustrated with the rise in importance of bi-coloured varieties.
The group’s orchards were formerly made up of traditional varieties such as Golden and Granny but more and more focus is given to planting more modern varieties given the change in consumer trends.
The group has experienced constant export expansion spearheaded by the growth of bi-coloured apples. The table below amply illustrates this and shows the steady decline of Golden potential over the years.
The varietal mix of our orchards
Variety |
1985 |
1995 |
2000 |
2003 |
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Golden |
55 |
42 |
36 |
29 |
| Granny Smith |
23 |
12 |
15 |
8 |
| Rouges
| 9 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
| Idared |
10 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
| Royal Gala |
|
12 |
17 |
20 |
| Braeburn |
|
10 |
11 |
12 |
| Elstar |
|
4 |
2 |
4 |
| Fuji |
|
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Janagold / Jonagored
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|
4 |
1 |
4 |
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Others
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2 |
12 |
17 |
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Pommes Club (Pink Lady - Tentation - Jazz - Caméo) - Canada Gris - Others |
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