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Joya®, the last little one arrives on stalls January 11th of 2017!

Joya® apple is one of the last apples harvested. It is picked at the end of November and arrives on stalls now, at the beginning of January, after a few weeks of maturation.

It is the tonic bicolour apple that gives punch for the end of winter!

Joya® has a tangy flavour, is very crispy and refreshing in the mouth.

Since the launch of this apple in 2012, Blue Whale wants to develop its orchards.

Last year, Blue Whale’s Joya® production represented a volume of 3,000 tons. More than 70% of this production was sold in 22 countries including France, Germany and Great Britain, the winning trio fond of Joya® last year.

For this new season, Blue Whale harvest is about 3,300 tons (10% more than last year). This year, the weather conditions were very favorable, meaning good color rate. A promise of a beautiful quality production in our 3 areas: Southwest, Loire Valley and Southeast. Blue Whale’s goal is to develop Joya® brand sales and open up new markets.

As every year, marketing tools will be offered to boost sales and promote the brand throughout the season of the Joya® apple: various promotional tools and operations will be available in stores.

Celebrations are over, be tonic with Joya®!

The taste of our apples …

This weekend, two Blue Whale Fruit-growers, Albert and Olivier opened their orchards respectively in Angers (49 FR) and Grisolles (82 FR) to let us discover their work and the taste of their apples.

People of all ages were invited to visit the orchards, taste different varieties of apples and cook them. 

Apple varieties such as Chantecler, Blue Reine®, Royal Gala, Tentation® and Ariane les Naturianes® were offered for tasting to learn how to discover all the flavours they hold. Did you know for example that some apple varieties reveal anise or banana flavour…!

The apple is eaten raw as well as cooked. Charles Soussin and Charlotte Lavige, our chefs, hosted small workshops, presenting quick and fun recipes for delicious sweet and savory dishes. This apple discovery day made everyone crazy about apples, click our link to see if you are too: Fous de pommes

Blue Whale is in the TV news

Yesterday, 28th of September, we welcomed Tv reporter team for France 3 French channel, in Olivier Sabathié’s orchards and at our fruit cooperative Stanor. This report was broadcasted during the 7 PM news putting the spotlight on French apples.

The harvest has well begun by Christophe Belloc

It’s during those first autumn days, under a clear sky and more bearable temperatures, that our group of producers is extremely mobilized for the beginning of this new season. At this time, about 4 apple varieties are harvested.

The first apples are even on stall to make happy gourmet people. Blue Whale fruitgrowers are really involved but have to deal with climatic hazard.

Blue Whale Group is also linked to this rhythm though the activity has less and less seasonal changes.

Our new harvest is available and it’s good both on quantity and quality. We are very proud to show you our work after long months of orchard and fruit care.

Enjoy the season and do not forget to eat French apples!