Great British Apples

23/10/2026

🍎 Harvest complete in one orchard, time to move on to the next!

These impressive harvesting machines are packed up and ready to move to their next location, where another crop of delicious British apples awaits.

With different apple varieties ripening at different times, our growers and their teams have a busy few months moving between orchards to bring in the harvest! 🚜🇬🇧

22/10/2026

🍎 From tree to trolley, there's a lot that goes into bringing delicious British apples to supermarket shelves!

We've been behind the scenes to follow the journey from orchard to supermarket, and you can see the whole process in our latest YouTube video!

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ghzyHY_MQ10?si=wqEMz7j1sJRI5iEm

Ever wondered how British apples make their way from the orchard to...

21/10/2026

Happy World Apple Day! 🍎

Today we’re celebrating everything we love about British apples and pears – grown with care in our orchards, bursting with flavour, and packed with health benefits.

Choosing British means:
🌱 Supporting our growers and the heartbeat of our countryside
💚 Backing sustainability and biodiversity
💪 Enjoying a natural superfood snack that’s healthy and delicious

Next time you’re in store, look out for the Union Jack and pick up some tasty British apples and pears to celebrate today in the best way possible!

18/10/2026

🍎☀️ Even apples get tan lines!

Just like us, apples respond to sunshine! As they ripen, sunlight helps develop their beautiful red colour, with temperature also playing an important role.

This apple has been shaded by a branch, leaving a very distinctive 'tan line' where the sunlight couldn't reach! 👙

A brilliant little example of how nature works its magic in our British orchards. 🇬🇧🍎

17/10/2026

Beautiful morning! 🍎

16/10/2026

🍎 These beautiful British Pink Lady apples are looking fantastic, but they're not quite ready for harvest yet!

Protected behind hail netting, they're continuing to develop their signature sweetness and rosy colour.

Pink Lady apples are among the last varieties to be harvested, and even at this late stage, a sudden hailstorm could damage months of careful growing in just minutes! 🌧️

The nets help protect every precious apple until it's ready to be picked, bringing us one step closer to enjoying delicious, crisp and juicy British Pink Lady apples! 🇬🇧🍎

15/10/2026

🍎🇬🇧 Yes, Pink Lady apples really DO grow in Britain!

Our British maritime climate, long summer days and mild autumns provide excellent conditions for growing apples, and British Pink Lady apples are going from strength to strength! ☀️🍎

With their signature sweetness, satisfying crunch and beautiful rosy colour, remember to look out for British-grown Pink Lady apples in supermarkets later this year and enjoy a homegrown favourite. 🇬🇧👏

Choosing Pink Lady? Look for British Pink Lady.

14/10/2026

🍏 Why Choose British Apples? 🍏

British apples are the perfect blend of freshness, taste, and sustainability! Locally grown right here in the UK, they’re picked at their peak, meaning you get apples that are crisp, juicy, and full of flavour. 🍎 Plus, fewer food miles = helping the environment with every bite! 🌍

And guess what? They’re in stores now! Support local farmers and enjoy Britain’s best — whether it’s a juicy Gala, aromatic Cox, a nutty Egremont Russet, or a perfect Bramley for baking, you’re guaranteed a taste of quality.

🍎 Fresh, local, and delicious - choose British apples today! 🍏

13/10/2026

🍎 A 360° view of a British Pink Lady orchard, and those apples are starting to develop their signature colour!

Not every British apple is ready to pick at the same time. Earlier varieties kick-start the harvest season, followed by favourites such as Gala, while later varieties like Pink Lady are left on the trees for longer to reach the right colour, flavour and maturity.

Growers carefully monitor each variety and only harvest when the fruit is ready. So while picking is already well underway across British orchards, there’s still plenty more to come!

12/10/2026

🍎☀️ A perfect example of just how important sunlight is for developing that beautiful red apple colour!

This Jazz apple had a leaf resting against its skin as it grew, blocking the sunlight and leaving behind a perfect little silhouette.

As apples ripen, exposure to sunlight helps encourage the development of their red colour. Move the leaf, and you can see exactly where the sunshine couldn’t reach!

And with British Apple Month now in full swing, there’s no better time to celebrate the amazing fruit being grown in orchards across the country. Look out for British apples when you shop and enjoy a taste of this year’s crop. 🍎🇬🇧