The apple

The most seductive apple !

Fifteen years ago, one of our producers gave his wife for Saint Valentine’s day a bouquet of flowers embellished with a Pink Lady® apple and a little note: ‘A romantic bite for two’. His wife was amused and charmed. Thus came the idea for a romantic theme… and Pink Lady®, a so very seductive apple, became associated with Saint Valentine's day.

It is one of the three most important dates for us, which include November, when the apple arrives on the shelves, and April, with the long-awaited arrival of spring. What could be more natural than to associate this beautiful, crunchy apple with love? After all it is rosy pink, glamorous and it has a heart-shaped sticker.
Pink Lady® is so much more than an apple !


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Pink Lady® :

  • First of all, it is elegant : with its pink glow and perfect complexion… It’s good enough to eat !
  • It is sensual : with its voluptuous charm, subtle fragrance, delicate and juicy flesh, it is the most glamorous of apples.
  • Finally, it denotes pleasure : its crunch combined with the subtle aromas of wild strawberries, vanilla, litchi and rose give this fruit a unique and long lasting taste! It is the perfect balance of sweet and slightly tart !

In France :

  • 77% of consumers find Pink Lady® tastier than other apples.
  • 71% of consumers find it crunchier.
  • 73% of consumers think Pink Lady® has a unique and recognizable taste.

Study Shopper France – January 2009

In Italy :

  • 93% of consumers find it crunchier than other apples.
  • 94% of consumers find it tastier than other apples.
  • 97% of consumers think it’s an apple of very high quality.
  • 88% of consumers think it’s juicier than other apples.

Study: Shopper Italy – March 2011

In Spain :

  • 79% of consumers think it is an apple of great quality and taste.
  • 65% think it’s crunchier, juicier and tastier than other apples.

Study: Shopper Spain March 2010

Promoting healthy body and mind

In addition to its great taste, Pink Lady® has great nutritional qualities. It is bursting with energy :

  • Vitamin C, for a healthy appearance. An apple provides one quarter of the daily recommended dose of vitamin C (it contains 4% vitamins and minerals)
  • Antioxydants for a younger and fresher complexion. Polyphenols reduce the oxidation that causes our cells to age; they also reduce the permeability of blood vessels, protecting both the heart and the skin.
  • Water! Pink Lady® apples are 80% water which means they help to eliminate toxins
  • Fibre to aid digestion. Pectin, one of the fibres found in the apple, helps to regulate bowel movements and improve your intestinal flora.
  • A tip : Do not peel the fruit, just rinse it. Almost 50% of the vitamin C is in the skin.
  • A smart idea : Chew well! Digestive juices are a natural appetite suppressant.
  • Did you know : Pink Lady® gives you energy. At 10% carbohydrate, it has more fructose than the average apple. It provides 54Kcal/ 100g.

Pink Lady® attitude

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Store your apples well !

Pink Lady® apples are fragile. Handle them with care, and you can keep them at room temperature for 8 to 15 days, or store them for longer periods in the refrigerator. Remember, it is advisable to remove the apple from the refrigerator one hour before eating to allow its flavours to fully express themselves !

How to recognize a Pink Lady® apple !

The pink, heart-shaped sticker makes it possible to identify a Pink Lady® apple immediately. It guarantees its authenticity and consistent quality throughout the year. For many customers, the heart shape symbolizes delicacy, elegance and sensuality !