France is a major producer of apples, with nearly 1.4 million tons harvested each year. And thanks to the diversity of the land and know-how, French apple growers offer a large number of varieties to consumers.
No waste in the apple sector!
French consumers love fresh apples, with a consumption of 17 kg per household each year. But they also eat a lot of apple compotes, and most compotes currently available on the French market are made partly from apples. The fruits that do not have the aesthetic qualities required for the fresh market are used for compotes or juices, after selection of the best varieties. Nearly a fourth of the French apple production goes to processing.
Which origin for the compotes sold in France?
Today, French consumers are particularly attentive to the labels and the origin of the products they buy. The origin of fresh products is easily identifiable in the stores but the origin of processed products is not as visible. This vagueness about processed products leads to significant imports of apples from other European countries. However, the search for taste and sanitary quality, preservation of the environment and biodiversity calls for French apples with the Eco-responsible Orchards label.
Eco-responsible Orchards: a label that shows the commitment of French producers
French apple producers have been committed for 25 years to production methods that are respectful of the environment and biodiversity, while complying with the Eco-responsible Orchards specifications. Today, 70% of the French apple growers - 1,400 apple and pear producers - have the Eco-responsible Orchards certification.
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