Polish Apples: Tasty & High quality

Supermarkets in Bangkok are flooded with many varieties of apples from all around the world. 
 

Poland is the leading producer of apples and second largest exporter in the European Union. Aside from apples exports, the apple industry is important for Poland in terms of apple-related industries such as juice production and other food processing activities.
 
A Thai delegation consisting of fruit importers such as CPF Global Food Solution Plc, Narayan World Fruits and Vachamon Food and the celebrity Chef Kaew recently visited Warsaw to study Polish apples. 

The visit was organized by the Polish “Fruit Union” Association of Polish Fruits and Vegetables Distributors and Fruit Growers Association thanks to the promotional and educational campaign “Fresh from the orchards from Poland.” 

Apples from the heart of Europe” financed with the support of the European Union and Fruit and Vegetable Promotion Fund in Poland. 

 
Poland is one of the largest producers of apples in the world. 

The most commonly grown fruit in the country, annual production reaches over 3 million tons and they are exported to many countries around the world. Polish apples are known for their high quality and delicious taste. 

The most popular varieties of Polish apples include Gala, Golden Delicious, Najdared, Red Chief, Red Delicious and Red Jonaprince. Poland is a natural and unique environment for growing apple trees, which provides them with a unique, aromatic taste and the best health benefits.
 
Paulina Kopec, Secretary- General of the Association “Fruit Union” explained why Polish Apples are unique. 

“Polish farmers treat our orchards like their children. Our fruits are very popular due to their unique taste and nutritional value. Poland provides suitable climate and soils. Our deep knowledge and experience makes our Polish apples stand out from apples from other parts of the world.”
 
Arkadiusz Gaik, President of Fruit Union echoed, “Cultivation of apple trees is a knowledge and tradition passed down from generation to generation of fruit growers. Our producers operate according to the principles of integrated plant protection. They use modern, biological techniques of cultivation and fertilization. We produce in accordance with the principles of sustainable agriculture and the European Green Deal that emphasizes sustainable growth.”

 
During the five-day visit, the Thai business group met with all the key representatives from the Fruit Union. An official welcome dinner was arranged at the headquarter of the Polish Olympic Committee with the Polish government officials. 

The delegation visited the state-owned WIJHARS laboratory followed by a conference at the Ministry of Agriculture. 

Another packed day was spent on business matching between Thai fruits importers and local Polish producers. The group visited apple orchards, packaging and processing plants to view new innovative technology such as high storage warehouses powered by robots managing inventory demands 24 hours and seven days non-stop.
 
During the official dinner with the Fruit Union, the Thai delegation met with Madame Ewa Dubaniowska, Spouse of HE Mr.  Waldemar Dubaniowski, Polish Ambassador to Thailand, who is currently residing in Warsaw. 

One of the delegates, Pavin Jeeyasak, Senior Manager & Head of Service Provider from Vacharmon Food Ltd commented on the visit.

 “The study tour was very well-planned by the organizer. We learnt a lot about Polish apples. After this visit, we feel very confident in the quality of the apples from Poland. We are particularly impressed with the sustainable and innovative agricultural practice. As an importer, we also hope to see the Thai market to experience and accept l the high-quality and varieties of Polish apples as we had during this fruitful trip.”

By Kathleen Pokrud
Photographer by 
Kasama Chakkhruea