WE’RE HAPPY YOU’RE HERE

We’re always delighted when someone is interested in us, wants to ask us exciting questions, and wants to find out more about KANZI®. Here you will find out a whole lot about what makes us tick. And if you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, just get in touch and ask us. Write us at australia@kanziapple.com and we’ll try to answer as soon as possible.

EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT KANZI BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

1992

A new uniquely tasting apple variety was discovered in Belgium – a natural cross between Gala and Braeburn.

2004

After 10 years of testing and refining the first commercial crop was harvested. The KANZI® brand was born.

2005

KANZI® was sold in supermarkets for the very first time.

2006

The first KANZI® tree was planted in Australia.

2005 - 2020

The popularity of KANZI® rapidly grew and is now produced in 13 countries across 5 continents.

2021

KANZI® has grown to a harvest volume of 50 million kilograms, making it the 2nd biggest branded apple variety in the world.

NOT EVERY APPLE CAN BE A KANZI

One could imagine that an apple has a pretty dreamy life, hanging out all day, soaking up the sunshine and gently growing. But it’s not quite that simple.

Because our bright red KANZI® apples are grown in specially selected orchards all over the world. There, each KANZI® apple is nurtured and cared for from blossom to finally being hand-picked during the harvest.

Only the premium first-class apples that pass strict criteria are sold as KANZI®. Our experienced growers prune the trees so that each apple receives just the right amount of sunlight to develop the exceptional colour and flavour of KANZI®.

KANZI® is grown in thirteen countries around the world by hundreds of selected growers. And whenever and wherever possible, we make sure that our apples are produced in the countries and regions where we sell them. Our orchards are carefully selected for the soil, climate and artisan skills of the growers. We cultivate our trees with care and pay particular attention to ensure they have the space and light necessary to develop apples full of flavour and of exceptional quality. The apples are only harvested and carefully packed when they are perfect, have the renowned red peel and are just right in terms of maturity.

IT’S A GOOD THING KANZI APPLES ARE SO JUICY

Granted, this may seem like the drier part of KANZI®, but even our facts and figures taste good at KANZI®.

Six things you’ve always wanted to know about KANZI.

  • KANZI® is the second largest apple brand in the world

  • Our apples need to comply with 18 quality criteria to be classified as a KANZI®

  • Our apples are a natural cross between the sweet Gala and the tangy Braeburn.

  • KANZI® apples keep their firmness for longer than other apples.

  • KANZI® is grown, nurtured and cared for in eleven countries around the world.

  • KANZI® means “hidden treasure” in Swahili. Because that is exactly what it is.

KANZI BY THE NUMBERS

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Our growers patiently wait 2 years before a tree is ready for the first harvest.
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On average a KANZI® apple 152 days before it’s ready to be hand-picked.
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Every season a well-balanced tree will produce 100 to 120 KANZI® apples.
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Many KANZI® growers have run their family business for multiple generations. With 2.000 growers in 13 countries, across 5 continents, you’re never far from a KANZI® grower.
0 million trees
There are approximately 6 million trees growing KANZI® across Europe.
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A honeybee visits around 200 flowers a day. Bees are essential for the pollination of the trees and of all other plants. KANZI® growers take great care of the biodiversity in their orchards.

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