First in season,
first in quality

Sourced from selected
New Zealand growers

Hand-picked,
quality selected

a1 Early season
New Zealand Apple

Quality eating, bright red colour, balanced flavour with a crisp, sweet bite.

a1 apples are a leading early-season apple from New Zealand.

It lives up to the “a1” name by celebrating its quality and uniqueness. Defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “of the finest quality”, a1 apples are also grown in first-rate conditions with the highest food safety standards.

a1 apples are sourced from selected growers in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, New Zealand. Situated on the East Coast of the North Island, these regions enjoy long hot summers and crisp winter frosts, allowing the a1 apples to ripen slowly and naturally.

Its vibrant colour, crisp bite, and smooth, sweet balance make it one of the world’s most appealing apples.

QUALITY

Early season
goodness

New Zealand’s market leading early season apple.

Grown in the East Coast of NZ

Renowned for its clean air and water and exceptional food safety and quality control systems.

Freshly
hand-picked

Packed under exceptional food safety and compliance practices.

Nature’s
best

Bright full block red colour with a crisp sweet bite.

Grower
proud

Sourced from selected New Zealand growers.

Premium
quality

Only the best a1 apples are selected for consumers to enjoy.

OUR GROWERS

a1 apples are grown by a selected group of New Zealand growers to bring consumers a unique eating experience.

The fruit is grown under licence with standards managed by owners, Te Mata Exports. The processes in place ensure a1 apples are grown by New Zealand’s top growers, using the highest food safety, quality control and compliance practices.

Click the link below to find out about two of our passionate growers.

OUR TEAM

Sarah McCormack
CEO
Andrew Lockyer
National Sales Manager
Campbell Tait
Export Manager
Janine Thompson
Post Harvest Manager
Use the form below to send us a message. Our team will do their best to get back you as soon as we can.

First in taste,
quality & season

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