Our growersNos Producteurs
Our growers
Nos Producteurs

Producers of organic apples from orchards in France

The "Les Amis de Juliet®" association was created on May 18th, 2005.
It unites over 130 growers coming from all large commercial orchard regions of France.
The purpose of our association is to:

Promote the Juliet® apple
variety to the wider public,

Coordinate the technical monitoring
of the Juliet® orchards,

Ensure cultivation of Juliet® apples exclusively in France
and exclusively organic,

Find out more about Juliet® apple growers

"Les Amis de Juliet®" (Friends of Juliet®) is an association of over a hundred growers in France who have been won over by the Juliet® apple. At the beginning, Benoit Escande (nurseryman) and Guilhem Sévérac (arboriculture expert at the Chambre d'agriculture de Vaucluse) saw enormous potential when they observed the first Juliet® plants.
It apple benefits from undeniable gustatory qualities and is perfectly suited to organic farming. To the delight of growers, it is resistant to scab and unattractive to aphids.
Bringing together some 190 growers, "Les Amis de Juliet®" aims to raise awareness of the beautiful Juliet® apple, coordinate technical monitoring of its orchards as well as develop plantings.
The growers adhere to three principles: no use of fertilizers, no use of GMOs, and no use of the synthetic herbicides so often used in the production of so-called conventional apples.
Juliet® apple growers are the best ambassadors, promoting this variety to the whole world.

What you need to know about organic apples

As well as being the oldest fruit in the world, the apple is the most widely eaten fruit in France. There are some 10,000 varieties of apple. Rich in vitamins and minerals, apples are appreciated for their taste and nutritional qualities.

Unlike conventional apples, organic apples contain no toxic substances. Natural fertilizers, mineral oils and fungicides are used to replace them. 
Organic apples seem sweeter. In juice or purée form, the apple's gourmet flavours would be even more present.

Good for your health, they contain flavonoids, pectin, polyphenols and many other nutrients. Studies have also shown that organic apples contain healthy bacteria (Source: Sciences et Avenir, "Apples are full of bacteria... and all the better for it !"). In fact, the presence of Lactobacilli and Methylobacterium improves apple flavor.

To recognize organic apples, simply check for organic certification. To do this, you need to know that there are two visual labels, the French AB label and the European organic label. It's also important to check the origin of the apple and its derivative products. For this, information on the product's origin can be found under the European logo. Beyond the labels, organic apples are easily recognizable by their sweeter taste and their shape. 
For storage, simply place them in a fruit basket or in the fridge.

Juliet® apples, organic and 100% French

Our Juliet® apple is produced exclusively in France. It is grown on 700 hectares by nearly 190 producers.
Two-tone, sweet and rich in vitamins, you're sure to enjoy this apple variety without fear of pesticides or other toxic products.
Until now, the Juliet® apple was also the only variety in the world to be produced exclusively organically.
Harvesting takes place from early October to late November.
Thanks to its thick skin, the Juliet® apple keeps very well. They can be stored for several weeks or even months, either in the refrigerator or in the cellar.
We offer several ranges of Juliet® products. Always prepared in France, you'll find pure organic apple juice with no added sugar, organic sparkling juice, organic cider, Juliet® 100% organic apple purée/compote, apple prune or apple chestnut, and cider vinegar. Full details of these products can be found in the “Our ranges” section.

Juliet® apple and its recyclable packaging

In addition to producing beautiful Juliet® organic apples, the Juliet® brand offers eco-friendly packaging. Packaging is made mainly from recycled and biodegradable materials. This contributes to a significant reduction in both carbon footprint and waste volume.

To achieve this, the packaging trays and baskets are made from recycled and recyclable materials. In other words, the materials used can be reused after processing. In a way, it's a way of giving new life to waste. Juliet® apple was immediately seduced and opted for its ecological trays.

The environmental approach doesn't stop there ! The Juliet® apple sticker is also compostable. It can, of course, be composted at home along with the core and other green waste. In short, the Juliet® apple approach goes beyond simple biodegradable packaging. There's a real desire to reduce the volume of waste and our footprint. This is all the more important as our environment is becoming increasingly degraded by the pollution that is still too present.

Juliet® organic apples on sale

You'll find our Juliet® apple on sale in organic specialist stores, greengrocers and supermarkets.
If you can't find it in the above-mentioned outlets, don't hesitate to ask for it.

I'm the only apple variety in the universe to be produced exclusively organically. You're probably familiar with some of the best-known varieties, such as Gala, Golden, Chanteclerc, Granny Smith, Pink Lady...

Testimonies

Jérôme Berthalin
Fruit grower in Vaucluse
Juliet® provides us with an efficient technical monitoring and gives us access to a dynamic market. We made a great choice.
Nicolas Berger
Fruit grower in Vaucluse
With Juliet®, we have chosen to enhance our expertise and flavours of our regions.
Pierre Antoniolli
Juliet® apple grower
Getting on-board with Juliet® gives us an opportunity to be supported with confidence in this adventure, making it less risky, yet just as exciting!

Our commitments

A variety that is grown only organically
The orchards are located only in France
The packaging is recyclable and biodegradable
Produced without synthetic pesticides
Harvested by hand at their optimal ripeness

The Juliet® product range, it’s good, it’s Organic!

I am good for munching, it’s a fact. But you can also taste me in a variety of tasty, organic, French-made products prepared with the utmost care.

Organic dessert apples

Pure organic apple juice with no added sugar

Sparkling organic apple juice

Organic apple cider

Organic purée/applesauce

Organic apple cider vinegar

In coherence with our mission to take care of our planet, Juliet® uses only ecologically responsible packaging. Everything from the crates, the packaging films, the platters, and even the the stickers on the Juliet® apples are produced in an environmentally-responsible manner.

Organic dessert apples

Pure organic apple juice with no added sugar

Sparkling organic apple juice

Organic apple cider

Organic purée/applesauce

Organic apple cider vinegar