Polish apples at Presidency meetings

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has concluded a contract to supply more than 82,000 apples for meetings organised as part of the Presidency. They will be served to, among others, participants in summits and ministerial meetings – in Poland and Brussels.

Grójec apples come from the Grójec region, known as ‘the largest orchard in Europe’, where they have been grown for almost 500 years. They have a sweet taste and a distinct aroma, as well as a very pronounced blush, indicating a high pigment content.

In 2011, the name ‘jabłka grójeckie’ was entered in the EU register as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). This is an EU mark awarded to regional products of exceptional quality with a name referring to the place where they are produced and emphasising their link to that place.

This initiative relates to the promotion of Polish strawberries during the 2011 Presidency and is a unique showcase for Polish agriculture.

– Polish apples will be served to participants at the most important events that will take place in Poland and Brussels as part of the Presidency. In this way, the participants of these events will be able to experience the unique taste and appreciate the top quality of Grójec apples – said Undersecretary of State, Plenipotentiary of the Minister for European Union Affairs for the Preparation and Holding of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.

Poland is the EU's leading apple producer

– Polish apples are our pride. It is a symbol of the success of Polish fruit farming achieved during the 20 years of Poland's presence in the European Union – stressed Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Adam Nowak.

– Polish fruit growers have been able to make good use of EU funds. Today, we produce excellent fruit, which makes us stand out in the European Union – emphasised Adam Nowak.

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