Bringing KORU® Apple to you is a story beginning with pure chance.
From a little seedling, we have established an international commercial production over two decades.
We hope you enjoy the journey...
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1994
chance apple seedling sprouts in nelson, new zealandThe seedling that became Plumac grows in Geoff & Marilyn Plunkett’s rose garden
1998
seedling produces impressive applesGeoff shares apples with Andy McGrath – test trees propagated.
2000
evaluation and scientific testing beginsFollowing favourable agronomic testing, test trees are planted throughout New Zealand
2007
taste tests indicate it’s a winnerVolumes grow and International consumer testing begins
2008-2
testing of plumac trees spreads worldwideWorld rights to production and marketing granted to McGrath Nurseries Ltd.
2010-11
koru® brand and logo introducedWorldwide trademark registration begins
2011
commercial plantings begin in new zealandExpanding throughout North and South Islands
2013
first commercial exports to usaAvailable May to August
2013-2
licensee in usa begins commercial plantingsExpanding from Washington State to New York State
2015
first usa grown koru® apples in marketsAvailable November to March
2016
escape ordinary!Promotion launched as KORU® Apple volume grows
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