On Wednesday 18th September 2024, BAPL hosted an orchard event to showcase the British apple harvest for retailers and political stakeholders.
Set among extensive Gala apple orchards in Kent, the event showcased apple picking, the 2024 crop and plans for future growth.
More than 50 people attended the event and there was a buzz about the group as everyone recognised that this is an exciting time for UK apple and pear growers with huge potential to grow the production of our delicious and nutritious fruit.
Ali Capper, executive chair of BAPL, welcomed guests and set out ambitious growth plans for the industry.
At this orchard event, BAPL was also able to share its latest growth paper and government asks that will enable the industry to meet its ambitious plans for the future.
BAPL’s thanks go to everyone who attended and to A C Goatham & Son for kindly hosting the BAPL orchard event.
