Lenswood Apples

Lenswood Apples Growing South Australia's finest apples for over 85 years! Lenswood Apples is a major Australian food producer committed to business & industry growth.
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We develop new export markets and strategic alliances with international partners to keep our business growing. We bring the world’s best apple varieties to Lenswood in strategic alliances with international producers that constantly build our industry expertise. Currently, in South Australia we are responsible for 70 per cent of the state’s apple crop on 1,500 hectares of prime agricultural land.

This volume is approximately 10 per cent of Australia’s annual production. As a proud South Australian company, we are supporting communities and creating employment for thousands of Australians who have come to rely on Lenswood Apples. We have been known as Lenswood Apples since 1933. But the story of our pursuit of excellence starts long before then, set in the beauty of the Adelaide Hills. It was the mid-1800s when early settlers first thought the Lenswood Valley would be a perfect place to grow apples. They were right – and from the beginning our pioneers set out to grow their fruit to perfection. In the early years, so many in the district travelled the world in search of ways to become better orchardists. One young grower keen for discovery left town on his bicycle and spent two years on the road, looking for industry advances. In the early 1900s, Something special was happening in the Lenswood community. Growers were sharing their knowledge and they began to see great benefit in working together on the future. At a public meeting in the September of 1933 it was voted to establish the Lenswood Cold Stores Cooperative Society. A founding group of 39 growers had united over the need for apple storage. The first expansion to the cold store facility came just two years later as more growers began storing more apples to sell on better markets. With the construction of its first packing shed in 1939, the Co-operative’s business expanded from storing into also packing and marketing member’s apples. Strong export markets to the UK were created and more growers from the district took up shares in the increasingly successful collaboration. From 1946, new buildings, extensions or equipment upgrades were constant in this period. Something new was commissioned every 5 to 10 years – and the Lenswood achievements were repeatedly celebrated by government officials and the community the Co-op was supporting. The 1970s onwards were times of change. Export markets were lost when Britain joined the common market and the industry underwent significant restructuring. Lenswood rose to these market challenges, innovating for greater efficiencies and introducing new marketing initiatives. Today the Co-operative is never static. Multi-million dollar investments maintain our process & packing facility at the highest international level. Innovation is our way. Each generation brings something new to what is now Lenswood Apples. In 2014, our reputation for excellence was confirmed, with Lenswood Apples grower & director Robert Green named the acclaimed ABC Rural Australian Farmer of the Year for his continued achievements in apple orcharding. Every day, we continue to craft a future full of new varieties and more reasons to love apples.

Find Your Flavour...Here's a little look at the flavour profile of the apples we supply. Which variety is your favourite...
15/08/2024

Find Your Flavour...

Here's a little look at the flavour profile of the apples we supply. Which variety is your favourite?

Support your local South Aussie Farmers and find them in-store at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Good Independents Green Grocers. Just keep an eye out for our little yellow sticker.

06/08/2024

Ever wondered what Frank Chiera from Chiera & Sons Fresh Market on thinks is really cool? Missile apples from Lenswood Apples ! 🍎

Just as tasty as a Pink Lady but half the size – perfect for lunch boxes and snacks!

No more waste from little ones who can’t finish a full-sized apple, and you save by not paying for extra kgs of fruit! Buy smarter and support local by choosing Adelaide Hills-grown Missile apples at your local fruit & veg shop. 🙌☺️

31/07/2024
🍎 Where You Can Find Our Apples 🍏 The Lenswood Cold Store supplies a whole heap of varieties to our stockists across Aus...
25/07/2024

🍎 Where You Can Find Our Apples 🍏

The Lenswood Cold Store supplies a whole heap of varieties to our stockists across Australia. Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Gala, Bravo, Jazz, Unicorn, Missile and RedLove. Head to your local Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Good Independents Green Grocers to get your hands on them. You'll know they're ours when you see that little yellow Lenswood sticker.

We are extremely proud of Noel Mason of AG & HC Mason, one of our local growers, who has been named 2024 Grower of the y...
03/06/2024

We are extremely proud of Noel Mason of AG & HC Mason, one of our local growers, who has been named 2024 Grower of the year by Apple and Pear Australia Limited - APAL. Congratulations Noel! The award is very well deserved. 🍎🍎

Lenswood Apples History... Lenswood is known for its apples and its history of apple growing dates back to the mid-1800s...
22/05/2024

Lenswood Apples History...

Lenswood is known for its apples and its history of apple growing dates back to the mid-1800s. When early settlers saw that the valley of Lenswood would be the perfect place to grow apples.

The history of our business began in 1933 when a united group of 39 apple growers came together. All with a need to store apples.

In 1939 the Co-operative business expanded into also packing and marketing apples with the addition of our first packing shed.

During the 40s-60s new buildings, and equipment were constant and Lenswoods achievements were celebrated by government officials and the community the Co-op was supporting.

Since then Lenswood and our community have gone through our fair share of hurdles from losing markets to awful years of hail and more. But in those times the Co-op has risen to the occasion always with growers and customers in mind. Working to craft a future full of new varieties and more reasons to love apples.

15/05/2024
International Apple Pie Day!May 13th is Apple Pie Day so we thought we'd celebrate by sharing this 3-step recipe for the...
13/05/2024

International Apple Pie Day!

May 13th is Apple Pie Day so we thought we'd celebrate by sharing this 3-step recipe for the perfect old-fashioned apple pie. Granny Smith apples have long been the choice apple for baking. Save this recipe for the next time you are craving a classic apple pie. Look for our yellow Lenswood sticker in the supermarket to find the perfect apple pie apples!

🍎 Old-Fashioned Lattice Apple Pie Recipe 🍎

Ingredients:
Makes 8 servings

Crust
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced
6 tablespoons (or more) ice water

Filling
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
Milk
Additional sugar

Preparation

For crust:

Step 1
Blend flour, sugar and salt in a processor. Add butter and shortening and cut in using on/off turns until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add 6 tablespoons of ice water and process until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if the dough is dry. Gather into a ball; divide into 2 pieces. Flatten each into a disk. Wrap each in plastic; chill for 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.)
For filling:

Step 2
Position the rack in the lowest third of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Mix the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add apples and toss to blend.

Step 3
Roll out 1 dough disk on a floured surface to a 12-inch round. Transfer to a 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Fold edge under, forming a high-standing rim; crimp. Add filling. Roll out the second dough disk on a floured surface to a 13-inch round. Cut into twelve 1-inch-wide strips. Arrange 6 strips across the pie. Form a lattice by arranging 6 strips diagonally across the first strips. Gently press ends into crust edges. Brush the lattice with milk. Sprinkle lightly with additional sugar. Bake pie for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Continue baking until juices bubble thickly and crust is deep golden, covering edges with foil if browning too quickly, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Cool on the rack for 1 hour. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Let stand on rack.)

View Recipe Online: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/old-fashioned-lattice-top-apple-pie-102411

25/04/2024

What's in an Apple...

We've all heard the phrase "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". But what's actually in an apple? Full of fibre and vitamins there might be a little truth to that timeless saying.

Congratulations Conrad on your retirement today!After just over 7 years at Lenswood Apples, we thank Conrad for all of h...
21/12/2023

Congratulations Conrad on your retirement today!
After just over 7 years at Lenswood Apples, we thank Conrad for all of his hard work and effort. All the very best for your retirement!

Lenswood Apples is currently seeking casual staff for their packing shed. If you are interested, please contact the offi...
18/07/2023

Lenswood Apples is currently seeking casual staff for their packing shed. If you are interested, please contact the office on 08 8389 8300 or apply via the link below

Due to growing demands, we are looking for enthusiastic people to join our organisation to work on our production lines sorting and packing apples.

Lenswood Apples is currently looking for a Packing Shed team leader. If you are interested, please apply via the link b...
26/04/2023

Lenswood Apples is currently looking for a Packing Shed team leader. If you are interested, please apply via the link below or contact the office on 08 8389 8300

Due to growing demands, we are looking for enthusiastic people to join our organisation to work on our production lines sorting and packing apples.

Lenswood Apples is currently seeking a casual HC truck driver. If you are interested, please apply using the link below ...
26/04/2023

Lenswood Apples is currently seeking a casual HC truck driver. If you are interested, please apply using the link below or contact the office on 08 8389 8300

Are you an experienced HC Truck Diver?

Lenswood Apples is seeking a Leading Hand- Maintenance Services person. If you are interested, apply via the link below ...
05/02/2023

Lenswood Apples is seeking a Leading Hand- Maintenance Services person. If you are interested, apply via the link below or contact the office on 08 8389 8300

Do you have an industrial electrician background or a fitter/trade qualification?

A few photos from the Woodside Christmas Pageant last night. A massive thank you to all those who helped out 🍎🍎🍎
15/12/2022

A few photos from the Woodside Christmas Pageant last night. A massive thank you to all those who helped out 🍎🍎🍎

Lenswood Apples is currently looking for experienced Forklift drivers. Apply via the link below or contact the office
07/12/2022

Lenswood Apples is currently looking for experienced Forklift drivers. Apply via the link below or contact the office

Experienced forklift operator, currently holding a High-Risk License.

Lenswood Apples is currently seeking an experienced forklift operator. Please apply via the below link if you are intere...
30/10/2022

Lenswood Apples is currently seeking an experienced forklift operator. Please apply via the below link if you are interested or contact the office at Lenswood.

Experienced forklift operator, currently holding a High-Risk License.

02/09/2022
01/09/2022

Looking for an on the go snack - Lenswood's Missile Apples are perfectly sized to throw in your lunch box. In good supply this week at the markets - you will find them in your Pick a Local, Pick SA! fruit and veg store. Read this week's market report for what you will find in -season this week. https://www.saproducemarket.com.au/news/august-29-in-season-at-the-market/

Check out our new Redlove apple juice!
04/08/2022

Check out our new Redlove apple juice!

Great to have young people learning about the agriculture and horticulture industries
21/07/2022

Great to have young people learning about the agriculture and horticulture industries

Happy Monday Everyone. Apples are looking delicious this morning at the market 😋. Look for Lenswood grown juicy apples i...
17/07/2022

Happy Monday Everyone. Apples are looking delicious this morning at the market 😋. Look for Lenswood grown juicy apples in your local stores. Nothing better then locally grown produce.

30/06/2022

Happy Friday , another fresh load of beautiful Lenswood grown apples arrived to the market this morning. Look for these amazing apples at your local supermarkets and independent retail stores.

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9 Cold Store Road
Lenswood, SA
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What's in an Apple... We've all heard the phrase "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". But what's actually in an apple? Full of fibre and vitamins there might be a little truth to that timeless saying.

Happy Friday , another fresh load of beautiful Lenswood grown apples arrived to the market this morning. Look for these amazing apples at your local supermarkets and independent retail stores.

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