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KIKU®

Quite possibly the sweetest apples you’ll ever taste.
Super sweet in flavor, juicy and crisp, KIKU apples are one of Mother Nature’s finest creations.

    KIKU®
    Kiku Tray Pack
    Kiku Influencer Box
    Kiku 2 lb Pouch Bag
    KIKU®
    Kiku Tray Pack
    Kiku Influencer Box
    Kiku 2 lb Pouch Bag

Description

Biting into a Kiku® apple is an experience you won’t forget. With an intensely sweet flavor, juicy crunch, and vibrant ruby-red skin with bold striping, it’s one of the sweetest apples available—boasting some of the highest natural sugar levels (brix) among apple varieties.

The story of Kiku® began in 1990, when Italian fruit grower Luis Braun discovered a unique apple tree while visiting Japan. Captivated by its remarkable sweetness, he brought a branch back to Italy. Years of careful grafting and cultivation led to the creation of the perfect apple. He named it “KIKU®,” the Japanese word for chrysanthemum—a flower that symbolizes the Japanese emperor—as a tribute to its origin.

Today, KIKU® apples are grown by select orchardists around the world. Applewood Fresh is proud to be the exclusive shipper and packer of Kiku® apples in Michigan.

Flavor Meter

Sweet
Tart

Tasting Notes

A perfect harmony of sweet and tangy to wake up your tastebuds.

Growing Regions

MI
Exclusively packed and grown by Applewood Fresh Growers in Michigan.

Months Available

October - July

Resources

KIKU® Sell Sheet

KIKU® Sell Sheet
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Kiku POS

Kiku POS
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Club Varieties Overview

Club Varieties Overview
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Apple Varieties

    Granny Smith

    Crisp, tart, and refreshingly juicy.
    Gingergold
    MI

    Ginger Gold

    Juicy mild sweetness with a subtle spiced flavor, and smooth, tart finish.
    MI

    Braeburn

    A lively balance of sweet and tart flavors.
    Jonathan
    MI

    Jonathan

    Loved for generations, bold flavor and versatility uses.
    Golden Delicious
    MI

    Golden Delicious

    Smooth and mellow with a honey-like sweetness, hints of pear and vanilla.
    Red Delicious
    MI

    Red Delicious

    Mildly sweet with subtle melon undertones, a juicy bite with soft, crisp texture.
    Jonagold
    MI

    Jonagold

    Rich, honeyed sweetness with lively notes of citrus and subtle spicy finish.
    McIntosh
    MI

    McIntosh

    A tender, juicy bite with a bright balance of sweet and tart flavors.
    Fuji
    MI

    Fuji

    A juicy, crisp bite with a rich sweetness that’s both mellow and refreshing.
    Gala
    MI

    Gala

    A gentle sweetness with subtle floral and honeyed undertones. The everyday apple.
    Honeycrisp
    MI

    Honeycrisp

    Crisp and explosively juicy, offering a vibrant balance of sweet and tart flavors.
    Ambrosia
    MI

    Ambrosia

    A mellow-sweet marvel, it leaves you with a refreshing and satisfying taste.

    Cosmic Crisp®

    Crisp texture and striking color, an apple to take you out of this world!

    Sweetie™

    A dense, crisp flesh with mild sweet flavors.

    Opal®

    Crisp, sweet, and naturally non-browning.
    Cripps Pink/Pink Lady®
    MI

    Cripps Pink/Pink Lady®

    Delicate rose and floral flavors with a tart bite and a sweet finish.
    EverCrisp®
    MI

    EverCrisp®

    Sweet, crunchy, and long-lasting.
    KIKU®
    MI

    KIKU®

    A perfect harmony of sweet and tangy to wake up your tastebuds.
    MI

    Kanzi®

    A natural cross of Gala and Braeburn that gives a refined, tart-like flavor.
    Rave®
    MI

    Rave®

    A sharp, tangy-sweet balance. Hints of tropical and citrus notes.