Orchard Keeper
Leafington
Leaf through our story to discover the orchard. For a hundred years, I’ve kept a close eye on these trees, gathering these notes with love
Lebedyan
The Apple Capital
of Russia
Our orchards flourish in the Lipetsk region — a place that feels as if nature itself intended it for growing apples.
Chapter 1. Our Fertile Land
Apple orchards
2000 ha
Production area
5400 ha
High-Yield Orchards
1000 ha
gentle sun, pristine rivers, rich black soil, and a unique, temperate climate
Here,
upon fertile ground,
the elements
unite
The Lebedyansky district lies in a forest-steppe zone, where warm, sun-drenched days meet the gentle chill of the night.
This natural rhythm is a blessing for the orchard: our trees rest in the cool evening air, flourish under the golden sun, and slowly concentrate their sweetness and fragrance into every fruit.
This natural rhythm is a blessing for the orchard: our trees rest in the cool evening air, flourish under the golden sun, and slowly concentrate their sweetness and fragrance into every fruit.
Climate
and Soil
For nearly a century, we have combined generational wisdom with precision agriculture.
Our orchards utilize high-density planting, trellis systems, and drip irrigation to ensure that every apple meets our standard of excellence.
Our orchards utilize high-density planting, trellis systems, and drip irrigation to ensure that every apple meets our standard of excellence.
& Expertise
Heritage
Our ideal location in Lebedyan ensures that our apples reach markets nationwide swiftly, preserving their crisp freshness and natural flavor.
With our own storage and logistics infrastructure, we maintain total quality control — delivering fruit from the orchard to the shelf in just a matter of days.
With our own storage and logistics infrastructure, we maintain total quality control — delivering fruit from the orchard to the shelf in just a matter of days.
Location
Strategic
Who knows whether our apples would be half as good, had the orchards grown anywhere but here, in Lebedyan?
This land is truly remarkable
and fertile...
Chapter 2. Our History
Beyond the
beaten
path, our orchards have
bloomed
for a century
Our story is woven into the legendary 'Agronom' estate, founded nearly a century ago. Here, every tree tells a part of our long apple heritage
2021
The region’s largest production and logistics hub opens in Central Russia. The 345,000-square-foot facility features a 25,000-ton cold storage unit, advanced sorting and packaging lines, and dedicated shipping and administrative zones. The sorting and packing complex delivers a daily capacity of over 250 tons.
now
2022
2021
2018
1961
1955
1958
1932
1929
Kindness
in All Things
in All Things
Nurturing
the Land
the Land
Every apple harvested in our orchards is the result of a hundred small choices: where to plant a tree, how to protect it, and when to pick the fruit. At the heart of each choice are our core values.
Nurturing
taste
care,
and trust
Chapter 3. Our Philosophy
Devotion
to detail
to detail
Valuing
Every Soul
Every Soul
Honoring
Every Voice
Every Voice
Each season is an opportunity to raise the bar—in our technology, our harvest, our flavor, and our service. For us, excellence isn’t a goal; it’s a way of life.
We are growers, technicians, logistics experts, and marketers. Each of us takes ownership of our own field, but together, we nurture a single tree. We believe that true success is a fruit only harvested through collaboration.
Our orchards host a curated collection of over 20 varieties—ranging from timeless heirlooms to organic selections and exclusive club apples. We celebrate the unique story and character of every fruit, finding strength and inspiration in our diversity.
For nearly a century, we have cultivated apples on this same land. We treat the soil with unwavering care while embracing the future through precision technology—from microclimate monitoring and soil analysis to smart, sustainable irrigation.
We’re not about big talk—we just put in the work. We focus on results that speak for themselves.
Our Mission
fostering trust and a culture of wholesome nutrition
Our mission is to bring
the taste of real
apples to all
no words can
A taste
ever hold,
unfold
no tale
No pen describe,
Chapter 5. Charming Apples
Fruitful
that is tended
with care
is the land
Chapter 6. The Art of Nurturing
We tenderly guide each apple from branch to table, ensuring you enjoy the pure taste of the harvest.
To achieve this, we weave traditional care with modern wisdom in growing, gathering, and selecting our fruit.
Our team and technology work in tandem. As the harvester moves along the rows, workers hand-pick the fruit and place them onto a specialized soft conveyor belt that transports them directly into the bins.
This process ensures minimal bruising and preserves the integrity of every apple.
This process ensures minimal bruising and preserves the integrity of every apple.
Step 1
Gentle Harvesting
Following the harvest, every apple undergoes a thorough manual and visual inspection. We carefully sort out any damaged or irregular fruit, ensuring only the finest specimens move forward.
These select apples are then placed in climate-controlled storage—with precision-regulated temperature and humidity—to maximize their shelf life and freshness.
These select apples are then placed in climate-controlled storage—with precision-regulated temperature and humidity—to maximize their shelf life and freshness.
Step 2
Rigorous Quality Control
Following the initial selection, the apples move to an automated sorting line. Here, AI-powered systems analyze each fruit, grading them by size and detecting internal defects invisible to the naked eye.
The entire process is completed within an hour, leaving the chilled apples ready for packaging.
The entire process is completed within an hour, leaving the chilled apples ready for packaging.
Step 3
AI-Driven Grading and Sorting
The sorted apples—the tastiest and most beautiful—move to the packaging area, where we arrange them into trays, mesh bags, and crates.
From there, they head to the warehouse, but they never stay for more than three days. This ensures our apples are always fresh when they reach the store.
From there, they head to the warehouse, but they never stay for more than three days. This ensures our apples are always fresh when they reach the store.
Step 4
Reliable Packaging and Storage
Our care follows the apples even after they leave the orchard. The entire journey from field to store is meticulously documented and monitored, ensuring that every apple arrives at its destination in perfect condition.
Step 5
Careful Delivery to Stores
Our team and technology work in tandem. As the harvester moves along the rows, workers hand-pick the fruit and place them onto a specialized soft conveyor belt that transports them directly into the bins.
This process ensures minimal bruising and preserves the integrity of every apple.
This process ensures minimal bruising and preserves the integrity of every apple.
Step 1
Gentle Harvesting
Following the harvest, every apple undergoes a thorough manual and visual inspection. We carefully sort out any damaged or irregular fruit, ensuring only the finest specimens move forward.
These select apples are then placed in climate-controlled storage—with precision-regulated temperature and humidity—to maximize their shelf life and freshness.
These select apples are then placed in climate-controlled storage—with precision-regulated temperature and humidity—to maximize their shelf life and freshness.
Step 2
Rigorous Quality Control
Following the initial selection, the apples move to an automated sorting line. Here, AI-powered systems analyze each fruit, grading them by size and detecting internal defects invisible to the naked eye.
The entire process is completed within an hour, leaving the chilled apples ready for packaging.
The entire process is completed within an hour, leaving the chilled apples ready for packaging.
Step 3
AI-Driven Grading and Sorting
The sorted apples—the tastiest and most beautiful—move to the packaging area, where we arrange them into trays, mesh bags, and crates.
From there, they head to the warehouse, but they never stay for more than three days. This ensures our apples are always fresh when they reach the store.
From there, they head to the warehouse, but they never stay for more than three days. This ensures our apples are always fresh when they reach the store.
Step 4
Reliable Packaging and Storage
Our care follows the apples even after they leave the orchard. The entire journey from field to store is meticulously documented and monitored, ensuring that every apple arrives at its destination in perfect condition.
Step 5
Careful Delivery to Stores
