French apples from the 2026 harvest are arriving in GCC supermarkets, according to a Dubai-datelined report published by Middle East News 247 on 27 October. The seasonal range includes Gala, Granny Smith and Pink Lady, alongside other French varieties. The report describes planned retail tastings and culinary activities to introduce the new crop to regional shoppers. Interfel president Daniel Sauvaitre highlighted the diversity of apple varieties and said the season offers another opportunity for consumers in the GCC to compare their flavours and uses.
Country: United Arab Emirates; market coverage: GCC. Source: Middle East News 247. Original publication: 27 October 2026.