Joya – Giropoma

Giropoma’s Joya apple awarded the 2026 Flavor of the Year seal

2026 has begun with great news for Giropoma: our Joya apple has been awarded the 2026 Flavor of the Year seal, a distinction that highlights its organoleptic quality and the satisfaction of consumers who have already had the opportunity to taste this exclusive variety.

What the flavor of the year seal represents

The Flavor of the Year seal is a quality distinction granted directly by consumers after blind taste tests. During these evaluations, participants assess key aspects such as taste, texture, aroma, and overall impression, without knowing the brand. This process guarantees objective recognition, based solely on the real consumption experience.

Obtaining this seal means that the product has successfully met the standards of excellence established by the organization and has been highly rated by the public.

Giropoma, the only producer of joya in spain

Giropoma is currently the only producer of the Joya variety in Spain, making this apple a distinctive offering within the national market. It is grown following strict quality, sustainability, and proximity criteria — values that are part of our DNA.

Commercialization begins this month

This very month, we have officially launched the new Joya apple campaign, bringing to market a fruit that stands out not only for its quality but also for its recent recognition. The start of the season is therefore strengthened by this seal that endorses its excellence.

Joya is an apple that captivates both inside and out. Its main characteristics include:

A well-balanced flavor, with a very pleasant combination of sweetness and acidity
A crisp and juicy texture that remains stable until consumption
An attractive appearance, with bright reddish tones
Great versatility, ideal both for fresh consumption and culinary uses

This combination of attributes has played a decisive role in its positive evaluation during consumer tastings.

The 2026 Flavor of the Year seal adds to the 2024 Flavor of the Year recognition previously received by Giropoma, further consolidating a trajectory marked by excellence and commitment to quality.

This new distinction encourages us to continue working with the same dedication as always, focusing on differentiated varieties and offering apples that truly stand out for their flavor.

Spring lunches and snacks with Joya®: creative, nutrient-packed ideas

Spring invites us to renew habits, colors and flavors. It is the ideal time to add a fresh and healthy touch to everyday lunches and snacks, and the Joya® apple is the best ally to do so. With its intense, sweet yet tart taste and firm, crunchy texture, this variety is the perfect protagonist for creative recipes full of vitality.

La Joya® is a late apple that stands out for its bright red coloration on a yellowish-green background, compact flesh and refreshing taste that makes it ideal both for eating alone and for combining in sweet or savory dishes. It is a fruit that keeps very well, maintains its texture for weeks and presents a perfect balance between sugar and acidity, making it very versatile in the kitchen. It is also rich in fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C, and provides a feeling of satiety ideal for mid-morning or healthy snacks.

Spring recipes with Joya®

Joya® is not only a healthy food, but also a versatile culinary tool to give life to fresh, simple and very nutritious dishes. If you want to incorporate it into your daily routine in an original way, here are some easy and tasty ideas:

– Greek yogurt with caramelized Joya® and walnuts
Sauté apple chunks with a little cinnamon and honey. Add on top of plain Greek yogurt and top with chopped walnuts.

– Toast with fresh cheese, Joya® and mint
Spread a slice of whole wheat bread with fresh cheese, add thin slices of apple and fresh mint leaves.

– Joya® and peanut butter crunchy snack
Cut apple into thin slices and spread with peanut butter. Add chia seeds or dark chocolate chips for an extra kick.

– Spring Salad with Joya®, Spinach and Goat Cheese
Mix fresh spinach, apple chunks, walnuts and crumbled goat cheese. Dress with extra virgin olive oil and a little balsamic vinegar.

In addition to Joya®, Giropoma also produces other varieties such as Gala, Golden, Red Delicious and Granny Smith, which are under the umbrella of the Poma de Girona PGI, Fuji and the club varieties, Cripps Pink marketed under the Pink Lady® brand and Regalyou marketed under the Candine® brand.

Fresh, intense and versatile, that’s Joya®

In the world of fruit, few things rival the juiciness and taste of a good apple. And when it comes to an exceptional apple, Joya® stands out as one of the most desirable varieties for its taste balance, crisp texture and vibrant red color. It is the result of decades of careful cultivation and selection, which has resulted in a superior quality fruit that attracts apple lovers around the world.

La Joya® is the registered trademark and trade name for the Cripps Red variety. It is a variety developed under the Club umbrella, which means that it has to meet high quality and packaging standards, it is produced and marketed by a limited number of growers and distributors, of which Giropoma is part, and it has to follow specific and environmentally committed practices.

One of the most distinctive characteristics of Joya® is its intense red color on a yellowish-green background. It stands out for its sweetness and its powerful acidic touch, making it the ideal combination for consumption in good weather. A firm, crunchy and juicy apple that is harvested between November and December and can be found until the end of July.

Its properties and attributes make it a perfect choice both for fresh food and for inclusion in countless recipes, from salads, to accompany meat and fish, to desserts.

It provides water, minerals and vitamin C that your body needs to face the day with energy, an essential option for a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet.