Story® vs Gala: the premium red apple for your market

Gala opened the global market for sweet red apples. Story® (Inored) takes the baton with more colour, more firmness and much longer storage. This comparison helps you position Story® as the premium option against the Gala your customers already know.

Comparison for importers

Colour	Story®: intense red 75–100% · Gala: striped pink-red, less coverage
Firmness	Story®: very high (~9 kg) · Gala: medium
Flavour	Story®: sweet 13–16° Brix, low acidity · Gala: sweet-aromatic, milder
Storage	Story®: up to 12 months (controlled atmosphere) · Gala: 5–6 months max (a summer apple)
Long transport	Story®: excellent · Gala: good, but more sensitive
Scab resistance	Story®: yes (Vf/Rvi6 gene) · Gala: no

Intense red Story Inored apple — Story® (Inored)

When to choose Story®

If your market already sells Gala and you want to differentiate with a red apple of greater visual impact, firmer flesh and longer storage to schedule shipments across the season, Story® is the natural choice. It also holds its colour in warm climates, where other reds fade.