Albert Heijn Elstar apples

These Elstar apples are a private-label product of the Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn. The Elstar variety itself is deeply rooted in Dutch agricultural history, having been developed in Elst, Netherlands, during the 1950s. The packaging confirms the origin as 'Nederland' (Netherlands), which is typical for this variety when sold locally in the Benelux region.

Albert Heijn, founded in 1887, is the original brand owner and has grown to become the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands. In 2016, through a major international merger, the brand became part of the Ahold Delhaize group. This ultimate owner is a leading global food retailer headquartered in Zaandam, Netherlands, overseeing a diverse portfolio of brands across Europe and the United States.