Gala Apples

Gala is a popular variety of domestic apple that originated in New Zealand during the 1930s. It was developed by plant breeder J.H. Kidd as a cross between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious. Since its commercial introduction, it has become one of the most widely cultivated apple varieties in the world due to its sweet flavor and crisp texture.

While the variety itself originated in New Zealand, it is not owned by a single corporation or trademarked in a way that limits production to one entity. Instead, it is grown globally by thousands of independent orchards and commercial farms. Major production hubs include the United States, China, Chile, South Africa, and various European nations.

Because Gala is a cultivar name rather than a private brand like 'Pink Lady' (which is a trademark of Apple and Pear Australia Limited), the apples found in grocery stores are typically sold under various regional labels or distributor brands. Ownership of the actual fruit depends entirely on the specific farm or agricultural cooperative that harvested the crop.