In Soucieu-en-Jarrest, in the heart of the hillsides of Lyonnais, Yvan Garin cultivates his fruit with rigour and commitment. Coming from a line of producers who have been present for several generations in the commune, he grew up between his grandparents’ orchards, before joining the family GAEC alongside his parents for nearly 20 years. On an individual farm for 10 years, he now perpetuates this agricultural tradition with a vision resolutely turned towards the future.

HVE and Global G.A.P. certified, Blédina’s® partner for baby food since the beginning of the partnership with SICOLY®, Yvan is constantly investing to improve his practices. In 2008, he equipped his farm with a harvesting assistant for apples and pears in order to reduce the arduousness of the work and control costs, while guaranteeing a careful and respectful picking of the fruit.

His favourite fruit: the apple. Thanks to suitable protective equipment such as hail nets and constant attention to quality, he produces healthy, tasty apples picked in the best conditions.

Pragmatic and passionate, Yvan likes to remind us that “you always learn from your mistakes”. A philosophy that reflects his attachment to the profession: to evolve relentlessly, with humility, to offer the best of his land.