Fruticultura Malke is in the market since 1979 acting in fruit growing and services, production, processing, warehousing and selling of apple, peach and Japanese persimmon for the internal and external market. During the first decade, we worked exclusively as Gala and Fuji apple varieties grower, being the pioneers in the exportation of this sector. In 90’s, expressive investments were made in technology and industry improvement, incorporating activities of CA refrigeration, processing and cultivar diversification. Nowadays, Fruticultura Malke is composed by more than 1000 hectares of fruit trees, with around 50% of that area protected by anti-hailstone nets.