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Product portfolio

Acerola

Acerola or West Indian Cherry has the highest vitamin C content of all known fruits and vegetables. It is harvested 3 - 4 times a year.

Litchi

Litchi is a subtropical plant. Main varieties: „Purple“, „Brewster“, „Mauritius HLH“ the latter mainly from South Africa, „Quenepa“ from tropical America and the Canary Islands.

Mandarin

The name „mandarin“ identifies not only the „real“ mandarin but also includes the many similar mandarin varieties, forms and crossbreeds, obtained by chance or through breeding.

Mango

There are over one thousand mango species obtained from seedlings or mutations but on.

Orange

The orange is the world’s most important citrus fruit and is grown in all warm areas around the world, in the so called "Citrus belt", roghly lying at a latitude of 40° in the north and 35° in the south.

Papaya

About 50 different varieties of papaya are grown and marketed in the wet Tropics as far as to the frost-free subtropical areas. Only few varieties though arrive in Europe, especially „Soho“ from Brazil. It is highly appreciated due to its pleasant taste and healthy properties.

Passionfruit

The Passiflora genus includes over 400 species and grows especially in the Tropics but partly also in temperate areas.

Peach

The peach originates from China. Today it is grown in all countries with a warm-temperate climate, in the subtropical summer rain area as well as at higher altitudes in the Tropics.

Pineapple

Pineapple is the king of tropical fruits, featuring an intense perfume and unique taste. There are about 1,400 species, grouped into 60 varieties.

Pomegranate

The pomegranate originates from Persia, where it was grown already in 2000 BC. There are many varieties of this fruit.

Raspberry

Raspberries grow wild in sparse forests, hedges and under growth, from valley to mountain areas. Today raspberries are grown for commercial purposes in all areas where they area present.

Redcurrant

Redcurrant originates from North East Europe and North West Asia.
We prefer and mainly process fruits from Poland and the Czech Republic.

Rowan-berry

We distinguish between the common mountain ashservice tree, appreciated as ornamental plant or street tree, and the noble variety o frowan-tree that bears fruits, which are almost not bitter at all. The common mountain ashservice tree originates from Asia Minor, the Caucasus and West Siberia and is widespread
in all temperate areas of the world.

Starfruit

Starfruits grow on small shrubs or trees. The fruit is about 12 cms in size and has the shape of a star.

Lemon

Lemons thrive best in subtropical areas since they need temperatures as balanceds as possible. During ripening they need cooler nights to fully develop their bright yellow colour.

Kiwi

In less than 20 years, this fruit has conquered the entire world. In order to grow and thrive, it needs a lot of sunshine, a mild climate, sandy ground and frost just before harvesting. Since harvesting times vary in the various growing areas, kiwis area available all year round.

Guava

Guava probably originates from Brazil or Mexico. Today it is common in all tropical areas. Guava is mostly not marketed by variety name.

Apricot

The apricot originates from Northern China. Today it is grown in many countries with warmer climates. The main varieties in Italy include: „Tyrinthos“, „Reale d'Imola“, „Antonio Errani“, „Perla“, „Cecona“, „Bella d'Imola“, „Goldrich“, „Monaco Bello“, „San Canestre“. We buy our apricots mainly in Italy, and other nearby growing areas.

Banana

Bananas thrive around the Equator. Variety names such as "Cavendish" and "Robusta", "Gros Michel" or "Valery" are not so significant since on the market it is the trade names of the different fruit selling companies which are known.

Bilberry

In the main producing countries, the USA and Canada, both wild and grown varieties are found. Vaccinium myrtillus is the botanical name of wild bilberry, the variety which we mostly process.

Blackberry

The blackberry originates from the forests of Eurasia and North America. It mostly grows wild but has been cultivated in the Northern hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North and South America.

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrants are common in Central and Eastern Europe as well as in a numeral Asian countries. In the world, they are grown in countries of the temperate area.

Camu – Camu

Camu Camu is the fruit with the highest vitamin C content. The dark red berries grow on a shrub and contain up to 50% pure vitamin C. The taste is very sour and therefore Camu Camu is available only as juice and concentrate.

Chokeberry

Chokeberry or "apple berry" originates from Eastern North America. It is almost unknown in West, North and South Europe, but has a long tradition in Eastern Europe.

Cranberry

There is a close botanic relationship with our wild Ligonberry and a large affinity with our wild European cranberry.

Dragonfruit

Dragonfruits, named also Pitahaya, grow on a small cactus plant in the Cactaceae family.

Elderberry

We only process cultivated elderberries of the Haschberg variety from Styria in Austria. Elderberries contain a whole series of substances such as Anthocyanins (Cyanidin glucoside, Cyanidin sambubiosid), sugar, oils, minerals, vitamins. Furthermore, elderberry has many appreciated and diverse curing properties.

Fig

Its exact origin is still uncertain but it probably comes from Asia Minor. In ancient times, the Greeks spread the fig tree throughout the Mediterranean, which is still the core of the world market of figs.

Grapefruit

It originates from South East Asia, where it has retained its importance as citrus fruit. The main varieties are „White Marsh“ or „Marsh Seedless“, available on the market all year round. Other famous varieties are „Marsh Pink“, „Yarden Red“, „Sunrise“, „Ruby Red“, „Star Ruby“ or „Red Blush“.

Guanabana

Guanabanas grow on small trees of about 5 m high in the Amazon region. The fruit has a very pleasing, slightly acid, creamy taste. The fruit flesh is white and contains black seeds.

Strawberry

The "Queen of the berries" - as it is often defined due to its incomparable taste - was discovered about two hundred years ago. Through breeding, varieties were obtained which resist in almost every climatic condition and can be grown at the most various altitudes.