About VOG Products
About VOG Products
Markets & Solutions
Markets & Solutions
Product Portfolio
Product Portfolio
Sustainability
Sustainability
Our history
The beginning of a success story
On 25 January, 1967, South Tyrolean representatives of 26 fruit cooperatives founded the “Verwertungsbetrieb der Südtiroler Obstgenossenschaften VSO Gen.m.b.H” based in Bolzano. This was the beginning of a success story - which continues up to this day.
History
Milestones
1967
The “Verwertungsbetrieb der Südtiroler Obstgenossenschaften VSO Gen.m.b.H.” was founded
1968
The construction of the first hall was completed
1974
The steamed apple system was put into operation
1988
The frozen apple line was set up
1991
The first peeling machine was rented
1996
Certification according to ISO 9001
1999
The new press line with 12 new presses was commissioned
2001
Changeover to mechanical peeling
2005
Name change to "VOG Products"
2006
Start of Fresh Cut production
2013
Introduction of own brand Leni's
2014
Completion of the first section of the large tank warehouse with ten fully automatically controlled tanks (capacity of one million litres each)
2020
Two puree lines went into operation
2021
Dry receiving station and belt press were put into operation
2022
Operational area exceeds 10 hectares
The South Tyrolean apple sector has a new, strong alliance: the new association of producer organizations "alpoma".
We're excited to share our latest Sustainability Report for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. In this report, our Chairman Johannes Runggaldier explains why "Staying grounded" is more than just a slogan for us.
Apples, long considered a healthy fruit, hold a secret: they contain precious compounds called polyphenols, known for their antioxidant properties. But what happens to these compounds when apples are cooked? And what is the best cooking method to preserve the benefits of apples?
