Elbe-Obst

Key facts:

·        Our growing region "Altes Land" (Old Land) is the biggest fruit growing area in Germany, near of Hamburg, directly at the Elbe river

·         Elbe-Obst supplies the food retail sector, the export market, the processing industry, and the convenience sector.

·         Certified production (IFS, QS-GAP)

·         Extensive range of varieties and apple brands

·         Innovations/new apple varieties

·         Clear designation of origin

·         Traceability

·         Variety of packaging

·         Logistics

Products: In addition to the market varieties Elstar, Jonagored, Jonagold, Braeburn, Roter Boskoop, Gala, and Holsteiner Cox, apple brands Red Prince®, Kanzi®, Wellant®, Fräulein, Sweetango®, Rockit®, Kissabel®, Bloss®, Cosmic Crisp® and the new varietie POMPUR, which is certified allergy-friendly, are also grown. The most important pear varieties include Alexander Lucas, Delicious of Charneux, Conference, and xenia®.

Export of Red Prince: Red Prince®, ONLY REAL WITH THE CROWN, is the most important export apple from Elbe-Obst. Discovered in 1994. Its top color is completely deep red and largely consistent. To be highlighted are the good storage properties. The quality assurance concept enables sales to be maintained 365 days a year. Specifications: Secure quality concept, independent monitoring by the Chamber of Agriculture, top specification by 3 picking, 365 days a year at the same quality level, at least 6.0 kg pressure, at least 80% color an at least 12.5° Brix.

Company Elbe-Obst: The "Altes Land" fruit-growing region stretches northwest of Hamburg along the left side of the Elbe River lowlands. Fruit cultivation in the nutrient-rich soils of the Elbe glacial valley has a tradition of over 600 years. The Elbe-Obst Producer Organization, founded in 1968, is an association of 300 fruit growers who cultivate primarily pome fruit, stone fruit, and berries on approximately 5,500 hectares. Elbe-Obst supplies the food retail sector, the export market, the processing industry, and the convenience sector. Apples are the main product.