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
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1968
The construction of the first hall was completed
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1974
The steamed apple system was put into operation
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1988
The frozen apple line was set up
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1991
The first peeling machine was rented
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1996
Certification according to ISO 9001
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1999
The new press line with 12 new presses was commissioned
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2001
Changeover to mechanical peeling
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2005
Name change to "VOG Products"
2006
Start of Fresh Cut production
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2013
Introduction of own brand Leni's
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2014
Completion of the first section of the large tank warehouse with ten fully automatically controlled tanks (capacity of one million litres each)
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2020
Two puree lines went into operation
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2021
Dry receiving station and belt press were put into operation
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2022
Operational area exceeds 10 hectares
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