Fermented bases

What do a laser beam, LED lights, an air jet, and a camera have in common? At VOG Products, they are part of a technology that helps us maintain our quality standards at the highest level. Because when it comes to fruit processing, every detail matters – and this is where the story of our optical sorting begins.

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?

VOG Products is offering the food and drink industry fermented bases for producing cider and apple cider vinegar - high-quality and individually tailored to customers’ needs.

VOG Products recently added a very special product to its assortment: “apple compote with pieces”, in which the creamy texture of the apple mousse meets apple chunks, resulting in an unforgettable flavour. High-quality steamed apple chunks are combined with apple mousse to create a “ready-to-use” product. This opens up a wide range of uses and applications for customers.

The grand opening of the bee meadow on the Sonnenberg in Kortsch on May 28, 2024, marked another strong commitment by VOG Products to sustainability.

Four out of five of the organic apples processed by VOG Products come from the cultivation of around 600 Bioland farmers in South Tyrol.

Picture: ©Südtiroler Apfelkonsortium

The Kissabel® apple (variety R201) is known around the world for its fruit pulp, which can vary from pink to red. The juice is just as attractive as the apple, mainly because its unique taste and a characteristic red colour ranging from violet to ruby red.

South Tyrol has been the largest organic apple supplier in Europe for many years. That is why the quantities delivered to the fruit processor VOG Products have more than tripled in three years.

Hannes Egger is a mountaineer and "optimiser" in the company.

Puree is an increasingly important product at VOG Products.