Smoothies mixed together from different fruits are delicious and also healthy. The Holderhof company produces them in different variations. Although a certain exoticism is part of it, puree made from local apples is playing an increasingly important role.
The apple is part of Switzerland’s culinary tradition. The Holderhof company, which processes regional apples into exciting products, is inspired by this tradition. And there is much more to it than just apple juice!
Holderhof is the most important syrup producer in Switzerland. The main flavours are raspberries and elderflower. The sugar makes the syrup durable. With the chosen dilution factor, you choose the degree of sweetness in the beverage yourself.
At the Hof-Märcht in Baar, Holderhof beverages provide a credible broadening of the assortment geared to regional focus. Farm shops can spice up their range with the natural iced teas, lemonades or spritzers from Holderhof.
At the Holderhof in Ufhofen, senior boss Bruno Schenk looks after the 1600 or so elderberry trees. The blossoms from this year’s campaign have been harvested and processed into extract. Now he hopes that the cherry vinegar flies will not attack the berries and that he will be able to harvest them in late summer.
Since this spring, Holderhof Produkte AG has also been producing applesauce at its fruit processing centre in Sulgen. This is intended to further strengthen the Swiss location for the production and processing of apples.
Holderhof Produkte AG is launching its own apple juice and spritzer lines, made from pure juice from Swiss apples at the fruit processing centre in Sulgen. This is an interesting opportunity for retailers or companies to also offer the trendy natural products under their own brand.
The visit to the regional organic nursery shows how young herb plants are grown on behalf of Holderhof. From spring onwards, they are then planted outdoors on our herb cultivation areas in Ufhofen.
The export business has become an important pillar for Holderhof Produkte AG. One success factor is the special own-brand concept, which is also aimed at smaller buyers abroad.
This summer, the newly built herb drying plant in Ufhofen went into operation. It produces up to 100 tonnes of dried herbs per year. These grow on organic cultivation areas that are practically within sight of the plant, which enables fast processing and drying.