In 1975, 26 original members founded the Fruchthof J Kössler Co-operative. Initially they had to rent their warehousing space. However, their growing success and ever increasing delivery quantities soon made it clear that a new building was urgently needed. Construction began in Frangarto. 1984 saw the co-operative move to this site and rename itself to become the Fruchthof Überetsch. Even by then the annual delivery quantity was over 1200 carts. The co-operative continued to grow throughout the following years; in 1998 it merged with the OPAN Co-operative in Andrian, and in 2004 with GOG – Sigmundskron Fruit Growers’ Co-operative.

After many different changes a new era began for Fruchthof-Überetsch in 2005.

Its 480 members now produce an annual harvest of almost 37.000 tonnes of fruit on their 800 hectares. Almost 50% of production is dedicated to the Gala and Golden Delicious varieties. The very latest technology ensures the highest levels of efficiency: fully-automated high shelf warehouses, laser controlled transport vehicles, and industrial robots for stacking and restocking. The top quality of the co-operative's apples is confirmed by ISO 9000 certification for its quality management system, which is constantly monitored and improved by IFC and BRC.

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