History
50 years ago, the Obsterzeugerorganisation Niederelbe r.V. was founded. (OEON) was founded as the predecessor of Elbe-Obst Erzeugerorganisation r.V.. Further milestones of the company can be found here!
2009
Acquisition of Fruchtverarbeitungs- & Handelsgesellschaft Niederelbe mbH
New construction of the packing house in Apensen
2008
Anniversary 40 years Elbe-Obst
Development of the brand „Elbe-Obst NATUROYAL“.
2007
Entry of the stone fruit producers of Witzenhausen
Founding member of the North Market Association for Fruit and Vegetables e.V.
2006
Marketing kick-off Kanzi
Design relaunch Red Prince
2005
Marketing kick-off Rubens
2004
Certification of the sorting stations according to QS
Introduction of the QS- and Eurepgap-System on the producer farmsC
ertification according to IFS
2003
New construction of the sorting station Neuenfelde.
Foundation of the Deutsches Obstsorten Konsortium GmbH (German Fruit Varieties Consortium).
2002
Marketing kick-off Red Prince
2001
Recognition as a producer organization under Regulation (EC) No 2200/96
Certified according to VO(EWG) Nr. 2092/91 for the processing and trade of organically grown fruits
2000
Foundation of Deutsches Obst-Export-Kontor GmbH (DOEK)
Membership 5 am Tag e.V.(5 a day)
1999
New construction of the headquarters and the central station in Bassenfleth
1998
Acquisition of Obstverwertung Stader Geest eG with locations in Apensen and Osterbruch.
1997
Implementation of the Common Market Organization for Fruit (CMO) of the European Union with Elbe-Obst
1996
Start of a multi-year IT project with the networking of all locations, introduction of a stock management, controlling and financial accounting system and creation of an internet presence.
1995
Refreshing the “ Elbe-Obst “ logo in form and Color.
Creation of the „Obst-Land“ brand.
1994
Founding of the Elbe-Obst Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH.
1993
Creation of the brand „Apple-Kids“ Development of the regional label „Obst aus dem Alten Land …integriert angebaut unter ständiger Kontrolle der Landwirtschaftskammern Hannover/ Hamburg“ with the advertising association for fruit from integrated cultivation.
1992
New construction of the sorting station Guderhandviertel.
1990
Development of the advertising association for Obst aus Integriertem Anbau (WOIAN) with the Marketing Association for Agricultural Products of Lower Saxony e.V. and the regional producer organisations.
1989
Development of the regional label ‚Aus integriertem Anbau des Niederelbegebietes – Unter ständiger Kontrolle der Landwirtschaftskammer Hannover‘ with the producer organisations of the Marktvereinigung Niedersachsen e.V. (Lower Saxony market association).
1987
Acquisition of Kehdinger Obst eG in Barnkrug.
1985
Foundation of ASK Obstverwertungs GmbH together with Lower Elbe producer organisations to bundle the supply of industrial fruit.
1984
Founding member of the Lower Saxony Fruit Market Association e.V.
1983
Set up of the sorting station Neuenfelde.
1975
Director W. Kaiser joins the management of Elbe-Obst.
1973
Formation of the Price Quotation Commission with the Association of North German Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers e.V.
1972
Renaming in Elbe-Obst Erzeugerorganisation r.V. Joining the „Marktvereinigung norddeutscher Erzeugerorganisationen Obst und Gemüse e.V.“ (Market Association of North German Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations) Setting-up of the sorting stations Bachenbrock, Huttfleth, Jork, Kingdom and Hoopte.
1971
Renaming of the OEON to Elbe-Obst R.V. Obsterzeugerorganisation. Setting-up of the sorting stations Wöhrden, Guderhandviertel and Freiburg.
1969
Development and introduction of the emblem „Elbe-Obst“.
1968
Founding of the Obsterzeugerorganisation Niederelbe r.V. (fruit producer organisation) (OEON) was founded as the predecessor of Elbe-Obst Erzeugerorganisation r.V..
