From the gardens of Germany
A HISTORY OF
BEING AHEAD
SINCE 1712
The Augustin farm and the associated Altländer house have been passed down from generation to generation. The ancestors of the Augustin family built the half-timbered building in 1712. This means that the house and farm have been in family hands for over 300 years. Today it is home to one of the leading apple producers in northern Germany.
When Augustin converted their successful fruit farm to organic in 1990, there wasn't much demand. Organic apples were a niche product. Annual growth of organic food sales outpaced that of many conventional food categories so that a second decision with far-reaching consequences was made in 2001. The owners committed themselves to market apples that met one of the highest organic certifications worldwide (Demeter Standard).
Augustin continues to be driven by a purpose: to make sustainable fruit commonplace. State-of-the-art production facilities and regenerative agriculture are designed to restore the health of our planet, from the produce to the supply chain and beyond.
VISIONARY AND
UNIFIED
LEADERSHIP
TODAY. TOMORROW. TOGETHER.
Augustin markets apples from ten independently operating fruit orchards. This dedicated group of veteran farmers share values and quality standards. They approach challenges as hidden opportunities. Noted for transforming old mental maps or paradigms, and creating strategies that are outside the box of conventional thought, the group anticipates change and is proactive, rather than reactive. They are rural trailblazers driven by the new and unexpected. In an agricultural context: farmers who wish to work with nature and not against nature. For the good of customers, clients, and the group itself.
A CLEAR
COMMITMENT
BEYOND THE
REGION
MORE THAN JUST NUMBERS
The new logistic and sorting building includes a warehouse as well as logistics and office space. It was opened in 2022 and offers custom sorting in 2mm scaling steps. We can also pack our apples according to individual colour and weight specifications.
Our produce is stored in Ultra Low Oxygen (ULO) conditions to preserve the fruit longer, so that your consumer can enjoy fresh fruit with a great taste all year round. It is maneuvered from the cold storage facilities to the packaging area where a final, manual quality control is carried out.
Creativity is the cornerstone of everything we do. You need a tailor-made packaging solution: then use our know-how – we create packaging that address your specific needs.
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Plot surrounded by fruit trees
Plot surrounded by fruit trees
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Hall space
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Apple sorting capacity per hour
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Warm water bath to treat apples and prevent Gloesporium infections and improve shelf life
Warm water bath to treat apples and prevent Gloesporium infections and improve shelf life
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Warehouses with ultra-low oxygen
Warehouses with ultra-low oxygen
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Solar Panel tackles electricity costs and carbon targets
Solar Panel tackles electricity costs and carbon targets
THE OLD
LAND
LARGEST FRUIT-GROWING REGION IN NORTHERN EUROPE
The "Alte Land" is a historic region in Germany, located southwest of Hamburg. It's has been known for over 700 years its extensive orchards and fruit cultivation, particularly apples. The term "Alte Land" translates to "Old Land" in English and refers to the historical significance and age of the region. It's also renowned for its well-preserved traditional architecture, charming villages, and the centuries-old tradition of fruit cultivation.
About the region:
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of pomiculture tradition
of pomiculture tradition
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of the trees in the "Alte Land" are apple trees
of the trees in the "Alte Land" are apple trees
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Fruit trees in the region
Fruit trees in the region
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Family businesses cultivate the "Alte Land"
Family businesses cultivate the "Alte Land"
HEALTHY SOIL.
HEALTHY APPLES.
HEALTHY PEOPLE.
THE TASTE OF REGENERATIVE GOODNESS
Regenerative agriculture seeks to reverse climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity – resulting in both carbon drawdown and improving the water cycle. This form of agriculture not only “does no harm” to the land but improves it, using technologies that regenerate and revitalize the soil and the environment.
The market for
organically
produced food
has experienced significant growth and interest in recent years. Consumers are changing their thinking. The trade is quickly adapting. Augustin has continued to pioneer of this change.
The goal of
regenerative
agriculture
is to build humus, establish soil organisms and achieve high nutrient contents in the plants. The amount of fertilizer required can be demonstrably reduced.
Basically,
all the nutrients
required
are present in the soil and are made available to plants more and more quickly thanks to the stimulated soil life. This creates a healthy cycle of emergence and decay.
PICK OF THE ORCHARD
BURSTING WITH MOUTHWATERING INGREDIENTS
(THE TASTE OF REGENERATIVE GOODNESS)
BRAEBURN
FLAVOUR & TEXTURE
Fresh aroma and flavour, slight marzipan taste.
CULINARY VERSATILITY
Ideal in pies, crisps, cobblers, muffins, and other baked goods. They also complement savoury dishes like salads and main courses.
RIPE FOR IMPORT
November – April
ELSTAR
FLAVOUR & TEXTURE
Refreshingly juicy, dominant sweetness and little acidity.
CULINARY VERSATILITY
Well-suited for baking in pies, tarts, crisps, and muffins. They can also be used in salads, where their sweet-tart flavour adds a refreshing contrast to other ingredients.
RIPE FOR IMPORT
October – May
RED JONAPRINCE
FLAVOUR & TEXTURE
Juicy, crunchy, sweet, long-lasting taste.
CULINARY VERSATILITY
Suitable for making applesauce, pies, tarts, crisps, and other baked goods. Their sweet-tart flavour can add depth to both sweet and savoury dishes.
RIPE FOR IMPORT
November – July
TOPAZ
FLAVOUR & TEXTURE
Firm and juicy-tangy flesh. Sourly refreshing. Resembles ancient apple varieties.
CULINARY VERSATILITY
Dessert apple, ideal for baking and cooking. Delicious for applesauce, pies, tarts and crisps.
RIPE FOR IMPORT
November – May