Our history

begins with the creation of Verdeimport

Our history

begins with the creation of Verdeimport

1992

1995

Development of the green asparagus business for the Swiss market.

1992

1992

Founding of
VERDEIMPORT AG

Verdeimport AG was founded by Siegbert Wiehl and August Knoll. The focus when founding the company was on the procurement market of Spain.

2000

2006

Establishment of the overseas business. Start of trading with asparagus from Peru and Mexico.

2000

2007

First shipment of white asparagus by sea container from Peru.

2010

2011

Start of trading with green asparagus from Mexico and simultaneously first trials with sea freight containers for green asparagus from Peru.

2018

First blueberries from Peru distributed by sea freight container.

2010

2016

First blueberries from Peru distributed by air freight.

2019

First sea freight containers with blueberries, which transported loose goods in 5 kg crates.

2020

2020

2021

Merger of Bardini+Keller AG and Verdeimport AG to form Bardini & Verde.