begins with the creation of Verdeimport
begins with the creation of Verdeimport
1992
Development of the green asparagus business for the Swiss market.
1992
Verdeimport AG was founded by Siegbert Wiehl and August Knoll. The focus when founding the company was on the procurement market of Spain.
2000
Establishment of the overseas business. Start of trading with asparagus from Peru and Mexico.
2000
First shipment of white asparagus by sea container from Peru.
2010
Start of trading with green asparagus from Mexico and simultaneously first trials with sea freight containers for green asparagus from Peru.
First blueberries from Peru distributed by sea freight container.
2010
First blueberries from Peru distributed by air freight.
First sea freight containers with blueberries, which transported loose goods in 5 kg crates.
2020
2020
Merger of Bardini+Keller AG and Verdeimport AG to form Bardini & Verde.