The FRUIT CHAINs

a local sector for a global market

STAR INGREDIENTS IN FRUIT CAKE, PROVENCE SPECIALITY !

200 farmers in Provence

4 farmer organisations to pool resources
and energies

APTUNION: a company firmly rooted in the Apt-Lubéron

Candied fruits of Provence reputed all over the world.
APTUNION exports to over 50 countries.

bigarreau cherry orchards in the heart
of the lubéron regional nature
park (south-east france)

Partner fruit farmers

Hectares of orchards

Tons of fruit harvested

Local business > 18 M€

An organization of bigarreau producers of industry
and candied fruit manufacturers
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Contractual relations for a
pooling of facilities, staff, know-how

integrated fruit production

Orchards modernisation

Production that prioritises sustainable agriculture, in line with consumer expectations and environmental concerns.

The organisation follows integrated fruit farming specifications (sustainable agriculture).

Huge cherry tree planting programme.
150 hectares of new cherry orchards planned.

Financial commitment of industrial companies and farmer organisations to help planting: investment of €70,000 / year

Commitment of industrial companies to purchase
100% of French production (Made in France)