Andros Fruit Sourcing Team stands out as an exception in the industrial fruit-processing world, it allowes us to access to the best fruits and best varieties in the production of natural fruit ingredients.
To understand what is inclued in this unique Fruit Sourcing, explore the backstage of “Amont Fruitier”. Discover, through several exclusive episodes, all the work provided by our fruit sourcing team.
Episode 1 – Definition
Research on varieties, selection, cultivation techniques, harvesting… In this first episode, Florian Delmas (President of Andros & Cie) and Damien Chapoulart (Director of the Fruit Sourcing) take us through all the work related to fruits along the entire supply chain, from the farmer to the first processing workshop:
Episode 2 – Fruit ripeness
Harvesting at full maturity, how does it work? Through the testimonies of Sébastien (raspberry producer) and Laurent (apricot producer), and the insights of Florian Delmas (President of Andros & Co.) and Damien Chapoulart (Andros Global Fruit Sourcing Manager), discover in this 2nd episode of our web series dedicated to fruit sourcing production, our method and commitments to harvest fruits at the right ripeness, with maximum juiciness, colour, and flavour.
Episode 3 – Fruit growers
Andros also defines its fruit sourcing through a commitment to fruit growers, where a genuine partnership is established, both in terms of technical, agronomic, and economic support.
Episode 4 – Agroecology
In this new episode of our web series, discover how Andros collaborates with fruit growers to develop agroecological practices.
Agroforestry, integration of bees into orchards, cover crops, cultivation of beneficial organisms, establishment of hedges—fruit growers are implementing new, sustainable, and responsible methods to use the ecosystem around them rather than relying on chemistry and outdated practices.
Episode 5 – Exceptional fruits
Andros Chef pays great attention to all the little details that make our fruit ingredients exceptional products.
In this new episode of our web series “Amont Fruitier,” Damien Chapoulart, Director of Amont Fruitier, and Laurent, a peach and apricot producer, share all these “little” details that aren’t so little and highlight the strength and uniqueness of our production approach.
Episode 6 – The experimental orchard
Andros Experimental Orchard is more than just a tool for research and experimentation. An orchard where we try all sorts of new varieties and cultivation methods based on living agriculture that respect living organisms. It aims to become a true platform for discussion and exchange for all stakeholders in the sector.
Explanations with Florian Delmas, President of Andros & Cie, and Damien Chapoulart (Director of the Fruit Sourcing), in this new episode of our web series “Amont Fruitier”!
Video credit – Bruit de Table Jean-Marc Cortade
