1961
First apples trees
Planting first apple trees ( 5ha ) at La Blottière by Ferdinand SOCHELEAU
1986-1992
Merging of growers
Consolidation of several growers of Maine and Loire around Le Verger de la Blottière's structure
1992
Development of presizing process
Establishment of a pre-sizing system for conveying Fruits onto water. Expansion of the packing house, reaching 10000m2.
1992-1997
Test of alternative techniques for orchards management
Observation and alternative technical trials on the orchards management : titmouse , mating disruption trials , release of typhlodromes.
1997
Set up of technical alternatives
Implementation of the first internal specifications in La Blottière orchards, integrating alternative techniques to chemical treatment: titmouse, distributor of hormones, setttlement of entomofauna hedges.
2000
Optimization of our service
Establishment of a structured and autonomous quality department.
2001
partnership with french growers
Establishing a partnership with French growers located in Brazil, sharing our values.
2002
first Antarès® planting
Unforgettable date when Le Verger de la Blottière decided to plant and develop this fragrant apple on its land.
2004
Demain La Terre and le verger de la blottière
Creation of Demain La Terre, and beginning of the partnership with Verger de la Blottière
2005
Antarès® apple is born
First harvest of Antarès® - Implantation of Vergers de la Blottière in Chile
2002-2007
Rustics apples family extended
Development of the rustic range of varieties: Rubinette, Delisdor
2007
Antarès® on screens
First Antarès® TV communication
2010
Extending our trade
Starting major activity in export outside Europe
2011
Introduction of the pear Sweet Sensation®
First plantations of pear Sweet Sensation®
2012
Developing our orchard
Redemption of Les Chataîgniers orchards in Sarthe, a site mainly dedicated to the production of pears
2014
Sweet Sensation® is born
First harvest of Sweet Sensation® in France
2019
Introduction of the pear QTee®
First plantations of pear QTee®