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Guest

Dear Migros!

Why does Migros only sell Hors-Sol tomatoes? In the stores where I shop, all Swiss tomatoes, including beef tomatoes, are hors-sol without exception. However, I am totally against this method of production and do not want to consume such vegetables.
I therefore ask Migros to sell normal tomatoes again and also to declare its Hors-Sol products better - because if you don't look closely, you will buy them without knowing. A small label on the tomato aisle is definitely not enough.

Thank you for taking up the cause!
Greetings
JustMust

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Guest

I have already complained about this when I have more time I will look for it

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Guest

Dear tiger cat

Then I'm not alone with my request! That's good!
And thank you ;)

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Frederica

Good morning@JustMust

Question by "Gast275" six years ago:

"Why are the tomatoes at Migros Winterthur always Hors-Sol? Too bad, too bad... so even Migros kids have to go to Coop..."

Answer from Migipedia six years ago:

"The tomato producers of the Migros Cooperative Eastern Switzerland rely on the cultivation of tomatoes on natural substrate mats made of rock wool or coconut fibers (Hors-Sol), as these enable environmentally friendly, efficient and space-saving cultivation.
The tomato plants need less water than with conventional cultivation in soil and nutrients that the tomato plants need for growth can be precisely dosed and therefore supplied in smaller quantities. The risk of pest infestation is also significantly lower than when growing in soil.
The advantage for you as a customer is that you receive tomatoes of consistently high quality and intense flavor at Migros. However, if you do not want to do without tomatoes grown in soil, we recommend that you switch to organic tomatoes.
Best regards
Olivia - Migipedia-Team"

I'm lucky enough to get tomatoes from my neighbor during the season. In return, he can help himself to the elderberry bush and plum tree.

Hi@deactivated user

Your review of the M-Budget potato salad made me happy. As the Engadine ones are not available in the Aare cooperative, I will take some with me from my home town: In week 24, my visit to Chur and the surrounding area will be tempting.

Best wishes and have a nice rest of the week
Istanbul

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M-Budget Kartoffelsalat

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Engadiner Hauswurst 2 Stück

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Guest

@Frederica
Thank you so much!!!
Even though I don't agree with the Mirgos at all - there are several aspects of hors-sol that are definitely harmful to the environment. Also, I am inherently reluctant to eat anything that wasn't grown in good ol' Mother Earth. Unfortunately, organic tomatoes are not available in all stores and when they are, they are usually still unripe... Well, in the past you couldn't have all vegetables all year round either, so I guess I'll just have to learn to go seasonal again.

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Guest

Hello everyone

I have received almost the same feedback from those responsible for our vegetable range as Istanbul has already described. In addition to the reasons mentioned, we are also dependent on the Hors-Sol products, as we could not meet the demand with conventionally produced tomatoes.

I would also recommend organic tomatoes as an alternative.

Kind regards
Tanja

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Guest

Dear Tanja

It may be that Migros is not prepared to do without Hors-Sol. But that doesn't stop them from clearly declaring the cultivation method, does it?
Not all shoppers are attentive enough and have enough time on their hands to read all the labels on the boxes. However, this does not mean that they support "soil-less" cultivation. Nice and big on the label with the price and weighing number - in my opinion, that's where the reference should be. For a little more fairness and awareness among customers.

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Guest

hello Istanbul
Engadine sausages are from the butcher's shop Rosenast Chur 7.- per pair but hmmmmmmm ?

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Guest

hello JustMust
found the link ?
https://community.migros.ch/m/Forum-Migipedia/Freiland-Gem%C3%BCse/m-p/310747#M14442

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Frederica

Good evening@deactivated user

Thanks for the coordinates. Didn't know that this is the oldest Metzgei in Chur. In fact, I didn't even know the name. As a boy I was sent to the Buchli or Schiesser. Both no longer exist. I know the sad stories about the second one.

I'm going to Chur tomorrow, staying in Sommerau as usual.

Best regards
Istanbul

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Guest

Good morning,
I like to say that the butcher Ryffel noöpis, is in the corner of the upper/lower lane, or the Konsum and Usegolädal, I wish you a lot of fun in Khur gglg and a nice day

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