Heidelbeeren

Hello mzim, thank you for your question. Swiss berries are always a priority for us, but there are not always enough of them in the required quality. We understand your wish not to have blueberries from Ukraine in our range. However, Migros sees it as its duty to meet the needs and wishes of a wide range of customers. We ask for your understanding in this regard. Best regards, your M-Infoline team

I do wonder how they can seriously guarantee the quality of agricultural products from Ukraine when this country is at war and agricultural products may well be exposed to influences, stresses and contaminations that cannot be assessed at all.

Hello mzim, we can understand your concerns. Eastern European countries, like other countries of origin, have a high level of expertise in the cultivation of berries. Migros requires all producers abroad to comply with strict requirements in terms of quality, food safety, good agricultural practice and correct working conditions. This is also ensured by various inspection systems.

Ukraine is around 14 times the size of Switzerland. Despite the terrible war, agriculture is functioning in large parts of the country and is not contaminated. This is also very important for the country, both for supplying its own population and for earning foreign currency.

Our quality assurance ensures that the berries in Migros meet the high quality standards. Best regards, your M-Infoline team

"Most customers don't realize the origin???" Most Migros customers have a bright mind and are not paranoid. An old topic, as long as the sales are right.

Hello H64-4664, thank you for your contribution. We are aware that there are people who consider the import of fresh products to be unnecessary. For many, however, they are important. Our customers should decide for themselves which items they want to buy and which not. We provide them with the information they need to make this decision. The origin of each individual product is listed on the products or on the shelves. best regards, your M-Infoline team

Well, the casino operator says the same thing, that visitors can decide for themselves whether they want to play. He's right about that. Nevertheless, for me, casinos belong in the unethical business category. At the moment (mid-February), blueberries are even being offered in a 30% promotion. Apparently the margin is high enough for that.

Hello Ueli_Bern. We would be happy to inquire with the responsible cooperative. Can you please tell us in which branch you saw these blueberries? Best regards, your M-Infoline team

Hello m-Infoline team, I think that product information here on migipedia should also include the information that the product was imported by plane and transported here with xxkg of CO2 emissions. In my opinion, this is where all the relevant information about the products should be. What's more, the information on https://produkte.migros.ch/heidelbeeren also lacks this information, not even the country of origin is mentioned. It just says "season June - September". In the interests of informing responsible consumers, I think it is absolutely necessary to point out the origin. You can't justify a product like this nowadays. And don't give me the argument that customers are asking for it. "Such an offer would harm our efforts to protect the climate, but we have frozen blueberries from Europe if they don't want to wait for seasonal fresh produce" would be the right answer in my opinion, if you are already writing on https://generation-m.migros.ch/de/nachhaltige-migros/hintergruende/klima-energie.html: Migros aims to be the number one retailer in terms of climate protection. How much Co2 is "contained" in a pack of blueberries? Greetings, Ueli_Bern

Hello Ueli_Bern, we understand your point of view. Please let us know in which branch or cooperative you have already seen such blueberries - as these are procured regionally, we cannot make a general statement on this and cannot answer your question in this way. Best regards, your M-Infoline team

I bought some from Peru in Migros Seen Winterthur this week. Unfortunately.

Dear Fabelwin, it is true that the season for blueberries from Europe is over. That's why we now offer blueberries from overseas, such as Peruvian blueberries. Best regards, your M-Infoline team

I think everyone who wants to buy out-of-season products and buys them is making a statement that neither climate protection nor sustainability is important to them. If, for example, blueberries from overseas are no longer bought here, they will no longer be offered. As a customer, you therefore have a certain right of co-determination and can exercise it or not.

Absolutely correct. Demand determines supply. But why are they offered at all? As long as the products are consumed, it is the consumers who don't care about climate protection or sustainability. The supplier is always in the clear.

Hello Fabelwin, our customers should be able to decide personally which products they want to buy and which not. We provide them with the information they need to make this decision. The origin of each individual product is listed on the products or on the shelves and racks. Best regards, your M-Infoline team

Sali guest
Thank you very much for your feedback. We understand your concerns.
In accordance with the legal requirements, both the producers and suppliers and we ourselves as Migros carry out regular risk-based self-monitoring of fruit and vegetables for pesticide residues. To assess the tests, the legal requirements in Switzerland and the Migros guidelines are taken into account. In the event of complaints, the necessary corrective measures are initiated with all parties involved or - if necessary - sanctions are imposed.
The cultivation methods and spraying plans are subject to strict specifications that must be adhered to by the producers. This is monitored by independent companies. Our suppliers undertake to comply with the maximum quantity of pesticides defined by law and we carry out regular inspections.
We can therefore guarantee that our products are safe for fresh consumption.
In terms of origin, Migros always sources its products from the geographically closest destination. If a product is in season in Switzerland and local cultivation can provide sufficient produce, we naturally source our products from Switzerland.
Kind regards from the M-Infoline team

If possible, I buy fruit and vegetables from Spain. The quality controls are extremely high and fruit and vegetables taste much better than those from Holland or Germany (especially Germany, with so many problems with meat and vegetable scandals).
For me tomatoes, zucchini, oranges, bananas or strawberries from Spain = good taste and quality.
With blueberries, I find no difference. 90% of the plants come from Switzerland or Germany. If all the production in Northern Europe is already picked, then it starts in Southern Spain due to climatic differences, which I think is fine.

Hello guest
Your opinion is very important to us, so we are happy to receive your feedback.
We are sorry that you don't like the taste of our blueberries. Of course, it is important to us to always offer very good quality in our stores. We try to guarantee this by setting clear requirements for our suppliers on the one hand and by carrying out strict checks on incoming goods on the other. Our specialist department is informed about your concerns.
As Swiss organic blueberries are not yet ripe and there is customer demand, they are imported. As soon as the domestic producers inform us that they are ready, we will switch to Swiss organic blueberries. Due to the bad weather this year, domestic production has been slightly delayed. We ask for your understanding and patience.
We wish you a wonderful summer!
Best regards from the M-Infoline team

Hello mospala
Thank you for your contribution.
Blueberries (Vaccinium) are generally referred to as bilberries or blueberries in German.
There are hundreds of different types of blueberries and the blueberry or American blueberry is also a species of this genus.
We look forward to your next visit to your Migros and wish you a pleasant weekend.
Kind regards from the M-Infoline team