The Gurkenprinz from Stegersbach

In 1995 Hans Staud took over the Südobst Obst- und Gemüseveredelungs GmbH in Stegersbach, Burgenland, Austria´s province on the Hungarian border. Local production manager, Jürgen Hagenauer, and Hans Staud totally share the same quality philosophy. The company has specialized in the production of fine, pickled vegetable-delicacies and has written its own success story with the brand “Gurkenprinz Burgenland“: Lasting cooperation with agricultural partners ensures top quality products and contributes to the sustainablity of regional agricultural structures. Rapid processing of fresh high-grade produce and gentle production methods assure the known excellence of the savory delicacies.

Gurkenprinz Burgenland

Conferment of the Austrian Economic Counsilor Title

Hans Staud represents the concerns of the Austrians – especially of the farmers in Burgenland, Styria and Lower Austria opposite commerce. “I see this as a processor also responsibility and a special obligation“, says Hans. Upon recommendation of the Burgenland Chamber of Agriculture, he was awarded the title of economic counsilor end of January 2011.