The small fruits are raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants. Raspberries commercialized by our group. They come from the major genetic improvement programme promoted by Plant Sciences: they are exclusive varieties called Grandeur and Radiance. Experiments are now being carried out on blackberries to produce new varieties that would be added to the current ones, namely Tupi and Lookness. As for the blueberries innovation is on the horizon.
Small fruits are very nutritious; blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and currants slow down cellular aging and boost and support the immune system.
| Net | Boxes / Plt | Boxes / Plt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck | Container | ||
| Basket | 10 x 125 g | 240 | - |
| Basket | 8 x 250 g | 110 | - |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Different varieties are available: Blood, Sicilian Red, Tarocco, Moorish, Navel, Navelate and Valencia.
Oranges contain 87% water, they are low in fat and protein and they are rich in vitamins.
Very interesting research is currently being carried out on the new varieties of yellow and red flesh kiwi, which have a unique taste, their quality is similar to that of the green flesh kiwi, but they have a more intense taste. The new versions will soon be available and they will certainly increase the current commercialised volume.
The objective of our Project that started ten years ago is to attain the highest quality.
Varieties that belong to the COT group, which have a great flavour, and a high degree Brix have been chosen; specific organoleptic characteristics and an impeccable appearance. Our apricots grow in Italy (400 ha), Spain (150 ha) and Tunisia (100 ha); in this way it is possible to increase the supply and prolong it for several months. The fruit is harvested at the perfect moment of ripeness to guarantee a top class taste for consumers. The overall production amounts to nearly 9000 tons and it is mainly commercialized through large scale distribution.
Apricots contain the highest levels of potassium, carotene and vitamin A; they are very nutritious and easy to digest.
