The entry of latest members, the growth of the product vary and the return of the truthful to what it seemed like earlier than corona struck are the spirit with which the Italian growers’ affiliation OP Altamura is making ready for Fruit Logisitica.
“Child leaf remains to be the principle product of our cooperative, however in the meantime, due to the entry of latest members, we’ve got expanded our vary to incorporate strawberries, citrus, greens, leafy greens and yellow melons,” says President Alfonso Altamura.
“We proceed to supply all our references and in the absolute best manner each time: along with making certain assured high quality and manufacturing capability, the power of our growers’ affiliation lies in providing a really wide selection of the newborn leaf product,” continues Altamura. “The arugula from the Sele plain with protected geographical indication (arugula della Piana del Sele IGP), nonetheless stays our principal product, however in addition to this we’re pioneers in rising sure gadgets, resembling child kale, wasabi arugula and purple pak choi. For these area of interest merchandise, there’s a whole lot of demand from the eating places who wish to recommend new mixes or recipes.”
“On the earlier Fruit Logistica, in April 2022, we launched our first line of ready-to-eat salad: Mama Salad. That one is doing effectively available in the market, each due to its very interesting presentation and the standard and sustainability of the product.”
Mama Salad may even be one of many key gamers on the truthful subsequent week, together with the Combine Selvatico of untamed herbs (launched in November final 12 months) and the road of edible flowers. “With the launch of the road in 2019 and the restoration of the hospitality trade after the lockdowns, we’re seeing a rise in gross sales of edible flowers, each overseas and in Italy. To this point, we’ve got accomplished job.”
Constructive temper for the truthful “We’re very excited as a result of it appears like lots of people are anticipated to the truthful. It would truly be the primary actual post-Covid version of Fruit Logistica. This 12 months can be huge! Not less than we’ve got excessive expectations,” defined Altamura. “We may have a 100-square-metre stand, the place we’ll current our merchandise and the place we may even host tastings with our merchandise and recipes typical of the Mediterranean food regimen.”
“It will likely be very busy for 3 days. Subsequently, we invite anybody to make an appointment to fulfill us on the stand. This may be accomplished by writing us at data@opaltamura.com.”
OP Altamura is exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in corridor 4.2, stand C-10.
For extra data:
Op Altamura
through Pacinotti
Pontecagnano Faiano (SA) – Italy
info@opaltamura.com
www.opaltamura.com
