Production was slightly below €260 million with a net result of €527 thousand. The net worth exceeded €102 million. These figures place the cooperative among the leading fresh produce organisations both in Italy and Europe.
In addition, during the first five months of 2016, the Group recorded a 25% growth of the turnover with a 35% increase in the processed products.
Apofruit's headquarters in Cesena
This was made possible thanks to the improvement of the efficiency of the entire structure as well as to the aggregation agreements with Terremerse, SFT and Bio Meran.
In addition, during the first five months of 2016, the Group recorded a 25% growth of the turnover with a 35% increase in the processed products.
Apofruit's headquarters in Cesena
This was made possible thanks to the improvement of the efficiency of the entire structure as well as to the aggregation agreements with Terremerse, SFT and Bio Meran.
What is more, a brand policy was implemented to promote the various products. Solarelli saw a 21% increase with respect to 2014 and Almaverde Bio, the organic brand, saw a 17% increase with respect to 2014.
The cooperative also opened to new markets. During the first five months of 2015, overseas activities generates a turnover of €5,864,000, i.e 218% more than 2015.
Ilenio Bastoni (General Director) and Mirco Zanotti (President)
"This results confirm the effectiveness of our commercial strategy, which managed to counter the European drop in consumption and the low profitability for producers," explains General Director Ilenio Bastoni.
"We ended 2015 with an increase in volume of 24,000 quintals and €8 millions more distributed among our partners with respect to the previous year. The reorganisation plan started in 2014 also helped, as it contributed to the containment of general costs. This all means we can look at 2016 in a more positive way," adds President Mirco Zanotti.