Pomodoro di Pachino IGP is the leading product from Sicily

The 10th edition of Festa del Pomodoro di Pachino IGP was held in August. Pachino tomatoes have traditionally been considered niche products, which meant producers could conquer a special space not only on the market but also in the perception of final consumers. Just think of the often tacit association of the term Pachino with cherry tomatoes to have an idea of the success of this product. 

The good work carried out by Consorzio di Tutela del Pomodoro di Pachino IGP over the past 5 years has led to a 142% increase in production and to a 174% percent increase of the value produced. These tomatoes have therefore occupied the first place among the local products and the 7th place in Italy. 

"It's an important initiative with which we wanted to become even more important on our territory. We want the area to be considered as a whole, as the product must be perceived as coming from the entire production territory." 
"The fact that the Institutions have also taken part to the event is a sign that we're on the right path," explained Consortium director Salvatore Chiaramida.