"Peach and nectarine production in the Cuneo province is expected to be 10-15% less than 2013. We have finished thinning operations and so far the produce seems to be good in terms of quality, colour and organoleptic qualities," explains Giuseppe "Beppe" Termanini (in the photo), director of Lagnasco Group.The campaign will start one week earlier than a normal year. "There are some problems like abundant supplies and low consumption rates, but it is still way to early to make an assessment - the campaign does not look easy, but we are ready to face it."
This year,Lagnasco Group should produce around 15,000 tons of peaches (20% of the total) and nectarines (80%). 80% of these will be sold on the domestic and European markets. "We are equipped to carry out 10-15 day shipments overseas, but our competitors are advantaged in terms of costs and logistics (Greece towards Eastern Europe and the Middle East basin and Spain towards Brazil and South America)."
Contacts:Giuseppe Termanini
Lagnasco Group Soc. Coop. arl
Via Santa Maria, 2
12030 Lagnasco (CN)
Tel.: (+39) 0175 282119
Fax: (+39) 0175 282181
Email: direzione@lagnascogroup.it
Web: www.lagnascogroup.it