"We are ready to start the Indian fig campaign, although we are a few weeks late as ripening was slower due to the low temperatures. The campaign is looking good and grades are uniform. We are expecting a 20% increase in production for both the Agostana and Bastardone varieties," explains Paolo D'Angelo from D'Angelo Paolo.
"We have always focused on the foreign markets - Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Netherlands, as there are many Moroccan and Tunisian communities who really appreciate the fruit. In 2013 we have also started working with colder countries like Sweden and Denmark."
Summer fruit is not doing extremely well this season because of weather, price and consumption problems. Indian figs are also at risk: "first of all, Ramadan started early this year and our fruit will only be available for one week and, secondly, consumption is just as low as that of other fruit."
"We are working on biomass projects for both waste and thinning material. In addition, we would like to produce organic Indian fig honey and fruit juice."
The company holds the GlobalGAP certification.
Contacts:
Paolo D'Angelo
Cell.: +39 333 6308194
D'Angelo Paolo
c.da Consorto snc, 95040 San Michele di Ganzaria - CT (warehouse)
via Don Minzoni 20, 95040 San Cono - CT (offices)
Tel./Fax: +39 (0)933 970693
Email1: azpaolod@gmail.com
Email2: info@fichidindiasicilia.it
Email3: amministrazionepd@tiscali.it
Web: www.fichidindiasicilia.it