The harvesting of peaches and nectarines is in full swing in Sicily and the main producers report that the season is going quite well. FreshPlaza has talked about it with Angelo and Vincenzo Di Pasquale from Donnalia, a well-known brand in the stone fruit sector.
Angelo and Vincenzo Di Pasquale
"We are currently harvesting peaches and nectarines. The campaign started in July and will continue well into October. Local producers and institutions have been producing Delia peaches from quite some time, which has recently obtained the PGI mark. It is quite a result, as it is a recognition of our hard work and investments," report the Di Pasquale brothers.
Overview of the warehouse (Click here for the photo gallery)
"Sicily is increasingly becoming a point of reference not just for peaches, but also for nectarines as, thanks to the extremely favorable climate, they have become a leading product on a domestic and foreign level."
Above: Delia peaches. Below: nectarines
"After a start characterized by small grades due to the heat waves that swept Sicily, fruits are now looking well with good grades, an excellent color and an extraordinary flavor. Yields are 15% lower than last year, but the overall quality of the fruits has benefited from this. We are pleased with the wholesale prices as they are between €1 and €2/kg: it is quite a difference, but it depends on the specific moment and the batches available."
Sbergie. (Click here for the photo gallery)
"Our company is expanding and, for this reason, it needs to upgrade all the time. After creating the Donnalia brand, our business has grown and has penetrated the markets and big retail chains in Italy."
Vincenzo Di Pasquale showing the produce
"That is why we needed to expand, so much so that we have built a new 3000 sq m warehouse with cold storage units and logistic services, entirely eco-friendly also thanks to a 300 Kw solar panel system. The new facility will be ready in 2024, and it will enable us to face new market challenges with our usual enthusiasm."
For further information:
Donnalia
Di Pasquale Srl
Via Michelangelo, 7
93010 Delia (CL) - Italy
+39 0922 826009
[email protected]
www.donnalia.com
