Early varieties, particularly the Akko variety, were harvested and marketed just recently. The sales manager from the Sicilian producer organization Kore, Maurizio Abate, says that wholesale prices have been very positive. Now, we’re looking forward to the Wonderful variety, which accounts for most Italian production.
“The season starts in mid-October and we are optimistic. In terms of volume, the vintage is certainly not outstanding, but the quality of the product leaves nothing to be desired: the skin is even and robust, which is why we assume that we will be able to sell the pomegranates up to and including December “, Abate disclosed to Emanuela Stifoni from NCX.
Each year, the producer organization Kore sells around 1,800 tons of pomegranates. The production capacity is expected to increase in the future.
“Our goal is an increase of 30% per year, at least for the next two to three years,” according to Teresa Diomede, owner of Racemus, a company based in Rutigliano (Bari) that produces table grapes and pomegranates.
Alegra Group sells Kore pomegranates in Germany that meet both residue-free and IFS standards. In 2021, Kore added pomegranate sauces and jams to its range of juices and nectars that contain pomegranate.
