The values that underpin our whole Cooperative project are the same as those that define the culture of our company and guide our actions.
Grandfather's business lays the foundations of what will become a farming enterprise
The Cooperative is officially recognized by the Region of Apulia as a “producer organization” under the meaning of European Regulation CE 1234/07.
Launch of “Progetto Aspargó”, for the cultivation and sale of asparagus from the lands around Lake Lesina.
VISION
Our vision is to conquer new markets, raise quality standards, respond swiftly and efficiently to the demands of our producer-consumers, establish ourselves as a fixed point of reference in the constantly evolving market of fruit and vegetable production.
MISSION
Our mission is to enhance local agriculture through the application of expertise, experience and innovation. Through coordination and networking activities, we match the economic expectations of our member-producers with market demand. We want to be ambassadors representing the excellence of the produce of our local area, and we want consumers to be increasingly aware of the importance of supporting agricultural associations such as ours.
We farm using sustainable traditional and innovative methods that respect the land and the environment and produce quality crops.
Yet we also use the latest technologies and modern production processes to protect the integrity of every element of the supply chain, raw materials included. We have innovative methods for helping farmers reach sustainability goals.
As an aggregation of agriculture business and farms, we encourage and offer opportunities for collective growth.
The value of our work is attested in a study carried out by the Department of Economics of the University of Foggia, the results of which are published in research paper (0002761-III/13 of 11/01/23 – Contract/Convention No 84/2023) titled : “The Carbon Footprint of the asparagus supply chain: from agricultural production to packaging.” It found that the per ton. carbon footprint of asparagus is 419.43 kg of CO2 EQ.
We farm using sustainable traditional and innovative methods that respect the land and the environment and produce quality crops.
Yet we also use the latest technologies and modern production processes to protect the integrity of every element of the supply chain, raw materials included. We have innovative methods for helping farmers reach sustainability goals
As an aggregation of agriculture business and farms, we encourage and offer opportunities for collective growth.
The value of our work is attested in a study carried out by the Department of Economics of the University of Foggia, the results of which are published in research paper (0002761-III/13 of 11/01/23 – Contract/Convention No 84/2023) titled : “The Carbon Footprint of the asparagus supply chain: from agricultural production to packaging.” It found that the per ton. carbon footprint of asparagus is 419.43 kg of CO2 EQ.
Dedicated to delivering the highest quality products to the consumer and upping the quality of our produce, we are constantly researching and developing new cultivars, and offering clear guidance to our members on how to enhance their production.
We specialize in the production and marketing of well loved fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, asparagus, fennel and cabbage. The products are packaged according to the high standards demanded by EU regulations and our own customers. Our farming practices are aimed at protecting biodiversity, improving soil fertility and maintaining water quality.
The “fruit” of our work arrives on consumers’ tables every day. Our job is to win them over to its quality. In cultivating produce of exceptional quality, La Palma works with agronomists in furtherance of its commitment to respecting the environment.
We have enjoyed exponential growth across Italy in recent years, and have entered into important commercial agreements with several prestigious large scale retailers.
We are proud that the the Producers’ Organizationas a whole has found success in many European countries, where it is now a point of reference in the world of fruit and vegetable production and distribution.We are proud to be the flagship of Italian excellence.
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