Vegetables are grown hydroponically so they do not absorb nickel or other heavy metals that may be present in the ground
Romagna-based cooperative Apofruit will showcase its ‘nickel-free’ vegetable range at next week’s Fruit Logistica, as part of its innovative portfolio of fruits and vegetables.
General manager Ernesto Fornari said the range, which includes cherry, baby plum, Piccadilly and vine tomatoes, is grown hydroponically – the absence of soil ensuring that crops do not absorb nickel or other heavy metals that may be present in the ground.
“In an intensely competitive global context, it is crucial to understand market trends and offer appropriate solutions in response. Our new certified range of ‘nickel-free’ vegetables fully addresses the needs of increasingly informed, discerning and demanding consumers,” said president Mirco Zanotti.
The Romagna-based cooperative, which brings together over 2,700 producer members across Italy, celebrates its 65th anniversary this year.
“The Mediterranean Diet is recognised by Unesco as culturally significant and part of our living heritage. Fresh fruit and vegetables are an integral part of this diet and Apofruit Italia has taken another step forward to demonstrate that its product range is increasingly focused on quality and nutrition as well as supporting healthy and safe eating,” the company said.
Other products Apofruit will showcase in Berlin include Dulcis, the new Italian-grown green kiwifruit, Angello and Solarelli seedless mini pepper, the Solarelli Basilicata Red Onion and Candine, Joya and Pink Lady apples.
