Rediscovering Italian pumpkins gives new impetus to consumption and exports

Published 2020년 12월 18일

Tridge summary

Italian pumpkin consumption has seen a rise due to their natural varieties and health benefits. The cultivation of pumpkins in Italy has grown by over 2000 hectares, mainly in Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto. The quality of the Italian pumpkins is confirmed by export results, with Italy being a major player in the market. The growth potential is high due to the global increase in pumpkin consumption. The vegetable is being promoted by AOP Gruppi Vi.Va through the Fruit & Veg: Natural Health! project, funded by the EU. The project aims to introduce consumers in Italy, the Netherlands, and Romania to the quality of various fruits and vegetables.

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From Delica, Butternut, Violina, Hokkaido to mini pumpkins, the consumption of Italian pumpkins continues to increase thanks to their natural varieties and healthy properties. In Italy, the cultivation of pumpkins has expanded by more than 2000 hectares, mainly in the regions of Lombardy (25% of the total), Emilia-Romagna and Veneto, with smaller areas in Campania, Lazio, Liguria, Sicily and Tuscany. Most of the produce grown is for consumption, but in recent years the cultivation of ornamental gourds has increased, with specimens reaching a weight of 900 kg. The quality of the Italian pumpkins is confirmed by the export results. Italy is even one of the main players in this market, with an export value of 38 million euros, followed by Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United States and Turkey. Most Italian pumpkins are shipped to Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. The spread of the Italian pumpkin has been made possible thanks to new cultivation techniques and research into ...

Source: AGF