Table Grapes from Italy

Agri Lo Di was established in 2006 in Rutigliano and specialises in the production of table grapes. The company aims to give the consumer a high-quality product obtained by agricultural processes that do not alter the nutritional properties of the grape in all its freshness and authenticity. The company focuses on catering to the customer's needs, taking care of the import procedures, quality checks and delivery to customer warehouses. Main clients of Agri Lo Di are suppliers, wholesalers and distributors in the European Union. Italy, Germany, Netherlands, the UK and France are the main markets for their grape produce. The company is keen on expanding its reach to the Asian markets.

The grapes are packaged directly in the countryside to any avoid passages and transportations in which the delicate berries might get damaged. Packaging occurs under the following specifications:

- Wood 30X50 with dividers and sponge bottom

- Wood 30X40 with dividers and sponge bottom

- Cardboard 30X50 with dividers and sponge bottom

- Cardboard 30X40 with dividers and sponge bottom

- Plastic baskets with the lid of 0.500G gr in cardboard 40X60 (10/11 baskets X 0.500 gr)

- 1 kg paper sachets (6 X1 kg sachets) * Plastic-free packaging

The company has a warehouse of 1000 sqm with refrigerator cells and quick chiller cells. They also own a processing line that allows for packaging if weather conditions do not allow for packaging to occur in the countryside. The company has been successful in using plastic-free packaging. Six paper sachets are able to handle about 1kg of table grapes. Orders are completed in less than 1 day as the new refrigeration systems allow for same-day shipment when logistics are available. Sea freight is the preferred mode of shipment through the Port of Gioia Tauro.

Agri Lo Di responds to market needs and exports Global Gap & GRASP certified grapes. The certification is synonymous with quality, good social practices, reliability and safety. The main competitive advantage of the Global GAP & GRASP certification is the ability to meet the requests from European customers who increasingly ask for the adoption of international standards. Global GAP & GRASP in this sense represent the production standard of fruit and vegetables shared and accepted by the major groups of European distribution and therefore represents a choice that Agri Lodi has made in order to be able to professionally target its product on national and international markets. Hygiene and food safety is guaranteed in compliance with HACCP standards. The company is a member of "Puglia & Natura" Producers Organization.

The company has a production capacity that extends over about 150 ha of farmland located in the countryside of Acquaviva Delle Fonti, Cassano delle Murge, Casamassima, Sammichele di Bari, Sannicandro di Bari, Turi, Triggiano and Rutigliano. The vineyards of the company are located on soils which are rich in limestone which helps in making the skin crisp. The favourable soil condition gives a clear and limpid colour to the bunches. The factory is located in Rutigliano and covers a total area of ​​about 1000 square meters. The factory has cutting-edge technological systems which is very useful for the packaging and conservation of table grapes. The average annual yield of the company is 35,000 tons. Harvesting season starts from June and goes up to December. The main harvesting period is from September to November.

Grapes are rich in nutrients and have always been appreciated for delicious taste along with nutritional and therapeutic virtues. Agri Lo Di offers high-quality Table Grapes of Italian origin. They provide both, a seed as well as seedless variety. The product has a durability period of more than 45 days if stored in the right way. The cultivation process uses non-GMO inputs and the company is experimenting with new seedless varieties that are more resistant with unique organoleptic properties. Samples are available on request. The price ranges from 1.40 – 2.40 euro/kg depending on the variety of Table Grape.

The seed varieties offered by the company are Italy, Red Globe and Palieri.

1. Italy: It is one of the most loved and requested variety by grape lovers. It is an asymmetrical cone-shaped cluster that weighs up to 700 grams and the individual berries have a sweet pulp with a crisp and thick skin.

2. Red Globe: They are black-pink grapes with seeds. They are famous in the world for their excellent bunch appearance. They are a well-developed bunch of 900-1000 g, medium compact in size. The berries are spherical-ovoid, red-violet in colour, high crush resistance and weighing about 12 each.

3. Palieri: They are a red dessert grape variety. The berry of this grape variety is very large, oval to oblong, with a juicy texture and has a harmonious neutral taste. The skin is thick, tough, dark blue and covered with heavy bloom.

The seedless varieties include Crimson, Late pearl, Autumn Pearl and Regal.

1. Crimson: This variety of grapes are black in colour and are seedless. They have a large, conical-pyramidal cluster, and weigh about 700 g. The individual berries are large, ovoid, pink-purple in colour and have an average weight of 5 g.

2. Late Pearl: This variety matures three weeks after Thompson. It is milky white in colour, with a fruity flavour. Each berry is crunchy and juicy with a diameter of 18-22 mm. The optimal sugar level is 18% Brix.

3. Autumn Pearl: They are a red and seedless variety of grapes. Their berries are round and largely sized with a crunchy pulp. They have a sweet taste with a light fruity aroma and have an optimal sugar level of 18 Brix.

4. Regal: It's a seedless grape with a medium-large pyramidal bunch. They are yellow in colour with an ovoid form. The berries are crunchy and have an averagely sweet taste.