Le Tresacois, a French family-run business, is continuing its grape harvest, with a succession of white and black grape varieties produced between July and December. Maxime Gervasoni, 4th generation at the head of the company, takes stock of the first weeks of the campaign and their recent diversification into squash production.
Le Tresacois produces and harvests nearly 6 varieties of grape between July and December, grown on 30 hectares: Chasselas, Danlas and Centennial seedless for the white varieties, and Lavallée, Hamburg Muscat and Prima for the black varieties, all marketed under the Le Tresquois brand.
Moving towards a shortage of grapes?
Le Tresacois began its table grape campaign on July 14th with the Danlas and black varieties Prima and Lavallée. Last week's rain raised some concern, but "everything has since cleared up. We are in for an average year in terms of prices, but there could be a shortage of grapes (particularly black varieties) a little later in the season following the various rainy spells." The demand, on the other hand, is good, and "has been growing, especially since the temperature drop last week."
Butternut and red kuri squash joining the range
This is the first marketing season for the Le Tresquois squash. The production is currently spread over approximately 20 hectares (10 for butternut and 10 for red kuri squash), but is set to expand over the next few years. "We started the butternut and pumpkin campaign one month ago. We are expecting almost 2,000 tons this season, and more in the years to come with the planned increase in acreage." Squash has indeed (re)emerged as a trendy vegetable. "There is a lot of consumer interest in squash these days, and the demand is rising constantly. According to Maxime, the demand is mainly for 1 kilo pieces, although this year, the production will include larger sizes because of the rain.
For more information:
Maxime Gervasoni
Le Tresquois
Phone: 06 48 81 85 00
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