Sales are already underway for Granfrutta Zani's off-season red plums from South Africa. Antonio Zani, the Italian sales manager, confirms that "demand has been brisk from the start. Once again, the product has been well received, and although the quantities are not high, they are increasing every year. The plum is certainly a niche product at the moment, a complement to the assortment. In a few weeks, the red-skinned varieties will be joined by two-colored, light-fleshed varieties."
Several sizes are available. Many are content with the 30x40 (5 kg in two layers) in which the product arrives from South Africa. Otherwise, the possibilities offered by Granfrutta Zani are many: single layer 30x40 or 40x60 or 500 gram trays. "We can fulfill any request," says Zani.
"We only import when the organoleptic quality is very good and the dimensions are also adequate. They are transported by ship and unloaded at the port of Rotterdam. The varieties of this period are red-fleshed and red-skinned. They have a good acidity balance and a high °Brix (sugar content). Plums from this period are only bought when they are really good: this is what makes them stand out. Because of their organoleptic characteristics, they are gaining more and more space in supermarket baskets."
Plums from South Africa will be available until mid-May. "Large caliber, premium line, good to eat, and only a few varieties: These are the features that make our imported plums stand out in the off-season," concludes Zani.
For more information:
OP Granfrutta Zani
Via Monte Sant'Andrea
48018 Granarolo Faentino (RA)
+39 0546 695211
antonio@granfruttazani.it
www.granfruttazani.it