Sicilian table tomatoes aim to meet the needs of the professional market, combining family farming tradition with an innovative approach and certified quality. Founded on solid values and a strong territorial identity, Azienda Agricola Fondacaro, located in Vittoria (RG), Sicily, stands out on the local production scene for the attention devoted to every step of the process, from sowing to harvesting. The result is a range of tomatoes that meets the needs of the supply chain, with consistent quality designed to meet the demands of the H&R and big retail chain sectors.
© FondacaroClaudio and Angelo Fondacaro
© FondacaroAerial view of the Fondacaro farm
New varieties for an evolving market
"With almost 4 hectares, we have been focusing on small berry tomatoes for years and more recently, we have specialised in coloured specialities," explain brothers Angelo and Claudio Fondacaro. "The main objective is to be in line with the requirements of the modern supply chain with tasty products that boast the right balance in the acid/sugar ratio and a Brix level that has to surprise end consumers. While red plum tomatoes remain a top product for us, yellow ones are also becoming increasingly important. There is an ever-increasing demand for them on the market, even though it can sometimes be commercially erratic, yet not for those who, like us, enter into contracts with fixed prices.
These items are added to the company's already wide selection, which includes cherry, black midi plum, and other segments. Everything is always grown according to strict quality and traceability standards.
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Returning to yellow plum tomatoes, the company has recently been working with Harmoniz.
© FondacaroYellow plum tomato "Mirasol F1"
"The yellow plum variety from this seed company responds to our philosophy of compensating for the lack of taste in modern tomatoes, and, in fact, it is not only very good to eat, but it also has a Brix level of over 10-11. Furthermore, it is resistant to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus. With this variety, we have had no problems with the virus during the winter phase, which is a significant advantage over other competitors. Another aspect is the remarkable resistance to fruit splitting, which allows fruits to be harvested in bunches with healthy, undamaged produce. Other varieties often do not give the possibility to be harvested 'in bunches' because they split, while we have not had a single fruit affected by cracking: that is the strength of this variety," highlight Angelo and Claudio Fondacaro.
© FondacaroClaudio Fondacaro surrounded by 'Chocolate Candy F1' midi plum tomatoes
"Those who are our business partners know that relying on Azienda Agricola Fondacaro means choosing a serious, flexible, and quality-oriented supplier. The ability to adapt the supply to the specific needs of customers, combined with consistent supply and certified traceability, makes Fondacaro the ideal partner for those seeking the excellence of Italian tomatoes.
© FondacaroFondacaro checking a bunch of 'Catando F1' orange plum tomatoes
Azienda Agricola Fondacaro's commitment to quality and responsibility is reflected in the fact that it has obtained GlobalGAP and GRASP certifications. The company's target markets are the main markets of northern Italy and Germany, mainly Munich.
For more information:
Azienda Agricola Fondacaro 
+39 339 710 9700
+39 331 956 6684
fondacaroclaudio@gmail.com
www.azfondacaro.it