Melinda is a consortium and a trademark created in 1989 by more than 5,000 producers, gathered into 16 cooperatives, to promote the Val di Non apples. In mutual co-operation, these small farms have found the way to grow and become protagonists, even on the global market scene. The apples currently produced and marketed by the Melinda Consortium are nearly 80% Golden Delicious, 11% Canadian Rennet and 8.5% Red Delicious, plus a few minor varieties like Morgenduft, Jonagold, Fuji and Gala. Val di Non apples obtained the Pdo recognition, an award to the quality work done in recent years by the growers of the Valley.
Main variety: Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Gala, Renetta, Fuji
Other products: snack, mousse, bar
Direct production (2010/11): 100%
Organic (2010/11): 0.5%
Industry (2010/11): 6%
Export (2010/11): 25%
Main brands: Melinda, Melasì
Main foreign countries served: Germany, Spain, Middle East, Uk, France
Certifications: Iso 9001:2000, Ifs, Brc, GlobalGAP, Pdo
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