The raw materials (fruit), selected by Rigoni di Asiago, depending on the type, may come from Italy (we have agreements with organic fruit growers, e.g. citrus from Sicily, peaches and apricots from Emilia Romagna, etc.) or from our farms in Bulgaria, where the crops are grown under the supervision of Italian agronomists specialised in organic farming. Precisely because all our fruit is organic, it is much more tied to seasonality and therefore the availability of raw materials varies depending on the time of year.
Other types of fruit (e.g. blueberries, strawberries, berries, etc.) come from our fields located in Bulgaria, especially with regard to fruit that grows wild in some mountain areas, such as wild bilberries. Many years ago, our company, in order to have total control of the supply chain, not finding the necessary plots here in Italy, purchased land abroad, previously analysed and certified for organic cultivation which, under the careful management of expert Italian agronomists, provide part of the fruit we use to produce our jams. The areas to be used for organic cultivation must not have been farmed for a long time, must be located in areas free from traffic, with pure groundwater… It was not easy to find land with these characteristics, and we found it in Bulgaria.
The type of hazelnuts we use for Nocciolata is the Tonda Romana, partly coming from the hills of the province of Viterbo, and partly from our cultivation fields in Bulgaria. In case of limited availability, sometimes we rely on a trusted supplier in Turkey, where our company guarantees complete supply chain control. Cocoa and sugar mainly come from South America, vanilla from Madagascar.
Regardless of the specific area of origin of the raw materials, the Rigoni di Asiago brand is synonymous with product guarantee and has always committed itself to offering its consumers the best available products, certified and of high quality. The checks and inspections to which a certified organic product is subjected are numerous, taking place several times throughout the year, and concern all stages of the supply chain, from the field to processing, up to logistics, for total consumer protection.