Statistics highlight that the number of commercial establishments has droppedbut something is changing in thefruit and vegetables, especially after the health crisis period. They were born new proximity signs which operate in small sizes, some family-run and others linked to entrepreneurial groups with many years of experience behind them. At the base, the idea of creating the neighborhood greengrocer to enhance small, high-quality artisanal productions where seasonality and territoriality play a leading role and accommodate the change in consumption habits by introducing the home delivery service.
New greengrocers to try in the city
Fruit and vegetables under the arcades, those of via Pietro Miccawhere the Terra agricultural cooperative manages the second store in the city. The other is located in wide Nicola Fabrizi. The fruit and vegetables come from small farms in the Cuneo area with the addition of some products selected from other parts of Italy. «It’s difficult to be a zero kilometer shop – he says Marco Bergesio, president of the cooperative —. Our products are not stored in the fridge. Yesterday’s vegetables are cleaned, washed, cut and vacuum packed ready to be cooked. Everything to avoid waste.”
Always in the area, in via San Tommasoa curious corner: the Sergio’s shop. Over forty years of experience, excellent knowledge of the product. Kindness, courtesy, a great desire to maintain human contact with highly selected and above all fresh quality products.
In via Giolittia few steps from Piazza San Carlo, one of the group’s sales points opened a few months ago Fridge directed by Alexander, Colombatto hotel school and many experiences in high-level catering. The first point of sale in Gran Madre with a slightly different formula, not only the sale of fruit and vegetables, but a café bar, always with a passion for fruit and vegetables at the centre. How could it be different: Fridge is part of Clapperpresent on the Turin fruit and vegetable market since 1972. Frigo Giolitti instead sells fruit, vegetables, first fruits (from the most sought after to the most common) and serves delicious smoothies.
Corso De Gasperi, in the Crocetta district, offers a high concentration of fruit and vegetable shops, because it has always had a long history of local trade. Ortobello It has been managed since 1979 by Occhipinti family, heirs of a tradition that has lasted for five generations. A point of reference for the purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables with an eye for food Sicilian products. In addition to fresh, also selected processed products.
A few steps further two friends, Matteo ex chef and Francescothey opened in 2019 Pinzimonio, nature close to home. A true neighborhood greengrocer with a careful selection of products that varies with the seasons. But above all you can ask Matteo a recipe to make the best use of them.
Another block and here’s theRoberto’s vegetable gardenopen from 2023, with the products of some Roero companies.
In Corso Re Umberto Lcorner of flavours opened by Salvatore Rindone in 1997. Their fruit and vegetable processing service, including cooked ones, transformed in their laboratory is excellent.
We move in Trapani course For Mother nature. The owners have over 35 years of experience in the sector. Specialize in fresh mushrooms, having the license of suitability for recognition, necessary for the sale. An eye on innovation with seedlings in aeroponic cultivation of Agricooltur and a site set up for online sales.
