Peach as a fruit came from the Far East, but the systematic cultivation, the great weather and the soil conditions combined helped it adapt quickly to the Mediterranean. In Greece, Naoussa region specifically, one can find probably the most delicious peaches worldwide.
In 1927, fifty producers from the Naoussa region joined forces and founded one of the first Cooperatives in Greece. Their purpose was to find joint marketing opportunities for their products. Today, the Agricultural Cooperative of Naoussa has 850 members-producers, an impressive number that make it probably the most dynamic cooperative in Greece, channeling over 50,000 tons of fresh fruit towards domestic and international markets each year. Destinations stretch across the EU, Middle East, USA, Canada, Brazil and Egypt servicing large supermarket chains both within Greece and overseas.
Naoussa Cooperative is among the country’s top producers in peaches, cherries, apples, plums, kiwis, persimmons. In order to ensure the highest quality for the consumer, the Cooperative has developed a dynamic system of integrated production management certified by Global Gap, Grasp, ISO 22.000 and AGROCERT for the major part of its fruits.
Peach: Synonymous to Rodakino Naoussas
Within the wider region of Naoussa, the main product is peach, the world renowned «Naoussa Peaches – Naougusta» (Rodakina Naoussas is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) fruit, according to EU regulations). Naoussa Peaches (the Greek word for peach is rodakino), became a PDO product in 1998 and are obtained from the cultivation of the varieties May Crest, Spring Crest, June Gold, Dixired, Red Haven, Maria Bianca, Sun Cloud, Flavor Crest, Sun Crest, J.H. Hale, Honey Dew Hale, Tardiva di Naoussa and Loring. Their great advantage is their rich aroma, their very distinctive taste, and their freshness.
Last but certainly not least, Rodakina Naoussas were recently ranked first at the top-10 of the most tasty peaches in the world.
Address: Antypa 5,
Kopanos Anthemion 59035
Naoussa, Greece
Tel: +30 23320 41 751 F. 23320 43 048
Email: info@acn.com.gr
https://acn.com.gr
