L'Orto di Liguria Brochure

GENOESE BASIL P.D.O. Planted, grown, harvested and processed exclusively in Liguria, Protected Designation of Origin, certified by institutional bodies and controlled by the Italian Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies.

THE ALBENGA PLAIN

Located in the west of the region, our basil is grown within a 2,471 acre area. It is “heroic” farming practiced in a long, narrow, and difficult land like Liguria that yields superior results.

LOVE FOR THE TERRITORY Ours is a truly Ligurian love! Four generations and more than 100 years of business are the measure of our connection to this land.

WE BRING THE FLAVOR OF LIGURIA TO THE REST OF THE WORLD It is the flavor of our land and of our traditions. With superior quality, we guarantee gastronomic excellence on tables around the world. Our products are P.D.O certified by institutional bodies and overseen by the Italian Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies.

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide basil and semi-processed products to the Hotel-Restaurant-Catering sector and to the most important brands of prepared dishes and condiments. We guarantee total traceability of the product, as well as service of storage, conservation, and scheduled delivery upon request.

As our clients use our products in a variety of ways, they are able to choose from a selection of various oils in order to add a particular note to the semi-processed products.

With its higher quality and purity compared to classic sea salt, we utilize rock salt as it is free of residual matter.

CERTIFICATIONS BRC – Global Standard for Food Safety The BRC regulation, certified by an accredited external agency, guarantees an extremely high standard of food safety and quality of the finished product. All the phases of our process are in perfect compliance with the provisions of one of the food instustry’s strictest regulations in the world.

P.D.O. – “Protected Designation of Origin” This is the European Community certification of foods whose characteristics are determined by their territory of origin. It is an Italian agri-food certification that represents the best of the aromas and healthiness typical of the Mediterranean diet.

SHORT SUPPLY CHAIN, LASTING FRESHNESS We process the basil directly in the vicinity of the fields harvested. This reduces transport time and maintains the overall freshness of the product. This way, the basil does not undergo any deterioration before processing, which occurs just hours after harvest.

Once produced, the semi-processed product is kept in cold storage. From that moment, all movements and transportation occur while scrupulously adhering to the refrigeration chain.

The logistics management is prompt and scaled to the clients’ needs.

Our procedures also involve: • Latest generation washing, selection, and processing machines. Specific supervision systems guarantee constant process quality control.

• Unique for its type, a modern mill is used for the grinding of the basil, which works like a traditional mortar and pestle.

This method does not heat the product and extracts the aromatic components of the basil without compromising the quality.

• Management of deliveries and finished products in real-time with traceability guaranteed by the central computer system.

• Remperature controlled insulation of processing facilities to guarantee the quality of the finished product.

• Automatic proportioning of ingredients with delicate and efficient mixing systems that do not damage the product and guarantee perfect uniformity.

• Filling of containers in temperature controlled environments.

• An internal analysis laboratory where every lot is subjected to chemical-physical, microbiological, and organoleptic analyses to guarantee product safety and quality.

• Management of 7000 pallet capacity in refrigerated storage at 0°C (32°F).

WE PRESERVE THE QUALITY WITH NO-STRESS TRANSPORT We collect the basil in 110 lbs bins so as not to compress the leaves under their own weight. The leaves are able to “breathe,” all while maintaining freshness and quality without any kind of fermentation.

SEMI-PROCESSED PRODUCTS OF GENOESE BASIL P.D.O. Our products are created to meet the specific needs of each client.

Freshness and organoleptic quality are guaranteed thanks to natural conservation in oil and rock salt.

IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL FROM ITALIAN OLIVES The purity of Genoese basil P.D.O. is combined with Italian Extra Virgin olive oil for a product of excellence, which is entirely “Made in Italy.” We are also able to add oil requested by the client to achieve a product that follows the strictest quality specifications all while positioning it at exactly the desired level.

IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL A semi-processed product made exclusively with Genoese basil P.D.O. Conceived for the food, catering and deli industry, it is obtained by finely grinding the basil with oil, salt, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Delicately flavored oil is used to maintain the characteristic scent and guarantee the fineness of the product. It is distinguished by its fragrance and light green color.

IN SUNFLOWER OIL This semi-processed product is made with carefully selected sunflower oil from certified suppliers whose entire production chain is known. It is perfectly neutral in taste, strongly highlighting the natural flavor of the fresh basil.

The product is therefore suitable for all those who deal with large volumes that require standardization and who find large quantities of products to be a deciding factor in the choice of raw material.

In addition, this semi-processed product remains perfectly liquid when refrigerated, providing easy and immediate workability.

IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL FROM ORGANIC OLIVES The cultivation of basil Basil, along with the strict P.D.O. specifications, follows careful ethical codes and agricultural best practices as defined by the regulations on organic farming. This product is the best of the best and offers the highest level of quality.

With this product, we can also serve those who specialize or want to specialize in a channel whose controls and strict specifications are well known to all the professionals of the sector.

Large quantities obviously require planning with the client for availability during the year.

IN ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL Offered as an alternative to the semi-processed product in extra virgin olive oil, organic sunflower oil is the ideal solution for clients who desire organic raw materials. It has the advantages of a more easily worked oil, which is especially helpful in large quantities. The sunflower oil is of impeccable quality and is produced by well-known, certified producers.

High oleic sunflower oil is also available, which allows for the standardization of production throughout the year, which in turn reduces storage problems.

Large quantities obviously require planning for availability during the year.

A PRODUCT FOR EVERY NEED CHOOSE YOUR PERCENTAGE OF SALT

6.5%

5%

SALT

SALT

For delis or producers of fresh pesto maintained at 0-4°C (32-39°F).

For companies that produce stabilized pesto with heat treatment or freezing.

THE FORMATS

The formats are designed to provide the product in ideal customized quantities at the specific request of the client. Quality and freshness are always ensured thanks to the materials that conserve the semi-processed products in the short term and in the long term.

PALLECON 2315 lbs

Ideal choice for export and long-term storage. Total absence of light, practically zero oxygen permeability and ease of storage.

STEEL TANK 1984 lbs In 100% food-grade steel, it is the ideal choice for medium sized industrial deli producers or facilities. Without any issues of separation, the product contained in the tank is maintained fresh and compact, despite the large quantity.

BAG 26.5 lbs Bag in food-grade “aluminized” plastic material. The container protects the product in the complete absence of light. The extremely low oxygen permeability maintains all the organoleptic characteristics of the basil, as if just harvested.

DRUM 441 lbs 441 lbs capacity bag in “aluminized” material placed inside a metal drum. The bag guarantees excellent protection from light and oxygen, allowing the product to maintain all its organoleptic and microbiological characteristics.

Via Paccini, 39 - Fraz. Bastia 17031 Albenga (SV) - Italy Tel. +39 0182 20024 Fax. +39 0182 21457

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