Sicilian Passion Fruit

Smith &Brock

Smith & Brock

Premium Supplier 10th July 2024
Smith &Brock

Smith & Brock

Premium Supplier

Sicilian Passion Fruit

Sicilian Passion Fruit

Sicilian Passion’s journey began in 2013, with four generations of family growers united by their passion and love for the land. Based in the city of Licata, the Sicilian landscapes provide a microclimate that favours the cultivation of the plant called ‘passionflower’.

They grow their passion fruit on medium-textured soils spanning over 15 hectares and have recently expanded by 3 hectares to accommodate all of their 3500 plants.


Holistic approach to sustainability

The growers have adopted a holistic approach to sustainability. The introduction of beekeeping has restored biodiversity and increased pollinator populations on their farms. They've also developed an artificial lake to store water to ensure the supply of water. It also reduces soil erosion, flooding, and surface water contamination from fertilisers and pesticides.

Their passion fruit has a strong and pleasant aroma, and its flesh is soft with a sweet-sour flavour. The team harvest the fruit when it is fully ripe, resulting in zero residue products. This also means the fruit has a higher pulp content, an intense aroma, and a high sugar content (18 - 19 ° Brix)! To ensure freshness, the fruits are delivered to us within 48-72 hours of being picked.

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