WHO WE ARE

PRODUCER ORGANIZATION IN THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES SECTOR

O.P. Sole e Rugiada S.A.C.p.A. is a Joint Stock Agricultural Consortium Company that obtained its first recognition as a Producers Organization in 2008 and since 2014 it has also been recognized as O.P. TRANSNATIONAL.

Today the headquarters are in Bagnolo Mella in the province of Brescia and this transfer made it possible to start new activities in favor of the system of its members.

HORTICULTURAL COMPANIES

CULTIVATED HECTARES

TONS OF PRODUCTS

SALES OF FRESH-CUT

MILLIONS V.P.C.

OUR SYSTEM

The O.P. Sole e Rugiada is structured as follows:

PRODUCTION

Our agricultural companies grow 2,000 hectares in greenhouses and open fields in Italy and abroad for our horticultural productions placed on the market as salad, fresh-cut salads and fresh ready soups.

ENHANCEMENT

After harvesting, our two subsidiary quickly receive the cultivated raw material and store it in a dedicated and refrigerated area at a controlled temperature.

According to the orders obtained, the raw materials are prepared for processing and the salads move on to the phase of sorting and husking, washing and drying and finally packaging.

ENHANCEMENT

After harvesting, our two subsidiary quickly receive the cultivated raw material and store it in a dedicated and refrigerated area at a controlled temperature.

According to the orders obtained, the raw materials are prepared for processing and the salads move on to the phase of sorting and husking, washing and drying and finally packaging.

SUBSIDIARY

LA LINEA VERDE SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA SPA

headquarters in Manerbio ( Bs )

ORTOMAD SRL

headquarters in Pontecagnano Faiano (Sa)

PLANNING

Our agronomists and field technicians take care of planning the agricultural production of our members, respecting the production regulations and quality control.

PLANNING

Our agronomists and field technicians take care of planning the agricultural production of our members, respecting the production regulations and quality control.

ORGANIZED DISTRIBUTION

Our experts in marketing and commercial strategies are responsible for developing the commercial channel in Italy and abroad, creating secure market outlets for fruit and vegetables of the organized system of the O.P. Sole e Rugiada.
Corporate brands are the flagship of sales strategies.

RESEARCH

Our experts are engaged in continuous research and experimental development with the aim of making the system as a whole sustainable and at the same time respectful of the environment and biodiversity.

RESEARCH

Our experts are engaged in continuous research and experimental development with the aim of making the system as a whole sustainable and at the same time respectful of the environment and biodiversity.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives that O.P. Sole e Rugiada pursues in its activity comply with the provisions of art. Article 152, paragraph 1, letter c) of Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013 and specifically concern:

I) Ensuring that production is planned and adjusted to demand, particularly in terms of quality and quantity;

II) Concentration of supply and the placing on the market of the products produced by its members, including through direct marketing;

III) Optimising production costs and returns on investments in response to environmental and animal welfare standards, and stabilising producer prices;

IV) Carrying out research and developing initiatives on sustainable production methods, innovative practices, economic competitiveness and market developments;

V) Promoting, and providing technical assistance for, the use of environmentally sound cultivation practices and production techniques, and sound animal welfare practices and techniques;

VI) Promoting, and providing technical assistance for, the use of production standards, improving product quality and developing products with a protected designation of origin, with a protected geographical indication or covered by a national quality label;

VII) The management of by-products and of waste in particular to protect the quality of water, soil and landscape and preserving or encouraging biodiversity;

VIII) Contributing to a sustainable use of natural resources and to climate change mitigation;

IX) Developing initiatives in the area of promotion and marketing.