When origin makes the difference. Since 2003, the European Union has awarded our Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and Renetta Canada della Val di Non apples with the P.D.O. – Protected Designation of Origin –certification.
The Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and Renetta Canada della Val di Non have been the first Italian apples to receive the seal by the supreme European authority for the protection of quality of agricultural products and traditional food specialities. This is the further proof that apples from the Non Valley are a unique and typical product. Cultivated by thousands of small farms, respecting traditional rules, that have always distinguished this valley, famous throughout the world for its apples.
The P.D.O. Mela Val di Non seal is reserved exclusively for the Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Renetta del Canada apples cultivated in the Non Valley that are:
Besides the quality of the apples (minimum standards of sugars, acidity and pureness), the Disciplinary production code P.D.O. Mela Val di Non also regulates the quantity of fruit produced (maximum yield/hectare) and the maximum number of trees/hectare
P.D.O. Mela della Val di Non apples are cultivated in a restricted area, located on the north-west part of the province of Trento. For centuries, this area located between 450 and 1000 meters of altitude and characterized by outstanding climatic conditions and type of land, has been particularly suitable for apple farming.
In order to protect the environment, Melinda Consortium’s farmers that are part of the Protection Consortium must respect the Disciplinary code of production of the P.D.O. Mela Val di Non, approved by the European Community and Disciplinary production code of Melinda. Respect of the orchard as essential part of the valley’s ecosystem; Integrated Farming; diversified picking according to the characteristics of the orchard; manual packaging of the apples.
For consumer protection our products are certified by the CSQA (Agri-food quality certification system) the certifying authority approved by MiPAF – the Italian Ministry of Agriculture.
Extremely juicy: Melinda Morgana® is the juiciest, most refreshing and thirst-quenching snack. Thanks to its strong double-coloured skin, it maintains itself both at home as on the road.
It’s the first apple of the season. It tastes of summer, every time you bite into it. Sweetango®, with its slight spicy taste, is a new refreshing experience.
Sweet and crunchy, fresh and juicy. Melinda Dolcevita is the apple with a perfectly well-rounded taste, for a balanced and harmonious sensorial experience. Its fans like to define it as “The perfect apple”.
Golden apples are the most popular and common apples in Italy. Melinda Golden Delicious is the PDO apple from the Non and Sole Valleys in Trentino
Red is Snow White’s apple, with the typical 5 points on the bottom. Melinda Red Delicious is the PDO apple from the Non and Sole Valleys in Trentino
Melinda Gala is a red soft apple. Perfect for children for its sweetness and small size. Great in fruit salads and juices and with dried fruit
Melinda Fuji is an incredibly sweet apple. Perfect fresh as it is, or as an appetizer with speck, or diced in a chicken salad
Melinda Evelina is a crunchy, fresh apple. You can enjoy it as it is, in salads, fresh juices and smoothies.
Renetta apples are a must in the kitchen, perfect for apple cakes and strudels. Melinda Renetta is the PDO apple from the Non and Sole Valleys in Trentino
One Melinda pulls the other … did you know that Melinda is not only apples? With the same quality and taste guaranteed by the Consortium, also our Melinda Cherries, Strawberries and Forest fruit.
Apples everywhere and anytime. From snacks to the famous strudel, to vinegar all under Melinda brand. Products that carry apples in their hearts to give you the quality and distinctive taste of our apples from Trentino.
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