Our history

The Lidia Elia Agricultural Company represents an excellence in the panorama of the production and distribution of quality citrus fruits.
Cultivated using the processes and resources of sustainable agriculture, oranges, mandarins, grapefruits and lemons boast the authenticity of made in Calabria and constitute an excellence of variety and flavor in local agricultural production.
The company’s activity originates, in 1972, from the purchase of the first plots of arable land by Salvatore Pulignano. Production soon grows, going from quantities for family use to large volumes, thanks to the generosity of Calabrian agriculture, and, in particular, of the land of Sibari.

At this point, Giuseppe Pulignano, Salvatore’s son, and his wife, Lidia Elia, increased their commitment to expanding cultivation, ranging from mandarins, grapefruits, lemons and oranges, until reaching the current 14 varieties of citrus fruits.

Producing and sharing fruit ripened in the Calabrian sun soon became the family’s main activity. However, we are never limited to the commercial aspect alone: ​​what distinguishes the Lidia Elia agricultural company is the passion for the land, the satisfaction in seeing its fruits born and grow, the gratification in opening an orange, savoring its sweet taste and breathing in its characteristic aroma, sensations that only the maturation of a prodigal land and a generous sun can give.

Through the website www.agricolalidaelia.com you can access the shop and order your own box of delights. You can choose mixed packages or with just one variety of fruit, but also compotes and honey. The company has always aimed to maintain an excellent quality-price ratio, sustainable thanks to the direct relationship established between producer and consumer: the grower is not forced to go below cost and sacrifice quality for quantity, while consumers find themselves enjoying of genuine products and flavours.

When you place an order online, it takes 24/48 hours from collection to delivery, a very short supply chain that ensures freshness and convenience of the products that are unthinkable on large-scale retail channels.

The boxes that can be ordered allow for high weight scalability:

the basic box holds 9 kg, and is suitable for family use;
the largest supply, of 45 kg, is especially suitable for organic fruit shops, commercial kitchens such as bars and restaurants, or for hotels.
The fruit, untreated and grown in compliance with natural ripening cycles, allows for much longer conservation than that of goods that have passed through refrigerated cells and a long distribution path.

Furthermore, we must not overlook the numerous advantages of a diet rich in citrus fruits: rich in vitamins, nutrients, tasty and possessing many properties, they represent an essential component in the diet of active and healthy people. Starting the day with freshly squeezed orange juice, indulging in mandarins for a mid-morning snack, using lemon to embellish sweet and savory preparations, and rewarding yourself with a snack of bread and jam or honey are healthy habits for people who are sensitive to both taste and taste. , and to your health.

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