CCORAV

CCORAV – High Viterbese Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative Consortium

CCORAV is an agricultural producers’ organization operating between Lake Bolsena, Tuscany, and Upper Lazio. It is a second-degree associative body that brings together four primary agricultural cooperatives.

Main Activities

CCORAV is involved in the production, processing, and marketing of fruit and vegetable products, with particular attention to the Patata dell’Alta Tuscia, protected by the following trademarks:

  • “Tuscia Viterbese”
  • “Patata Italiana Sistema UNAPA” (certified by ACCREDIA)

It also manages products with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), such as:

  • Patata dell’Alto Viterbese PGI
  • Onano Lentil PGI

Headquarters and Structure

  • Headquarters: Grotte di Castro (Viterbo)
  • Type of organization: Agricultural cooperative with limited liability
  • Role: Producer Organization (O.P.), coordinating members’ activities to enhance product competitiveness and quality.

Mission and Values

CCORAV promotes sustainable agriculture, reducing waste and enhancing local products, believing that food is essential for a better future.

Marketed Products

In addition to the Patata dell’Alta Tuscia, CCORAV deals with:

  • Chickpeas
  • Beans
  • Lentils
  • Other fruit and vegetable products

Processing and Marketing Center

CCORAV manages a processing, storage, and marketing center in Grotte di Castro, which has recently come back under the control of the producers after thirty years. This center is essential for packaging and distribution activities, both for direct sales and for the Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO).

In summary, CCORAV supports local agricultural producers, promoting the quality and sustainability of agriculture in Upper Lazio.