Flat peaches are peaches in the characteristic squashed shape with a smaller stone and a sweet intense taste. It is an ancient species, recently updated and evaluated, and it is having great sales success. Flat nectarines are the same apart from the fact that they have velvety skin, and they are similar in appearance as the nectarines. The production and consumption of this fruit is increasing considerably.
There is a lot of excitement about the production of seedless lemons. This fruit has an excellent Brix/ acid ratio, selected after thorough field research. In this way lemons with an extraordinarily agreeable taste with an absolutely balanced acidity level can be obtained. Probably, it is one of the most interesting novelties in the field of citrus fruit growing and for our country.
The Pluot is a mixture between the plum and the apricot. RKG sells the Flavour King variety produced in Italy exclusively. This fruit grows in Spain, France and South Africa; it has an excellent flavour and aroma, and a high degree Brix. Expert and demanding consumers love it.
Very interesting research is currently being carried out on the new varieties of yellow and red flesh kiwi, which have a unique taste, their quality is similar to that of the green flesh kiwi, but they have a more intense taste. The new versions will soon be available and they will certainly increase the current commercialised volume.
Different varieties are available: Blood, Sicilian Red, Tarocco, Moorish, Navel, Navelate and Valencia.
Oranges contain 87% water, they are low in fat and protein and they are rich in vitamins.