Figs

Fresh or dry, the figs of Messinia are one of the well-known natural tasty enjoyments that are totally identified with the region. Full-flavoured, nutritious and healthy, the dry fig is a fruit naturally drained in the sun with absolutely no chemical additives. It is a source of energy for the human body because of its high content in metals as calcium, phosphor and iron but also plant fibres that render the fig most prized and irreplaceable. Its distinct flavour, its high nutritious value and its authenticity make it a popular fruit and an important marketable product. Fig 5000 is cultivated by individuals in Messinia and its treatment and standardisation take place under the most suitable specifications of technology and hygiene. Its cultivation lasts 7 months (from April till October) while the harvesting takes place from August till October. The annual production in Messinia today reaches roughly 4000 tons and the main markets to which they are exported are those of the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe.