About Us

Our FarmAbout Us

The La Rocca Farm is located in the territory of Mineo, in eastern Sicily, in the south-western appendix of the plain of Catania, dominated by Etna and lush with citrus groves, fruits and vegetables. In this healthy and uncontaminated nature, we have been cultivating, caring for and producing the best Sicilian oranges and olive oil for two generations. The family-run company has grown with the aim of enhancing the Sicilian territory, demanding a responsible approach to the land, its fruits and above all respecting seasonality, the environment and the balance of mother nature.

Our most demanding customer is the table, from the home kitchen to the chef’s kitchen, we personally follow the development of the product and collect only a few hours before delivery to ensure the freshness, genuineness and scent of Sicily wherever you are. The fruits are not treated, so the peel can also be used to prepare liqueurs, jams and flavor desserts. As farmers we are called to face two great challenges: climate change and food security, and that is why with passion and commitment we produce healthy and rich products, we respect the traditional qualities of the earth thanks to our position that favors the natural maturation of products and gives to fruits inimitable organoleptic properties. Sicilian oranges and olive oil are the center of our project, this “made in Italy” fruits of excellence are the gift of the Mediterranean, which is why we have always favored quality over quantity. Every day we take care of you naturally and guide you to live consciously for the well-being of the person and the environment.

Our FarmAbout Us

The La Rocca farm is located in the territory of Mineo, located in eastern Sicily, in the south-western appendix of the plain of Catania, dominated by Etna and lush with citrus groves, fruits and vegetables. In this healthy and uncontaminated nature, we have been cultivating, caring for and producing the best Sicilian oranges and olive oil for two generations. The family-run company has grown with the aim of enhancing the Sicilian territory, demanding a responsible approach to the land, its fruits and above all respecting seasonality, the environment and the balance of mother nature.

Our most demanding customer is the table, from the home kitchen to the chef’s kitchen, we personally follow the development of the product and collect only a few hours before delivery to ensure the freshness, genuineness and scent of Sicily wherever you are. The fruits are not treated, so the peel can also be used to prepare liqueurs, jams and flavor desserts. As farmers we are called to face two great challenges: climate change and food security, and that is why with passion and commitment we produce healthy and rich products, we respect the traditional qualities of the earth thanks to our position that favors the natural maturation of products and gives to fruits inimitable organoleptic properties. Sicilian oranges and olive oil are the center of our project, this “made in Italy” fruits of excellence are the gift of the Mediterranean, which is why we have always favored quality over quantity. Every day we take care of you naturally and guide you to live consciously for the well-being of the person and the environment.

Our history

Our story began over 35 years ago, thanks to the passion and dedication of the La Rocca family, who decide not to abandon their roots, but to trust their land, transforming it into a natural gastronomic experience.
The company founded by Mr. Antonio La Rocca, has grown today under the guidance of his son Vincenzo, initially being appreciated in the Italian markets and thanks to the great demand from customers and the excellence of our products, we have bringing our Sicilian oranges ad our olive oil to European tables for thirty years. The dedication, sacrifice and daily study dedicated to each plant, flower and fruit is rewarded, both by the awareness of making a territory that is not always easy to manage better, filling its peculiarities always respecting the environment and by the gratitude of the customers who choose to eat in a healthy way, customers who, despite the demand of globalized markets, now appreciate and seek local excellence.
Oranges are the symbol of this fascinating island, an icon of history and poetic inspiration known throughout the world, which is why the fruits of its land are the subject of research for doctors and professionals, considered slices of the sun for the human body.

HealthHealth and Property

Health

Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) is a hybrid, the result of a crossing over 4000 years ago, between grapefruit and mandarin, which today has become in effect an autonomous species. In terms of nutritional content, Sicilian oranges abound in vitamins of groups A, B and C. Think that a couple of Sicilian oranges are enough to satisfy the entire daily requirement of vitamin C of our body, helping to strengthen the immune system and to facilitate the absorption of iron. No less healthy is the presence of bioflavonoids that provide an irreplaceable contribution to strengthening the joints and counteract the fragility of the capillaries, thus promoting blood circulation. Sicilian oranges, if consumed regularly as part of a diet rich in vegetables, have also proved very efficient in avoiding the onset of some cancers thanks to the presence of terpenes. Vitamin B, on the other hand, is useful for promoting digestion, while vitamin A, thanks to the high content of carotenes, prevents infections and helps keep skin and eyes healthy.

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the finest vegetable fats. The prevalence of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, its vitamin and antioxidant content make it a fundamental food for well-being and health at all ages and make it the main element of the Mediterranean Diet. The beneficial effects of extra virgin olive oil are innumerable. Its high content of polyphenols, vitamin E, phytosterols and other beneficial substances, has an important antioxidant action and helps to counteract the activity of free radicals by slowing down the aging of cells. Furthermore, the action of unsaturated acids prevents cardiovascular diseases, favoring the best balance between “good” and “bad” cholesterol. All these beneficial effects, and many others not mentioned, make extra virgin olive oil, especially when used raw, the most suitable fat for nutrition, so much so as to speak of oil as a nutraceutical food. Its cosmetic use should also be mentioned. Its emollient, moisturizing and nourishing action on skin and hair has always been known.

Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) is a hybrid, the result of a crossing over 4000 years ago, between grapefruit and mandarin, which today has become in effect an autonomous species. In terms of nutritional content, Sicilian oranges abound in vitamins of groups A, B and C. Think that a couple of Sicilian oranges are enough to satisfy the entire daily requirement of vitamin C of our body, helping to strengthen the immune system and to facilitate the absorption of iron. No less healthy is the presence of bioflavonoids that provide an irreplaceable contribution to strengthening the joints and counteract the fragility of the capillaries, thus promoting blood circulation. Sicilian oranges, if consumed regularly as part of a diet rich in vegetables, have also proved very efficient in avoiding the onset of some cancers thanks to the presence of terpenes. Vitamin B, on the other hand, is useful for promoting digestion, while vitamin A, thanks to the high content of carotenes, prevents infections and helps keep skin and eyes healthy.

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the finest vegetable fats. The prevalence of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, its vitamin and antioxidant content make it a fundamental food for well-being and health at all ages and make it the main element of the Mediterranean Diet. The beneficial effects of extra virgin olive oil are innumerable. Its high content of polyphenols, vitamin E, phytosterols and other beneficial substances, has an important antioxidant action and helps to counteract the activity of free radicals by slowing down the aging of cells. Furthermore, the action of unsaturated acids prevents cardiovascular diseases, favoring the best balance between “good” and “bad” cholesterol. All these beneficial effects, and many others not mentioned, make extra virgin olive oil, especially when used raw, the most suitable fat for nutrition, so much so as to speak of oil as a nutraceutical food. Its cosmetic use should also be mentioned. Its emollient, moisturizing and nourishing action on skin and hair has always been known.

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