Discover the Fratelli Foschi brand: here’s our interview.

The Agricultural Company Fratelli Foschi was born from the passion for agriculture and the enhancement of the territory of three brothers in the distant 1930s.
The farm, nestled in the beautiful and tranquil setting of the hills of Pieve di Rivoschio, in the province of Forlì-Cesena (discover here all the typical products of Emilia), started as a cattle farm focused on dairy production. Over nearly a century of history, the Fratelli Foschi farm has undergone various renewals until it reached the present day, where the vision of sustainable agriculture has become reality, allowing the production of organic products, typical of the territory and beyond, genuine and of the highest quality, especially grain legumes such as chickpeas and lentils.

The keyword? Respect: the respect for the natural biological cycles of crops in combination with the typical pedoclimatic conditions of the area. Currently, the company is managed by Filippo, assisted by his son Luca, representative of the youngest generation of the Foschi family. It is precisely thanks to his contribution that the blend of commitment, passion for agriculture and knowledge acquired in the university field, becomes innovative: a true turning point in the mission of the company that is becoming even more attuned to the issues connecting agriculture and environmental protection.

We love these artisans, these producers of unique, certified, and award-winning delicacies: they are true treasures nestled in our Peninsula between seas and mountains and in the most remote streets of villages and countryside. We do not stop at just experiencing their products, but we want to discover more closely the protagonists of this brand. That’s why we sent some questions to those who manage communications with us.

Stay with us to learn about the Agricultural Company Fratelli Foschi: read the answers!
 

• Who are we talking to?
  Luca Foschi, representative of the Agricultural Company Fratelli Foschi.
   
• Is the company family-run? When was the company founded and who was the founder?
  The company has belonged to our family for four generations, since the early ’30s.
   
• Who was the founder and what was his education or what was the professional field from which he came if different from the current one?
  The company was born from the merging of some nearby farms, carried out by my great-grandfather in the early 1930s. He was a man of great energy and a strong entrepreneurial spirit: qualities that have been passed down to subsequent generations. Initially a cattle farm for milk production, it evolved over the decades into its current form.
   
• What is the real reason or triggering fact behind the birth of this company and when did it happen?
  At a certain point, my father, his brothers, and I felt the desire and need to do something new and different from the usual crops that are grown in our area (cereals and forage). For some time, we had already been practicing (even without certification yet) a type of agriculture focused on the genuineness of productions with the least possible impact on the environment. Thus, we began to experiment with new crops and new productions that over time became consolidated. Based on these aspects, the Agricultural Company Fratelli Foschi was born.
   
• What is your relationship with your land of origin and its uniqueness? And why do you want to tell its story with your products?
  What we have with our land of origin, Romagna, is such a unique and visceral relationship that it is difficult to explain in words. Romagna is a place with a very long history, marked by numerous events that have shaped its essence and character, encapsulated in landscapes and environments of rare beauty. Our products reflect the territory: straightforward, without frills, and of crystal-clear quality.
   
• What was the first product you created?
  Certainly hulled barley: a food that lends itself to many uses in the kitchen and provides significant benefits for both the body and mind.
   
• What is the product that you consider "the flagship" today?
  Given the success they have had (and continue to have), I feel I can mention the lentils. At first, it was a surprise, which has continued to be confirmed year after year.
   
• And which product has most carried the beating heart, philosophy, and soul of the company throughout its history?
  The chickpea: it is and continues to be a constant source of inspiration for us. It was one of the very first products we cultivated and has proven to be one of the greatest satisfactions, especially on a personal level.
   
• Let’s talk about today: how much has the company grown since its inception? Can we have some numbers?
  Today the company has more than 100 hectares of arable and wooded land, proudly cultivating cereals, legumes, and forage.
   
• At this moment: more tradition or more innovation?
  The real added value is knowing how to find a balance between these two aspects, different but equally indispensable. 
   
• What has been the most important evolution of the company to reach what it is today?
  Certainly, the spirit of experimentation and the search for new and different crops has been decisive in giving the turning point and arriving at the present reality. Without this aspect, it would not have been possible.
   
• Speaking of the future: what kind of tomorrow awaits the company? Are there any changes or new evolutionary processes planned?
  We will definitely not stop here. There are many ongoing projects: from new products to direct sales, even to breeding. Over time, we will see which ones will materialize and which will remain dreams in the drawer.
   
• Are you planning to create new products?
  We are currently studying the possibility of creating our own line of flours, in which not only soft wheat will be used but also legumes and even mixtures of the same.
   
• Having targeted Spaghetti & Mandolino, how important is online sales for you, what has been your past relationship with this sales channel, and how do you see it in the future?
  Certainly, online sales are a very important channel in terms of visibility. In recent years, aided by the recent pandemic, it has greatly developed, and we believe it can grow even further in the future. 
   
• Value: what has it been, what is it today, and what will it be in the future for your company?
  In two words: work and consolidation.

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