date:Nov 01, 2016
It is not likely to be a Christmas holiday when lots of Italian chestnuts will be roasting on an open fire for customers anywhere. Production has hit a, historic low this year. According to the Italian farmers organization, Coldiretti the lack of supply has been attributed to drought and pests. Nick Pacia, president and CEO of A.J. Trucco, says supply coming from Avellino, Italy is very, very tight. This is the best time of year for consumption because chestnuts are traditionally consumed during