Fruit and vegetables delivered to your home in Bologna, where you can buy organic and local products online
The coronavirus emergency in Bologna continues, making it increasingly difficult to find and purchase fresh, locally sourced, and organic produce. For those who don't want to give it up, we've identified the farms and local markets that have started, or simply implemented, home delivery in Bologna.
Rediscovered Market
Il Mercato Ritrovato on Via Azzo Gardino, which promotes and spreads food culture by supporting small-scale, quality-conscious businesses, has launched home delivery to address the emergency the city is facing. To purchase products and have your orders delivered to your home, please follow the steps outlined on the Facebook page.
Cyrenaica Market – Sante Vincenzi
Home delivery is nothing new for Mercato San Vincenzi. Here are the numbers you can call depending on your needs:
BOX 2 POLLERIA MAX E REMO 347 1167767.
BOX 5 BUTCHER'S SHOP ANNA AND ANNALISA 051 340804.
BOX 6 DELICIOUS DELICIOUS 393 9036338.
BOX 7 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES ROSSANA 340 2506909.
BOX 8 ANDREA'S BAKERY 051 397167.
BOX 9 NINO'S GROCERY 328 7881842.
Mary's Farm
Mary's Farm, a young entrepreneurial company between Monzuno and Loiano, delivers seasonal fruit and vegetables in customizable boxes, along with mountain honey and free-range eggs. A list of available products can be found by WhatsApping +39 388 3545885. Free delivery is available in the following areas: Monzuno, Loiano, Pianoro, San Benedetto Val di Sambro, Monghidoro, Bologna, Sasso Marconi, and Vado.
Rizzola Wines
During this challenging time, Rizzola has launched a home delivery service for the municipalities of Bologna, Calderara di Reno, Sala Bolognese, Castelmaggiore, and San Giovanni in Persiceto. To have fruit, vegetables, and artisanal wine products from their thirty hectares delivered directly to your door, simply call 393 9070178 or send a message on their Facebook page.
Michelini Farm Holiday Company
To compensate for the market absence, Fattoria Michelini has launched a trial period of home deliveries. Beef and pork orders can be placed directly on the website. Refrigerated delivery is free for orders over €30, while a €5 contribution will be charged. Deliveries will be made by appointment according to the following schedule:
On MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY afternoons: Castenaso, San Lazzaro di Savena, Budrio, and Minerbio.
TUESDAY MORNING: Bologna (NO ZTL) in the Santo Stefano, Savena, San Vitale, and San Donato neighborhoods.
WEDNESDAY MORNING: Casalecchio di Reno and Bologna (NO ZTL) in the Porto, Saragozza, Reno, Borgo Panigale, Navile neighborhoods.
FRIDAY MORNING: Corticella, Granarolo Emilia, Castel Maggiore, Argelato, San Giorgio di Piano, Bentivoglio.
SATURDAY MORNING: Pianoro, Ozzano Emilia, Medicina.
CampiAperti – Association for Food Sovereignty
CampiAperti, an association of producers and citizens who support a sustainable agriculture model, has decided, following the latest directives, to decentralize its ordering system. Below is a list and contact information for producers, divided by product category, who offer home deliveries, individually or in groups.
Floema Farm
The Floema Farm in Valsamoggia delivers the freshest fruit and vegetables to your door. Orders can be placed directly through their e-commerce site. To accommodate all customers, there is currently a maximum number of orders per delivery area, and each order can be placed up until 8:00 PM the evening before the actual delivery date. Currently, it's not possible to select a delivery time slot. Orders are placed between 2:30 PM and 8:00 PM, and, as a precaution, the box is left outside your door.