Valdibella is characterized by the strong diversification of its production, such as wine, oil, wheat, pasta, legumes, citrus fruits, fruit, including almonds and pistachios, and vegetables, both fresh and processed. It was founded in 1998 as a cooperative, seeing the union of farmers as the only way to improve their market position (by increasing their bargaining power) and avoid the exploitation of agricultural workers, restoring their dignity and pride in their profession, centered on the valorisation of the territory and its specific products in sustainable key. 

As a production method, in fact, they have chosen to practice organic farming, on which the agroecological approach is grafted, collecting the legacy of an ancient Jesuit community that was established in the Camporeale area from 1642 to 1767 and which he had been able to expertly manage the fertility of the land and greatly increased the local cultural heritage. Differently it has happened since the 1950s, in which the adoption of intensive agriculture models led to the impoverishment of soils and biodiversity as well as phenomena of abandonment of the countryside. 

A strong change was therefore necessary, which was identified in organic agriculture and agroecology. From a social point of view, Valdibella also supports the Itaca Salesian Community aimed at the rehabilitation of young people with social disadvantage, also encouraging their entry into the world of work. The Cooperative also joins AddioPizzo, an anti-mafia movement born in Sicily in 2004.

Valdibella is particularly connected to the following IFSA2024 themes: 

Theme 1 – Transition pathways: changing systems of farming, support and governance 

Theme 4 – Rethinking and reconfiguring food production and consumption