May is a month of vital importance for the bergamot Reggio Calabria, A key player at Macfrut and Tuttofood. Furthermore, the Calabrian citrus fruit is now nearing completion of its PGI recognition process.
Macfrut and Tuttofood
The citrus fruit that is characteristic of Reggio is one of the protagonists of the Macfruit, the international exhibition of the fruit and vegetable supply chain held in Rimini, starting today, May 3rd, until the 5th of the month. The typical citrus fruit of the Reggio agri-food sector will also be present in Milan, at Tuttofood B2B trade fair for the entire agri-food ecosystem, scheduled for May 8th to 11th.
Tradition and innovation
A blend of tradition and innovation that enhances the sustainability of cultivation and aims to create new bergamot-derived products that promote its increasingly popular flavor. This is the case of the bergamot quadrotto and baulotto, which will be presented as a preview at the Patea agricultural company fairs, A new addition to the promotion of bergamot orange juice. A project, like many others, that goes beyond flavor and focuses not only on our palates, but also on the growth of the product-territory system.
And, with it, also the exaltation of the nutraceutical and health-promoting properties of citrus fruits. In fact, on May 4th, Rimini, we will aim to spread a consumption model of food A healthy lifestyle through a discussion with industry experts. Among them will be agronomist Rosario Previtera of Nutraceutical Academy, nutritionist Antonio Galatà, president of the Italian Association of Kitchen Nutritionists, and gastronome Anna Aloi of Identità Gusto e Benessere.
