Italian agricultural traditions highlighted in Calabria and Basilicata

In Calabria, the Naturium project in Montepaone hosted a tasting event focused on organic extra virgin olive oil. Promoter Giovanni Sgrò used the initiative to provide food education, encouraging consumers to prioritize traceability and nutritional value over lower prices often found in large-scale industrial production.

In Basilicata, the 45th edition of the Sarconi Bean Festival celebrated 30 years of the product's Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) status. Regional Agriculture Councilor Carmine Cicala highlighted the bean as a symbol of local economic development and rural culture, noting the community's success in transforming agricultural roots into regional value.