Sicily approves 7.45 million euro fund for quality product promotion

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The Sicily Region has approved the final ranking for a 7.45 million euro fund dedicated to the ‘Promotion of Quality Products’. This initiative, part of the 2023-2027 Rural Development Plan, aims to support communication, advertising, and promotional events to enhance the market competitiveness and recognition of Sicilian agricultural excellence.

The funding is distributed across two categories: 13 applications were approved under Line A and 14 under Line B. Beneficiaries include producer groups, interprofessional organizations, protection consortia, and agricultural cooperatives. Notable recipients include the Pachino IGP Tomato Protection Consortium, which is set to receive 515,899.20 euros, and the Val di Noto Consortium, which will receive 17,985.11 euros. Other significant beneficiaries include the Consorzio Tutela Vini Doc Sicilia and Assovini.

Regional Agriculture Councilor Luca Sammartino stated that the measure is a strategic challenge intended to create new income opportunities for local businesses and strengthen their role within the agri-food supply chain.

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Consorzio Tutela Vini Doc Sicilia · Luca Sammartino · Pachino IGP Tomato Protection Consortium · Sicily Region · Val di Noto Consortium

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Sicily Region has approved a final ranking for a 7.45 million euro fund to promote quality products. www.pachinonews.it · www.palermotoday.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Thirteen applications were approved under Line A and 14 applications under Line B. www.pachinonews.it · www.palermotoday.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Pachino IGP Tomato Protection Consortium will receive 515,899.20 euros. www.pachinonews.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Beneficiaries include producer groups, interprofessional organizations, protection consortia, and agricultural cooperatives. www.pachinonews.it · www.palermotoday.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The fund is intended for communication, information, advertising, and promotional events. www.pachinonews.it · www.palermotoday.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Val di Noto Consortium will receive 17,985.11 euros. www.pachinonews.it