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Reggio Calabria bergamot industry development

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2026-10-21 10:43 UTC → 2026-10-26 12:07 UTC · added removed

Reggio Calabria is advancing efforts to formalize and promote its bergamot industry through both international partnerships and partnerships, legal protections. protections, and cultural events. On an international level, the city has joined the European Club of Mayors of Perfume Cities. This partnership with Grasse, France, aims to strengthen the region’s role in the fragrance industry by promoting natural essences and fostering economic economic, institutional, and academic cooperation. Local leaders have proposed developing specialized tourist routes to showcase the region's unique identity within a broader European context. Simultaneously, the legal process for the ‘Bergamot of Reggio Calabria’ to receive Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) status has progressed. The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) of Lazio has rejected all appeals regarding the process, including a challenge by Società Agricola Fratelli Foti. The court ruled that the production specifications comply with IGP regulations and that the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry acted legitimately in transmitting the application to the European Commission. Francesco Macrì, president of Copagri Calabria, noted that producers have waited over five years for this outcome. legitimately. With these legal hurdles cleared, the application moves toward final approval by the European Commission. To further promote the fruit, the city is hosting hosted the fifth edition of the Bergarè festival from October 22 to 25, 2026. Centered at the Castello Aragonese, the event follows followed the theme ‘Identity and Territory’ to showcase bergamot’s versatility in perfumery, pastry, and cuisine through competitions and concluded with record attendance. The festival featured a dedicated ‘Bergarè Village’ market. market, mixology contests, and a specialist conference addressing agronomic strategies to protect bergamot crops against climate change through innovation and sustainability.

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  1. 2026-10-26 12:07 UTC Reggio Calabria bergamot industry development
  2. 2026-10-21 10:43 UTC Reggio Calabria bergamot industry development
  3. 2026-10-14 23:29 UTC Reggio Calabria bergamot industry development

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