Big news for the Reggio Calabria bergamot sector is on the horizon following the publication of the Production Regulations for Bergamot of Reggio Calabria PGI in the Official Journal of the Italian Republic (GURI) no. 241 of October 16, 2025.
“ The Bergamot of Reggio Calabria PGI. Back to the future: from a history of perfumes to the GI Economy ” is the title of the event that will be held on Thursday 30 October 2025 starting at 9:00 am in the “Saverio Nesci” main hall in the Department of Agriculture of the “Mediterranea” University of Reggio Calabria .
The conference is organized by the "Promotional Committee for the Reggio Calabria Bergamot PGI and its Protection and Promotion" (ATS) together with organizations, institutions, and associations to look to the future of the so-called "green gold" and celebrate the completion of the process to obtain the PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) quality mark with publication in the Official Journal.
Representatives will be present from the Reggio Calabria Bergamot Growers' Committee, the PGI consortia for the "Tropea Calabria Red Onion," "Sila Potato," and "Sicilian Blood Orange," the International Bergamot Academy of Reggio Calabria, the Mediterranean Diet Association – Nicotera, CSQA Certificazioni , and producer associations and collectives such as Op Frujt, Coop. Bergamia, Consorzio BioAssoberg, and the Terre del Sant'Agata Producers' Association.
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Source: CityNow.it