Cia immediately supported to be recognized with IGP the chili from Calabria, Italy

Published 2021년 11월 19일

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The Consortium of Calabrian chili pepper producers is seeking Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) status for the region's chili pepper. The initiative, backed by Italian Cia-Agricoltori, aims to combat unfair competition from China and establish a sustainable, profitable supply chain. Currently, Chinese imports meet 80% of the Italian market demand, underscoring the need for a quality, Italian-grown product. The IGP status would guarantee traceability and healthiness, supporting the food industry's demand for a high-quality, locally sourced ingredient. Cia-Agricoltori emphasizes the need for modernizing processing techniques and varietal improvement to reduce production costs and compete with lower-cost imports.

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Officially presented to Mipaaf by the Consortium of producers of the region the disciplinary for the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) recognition of the chili pepper of Calabria, with the support of Italian Cia-Agricoltori, which for years has been carrying out a campaign to combat unfair competition from China . In fact, the sector needs enhancement and protection in order to compete in a market dominated by low-quality oriental products with few hygienic-sanitary guarantees. The recognition of the IGP brand therefore represents the driving force necessary to strengthen the entire production cycle and develop a quality, identity, sustainable and profitable supply chain. This is the focus of the meeting that was held today at the Chilli Pepper Academy in Diamante, in the presence of the director of Mipaaf, Roberta Cafiero, of the regional councilor for agriculture, Gianluca Gallo and of Fulvia Caligiuri, of the Agriculture Commission in the Senate. The Calabrian chilli ...

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