A group of 15 Moldovan farmers successfully exported 23 tons of hazelnuts to Italy, marking the country's first experience in hazelnut exports to Italy. The export became possible thanks to a long-term contract signed with a company in Italy and was facilitated by the Euroalun organization. The Ministry of Agriculture emphasized the power of unification and joint efforts, and attributed the decline in wholesale prices for in-shell walnuts to seasonal factors and the Christmas holidays.