With the summer season now behind us and temperatures dropping, the focus of the fruit and vegetable sector shifts to autumnal excellence. Among these, the Calabrian clementine stands out, a symbol of Made in Italy and a protagonist in national and international markets. Speaking at the start is Francesco Casciaro, director of the Coab Consortium of the Piana di Sibari, interviewed by IFN. "This year it will start regularly in mid-October, unlike last year when we started early," explains Casciaro. From a quantitative point of view, volumes seem more limited due to the return of cold weather in late spring, which compromised flowering. "We are talking about patchy losses," Casciaro clarifies, "so, with the same number of hectares, we could see a 10-15% drop compared to 2024. The situation for oranges is even more drastic." Despite the issues with volumes, the quality of the fruit appears satisfactory: "We are confident about a promising start," confirms Casciaro. However, what ...