Italy: Promote exports of kiwis from Emilia-Romagna to Japan

Promote exports of kiwis from Emilia-Romagna to Japan. A strong commitment on the part of the Region, at the center of a seminar that took place today in Tokyo as part of the mission underway in recent days in the Land of the Rising Sun, led by President Stefano Bonaccini. “We are working to open this market to our product. The objective is to develop a shared phytosanitary protocol - explained the regional councilor for agriculture Alessio Mammi -. Japan represents a valuable trade channel for our producers, and the presence of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF), represented by the Director of Bilateral Agreements, was a significant opportunity for the opening of negotiations. For our part, we know we can guarantee an excellent, high quality product, also with respect to Mediterranean fly controls, healthiness and food safety". Alessio Mammi Fruit and vegetables are one of the leading sectors of Emilia-Romagna agriculture with a gross salable production of 1.2 billion ...