Francesco Lollobrigida, the Masaf minister, has emphasized the importance of promoting the quality of Italian nuts, including the hazelnut from the Langhe, the pistachio from Bronte, and the almond from Avola. Despite their higher cost compared to imported nuts, Lollobrigida stressed on their superior quality and the environmental and labor protections involved in their production. The statement was made during the launch of a campaign to promote Italian nuts, a joint effort by Masaf, Ismea, the Minister for Sport, and the Italian Rugby Federation.