Brussels. Emilia-Romagna’s fruit and vegetable industry is worth €1.1 billion which is 26% of regional agricultural value and 11% of the national fruit and vegetable market. With a total area of 120 thousand hectares, 22,000 companies and – also considering those of transformation – more than 200,000 employees constitute excellence beyond the national arena. Research, innovation, attention to environmental sustainability of production techniques, a strong international focus are the salient features of the sector. Among the highest are pear production (60% of the European total), and tomatoes. (9Colonne)
