Made in Italy: 15 million to enhance products with denomination

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 09 - Additional significant resources to producers and Made in Italy food: in fact, contributions of 15 million euros will be assigned for the agri-food chain, "to support and increase the marketing of products distinguished by EU recognition and the development of information and disclosure to improve communication on the origin, properties, characteristics and quality of products with Community recognition ".

The undersecretary for agricultural, food and forestry policies, sen.

Gian Marco Centinaio following the agreement reached yesterday in the State-Regions Conference.

To benefit from the contributions, it is explained in a note, will be recognized protection agencies and temporary associations between protection agencies.

With regard to the go-ahead for the decree scheme, in concert with the Ministry of Tourism, on criteria and methods for assigning contributions in favor of DOP, IGP and organic wine producers who also carry out agritourism and wine tourism activities, for innovative digital systems, it is about one million euros for the year 2022, with a contribution for each beneficiary that will go between 10 thousand and 30 thousand euros.

"Even if it is a small figure, it will allow for the creation of innovative projects. Through the use of modern digital systems such as the QR code on the labels - continues the undersecretary - we want to promote the promotion of the territories and enhance the ancient traditions linked to the food and wine culture of our country".

(HANDLE).