Import market for Fresh Nectarine in China (6월, 2022)

The article highlights the concerns of Marco Salvi, president of Fruitimprese, an association representing 300 companies involved in the fruit and vegetable trade, Regarding the sector's performance in the first quarter of 2022. The report shows a decline in exports and an increase in imports, leading to a loss in competitiveness for the Italian fruit and vegetable industry. Salvi attributes this trend to various factors, including international crises, the need for labor reform, and the need for sustainable pesticide use. He also discusses the potential impact of the Ukrainian crisis and the European Green Deal on the sector. Additionally, Salvi emphasizes the need for fair practices in the industry and criticizes the proposed plastic tax as an inefficient solution.