Sicily’s Fruit and Vegetable Production Nears EUR 3 Billion, UniCredit Says

• UniCredit presented an industry analysis showing Sicily leads Italy's fruit and vegetable sector, with production worth nearly EUR 3 billion.
• Sicily accounts for over 16% of Italian fruit and vegetable production value; regional fresh and dried produce exports reach EUR 663 million.
• The island produces over 80% of Italy's lemons; its share of national orange production stands at 60%.
• Tomatoes generate over EUR 549 million in production value; the Vittoria-Pachino greenhouse district supplies about 34% of Italy's fresh-market tomatoes.
• Future competitiveness depends on investment in innovation and sustainability, alongside water efficiency, business consolidation and logistics development.

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