Farewell to Andrea Bernardi, leader of Vignola cherries and icon of Emilia-Romagna
10 Sep 2025
Andrea Bernardi, president of the Vignola Igp Cherry Consortium, passed away at 64 after a long illness. A key figure in cherry farming in Emilia-Romagna, he was a driving force for quality, innovation, and regional identity in Italian fruit and vegetable production.