RUTIGLIANO, Italy — The words “The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself” are attributed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, and his quote was recalled on Wednesday as a reminder that effective soil management programs are essential for the future.

The Giorgio Armani Group has taken the iconic U.S. president’s words to heart, unveiling the first results of the Apulia Regenerative Cotton Project, supported by the fashion group and first unveiled in June 2023.

Reflecting just how important the project is for the Armani group, the newly minted chief executive officer Giuseppe Marsocci made his first public appearance to support its unveiling. He was flanked by Andrea Camerana, the group’s sustainability managing director, and Federico Marchetti, chairman of the Sustainable Markets In

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