Italy limits tomato processing in response to low prices

Italy moves to ban 18-month expiry date for olive oil

21-Apr-2016

By Niamh Michail

The Italian Senate this month voted to remove an 18-month expiry date on extra virgin olive oil, a move that the Italian agricultural association has called a “grave error”.

Companies sourcing Italian tomatoes urged: 'Make yourselves known'

17-Dec-2015

By Niamh Michail

Following revelations of gross exploitation of workers in the Italian tomato processing industry, the Ethical Trading Initiative is asking food manufacturers to map their supply chains - but Princes is the only one to come forward so far.

Italy investigating olive oil fraud allegations

16-Nov-2015

By Joseph James Whitworth

Italy’s antitrust agency is investigating seven olive oil producers due to concerns about the quality of products supposed to be the ‘extra virgin’ variety.

Italy limits tomato processing in response to low prices

The price of Italian processed tomatoes has fallen 15% year on year due to a glut in supply leading industry to tighten supplies, according to Mintec data.

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