The Mafia has infiltrated the food industry

The Mafia has infiltrated to the Italian agriculture and food industry. the mafia’s last year's revenue from the Italian agriculture and food industry was more than 16 billion euros – according to some estimates. They falsify extra virgin olive oil, buffalo milk mozzarella, or even they take control of tomato production.

Acording to the survey of the Italian agricultural association, organized crime is taking advantage of the ongoing economic crisis in a way that obtains control over the farms and companies. Among the country's 102 provinces only four remained free from the influence of the Mafia. (agrarszektor.hu, blog.syngenta.hu)