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)
Related news
The number of cattle slaughters increased at the beginning of the year
In the first quarter of 2025, 23.3 thousand cattle were…
Read more >Domestic fish production in ponds increased in 2024
A total of 22,838 tons of fish were produced in…
Read more >Farmers spent the most on soil conditioners and stubble decomposers in 2024
Of the observed crop enhancer categories, producers purchased the largest…
Read more >Related news
Producer prices in the euro area and the European Union decreased month-on-month and increased year-on-year in April
Producer prices in the eurozone and the European Union (EU)…
Read more >The Association of Conscious Shoppers sued Shein: they are manipulating customers with dark tricks
The Conscious Shoppers Association (TVE) has filed an official complaint…
Read more >