Italy: Cia, with deaths in the Po Delta, price of clams soars by +40% and consumption collapses by -50%

Published 2022년 7월 23일

Tridge summary

The Po Delta's clam farming industry is in crisis due to the combined effects of high prices driving consumption down, water quality issues causing a 35% loss of molluscs, and the threat of increased imports due to decreased domestic production. The sector, which is concentrated among 1500 companies, is seeking government aid and funding for hydraulic infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the lagoons. The industry faces challenges such as high temperatures, reduced river flow, and toxic algae blooms, which are leading to concerns about the sustainability of Italian aquaculture and the quality of seafood available to consumers.

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A kg of clams over 15 euros wholesale, which become 20 euros at retail with a jump of 40% compared to 2021, while consumption drops by 50%. The alarm cry for the sector on its knees is Cia-Agricoltori Italiani, after the death of mussels in the lagoons of the Po Delta, where almost all the clam farms in the country are concentrated. There are 1500 companies for a production of about 95 thousand tons. annual (data PescAgri-Cia), who complain about the risk of lost income for tens of millions. The very high temperatures in May and June together with the reduced flow of the Po and Adige have put all operators in crisis, casting shadows on the future of national aquaculture. They also damage the catering sector, which in the high season is forced to retouch the price lists. The first course seasoned with the most loved shellfish by Italians is now around 14 euros on average, from the usual 12. With the anomalous heat of recent months, it is estimated that 35% of molluscs died in the ...

Source: Cia