Europe must intervene to stop

The Italian tomato processing sector is expressing concern over the surge in imports of Chinese tomato derivatives, which are produced in areas like Xinjiang, where human rights violations have been reported. Giovanni De Angelis, the general director of Anicav, has called on the European Union to address these issues, as the influx of Chinese products is perceived to be unfair competition for Italian products. Anicav is advocating for protective policies against products from countries with low environmental and ethical-social standards, either banning imports or limiting them. Italy, as the leading European exporter of tomato-derived products, is experiencing the most impact. The article also highlights the increase in China's tomato production, from 6 million tons two years ago to nearly 11 million tons this year, with a significant portion processed in Xinjiang. Anicav is not advocating for protectionism but is pushing for fair competition and respect for ethical-social and environmental standards.