Italy: Coldiretti alarms that imports of tomato derivatives from China have more than doubled

Published 2021년 9월 3일

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Italian agricultural organization, Coldiretti, has raised concerns over the significant surge in imports of tomato derivatives from China, with imports doubling and accounting for approximately 15% of Italy's national production. This growth occurs amidst a 10% increase in Italy's own tomato production, marking the end of the lockdown period. Italy emerges as a leading European processor of tomatoes, with China occupying the top spot globally. However, Coldiretti highlights the potential risk of fraudulent labeling of imported products as 'Made in Italy', which could negatively impact the country's agricultural market and reputation. The article also underscores the cultural significance of tomatoes in Italy and the history of their adoption, especially with the popularization of pizza and the Mediterranean Diet, now recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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The arrivals in Italy of tomato derivatives from China have more than doubled (+ 164%) for a total that at the end of the year could exceed 100 million kilos, equal to about 15% of the national production of equivalent fresh tomatoes. This is the alarm launched by Coldiretti on the basis of Istat data relating to the first 5 months while the harvest of the national tomato estimated at over 5 million and 600 thousand tons is in full swing, 10% more than last year due to the increase in areas cultivated under the pressure of the boom in demand in Italy and abroad in the year of the pandemic. The national production of excellent quality and quantity is important - underlines Coldiretti - also to restore inventories which decreased during the lockdown due to the increase in consumption both in Italy and abroad. Italy produces over half of all tomatoes processed in the European Union and is the third world producer with 13% of the total, just behind China which collects 15% which is ...

Source: Ildenaro