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Italian cheese exports to the US saw a dramatic increase of 120% in May, as per data from Clal, with over 13,635 tons sold in the US from January to May 2021. This surge is part of a broader trend, with exports to Australia and Canada also growing by nearly 30% compared to 2019. Massimiliano Giansanti, president of Confagricoltura, highlighted the potential benefits of EU-Canada trade agreements for Italy and urged the EU to adopt a more environmentally sustainable and protective trade policy. He advocated for a single market that would only accommodate products adhering to European standards on food safety, workers' rights, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. Giansanti also suggested the implementation of an environmental certification system for agricultural products to further enhance the reputation of Made in Italy products.
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Good news from the export sector: it seems that the export of Italian cheeses to the US grew by + 120% in May. This is said by Confagricoltura based on data from Clal, the company that deals with consultancy and services relating to the dairy sector. Translated into tons, we are talking about 13,635 sold in the United States during the first five months of 2021 (could there also be a hand in the suspension of US tariffs?). In the same period of time, there was also an increase in exports to Australia and Canada, reaching almost 30% compared to 2019. Massimiliano Giansanti, president of Confagricoltura, explained that as regards the Canadian market, considering the 2,627 tons exported, was the best result since 2016. This means that the economic and trade agreements between the EU and Canada are advantageous for Italy. The president then stressed that now we need to make a qualitative leap in EU trade policy with reference to environmental sustainability and the protection of ...
Source: Dissapore
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