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Wednesday, 5 February 2020

Italy’s competition watchdog criticised for controversial country of origin decision: ‘This is populism elevated above laws’

The Italian Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has issued a â1m fine to Lidl Italia as part of an investigation into five food manufacturers and retailers over concerns about the origin of durum wheat used in pasta marketed as Italian. However, industry watchers have suggested the decision reflects a populist agenda, not legal requirements.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/05/Italy-s-controversial-country-of-origin-decision?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

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