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UK Stocks Of Italian Pasta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil And Tomatoes Are Running Low Because Of Brexit Red Tape

Britons who enjoy a Mediterranean diet could face shortages of Italian pasta, extra virgin olive oil and tomato sauce as a result of Brexit bureaucracy issues, Italian producers have warned.

Imports of Italian pasta to the UK fell by 28% in the first five months of this year, while olive oil fell by 13% and Made in Italy tomato sauce by 16%.

“This is due to the bureaucratic and administrative difficulties linked to the exit of the British from the European Union,” said the Italian farmers’ lobby group Coldiretti in a statement.

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