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Italian truckers' strike halts mozzarella production, causing millions in losses

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A truckers' strike in southern Italy has halted the production of buffalo mozzarella, leading to an estimated daily loss of 3 million euros. The strike, driven by high diesel costs exacerbated by the Iran war, has disrupted supply chains for various goods. The perishable nature of mozzarella and strict production timelines mean that milk cannot be stored, causing significant panic among farmers and dairies. The Italian government has introduced new tax breaks and financial aid to truckers and farmers to alleviate the situation. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Giada Zampano, The Associated Press ·

    Say cheese? Not in Italy, where a truckers’ strike has brought mozzarella production to a halt

    Soaring diesel prices linked to the Iran war have sparked a truckers’ strike, stranding 1 million liters of buffalo milk and costing producers $3.4 million in 24 hours.

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