ITALIAN BRANDED FOOD RETAIL STILL OPERATING STRONGLY IN ITALY, BUT PROCESSORS COULD FACE LONGER TERM DAMAGE
January 1st, 2020
Supermarkets in Italy will stay open through the Covid-19 crisis, guaranteeing sales for Italy’s retail food brands, the Italian government has confirmed. This is despite tough new prevention measures imposed across the country on March 11, to slow the virus’ spread – these may actually increase food retail sales as from March 12, all commercial activities across Italy were closed until March 25, including bars and restaurants, with only food delivery to homes allowed as regards food service.
Moreover, while manufacturing activities across most sectors ...
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