Earthquakes Hit Italy: A Blow to the Wine and Food Industry
Earthquakes Hit Italy: A Blow to the Wine and Food Industry
May 31, 2012
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(WineEnthusiast) - Two massive earthquakes hit Emilia-Romagna, claiming at least 24 lives and dealing a serious blow to agriculture of this northern Italian region, known for its wine and food.
Since the first 6.0-magnitude quake hit on Sunday, May 20, there have been 800 aftershocks, the strongest occurring on Tuesday, May 29. The 5.8-magnitude shake particularly hurt the Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, balsamic vinegar and wine industries, with damages at an estimated $650 million.
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