Italy urged to go on pasta strike
‘Consumers’ associations in Italy have asked people to refrain from buying or eating pasta for the day, in protest against recent price increases.
The groups are requesting the government intervene to reduce pasta prices.
An increase in the price of wheat in recent months has forced pasta manufacturers to pass on the cost.
Pasta is a national dish in Italy, with each Italian eating on average 28 kg (62 lb) of pasta every year.’
