FOOD, WINE EXPORTS OUTSTRIP CARS AND BIKES

FOOD, WINE EXPORTS OUTSTRIP CARS AND BIKES

(ANSA) - Rome, July 7 - Exports of Italian food and wine have started to outstrip those of cars, motorbikes, tractors and other vehicles, the Coldiretti farmers association said Thursday.

In the first quarter of the year, it said, agro exports amounted to 7.1 billion euros while automotive exports were no higher than 6.6 billion euros.

Over the last five years, Coldiretti said, Italian food and wine exports rose 23% while motor vehicle exports fell 11%.