Tuscan farmers belonging to
the Coldiretti labour union have launched a counter-offensive in
defense of salami and Florentine beefsteaks, declaring a 'red
meat' week from Saturday to November 7.
Special menus featuring what farmers insist are healthy,
lean cuts of beef and pork will be offered in farms and
restaurants around the region following the advice by the World
Health Organisation to avoid red meat.
"Our home cured meats are healthier, because they are lean,
not treated with hormones and obtained respecting rigid
production discipline ensuring well being and quality of animal
feeding," said Coldiretti Tuscany president Tullio Marcelli.
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