Farmers' association Coldiretti
on Thursday denounced the global proliferation of food and drink
labels and restaurant chains recalling Sicily's Cosa Nostra
mafia at the expense of authentic Made in Italy products.
The 'Mafia' brand is "used widely in international food
services to attract business," Coldiretti said, citing Spain's
'La Mafia' restaurant chain where eateries are decorated with
murals depicting famous mobsters and the 'Cosa Nostra' pizzerias
found in countries all over the globe.
The association also flagged up Mafiozzo coffee from
Bulgaria, Chilli Mafia snacks from Britain, The Godfather wine
from Napa Valley in California, and spicy red Wicked Cosa Nostra
sauce from Missouri, among other Mafia-branded products.
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