League leader Matteo Salvini came
under fire from several quarters on Friday after saying they he
has stopped eating Nutella because Turkish hazelnuts are used to
make the chocolate spread.
Deputy Industry Minister Stefano Buffagni was among the
people to take issue with the announcement.
"He's nuts," said Buffagni, a member of the 5-Star Movement
(M5S).
"His attack on one of Italy's best known and most widely sold
products, Nutella, is proof.
"Ferrero is a leading company in Italy that gives jobs to
thousands of people.
"It's true that Turkish hazalnuts are used. But a quarter of
the hazelnuts come from Italy, which is unable to satisfy the
demand for this product".
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