U.S. WINE WHOLESALERS UNION “PRESSURES” THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT FOR INCREASED FOOD SAFETY. IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2010, $500,000 SPENT ON THE CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS IN CONGRESS ON THIS TOPIC

In Italy we spend thousands of words on the topic of food safety, but never go too far beyond statements of intent, mainly due to strong resistance related to creating a system, while in the U.S. the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers decided to invest $ 260,000 in the second quarter of 2010. The group had invested the same amount for the entire year of 2009 and in the first quarter of 2010 has already spent $ 240,000. They plan to increase the investment 100% within the first half of this year.
These investments are intended to continue a “pressing” campaign on the Federal government and Congress, especially through the Department of Health and Human Services, (equivalent to the Italian Ministry of Health) and the Food & Drug Administration. Besides the issue of product safety, the battle aims to give more protection to shippers.