Italy's Pasta Prices Reach Crisis Point, Government Holds Summit with Producers.
Italy's government has convened talks to address the skyrocketing prices of pasta, a staple food in the country. The price of pasta has increased by 50% in the past year due to inflation and supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic. The government is considering measures such as reducing taxes on pasta production and increasing subsidies for wheat farmers to alleviate the situation.