Farmers protest proposed EU law on olive oil labeling

A massive rally of farmers took place in Bari (Apulia) against an EU bill that is seen as a threat for the quality of agri-food products and the protection of consumers. Thousands responded to the call of Coldiretti, demonstrating aboard tractors and armed with anti EU placards. At the center of the protest is the proposed EU law that provides for the substantial elimination of the 18 months of shelf life limit on the label of extra virgin olive oil.