Apr. 14 – Lombardy’s agro-food exports to the U.S. are soaring, as the region reached a turnover of almost half a billion euros in 2013. The US is in first place in the regional ranking of partner countries for exports: wine and other beverages amount to €230 million, +10 % in one year, representing 27.7% of the region’s total exports. The USA is also in the lead in the category for vegetable and animal oils and fats, with €57 million. It ranked 5th with regard to baked goods with €28 million, for a 6% increase over 2012. Among the Lombardy provinces, Milan exported goods for €232 million (+1.1% over 2012), Brescia almost €84 million (+6.7%), Varese €32 million (+10.2%) and Cremona €26 million.
