(Jul. 4th) One step forward of Italian food products abroad: exports, in fact, conclude the first quarter of 2014 with a 1.9% increase in value, a synthesis of +2,2% of the industrial component and +0.6% of the agricultural phase. Ismea calculations on Istat data showsa decided change of pace for cheese, meat and fruit, with an increase in sales across borders respectively of 7.9%, 6.5% and 7% over the first three months of the last year. Grana Padano grows again with a +2.7% after two years of substantial stability of abroad revenues, while Gorgonzola (+7.9%) and Pecorino/Fiore Sardo (+27%) accelerate. Also ham and bacon are growing, with a 9%. In line with 2013 figure the dynamics of prepared fruit and vegetables (+2.4%), while the wine exports slow down (+2.9%, compared to 7.4% growth recorded in the first quarter of 2013), due to a general reduction in prices, albeit to a still very favorable situation for sparkling wines. Pasta yields 1,7% in monetary terms, while fresh vegetables retreat of 3.5%. On the other hand bakery sales (+1.6%) and cocoa-based confectionery products (+2.2%) are improving. Also positive the olive oil, albeit in a modest growth of only 0.7%.