Analysis
The Hidden Cost of Italy’s Meat Industry
Every year in Italy, nearly 600 million animals are killed and sold as 2.6 million tons of meat. But there's a catch: all of the industry's profits cannot even begin…
Food•5 min read
Bruno Decc
Born in 1985, studied Architecture and Urbanism in the University of Sao Paolo. Since 2007, he has worked as director, writer, producer and photographer in documentaries, short films and television shows focused on social-environmental issues. He’s been writing articles since 2018.
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