https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-s-buffalo-mozzarella-production-grinds-to-a-halt-in-truckers-strikeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-s-buffalo-mozzarella-production-grinds-to-a-halt-in-truckers-strikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-s-buffalo-mozzarella-production-grinds-to-a-halt-in-truckers-strike#u155661Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:10:49 +0000A weeklong trucker protest across southern Italy has halted buffalo mozzarella production, leaving supermarket shelves empty, gas pumps dry, and airports without fuel. Rising diesel costs driven by the Iran war sparked the demonstrations, stranding one million liters of buffalo milk and costing producers an estimated 3 million euros in just 24 hours. Retailers warn of widespread food shortages, prompting a naval base in the region to authorize work from home arrangements for personnel.Why it mattersThe disruption highlights the vulnerability of tightly timed supply chains, particularly for pro