ROME — The Lanzi company has been curing hams in the Italian town of Norcia for over half a century. Otherwise we’re done.”ADVERTISEMENTNorcia, one of the towns most heavily hit by the 6.6-magnitude quake, is known for its cured hams. Lanzi has 15 million euros ($16.8 million) in annual revenue and is facing 1.5 million euros in estimated damages from the quake, which was the third major shock since August. The head of the association of artisanal businesses in one of the Marche region’s provinces, Alessandro Migliore, said logistics are the biggest obstacles facing businesses. Disrupted transportation is especially keenly felt by the many small agricultural producers, especially those with livestock.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 03, 2016 00:47 UTC