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AgrifoodIndian rice: EU liberalises it, Italian producers don't agree
According to the Ente Nazionale Risi, reciprocity is needed on the use of pesticides
After a ten-year hiatus, in the summer of 2022 the European Commission resumed negotiations with India for the definition of a free trade agreement. India is the world's largest exporter of rice and in... more
Agrifood"EU Commission is wrong: European viticulture is essential"
Italian, French and Spanish industry associations contest the study on the impact of plant protection products
"Viticulture is essential in Europe". This was affirmed by the associations representing the wine sector when faced with the conclusions of the complementary study on the impact of the Sur regulation published... more
AgrifoodMeat sounding: amendment approved in the italian Senate
The reference to meat and derivatives is prohibited for products that contain only vegetable proteins
The IX Commission of the italian Senate has approved an amendment by the League party, with the first signatures of Gian Marco Centinaio and Giorgio Maria Bergesio, which prohibits the use of names that... more
AgrifoodGranarolo becomes a shareholder of Cefa
After more than ten years of synergy, historic entry of the dairy Group into the Bolognese NGO
Granarolo SpA and Cefa announce that Granarolo will become a partner in CEFA (European Committee for Training and Agriculture) after two decades of synergistic work together with the Bolognese NGO founded... more
AgrifoodAndriani Spa: 34 million euros for a plant in North America
The new Canadian production site will strengthen the Group's competitiveness in the area
Increase sustainable investments, consolidate its presence in the North American market and enhance pasta production capacity, exporting the Italian spirit and the principles of a balanced diet made up... more
AgrifoodSummer Fancy Food: Emilia Romagna attending with record-breaking products
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI is one of the excellences that are holding the stage at the New York fair
For the second year in a row, the Food Valley of Italian Emilia Romagna region is taking part in the Summer Fancy Food Festival in New York, the most important trade fair dedicated to quality agri-food... more
AgrifoodFake Made in Italy is worth 120 billion euros
According to an estimate by agrifood organizations, a third of "fake food" is produced in the USA
The value of counterfeit Made in Italy food products in the world rises to 120 billion euros, with the United States classified as the country where counterfeit Italian products register the highest turnovers.... more
AgrifoodWine: European Commission to support producers
Until October 15th it will be possible to distill the wine most affected by the market crisis
The European Commission has taken exceptional measures to remedy the current imbalances in the wine market in various regions of the European Union. As part of national wine support programmes, Member... more
AgrifoodIG: reform passes by a very large majority to the European Parliament
Rapporteur De Castro: "An ambitious compromise, in the interest of our farmers and producers"
The reform of the Community regulation on PDO-PGI was approved by the European Parliament with a very large majority: 603 votes in favour, 18 against and 8 abstentions on May 31st. The overwhelming (and... more
AgrifoodItaly. Wine labels: notified exposed against Ireland
Alleanza Cooperative: "European law has been violated, greater Community harmonization is needed"
"We have had the opportunity to express our doubts regarding the legitimacy of the Irish initiative on health warnings, now we have formalized our opposition with the presentation of a complaint to the... more
AgrifoodNutriscore. Italy: "We don't give up on anyone who wants to teach us how to eat"
"Our farmers are blameless about climate change", declares Agriculture's italian minister
It would be an exaggeration to say that Nutriscore "warns against Italian products". Undoubtedly, however, it is a tool that "warns against products that by history, by characteristics, have always guaranteed... more
AgrifoodMutti, turnover grows but Ebitda drops and net financial position worsens
For the first time in 2022 foreign revenues exceed national ones
For the first time, exports (51% and 286 million euros) exceed the revenues obtained in Italy (49% and 277 million euros). more
AgrifoodFood safety. Berninger (Bayer): "The key is innovation"
According to the manager, the approval at European level of new agricultural and zootechnical technologies is urgently needed
Matthias Berninger , Executive Vice President of Bayer, was the protagonist of a very important panel (see EFA News) at the State of the Union, underway in Florence, once again underlining the importance... more
AgrifoodEcological transition: Europe must act quickly
The intervention of Matthias Berninger, executive vice president of Bayer, at the State of the Union
Europe needs to speed up the transition to sustainable agriculture. The issue was discussed during one of the State of the Union panels, inaugurated today in Florence. The meeting, introduced by the European... more
AgrifoodItaly-Albania: memorandum of understanding signed
Lollobrigida flies to Tirana for a cooperation agreement with the agri-food sector of the Balkan country
The italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida was yesterday engaged in a visit to Tirana. The objective of the trip is "the prospects for agricultural cooperation... more
AgrifoodItalian cuisine Unesco heritage: the candidacy is official
The proposal will be evaluated by 2025. Minister of Culture: "Central and important story"
Italian cuisine is officially nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The proposal will be evaluated by 2025 and was put forward today at a press conference at the Ministry of Culture, in the presence... more
AgrifoodItalian "Olio Campania" becomes Igp
The product obtains the approval of the European Commission /Annex
The European Commission has approved “Olio Campania” as a protected geographical indication (PGI). This type of designation is reserved for extra virgin olive oil obtained from olives produced exclusively in... more
AgrifoodEuropean Commission: green light for new GMOs
Two new rapeseed and soybean varieties are now consumable and marketable (but not cultivable) /Attachment
In the field of GMOs, two new customs clearances have arrived from the European Commission. Firstly, the consumption of a new genetically modified variety of rapeseed for human and animal consumption was... more
AgrifoodTaste of Italy 2 (Dea Capital) and Alcedo V invest in Demetra
The goal is to create an international pole in the agricultural machinery sector
Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR, and Alcedo V, a fund managed by Alcedo SGR, have jointly acquired 100% of Demetra... more
AgrifoodCricket flour: South Tyrolean operators appreciate it
"Very nutritious product", says the local representative of the commercial agents
The customs clearance of cricket flour continues to cause discussions but in South Tyrol some entrepreneurs are enthusiastic. The product, whose marketing was approved by the European Union Food Safety... more
AgrifoodBf takes over Bia, a leader in couscous production
The investment is 20.5 million euros
Bf Spa, the controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi, has signed a contract for the purchase of the entire share capital of Bia Spa by Alto Partners Sgr (owner of 95% of the capital of BIA) and by Gescad... more
AgrifoodDurum wheat: Italian production falls
The 2022 estimates disclose 3,5 tonnes, with a 5,5 tonnes requirement
Yet other bad news regarding Italian durum wheat, at the center of economic and agri-food attention in this crisis season. Italmopa, the Italian Millers' Industrial Association (Federalimentare-Confindustria)... more
AgrifoodThe progression of food farming is thanks to neuroscience
Supported by Importaco that has launched a line with natural probiotics obtained through nuts
"To predict the success of a product it is increasingly essential to start from the emotional reactions it arouses in the consumer". States Teresa Cercós Fortea, general manager of quality, environment... more
AgrifoodSuperior Taste Award 2022: 2,350 products with a "superior taste"
Chefs and sommeliers have awarded the certification to 62 made in Italy references
The jury of the International Taste Institute, made up of some of the best chefs and sommeliers in the world, awarded the Superior Taste Award 2022 to 2,350 food and wine products. Certification is given... more
AgrifoodFood insecurity: it will affect up to 1.9 billion people by November
The Eurasia Group report presented in New York at the summit of the Global Citizen Now/Attachment
The number of people facing food insecurity globally will increase to 243 million by November, totaling 1.9 billion people, explains new research "Food Security and the Coming Storm", by Eurasia Group... more
AgrifoodTuratti (Taste of Italy of DeA Capital) acquires Tecnoceam
A large company is born involved in the processing of fresh-cut vegetables
Turatti Srl, a company owned by the Taste of Italy funds of DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr and EC I of Entangled Capital, has finalized the acquisition of 100% of Tecnoceam Srl, one of the main Italian... more
AgrifoodOfficially registered the Vincisgrassi alla Maceratese Stg
The Italian food Ig rises to 316
The name Vincisgrassi alla Maceratese Stg is registered in the Official Journal of the European Union L 103 of 31/03/2022, which according to the updated data of the Qualivita observatory is number 4 of... more
AgrifoodThe World Farmers Markets School is born
The first "university" for farmers' markets around the world that promote the sale of food at zero km
The first meeting will be held on Wednesday 23 February at 4 pm with the webinar on “Removing barriers to Farmers Markets around the world”. more
AgrifoodEU-Japan agreement: 28 new European Igs recognized (5 Italian)
Approved the 2nd amendment on the anniversary of the bilateral APE agreement/Annex
1 February 2022 marked the third anniversary of the entry into force of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (Ape): this is the most important EU agreement so far regarding agri-food trade, including... more
AgrifoodMiiMOSA and the European Investment Fund together for agricultural transition
The EIF underwrites €20 million investment in MiiMOSA transition #1 fund
The European Investment Fund (Fei - part of the European Investment Bank Group) has signed a commitment of 20 million euros in the MiiMosa transition # 1 Fund, first investment fund established in 2021... more
AgrifoodAgriculture: strong growth in EU agri-food trade
The total value amounts to 239.5 billion euros, an increase of 6.1% compared to last year
The latest data on EU agri-food trade published today indicate that for the period January-September 2021 the total value of the EU agri-food trade (exports plus imports) amounts to € 239.5 billion, a... more
AgrifoodThe App to analyse olives in less than 10 seconds
The new technology makes it possible to determine the moisture content in the fruit and the quality of the oil
PerkinElmer, a global leader in analytics solutions for the life sciences, diagnostics, food and environmental industries, has developed a new application for its Da 7250. This instrument based on Nirs... more
AgrifoodEni and Intesa invest in the Bonifiche Ferraresi holding
A strategic agreement has also been signed with Eni joining the agricultural company
Eni and Intesa Sanpaolo enter the capital of Bf Spa, the listed holding that controls the agricultural company Bonifiche Ferraresi, the Italian seed company, the Le Stagioni d'Italia brand and IBF Servizi.... more
AgrifoodAubergines: Spain is the first supplier to the EU market
In the 2020/2021 season; followed by Holland and Turkey. Italy sixth
According to what the Spanish Hortoinfo reported in recent days on data from the statistical service Euroestacom (Icex -Eurostat), in the fruit and vegetable campaign 2020/2021 (1 September-31 August),... more
AgrifoodExpo Dubai: Italy as a world model for sustainable agri-food
Filiera Italia: "Integrated and sustainable production system for the global food challenge"
At the Innovation talk of Expo Dubai 2020, the meeting dedicated to the themes of innovation and sustainability held on tuesday, november 9, the managing director of Filiera Italia Luigi Scordamaglia... more
AgrifoodGolden Power: Verisem sale to Syngenta blocked?
Probable decision by the Italian government
The Italian government would have decided to exercise Golden Power to oppose the sale of Verisem, a Romagna multinational of vegetable seeds, to the Swiss giant (but controlled by the Chinese of ChemChina)... more
AgrifoodFruit Attraction: wholesale markets towards common European scenarios
Italmercati and Mercasa weave new prospects for collaboration between market networks
With Italmercati and Mercasa the model of networks between markets sets the standard in Europe. At Fruit Attraction (Ifema, Madrid, 5-7 October 2021), new prospects for collaboration are born between these... more
AgrifoodNew partnership between Syngenta and Cascina Pulita
The agreement to make the agricultural sector the first completely circular sector
Cascina Pulita, one of the leading companies in Italy for the collection and enhancement of waste produced by agricultural businesses, and Syngenta, a company operating in the global agro-industry with... more
AgrifoodCurti takes over Flora rice
The historic brand was controlled by Colussi
Curti, a company controlled by the Italian multinational Euricom, one of the major world operators in the rice sector (Curtiriso), has acquired the historic Flora rice brand from the Colussi Group, which... more
AgrifoodDurum wheat: the run in prices continues
Italmopa: "a strong impact on the entire supply chain is expected"
The rush of durum wheat prices on international and national markets continues. This is what Italmopa (Italian millers' industrial association (Confindustria - Federalimentare) highlighted regarding the... more
AgrifoodFrance: Eurocastanea returns, the European Chestnut Days
The event, in October, will be divided between physical meetings and an international webinar
The actors of the European chestnut supply chain will be able to meet again and exchange ideas during the 11th edition of the "European Chestnut Days Eurocastanea", organized in France in the New-Aquitaine... more
AgrifoodOlam Food Ingredients on track for an IPO at the London Stock Exchange
The Company is a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredient solutions
Olam International announced that its operating group, Olam Food ingredients, a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredient solutions, intends to seek a primary listing on the premium segment... more
AgrifoodRurAll is born, a digital platform for Agriculture 4.0
Launched by Antares Vision in partnership with Bf, Bluarancio and Sdf
Antares Vision, a Brescia-based group listed on the AIM of the Italian Stock Exchange, specialized in hardware and software tracking solutions (anti-counterfeiting and supply chain transparency), inspection... more
AgrifoodProvolone Valpadana aims at internationalization
Two researches certify the perceived value of Geographical Indications by consumers, in Italy and abroad
The consortium is planning communication campaigns abroad, starting with Australia, one of the most important non-EU countries for Provolone Dop. more
AgrifoodFeeding Europe with organic? You can ...
But a radical transformation is needed, says Confeuro
Cnrs study challenges the widespread belief that only intensive agriculture and the massive use of pesticides can guarantee food for all. more
AgrifoodFarm to fork: European wholesale markets sign code of conduct
Fundamental to a sustainable food sector, says Wuwm's president for Europe
The European wholesale markets have signed the "Farm to Fork" code of conduct together with the main players in the European food sector (in Italy among the first 65 signatories, the only company in the... more
AgrifoodConfeuro: illegal pesticides in foods imported from non-EU countries
A paradox that Europe cannot ignore, says the Confederation of European and World Farmers
"In a globalized world, the commitment to guarantee healthy food must go beyond national and European borders to extend to all products that enter our markets - declared Andrea Michele Tis o, national... more
AgrifoodBasf and Bosch together for intelligent agriculture
Joint venture signed with headquarters in Cologne
Basf and Bosch, German giants in the chemical sector but also in crop protection products, have announced a joint venture to market and sell technologies for intelligent agriculture globally. The joint... more
AgrifoodAbaco Group and Agromatrici launch the Geneva integrated platform
Tool for the recovery and treatment of organic waste in agriculture
Abaco Group, a leading European player in the supply of software solutions for the management and control of territorial resources oriented towards precision agriculture and environmental sustainability,... more
AgrifoodKazakhstan closes the import of Turkmen vegetable plants
Specifically, tomato and pepper plants because they are carriers of the ToBRFV virus
Kazakhstan has imposed a ban on the import of tomato and pepper seedlings from Turkmenistan. According to what Ice reports today on Interfax source, the Kazakh state inspection committee introduced the... more