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NewsItalian Minister Patuanelli meets Qu Dongyu, MD of FAO
Not just hunger in the world, but also the agricultural sector crisis for Covid, and more, at the center of the talks
The Minister of Agricultural and Forestry Policies, Stefano Patuanelli, had a fruitful virtual meeting with the Director General of FAO, Qu Dongyu, during which the main issues of common interest were... more
NewsEU agreements with China and Armenia come to life
International agreements on GI and PDO products entered into force on 1st March
Qualivita gives the news: on 1 March two international trade agreements entered into force: the EU-China agreement on cooperation and protection of Geographical Indications, and the EU-Armenia partnership... more
NewsEU Commission: consultation on food supply and safety
As part of Farm to Fork plan
The Commission has launched a consultation on an emergency plan to ensure food supply and security across the EU in times of crisis, as announced in the "Farm to Fork" strategy. The purpose of the consultation... more
NewsEgypt. Discovered the oldest brewery in the world
It would date back more than 5,000 years and could produce thousands liters of beer per day
A research group of American and Egyptian archaeologists, chaired by Dr. Matthew Adams of NYU, and Dr. Deborah Fischach of Princeton University have uncovered what may be the world's oldest industrial-scale... more
NewsRisi Authority: to restore duties on rice from Myanmar
Especially today, with the position taken by the EU on the recent coup d'état
On Monday 22 February, the EU Foreign Affairs Council strongly condemned the military coup perpetrated in Myanmar / Burma on 1 February, also underlining that the European Union is ready to take restrictive... more
NewsUSA: yesterday was the "National Chili Day"
The spicy dish par excellence, loved by 7 out of 10 Americans
Born in the United States, the Day celebrates the taste and tradition of an energetic and spicy dish, which over the years has strongly entered American pop culture and beyond. This dish has captured the interest of celebrities, politicians and singers, as well as being represented in films and TV series more
NewsThe fake Carbonara launched by the New York Times
Coldiretti: "The business of fake Italians on foreign tables is worth over 100 billion"
"Carbonara al pomodoro is the tip of the iceberg of the falsification of made in Italy at the table which in the world has exceeded 100 billion euros with the United States in first place". This is what... more
NewsExotic trees: from research to management in Alpine territories
The digital workshop with 100 industry experts is starting
Robinia, ailanthus, American maple, late cherry, Douglas fir, hybrid poplar and Siberian elm are just some of the approximately 100 species of non-native trees found in Italy. Introduced for ornamental... more
NewsFood Tech Accelerator: here are the selected startups
Third edition of the international accelerator of the food supply chain, from farm to fork
The 8 international startups, chosen from more than 600 applications, were presented today and will follow the path of the FoodTech Accelerator coordinated by Deloitte Officine Innovazione in collaboration... more
NewsNow French and English copy the white truffle
Tuber magnatum Pico could be produced in the UK thanks to a discovery of French scientists
At stake is a business estimated at over half a billion euros on the entire Italian peninsula, with prices for white truffles that this year reached up to 3 thousand euros per kilogram for the smallest sizes more
NewsIFAD: 44th session of Board of Governors kicks off
Two days in digital session. At the end, the new president will be designate
The 44th session of the Board of Governors of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) opens tomorrow, February 17. Heads of state, ministers and agricultural development experts will... more
NewsSustainable cocoa: partnership between Barry Callebaut and Deloitte
To support the professional growth of farmers in Indonesia
Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of high quality chocolate and cocoa products and Deloitte, a professional services provider, have jointly announced a multi-year strategic partnership to provide education... more
NewsLabels: Spanish GIs also marry Italian lawsuit against Nutriscore
The main association goes against the Madrid government and aligns with our demands
While the Madrid government has taken a stance in favor of Nutriscore, another important step has been taken today towards strengthening the protection of Italian and European PDO and PGI products. The... more
NewsCrac Parmalat, Tonna returns to prison
He must serve over 8 years of final sentence
After more than 17 years of being arrested for the Parmalat crash, Fausto Tonna, former financial director of the group and at the time the right-hand man of Calisto Tanzi, returned to prison to serve... more
NewsNutella: Rome Mint dedicates a coin to Italian excellence
5 euro silver for the dedicated World Day
On the occasion of World Nutella Day in the year in which the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Ferrero company occurs, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance issues a silver coin, minted... more
NewsWanted food for astronauts leaving for Mars
NASA launches a $ 500,000 contest
NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (Csa) and the Privy Council Office (Pco) have collaborated in the creation of "The Deep Space Food Challenge", a competition that the three agencies hope will provide "innovative... more
IndustryEU Antitrust investigates on Mondelēz
Possible practices of restricting competition on European national markets
The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Mondelēz, the food giant among the largest producers of chocolate, biscuits and coffee in Europe. The American multinational has come... more
Economy and financeState aid: extension and raising of ceiling of the Temporary framework
Expiry date set at 31 December 2021
The European Commission has announced the decision to extend the temporary framework on state aid adopted on 19 March 2020 to support the economy in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, until 31 December... more
Government acts2021: agreements to protect some Italian and French PDOs and GIs
There are bilateral EU agreements with Japan and South Korea
In 2021, some Italian and French GI products will be protected in Japan and South Korea thanks to the EU-Japan and EU-South Korea bilateral free trade agreements. The list of new GIs protected in Japan... more
Oils and condimentsTable olive experts in videoconference on Wednesday 27
The meeting organized by the International Olive Council
Meeting will be translated simultaneously in English, French, Italian and Spanish more
NewsEuropean Commission: 5 new GMOs authorized
Corn and soybean approval valid for 10 years
The European Commission, on Friday, authorized the trade of five genetically modified crops (three of maize and two of soybeans) and renewed the authorization of three other maize crops used for food and... more
NewsPizza Day, views from over 190 countries
A 24-hour international digital marathon
Avpn (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) founded in June 1984 in Naples, committed to promoting and protecting the true Neapolitan pizza in Italy and around the world, was the protagonist of Vera Pizza... more
NewsEU: origin labeling obligation for rabbit meat?
Question by Mara Bizzotto to the European Commission
Question by Mara Bizzotto to the European Commission. 07/10/2020.Subject: Obligation of origin labeling for rabbit meat to protect the made in Italy production.Recently the association of producers Coldiretti... more
Fruit and vegetablesUe, organic fruit: parliamentary question on preservation technologies
More effective freezing and drying process than cold rooms
Question by Mr Daniel Buda to the European Commission. 01/14/2021.The technologies used to preserve organic fruit in a controlled environment revolve around the use of different concentrations of gas,... more
HealthEfsa deems yellow mealworms safe for human consumption
The approval would lead the sale of food products derived from insects in EU
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has deemed yellow mealworms safe for human consumption, paving the way for insect-derived food products to be sold across Europe. The announcement marks a significant... more
NewsMore sustainable cocoa with the Asase project in Ghana
Public and private sectors together to end deforestation and restore forest areas
This month, public sector, private sector and civil society organization partners jointly launched the Accessible Soils And Sustainable Environments (ASASE) project in Ghana. Over the coming four years,... more
Veg worldVeganuary 2021 has officially started
The whole month of January without eating food of animal origin
Nestlé and Domino Pizza among the supporters of the initiative more
NewsMasi Foundation remembers Pierre Cardin
The Italian naturalized French designer wins “Civiltà Veneta” Award in 1997
The Masi Foundation remembers Pierre Cardin, the naturalized French Italian designer who passed away on 29 december 2020. The unparalleled and revolutionary designer, forerunner of many fashion trends... more
NewsRbi, worldwide renunciation of caged eggs
The decision concerns the Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes chain's
Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes will eliminate cage-free eggs at all locations and in all products. This includes products such as mayonnaise that use egg as an ingredient. In Western Europe, North... more
News#ChristmasMenu: the top 10 of "must have" according to Instagram
Panettone wins over pandoro, lasagna and lentils always present
Instagram reveals what are the must haves for the perfect Christmas lunch or dinner. First of all, the age-old question: panettone or pandoro team? With more than 580 thousand photos posted under the hashtag... more
NewsThe first agricultural plant in Italy of liquefied biomethane and biogenic Co2
50 heavy vehicles of the Maganetti group will be powered by bio-LNG
The protagonist is the agricultural cooperative Speranza, a Piedmontese social reality of the Cib more
NewsRapidly developing biogas in Europe
According to the forecasts of the Gas for Climate “Market State and Trends Report”
The Gas for Climate report is attached. more
Cheese and dairy products"Mozzarella di Gioia del Colle" obtains the protected designation of origin
L'Abbate (Mipaaf): "PDO is not a point of arrival, we need commitment to enhancement in the world"
With the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on 9 December, the implementing regulation for the registration in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical... more
NewsKellogg and Banco Alimentare: 800,000 meals for 150,000 people in difficulty
"Food collection 2020", the historic partnership in Italy is renewed
Kellogg Company renews its multi-year partnership with the Italian Banco Alimentare Onlus foundation. It does so on the occasion of the "Food collection", which started on November 21 and which will last... more
NewsRio Mare (Bolton Group) and Banco Alimentare fight the economic crisis
Since February, 860,000 cans of tuna in olive have been donated
The emergency linked to the spread of Covid-19, in addition to health, is increasingly social and affects both those who already lived in difficult conditions and those who found themselves there due to... more
MeatsJBS parent company pleads guilty in bribery cases
Plea bargain in the US with fines of over 283 million dollars
The United States Department of Justice announced that J&F Investimentos, a Brazilian-based investment firm of which meat and poultry producer JBS is a part, has agreed to pay a $ 256,497,026 penalty for... more
FairsTerra Madre Salone del Gusto 2020 is opening today
Begins the event dedicated to good, clean and fair food, organized by Slow Food, the Piedmont Region and the City of Turin
"An Italian challenge but also a meeting with the world that aims to raise public awareness towards the protection of the planet and about access to better and more sustainable food&", declared the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli more
NewsMars: steps forward in the "Palm Positive Plan"
Mapping, management and monitoring, to combat deforestation
The US multinational Mars, uses only palm oil which does not resort to deforestation to be obtained; pivotal goal of the "Palm Positive Plan" business plan, launched in September 2019. The company has... more
Press releaseFeed4Future carbon neutral offering now available for Skretting customers
First-to-market low impact feed now available for Italian farmers, taking Italian aquaculture to new levels of sustainability
Feed4Future is born, the innovative carbon neutral line feeds by Skretting based on raw materials and by-products from the food industry. About a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are generated... more
NewsFerrero inaugurates the first Kinder Joy of moving Park in the world
At Vicolungo The Style Outlets, on the model of the successful format launched at Expo / Gallery
A recreational motor park for children aged 5 to 12 that covers an area of over 1,700 square meters. Children who experience it have the opportunity to acquire or improve a range of skills, while having fun, thanks to a "Facilitating Environment" created by 8 recreational-motor machines, developed by the Department of Industrial Engineering of the Federico II University of Naples. more
NewsUSA-China: the truce of duties signed
The agreement on Phase 1 comes after two years of commercial war / VIDEO
But there is no shortage of analysts doubts: tariffs remain largely in force, the real problems are only postponed. Trump: "Historical step never been done before with China. I will visit in the not too far future" more
NewsSAI Platform organizes a new International Executive Programme on Sustainable Sourcing and Trade
18-19 November 2019 in Gravina in Puglia (Italy) hosted by Andriani
Designed specifically for sustainability professionals active in different parts of the value chain, this ground-breaking Executive Programme on Sustainable Sourcing and Trade will be held simultaneously... more
NewsThe Italian Fanchising Awards
Among the food chains prizes to 101Caffè, Winelivery and McDonald's
Assofranchising, the Italian trade association for the world of franchising, has awarded the Awards at the 34th Franchising Exhibition that ended today in Milan. The winners in the catering sector were... more
NewsChef Express wins the 2019 Animal Welfare Award
The catering company of Cremonini Group received the Good Egg Award for eliminating all the cage-breeding systems for hens
The 2019 Animal Welfare Awards, the awards that CIWF - Compassion in World Farming - attributes to virtuous companies, were consigned at the prestigious Concert Noble venue. The Italian Chef Express, the... more
NewsEnel Green Power will fuel Oreo-maker Mondelēz Int. with solar energy
The food company will buy the energy delivered to the grid by a 65 MW portion of the Texan Roadrunner PV plant
Italian state energy company Enel, through its US-based renewable company Enel Green Power North America, signed a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with food and beverage company Mondelēz International... more
NewsFirst single use plastic free flight by Etihad
Touched down in Brisbane On Earth Day
The carrier has identified almost one hundred products used in the cabin more
NewsAutogrill, Wascoffee comes to Puro Gusto at Milan Airport
The innovative material made with coffee grounds soon to reach the United States too
Wascoffee is a new material made with coffee grounds, an open innovation project launched by the Autogrill Group to recycle one of the raw materials most symbolic of its business: the company serves over... more
News"Call to eat less meat dubious, irresponsible"
America reacted to the Eat-Lancet Commission study
The publication of the eat-lancet report has raised many reactions in the United States."The EAT-Lancet report calling for drastic cuts in meat, dairy and egg consumption to promote a healthier diet and... more
News"The Eat-Lancet Report, a weapon of mass distraction"
According to a statement of the Italian Association "Sustainable Meat"
"The EAT-Lancet report, presented in the present cases as a small proportion of experts: the researchers involved, although in some cases authoritative, can not be defined as the scientific community",... more
NewsClitravi: Eat-Lancet report on the health impact of processed meat products is based on inadequate evidence
The European meat processing industry recognizes healthy diet and sustainable food system.
On the occasion of the release of the Eat-Lancet Commission on "The European meat processing industry recognizes healthy diet and sustainable food system livestock sector.Despite the report to the single... more