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NewsDenatality/2. Draghi: "An Italy without children ceases to exist"
In 2020, 30% of children were born less than 10 years ago
"An Italy without children is an Italy that has no place for the future, which slowly ceases to exist". This was stated by the Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, in his speech to the General States of Birth."Even... more
NewsBrazilian agricultural production feeds 10% of the world
Whether in direct consumption, as well as as processed food or feed, a study reveals
According to a study recently published by the Brazilian company for agro-zootechnical research Embrapa, Brazilian agricultural production feeds about 10% of the world's population estimated at 7.8 billion... more
NewsMade in Italy: Mipaaf renews agreement with Ebay
Italy is the only country in the world to protect the agri-food heritage on the web
With the new two-year agreement also signed by orIGin Italia and Federdoc, protection is also extended to product labeling profiles to verify their regularity and compliance with EU and national regulations on the subject. more
NewsEnvironment, scientists contest the WWF on agricultural impacts
Exclusive: the president of the National Agricultural Academy speaks
Cantelli Forti: "Troubled to acknowledge that an international body of this magnitude has produced a very limited document because it is one-sided, scientifically incorrect because it is full of scandalous tones and dangerous because it is easy to exploit and generate provocation all over the world". more
NewsLuxardo admitted between Les Henokiens
The international association that welcomes companies with more than 200 years of history
The Paduan distillery Luxardo celebrates its 200th anniversary and this milestone allows it to officially enter the prestigious one "Les Hénokiens" association, which brings together the world companies... more
NewsInsects: Europe pushes to adopt them in human nutrition
Filiera Italia: "Another paradox of an overly ideological approach to Farm to Fork"
Europe pushes on human nutrition with insects. Pest insect meal moths will become food and part of the daily diet, after the European Union approved their marketing as a food product for human consumption... more
NewsFarm to Fork: organic dream book?
Compag: "Plan with deep contradictions and difficult to implement"
On the basis of the Community strategy "Farm to Fork", the Commission is working on the definition of an action plan for achieving the objective of 25% of agricultural area destined for organic cultivation... more
NewsIG: ESN-FAO virtual seminar
The nutritional and health potential of Geographical Indication food products
The virtual seminar "The nutritional and health potential of Geographically Indicated food products" organized by the Food and Nutrition Division (ESN) and the United Nations Food Organization is held... more
NewsEU says stop to Burmese rice from Myanmar
Ente Nazionale risi comments: a long-awaited signal from the European institutions
A strong message from the EU institutions against those responsible for the ongoing coup in Myanmar was long overdue. Ten individuals and two economic entities belonging to the Burmese army, the Myanmar... more
NewsParmigiano Reggiano: final balance sheet 2020 approved
New board of directors ratified. The appointment of president and vice president is expected in the next council
In the general meeting of the consortium members, an investment in marketing and communication of 23.6 million euros, equal to 50% of revenues, stands out. There was an increase in production of 183,630 wheels: 4.9% more than in 2019. more
NewsNestlé donates CHF2 million to support equitable vaccination through Covax
Schneider: "The speedy development of vaccines has given us hope, but the job isn’t done until there is access everywhere in the world"
Nestlé is today joining the drive to speed up vaccination against COVID-19 and ensure broad, equitable distribution of vaccines to developing countries. “We are announcing a CHF 2 million donation to th... more
NewsFeed with insects, first Italian factory opens
The start-up Bef Biosystems will produce flours for animals
The first Italian insect farm for animal feed is about to be inaugurated in the province of Alessandria: an integrated insect breeding system for the bioconversion of food waste into protein flour and... more
NewsRecycling in the fisheries sector: key to cleaning up our seas
European Parliament urges the to reduce marine litter
Parliament has stated that increasing recycling in the fisheries sector and substantially reducing the use of plastics are the key to cleaning up our seas. In a non-legislative resolution adopted on Thursday... more
NewsInvernizzi and Banco Alimentare with "Together there is more goodness"
Objective: to donate 700,000 meals to those in difficulty
Invernizzi, since 1908, the historic Italian brand born thanks to the initiative of Giovanni Invernizzi and since 2003 part of Lactalis Italia, now supports the Food Bank with the solidarity initiative... more
NewsDairy Federation presents the Nutrition Symposium
An international virtual two-day event scheduled for 11 and 12 May
Idf, the International Dairy Federation, presents its Idf Nutrition Symposium organized in virtual mode for 11 and 12 May next from 12:00 to 17:00 CET. Topics covered include the important role of foods... more
NewsBrexit. British food exports to the EU collapse
Drop of 75.5%, with a loss of 750 million pounds
Rude awakening for post-Brexit Brits. HMRC data released by the Food and Drink Federation revealed a significant drop in food and beverage exports to the European Union (EU) and other international markets... more
NewsUSA: the first "national agriculture day"
Recognition of the strategic value of food production during the pandemic
Yesterday, March 23 has become the National Agriculture Day of the United States, an act that recognizes the strategic role of the sector in the midst of the Covid emergency. It is the decision of US President... more
NewsDespar recognized as a historic brand in Italy
The group has been present in Bel Paese since 1960
Despar is officially a historical brand of national interest. The brand has in fact obtained registration in the special register that protects national companies of excellence historically linked to the... more
NewsWorld Water Day: chocolate, cocoa and coffee at the top of footprint
Capri: "However, we need local data, correctly measured, which take into account the concept of water shortage and need for ecosystems"
Today is celebrated throughout the World Water Day, that is the world day established by the UN in 1992 to reflect on the efficient use of this precious resource. Agricultural production is obviously one... more
NewsNutri-Score, the Spanish government splits up
The Minister of Agriculture refuses to adopt a system that "harms national interests"
The statements made to Radio Cope. And the opposition of the Popolari and Vox cite the Italian Nutrinform Battery system among the alternatives. more
NewsRicehouse: capital increase and new shareholders
Boost Heroes, Impact Hub, Riso Gallo and JPDecaux join the shareholders
The startup and benefit company transforms waste deriving from rice processing into natural materials for green building. more
NewsAmerica's Cup, what's in Luna Rossa's galley
The dishes, the secrets and the food & beverage sponsors of the Team Prada Pirelli/Gallery
Speak chef Manuel Sanna da San Gavino Monreale, 37 year old Sardinian from Medio Campidano, chef in charge of the Italian team, and Camilla Lunelli, head of PR and Communication of the group exclusive supplier of bubbles for the Italian team. more
NewsMisleading adv, Italian Jury condems Tonno Mare Aperto (Jealsa)
Close of the "Il Tonno Verità" campaign ordered
On the recommendation of Bolton Food, the Jury for Advertising Self-Discipline intervened on the commercials of the Tuna Mare Aperto campaign, whose final claim was "Il Tonno Verità" (Tuna Truth). The... more
NewsBrexit: lavender and rosemary in the UK's sights
Confagricoltura urges ministries; European Commission intervenes
Confagricoltura intervened in support of Italian horticulturalists who are alarmed by the entry into force of a provision which, despite the agreements already signed between the European Union and the... more
NewsChina changes rules on protection consortia
Origin Italia: promotion of PDO at risk
News that would be in contrast with the EU-China agreement signed on 1 March 2021: strong concern on the part of the Protection Consortia. Origin Italia asks for clarification from ministers Patuanelli and Di Maio more
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