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Studies and researchEU: Food prices up 32% since 2020
Agricultural Markets Report 2024 Shows Signs of Stabilization / Attachment
After experiencing severe shocks and high volatility in previous years, EU agricultural markets are showing positive signs of stabilization as input costs have steadily decreased in recent months and food... more
Studies and researchPotatoes: over 9 out of 10 Italians eat them frozen
Almost half of citizens in this country eat them at least once a week
A food that everyone agrees on at the table? Potatoes. More than a billion people around the world eat them and global production exceeds 300 million tons. In Italy, we are among the largest consumers,... more
Studies and researchSnail slime: a new natural frontier for agriculture and livestock farming
Experimentation promoted by the International Institute of Heliciculture of Cherasco is underway
Possible fields of application include the prevention or treatment of bovine mastitis. more
Studies and researchCashless, foreign tourists spend more but make fewer transactions
SumUp Observatory, this summer transactions grew by +24.5%: hotels 43%
The summer of 2024 overtourism, with the main holiday destinations taken by storm from visitors from all over the world, has affected the trend of cashless payments: in the tourist sector transactions... more
Studies and researchAgri-food districts: export surge in Q1
Intesa Sp Monitor: the canned food supply chain is particularly dynamic
After closing 2023 with a 4.5% increase in foreign markets compared to 2022, Italian agri-food districts continue on the same trend in the first quarter of 2024, achieving almost 7.1 billion euros in exports,... more
Studies and researchMacrobiome: Strong Confidence in the Potential of Biomarkers
Human Microbiome Action Consortium publishes results of EU-funded study
The European Union-funded Human Microbiome Action consortium conducted a Delphi survey, coordinated by the Pharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI), to establish a consensus on the needs, challenges and limitations... more
Studies and researchNestlé, a new method to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
Already tested, does not affect the quality, taste and creamy consistency of milk
Nestlé is working to reduce fat in dairy ingredients. His research and development team in Brazil confirms this, having developed a method to reduce milk fat powder by up to 60%, without affecting the... more
Studies and researchSanpellegrino cocktails: here are the 10 moments that Italians love to share
In first place are work life (78%) and new romantic adventures (73%)
Live and on social media, Italians love sharing the best moments of their day. But what does sharing represent? Why do we tend to share certain moments rather than others? From your working career to your... more
Studies and researchEnvironmental effect of improved forage fertilization practices in the beef production
A study presented at the ENAJ/EU-FarmBook Event at Ghent University
Inalca, the first Italian producer and one of the European leaders in the beef sector, has created, together with Corteva Agriscience and the University of Milan, a pilot project with the aim of improving... more
Studies and researchDo processed foods kill?
WHO attributes to these products risk factors such as unhealthy diets and obesity
Ultra-processed food "feeds chronic diseases, hinders health policy and targets vulnerable people". The World Health Organisation says that every year in Europe 2.7 million people die because of four large... more
Studies and researchRestaurants: 80 fewer in Italy in the first quarter
Chiaroscuro data relaunched by The Fork: closures decrease compared to 2023
TheFork, the restaurant booking platform, releases data on the performance of Italian restaurants for the first three months of 2024. The research report was conducted in collaboration with Format Research.The... more
Studies and researchOlive oil: useful for reducing the risk of cancer
This was revealed by a joint investigation by the Umberto Veronesi Foundation Ets and Irccs Neuromed
An Italian study shows the effects of olive oil consumption in reducing the risk of mortality not only from cardiovascular diseases, but also from tumors. The results collected by the Umberto Veronesi... more
Studies and researchAfrican swine fever: infections quintupled in 14 EU states in 2023
Efsa: highest number of outbreaks recorded among domestic pigs since 2014 /Annex
In 2023, 14 Member States were affected by African swine fever (ASF) and it caused a five-fold increase in outbreaks in domestic pigs compared to the previous year. These are the main findings of the latest... more
Studies and researchIce-cream. Sigep Observatory: consumption expected to grow next summer
White chocolate, asparagus, aromatic herbs, low sugar and tiramisu among the current trends
At the gates of summer, the Sigep Observatory, the 46th international artisan confectionery exhibition, organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg), at the Rimini Fair from 18 to 22 January 2025),... more
Studies and researchPesticides. Efsa: 96.3% samples within the limits of the law
Rate of exceeding residual maximum levels slightly decreasing over three years (2019-2022) /Annex
The latest report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on pesticide residues in food in the European Union has been published, a cross-section of the residue levels found in a basket of consumer... more
Studies and researchBarilla number 1 in food by reputation
The Global RepTrak places the Italian brand at the 29th place worldwide
Italy is on the podium of the world ranking of work and gender equality. This was established by the Global RepTrak that puts on the roof of the world for corporate reputation in the food sector the Italian... more
Studies and researchAvian. Efsa: post-vaccination surveillance to safely move birds
Scientific opinion in which possible risk reduction options are also evaluated /Annex
Post-vaccination surveillance is crucial for promptly detecting outbreaks of avian influenza and proving disease freedom, enabling the safe movement of birds. This is the key outcome of EFSA’s new scientific o... more
Studies and researchArtificial meat: only 22.5% of Italians are in favor of consuming it
More consensus for vegetable substitutes (30.4%), according to a NielsenIQ survey
30.4% of Italians are inclined to consume vegetable meat substitutes (processed foods based on vegetable proteins) while only 22.5% are in favor of artificial meat. This is what emerges from a survey carried... more
Studies and researchItalian brands: Ferrero triumphs in the food sector
Kinder, Nutella and Ferrero Rocher in the Kantar BrandZ Top Ten of 2024
Italian brands are growing by 11% in 2024. The post-pandemic recovery does not stop and involves our most popular sectors, namely clothing and food. In the second area in the Top Ten we find three brands,... more
Studies and researchWhat to eat and drink on a cruise
Seatrade Cruise has published the second report
Seatrade Cruise has published its second Cruise food and beverage trends report, the report on food and drink trends in cruises for 2024, in view of the second edition of F&B@Sea to be held in Miami on... more
Studies and researchAvian flu: are mammals also a possible transmission vehicle?
A new EFSA-ECDC study evaluates the risk factors for a potential influenza pandemic /Annex
Avian influenza (AI ) virus continues to spread in the EU and beyond, causing high mortality in wild birds, spillover to wild and domestic mammals, and outbreaks in farms. A scientific report by the European... more
Studies and researchEfsa: bacterial resistance is fought by reducing antibiotics
The study on Escherichia Coli conducted together with Ecdc and EMA/Annex
Countries that have decreased their consumption of antibiotics in both animals and humans have seen a reduction in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This is according to the fourth joint report on the integrated... more
Studies and researchPasta: Italy invaded by Russian and Turkish durum wheat in 2023
Centro Studi Divulga's report also highlights the surge in goods from Ukraine (+150%)
Italy was invaded in 2023 by a wave of Russian (+1164%) and Turkish (+798%) durum wheat, never recorded in the history of our country, which significantly caused the prices of Italian wheat to drop. This... more
Studies and researchThere is still too much plastic in the mineral water bottles
Columbia University: each packaging contains 240,000 nanoplastic fragments, enough for health risks
There’s still too much plastic in the mineral water bottles. This is attested by the surveys of the latest research conducted by scientists from Columbia University who have discovered that a liter of b... more
Studies and researchThe self-checkout bluff: it doesn't build customer loyalty
According to a US study, what makes the difference is not the technology used but the purchasing experience
In an effort to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction, retailers have implemented self-checkout in stores across the US. These have become increasingly popular, yet some brands like Walmart are... more
Studies and researchEfsa: West Nile virus infections on the rise
Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis still below pre-pandemic levels /Annex
Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis were the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in humans in the EU in 2022. However, the number of cases was still lower than during the pre-pandemic years 2018-2019.For... more
Studies and researchNutrient found in beef and dairy improves immune response to cancer
Important discovery by scientists at University of Chicago about trans-vaccenic acid (TVA)
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8 T cellsto infiltrate tumors and kill cancer... more
Studies and researchFrozen foods: 77.5% of Italians buy them at least once a year
A third of consumers appreciate them for the speed of preparation, another third for the goodness of the products
In the sub-zero sector, the ready meals product segment has recorded a notable increase over the last few years, reaching 65,000 tonnes consumed in Italy in 2022. In 2021, the greatest increase was recorded:... more
Studies and researchItaly. Growing weight of "sustainable" fish in shopping cart
According to NielsenIQ products reach up to 33.2% in the fisheries sector
How much fish sustainability weighs in the shopping cart of the Italians? If you asked (and answered with numbers) NielsenIQ according to which sustainability in fish products, in particular in the categories... more
Studies and researchMeat and sustainability/2. Foods of animal origin essential in global nutrition
The data emerged from the presentation in Brussels of the volume “Meats And Cured Meats: The New Frontiers of Sustainability”
Livestock and circular economy: Italy 4th biogas producer in the world and 2nd in the EU. more
Studies and researchAgro-zootechnical emissions weigh only 4.6% in the EU
New data presented in Brussels disproves clichés about pollution facebook sharing button twitter sharing button
Agriculture is the only human activity that sequesters it in addition to emitting carbon. The numbers in the volume “Meats And Cured Meats: The New Frontiers of Sustainability” presented to the European Parliament. more
Studies and researchWork break: cappuccino brings together four European countries
In the Bel Paese, espresso confirms itself as sovereign (78%), while the Germans favor filter coffee (44%)
All the results of a Gfk research for Eva conducted in Italy, Germany, France and Spain. more
Studies and researchPictet: how to create the financial bubble on new foods
Agriculture? A scourge to humanity. Alternatives? Eat bacteria
One of the world's largest investors relies on a journalist's provocative arguments to defend funding for laboratory food. more
Studies and researchLivestock: the world congress on meat in Padua
At the 69th edition of Icomst also the contribution of Italian "Carni sostenibili"
The 69th edition of ICoMST 2023, the most important international congress on meat science and technology, is currently underway in Padua until 25 August. Scientists, researchers and the most renowned... more
Studies and researchFAO: livestock is important in healthy diets and sustainable food systems
According to the report pushibed by Committee on Agriculture – COAG
Livestock is important for ensuring healthy diets and sustainable food systems. That’s a key statement that emerged from a new report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO, and... more
Studies and researchBarilla: safe and high-quality durum wheat thanks to DNA analysis
Exclusive: the new methods to verify the purity of the product and any critical microbial issues
Barilla has enriched its quality control and safety system for the durum wheat supply chain with a set of techniques which, through DNA analysis, can be particularly informative regarding certain aspects... more
Studies and researchIn Naples, Italy's first course in sustainable food system
Presented at Federico II University, it will train specialized figures to face the new "agrifood challenges"
Italy's first master's degree program in Sustainable food system arrives. Officially presented at the Portici campus of Naples' Federico II University, the course will train specialized figures to tackle... more
Studies and researchSushi, italians like it because it saves time and money
Everli survey: 65% buy it at the supermarket, 21% prepare it themselves
Even in Italy, sushi has established itself as a trendy gastronomic choice. Confirming the trend is Everli, the online grocery marketplace that, on the occasion of Sushi Day which is celebrated on June... more
Studies and researchWine and health: an American study
Intake of flavonoid-rich foods may reduce mortality /Attachment
Just on the day Ireland confirms its unpopular decision to put health alerts on wine labels, an American study throws water on the fire. More: the survey indicates a series of foods and beverages containing... more
Studies and researchDo the antibiotics in cheese affect the microbiome?
Interesting results of an American study regarding the development of bacteria on scabs
Mushrooms produce metabolites that humans have used to improve health. For example, they secrete penicillin, which is then purified and used as an antibiotic for humans, leading to the development of many... more
Studies and researchOrganic wine: Italy is strong in Sweden (42% of the market)
In Japan, however, the most popular production is the French one. All the data from a Nomisma research
Organic surfaces under vines in constant growth and among the main European producers in terms of weight of organic on the total tripled in ten years: this is what emerges from Vinobio, the online platform... more
Studies and researchFruit and vegetables and climate change: a panel at Cibus
Academics, companies and distribution compared, starting from the case of apple and tomato
Speeches, among others, by Mauro Ferrari, Commercial Lead for Italy div. vegetables Bayer Crop Science, Annamaria Medici, Multicedi fruit and vegetable Product Manager, and Giancarlo Amitrano, CE.DI.GROS. more
Studies and researchTwo avian flu vaccines discovered in chickens
Study conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) finds this
Is the time approaching when we will also have vaccines for avian flu? Apparently so, at least according to the findings of a study conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), based in the Netherlands.... more
Studies and researchPoultry industry fears between avian flu and rising costs
Watt Global Media research: for 84% of farmers, Hpai has reduced feed production
Hpai, or simply put, avian flu and ingredient costs. These are the two drivers of the poultry industry in 2023 according to the annual Poultry nutrition & feed survey by Watt Global Media, one of the world's... more
Studies and researchPoultry industry fears amid bird flu and rising costs
Watt Global Media Research: HPAI has reduced feed production for 84% of farmers
Hpai, or in other words the avian flu and the costs of the ingredients. These are the two drivers of the poultry industry in 2023 according to the annual Poultry nutrition & feed survey by Watt Global... more
Studies and researchThe United States grappling with chicken mycotoxins
According to research, some feed components can cause infectious diseases
The United States continues at a rapid pace in research on food for animals, primarily poultry, to certify and, if possible, prevent the emergence of pathologies that may be dangerous for the animals themselves... more
Studies and researchTargeted diet reduces stress and anxiety
The role of psychobiotics under the lens of Edmund Mach Foundation research
The virtuous combination of lifestyle and nutrition affects people's mental health. Confirmation comes from an international study coordinated by University College Cork (Ireland), in which the Edmund... more
Studies and researchGrasslands: ecosystem useful for containing climate change
A FAO study explains how to improve carbon storage /Attachment
The first Global Assessment of Soil Carbon in Grasslands report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) analyzes the state of carbon stocks in the world's grasslands and... more
Studies and researchAnimal feed: changes the nutrition for the zootechny?
An American researcher has published a list of innovations: algae and insects in pole position
Which animal feed ingredients could 'make headlines' this year? Will algae and insects really become viable options as ingredients? The questions, which are as topical as ever, were answered by an American... more
Studies and researchBugs? Young people like them but not women
Entomophagy is more accepted in countries such as Mexico and China, much less so in Europe (Italy and Belgium foremost)
Potential insect consumers tend to be young and male. This is the finding of a study published in the journal Plos One and conducted by the Universities of Pisa, Parma, Ghent in Belgium, Cornell in the... more