Traditions
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TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Italian Republic Day to everyone
The agency reopens regularly next Tuesday on June 3
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed next Monday on June 2 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic.The agency will resume publishing... more
TraditionsParmigiano Reggiano: Metsola in the territories of the PDO
The President of the EU Parliament visited the 4 Madonne dairy in Lesignana (Italy)
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola , visited the dairy 4 today Madonne dell'Emilia, in Lesignana (MO), one of the 291 dairies operating in the area of origin of Parmigiano Reggiano... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Easter to everyone
The agency will reopen next Tuesday 22nd
EFA News informs its reporters, subscribers and fans on social media that it will be closed on the occasion of the Easter weekend, on April 21 (Easter Monday and also birthday of Rome).The agency will... more
TraditionsYou’re as calm as a cucumber
Selection of some international gastronomic expressions among the most curious
From being as calm as a cucumber to sociable as rice: 7 gastronomic compliments from the world to say "you are special" In many cultures, food takes on a strong symbolic value for its ability to evoke... more
TraditionsWorld Auction of the White Truffle of Alba: 395 thousand euro collected
The event has ended: final lot of 905 grams in Hong Kong for 140 thousand euro
Emerging from the autumn mists, this year the Castle of Grinzane Cavour, a specific site protected by Unesco has celebrated the usual appointment with solidarity on the occasion of the 25th edition of... more
TraditionsAll ready for the Auction of the white truffle of Alba on November 10
At the Grinzane Cavour Castle, solidarity that pays millions of euros
On the hills of the Langhe, on Sunday 10 November, the Castle of Grinzane Cavour, a specific Unesco World Heritage site, will open its doors again for the prestigious World Auction of the White Truffle... more
Traditions"Dithmarscher Gans": German goose becomes IG
The EU formalizes its recognition as an endemic species of a region between the Elbe and the Eider
“Dithmarscher Gans” has received recognition from the European Commission as a geographical indication. It is an ancient species of farm goose whose breeding began about 150 years ago in a well-defined reg... more
TraditionsThe Consorzio prosciutto di Parma protagonist at the Redentore Festival in Venice
On 20 and 21 July, an area of the historic Rialto Fish Market will be personalised with a Parma Ham theme
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma will be present this year in Venice at the Festa del Redentore which, with its tradition spanning over 400 years, is among the most representative and participatory... more
TraditionsConsorzio Grana Padano celebrates 70 years
Zaghini: "We consolidate tradition with research". Berni: "Guardian to the future"
Seventy years and keep looking to the future. It is the recipe of life of the Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano, born on 18 June 1954 with the drafting of the Statute stipulated and deposited in Lodi, where... more
TraditionsKebab, Turkey asks for recognition in the EU
Request for registration of the word "döner" as TSG
A few days ago, Turkey formalized the request to the European Union to register the word "döner" as a «traditional specialty guaranteed (TSG) and thus protect its use in member countries, as has already b... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Easter to everyone
The agency will reopen next Tuesday April 2, 2024
EFA News informs its collaborators, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the Easter weekend.The agency will reopen as normal next Tuesday 2 April with the normal publication of articles.The... more
TraditionsBalsamic Vinegar: government supports Unesco candidacy
The announcement on the national day dedicated to the precious product of Modena
"The Italian government will support the candidacy of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena as an intangible heritage of humanity". The announcement comes from Milano, from the press conference of the newborn IVACI... more
TraditionsCulatello Zibello PDO: turnover of 20 million euros in 2023
Exports cover 25% of production, 88% to the European market
A return of production to pre-Covid levels, with 81,351 sealed culatelli (for 325 thousand kilograms) and a consumer turnover exceeding 20 million euros. This was reiterated by the Consortium for the Protection... more
TraditionsArtusi conquers the East
With the contribution of Aife, the famous essay by Pellegrino Artusi translated into Chinese was presented
This morning in Bologna, in the press room of the Regional Council of Emilia Romagna, the press conference was held to present the Chinese edition of Pellegrino Artusi 's book "Science in the kitchen and... more
TraditionsBalsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP: now also protected in New Zealand
After the EU Council approval, measure in force in mid-2024
News in sight on the front of the protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI. The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand, definitively approved last November 22 by the European... more
TraditionsPigs from Croatia become PDO
Slavonian black pig will be added to the list of 1,680 agricultural products already protected
The European Commission has added the "Meso Crne slavonske svinje", a pig from continental Croatia, to the PDO register, protected designations of origin. This is fresh meat obtained by slaughtering male... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Epiphany to everybody
The agency will reopen next Monday
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow, on Friday 6, Epiphany Day.The publication of the articles will resume regularly on Monday 9, after the... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a peaceful 2023 to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday, on January 2
EFA News wishes a Happy New Year to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans.The agency will reopen as normal next Monday on January 2, 2023.The diffusion of articles will resume immediately on... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Merry Christmas to everyone
The agency will reopen next Tuesday December 27
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the Christmas week-end.The agency will reopen next Tuesday December 27with the normal publication of the articles.The... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy All Saints Day to everyone
The agency will reopen next Wednesday, after extra long week-end
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters, fans of social networks that it will be closed on Monday October 31 on the occasion of the All Saints' long week-end.The agency will resume broadcasting the... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes happy Summer holidays to everyone
The agency will reopen on Monday 22 August
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that the agency will be closed from August 12, on the occasion of the Summer holidays.The agency will reopen regularly with the publication... more
TraditionsCarlo Petrini leaves Slow Food after more than 30 years
The new president is Ugandan Edward Mukiibi
From the VIII Slow Food International Congress, held on July 16 in Pollenzo (Bra, Cuneo), a profound change and regeneration emerged for the association founded by Carlo Petrini more than thirty years... more
TraditionsThe Via Francigena nominated for Unesco
Liguria and Tuscany regions together for the completion of the process that enhances villages and food and wine excellences
"Cultural and transnational itineraries such as the Via Francigena, which connects Canterbury to Rome, are increasingly to be supported in an integrated way". This was stated by the vice president of the... more
TraditionsEFA News tomorrow celebrates Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome
The agency will reopen on Thursday 30 June with normal activity
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that tomorrow, on June 29, 2022, will be closed on the occasion of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome.The agency will reopen regularly... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday, after the long weekend
EFA News communicates to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the long weekend on the occasion of the Epiphany, at the end of the holiday season.The agency will therefore... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy New Year to everybody
The agency will reopen next Monday, on January 3, 2022
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow on December 31, 2021 for the end/beginning of the year holidays.The publication will resume regularly on... more
TraditionsThe Grape Festival in Merano, tradition in motion
From 16 to 17 October, folklore, good food, music and a great desire to greet the arrival of autumn
In autumn, at the end of the harvest, the time comes when the farmers thank Mother Earth for what has been granted and traditionally the holiday season opens. The Grape Festival (October 16-17), returns... more
FairsFrom Monari Federzoni a new vision of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Igp
At Cibus 2021 the historic company will accompany the consumer in a taste experience
Monari Federzoni Spa, historic Modenese company producing Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, condiments and drinks, on the occasion of Cibus (Parma, 31 August-3 September 2021 - Hall 5, Stand 010), presents... more
TraditionsItaly has a new PGI EU product: it is the Rome Oil
Thus, the official Italian food Igs recognized by Europe/Attachments rise to 315
In the Official Journal of the European Union L 277 of 2 August 2021, the name Olio di Roma PGI was registered which, according to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, in the Food sector is number... more
TraditionsPasta di Gragnano and Mela Val di Non enter in OriG Italy
The organization of the Consortia for the Protection of Italian GI is strengthened to face the new challenges of transition
With these entries, the number of Protection Consortia and supply chain associations belonging to Origin Italia rises to 65, representing over 95% of certified Italian agri-food productions more
TraditionsMade in Italy and Slovenia case. De Nigris: "Unacceptable proposal"
The issue is the center of the work of the Environment Commission of the European Parliament
“The unacceptable Slovenian proposal for the recognition of a balsamic vinegar produced outside Italy represents yet another attack on Made in Italy”. This is how Armando de Nigris, Advisor of the Eur... more
WinesThe sixty years of activity of Fattoria Mantellassi
The Italian family history in the new book by Andrea Zanfi
Andrea Zanfi, in the new book "La scommessa del Morellino", ("The Morellino bet") goes behind the scenes of the family that occupies the first place in the production of Morellino DOCG, the famous wine. 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
TraditionsItalian tradition, Imma Simioli new president of the consortium
She is CEO of Fresystem, a leading company in the production of pastry and snacks
Imma Simioli, CEO of Fresystem, is the new president of Tradizione Italiana-Italian Food Tradition, the consortium of companies that promotes quality Italian food. Simioli will join the CEO Sabato D'Amico.... more
TraditionsMonari Federzoni takes over Giacobazzi Farms from Granarolo
Base of balsamic vinegar with a turnover of 32 million is born
Monari Federzoni, historic Modena company, producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, condiments and drinks, has signed an agreement with Granarolo for the acquisition of Fattorie Giacobazzi di Nonantola,... more
TraditionsCaffè Florian in Venice: a sad 300th anniversary for the oldest coffee house in the world
In an empty city, the bar risks not reopening for Covid
The historic Caffè Florian, in Piazza San Marco in Venice, has just turned 300 years old (29 December 1720 - 29 December 2020). But it is a bitter birthday marked by the closure, like all the clubs in... more
TraditionsDos Sicilia is born, the association of regional excellences
There are two objectives: to favor the aggregation of producers and to enhance the regional agri-food
Dos Sicilia was born, the association of consortia of Sicilian denominations of origin and Qs, Qualitatively safe products. It was born in Catania, in the office of the notary Ottavio D'Angelo, where the... more
BeverageAcetaie Aperte: confirmed the event dedicated to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
On September 27, 30 provincial vinegar factories open their doors to visitors for a day to discover the secrets of the precious condiment
Modena starts stronger than ever with Acetaie Aperte. The event dedicated to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO has been confirmed for 27 September, which will... more