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VideoRai: Italian excellences are also strong on TV
Foreign Minister Tajani and two executives of Italian public TV exclusively to EFA News
Italian agri-food also works well on television. Rai Italia, the group of channels aimed at foreign audiences, knows this well, where the Italian Food format continues its journey on Made in Italy food... more
BeverageSanbittèr gives life to Christmas "apericromia"
Light up the spirit of the holidays with two cocktails designed for the occasion
The aperitif is tinged with red, white, green and gold more
AgrifoodRai Italia/3. Tajani: "Return to occupy the spaces of fake-Italian food"
In conversation with EFA News, the Italian Foreign Minister urges the relaunch of agri-food exports
Rai represents "a model of Italian know-how, a tool for making Italy better known, also as a company". Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said this this morning while speaking at... more
NewsRai Italia also visible in Spain and the United Kingdom
The new programming for foreign countries presented today at the headquarters in via Asiago
Rai Italia takes a new fundamental step towards its diffusion in Europe too. It does so in style, arriving for the first time with its broadcasts in the United Kingdom and Spain, two geographical areas... more
AgrifoodRai Italia/2. Public TV is a formidable tool for Italian quality food
CEO Roberto Sergio to EFA News: "It's important to tell it, even in times of synthetic food"
It is an "institutional duty" to tell "the best of our country". This is what the director of Rai Offerta Estero (service abroad) Fabrizio Ferragni expressed himself to EFA News, on the sidelines of the... more
FishSpain: Norway lobster fishing reopens in the Gulf of Cadiz
Measure agreed with Portugal, after three months of closure to avoid exceeding the quota
In Spain, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has decided to reopen Norway lobster fishing for the fleet operating in the Gulf of Cadiz (functional unit 30 of division 9A), starting from midnight... 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
SustainabilityIs there such a thing as perfect food?
A dss+' new book takes readers on a journey along the food value chain, from farm to fork, exploring key opportunities to increase positive impacts and circularity
The volume, published by Routledge, will be presented today at Cop28 in Dubai. more
ForeignTürkiye-Saudi Arabia: agri-food agreement in the name of sustainability
The goal of the two countries is to achieve trade of 10 billion dollars in the medium term
Türkiye-Saudi Arabia commercial cooperation is also strengthened in the agri-food sector. The latest memorandum of understanding between the two countries was signed in Riyadh during the delegation's... more
ForeignRice. Brazil-Kenya: trade agreement concluded
The new partnership will enrich the Latin American country's exports by 2.15 billion dollars
Brazil and Kenya have concluded negotiations to open the Kenyan rice market for consumption, after the phytosanitary certification was sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) by the Kenya... more
AgrifoodRwanda: EIB invests 100 million euros in agricultural businesses
The main objectives are the response to climate change and the incentive for women to work
100 million euros in financing for farmers and agricultural businesses across Rwanda, with the aim of resisting the impacts of climate change. At COP28 in Dubai, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and... more
Economy and financePrivate equity. Quadrivio acquires Isa (zootechnical technologies)
The subsidiary Ska aims to become an aggregator hub for the sector
Quadrivio Group, through its Vicenza-based subsidiary Ska (poultry systems), has announced the acquisition of Isa Srl and Isa Montaggi Srl, an Italian group from Erbé (Verona) which produces steel structures... more
AgrifoodCogeca: positions renewed for the three-year period 2024-2026
The Swede Lennart Nilsson is the new president, Leonardo Pofferi confirmed as vice
The governance of the European Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives Cogeca was renewed today in Brussels for the next three years, with the election of the new president, the Swede Lennart Nilsson,... more
Fruit and vegetablesMacfrut Academy: on demand service launches
The decision due to the many requests from all over the world to follow the first video lesson
Macfrut Academy expands the service by activating the on demand mode. Following numerous requests from all over the world to follow the first video lesson dedicated to the potato supply chain, Macfrut... more
ZootechnyUngulates: transmissible spongiform encephalopathies declining in 2022
Six more cases of scrapie: Italy, Spain and Portugal among the most affected countries /EFSA attachment
In 2022, the scenario regarding transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in domestic and non-domestic ungulates remained substantially unchanged. This is reported by monitoring carried out by the... more
SustainabilityEurostat: agricultural sector energy use stable (-0.3%) in 2021
The figure is however lower than general consumption (+6.2%) compared to the first year of the pandemic
According to the latest Eurostat report, the amount of energy used (known as energy consumption) directly by the agriculture and forestry sector in the EU was equivalent to 28.3 million tonnes of oil in... more
Oils and condimentsEvo oil: annual increase expected (+20%) but it is too early to claim victory
The study presented to the European Parliament finds a general crisis, with Portugal bucking the trend
The conference entitled: "Health and Economy: the Hidden Virtues of Extra Virgin Olive Oil" took place on Monday in Brussels, at the European Parliament. The event, organized by the European parliamentarian... more
ZootechnyEmissions from livestock farming: EU negotiators findagreement
IED measures excluded cattle breeding
On the green transition applied to agro-industrial plants, the negotiators of the European Parliament and the European Council have reached a provisional agreement on the revision of the Industrial Emissions... more
ForeignThe return of Jack Ma. His new business: pre-cooked foods...
The Chinese tycoon invests 1.3 million euros in a pre-packaged food start-up
After a few years of relative oblivion, Chinese tycoon Jack Ma is back on the crest of the wave and turns to food. After showing considerable interest in the agricultural business, Ma started a start-up,... more
FairsMacfrut 2024: increasingly central African markets
The next edition of the fruit and vegetable exhibition was presented in Mozambique and South Africa
Macfrut presented itself in Mozambique and South Africa. A double presentation that confirms the centrality of the African continent for the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair which in... more
IndustryFiorucci crisis: an entire industry on its knees
Carla Ciocci (Ugl) explains to EFA News the stakes of the trade union battle
The investment funds - Navigator Group and White Park Cap. - that currently own the historic cured meats company have promised a relaunch but, at the moment, the only prospect is the dismissal of 200 employees. more
IndustryFiorucci announces 200 layoffs: trade union proclaims state of unrest
Deputy Secretary Ciocci: "The script has already been seen, there is a risk of new investment promises being betrayed"
The historic Italian company is in the hands of two hedge funds, Navigator Group (German) and White Park Capital (Irish). more
WinesEU labels: producers again on a war footing
New Commission guidelines risk ruining thousands of businesses
Ceev and Uiv protest: "Our future in a black hole" more
Oils and condimentsOlitalia: 91 million liters of oil and 269 million euros turnover in 2022
Exports covered 40% of the turnover. Plastic reduced by 85%
Olitalia, an Italian company specialized in the packaging and distribution of extra virgin, olive, seed and frying oils, which have been marketed for more than 40 years in over 120 countries around the... more
DistributionAtlante, turnover target of 350 million in 2026
Interview with Natasha Linhart: "50% of revenues from the export of high quality Italian foods"
Love and soy-milk substitutes were the two main ingredients: this is how Natasha Linhart, a thoroughbred Englishwoman (but Bolognese by adoption after her marriage to an Italian entrepreneur) began the... more
AgrifoodEU Council: ministers unanimous on the "sustainable" role of rural areas
Commission invited to carry out monitoring to evaluate funding from Brussels
The European Council this afternoon approved conclusions on a long-term vision for rural areas in the European Union, providing policy guidance to the Commission and Member States aimed at further promoting... more
FairsMacfrut and Spice&Herbs: mission to present the fair and expo in Albania
Numerous Albanian companies will be in Rimini for the next edition of the event dedicated to fruit and vegetables
Focus on aromatic and medicinal plants in the meetings held in Tirana and Scutari on 15 and 16 November respectively. Albania is the fifth largest producer of medicinal and aromatic plants in the world... more
AgrifoodIngredients: the Puratos-Finardi joint venture is underway
The agreement will bring the consolidated balance sheet from 100 to 120 million euros
A joint venture between Puratos Italia Srl of Parma and Finardi Dario of Casatico di Marcaria, in the province of Mantua, which leads to the birth of "Puratos Finardi", a new legal entity which has the... more
AgrifoodUNESCO: 190 sommeliers receive Italian candidacy plaque
Minister of Agriculture: "Two years to enhance quality Italian cuisine"
The candidacy of Italian cuisine for Unesco Intangible Heritage was celebrated yesterday in Rome, on the occasion of the presentation of "Bibenda 2024", the guide of the Italian Sommelier Foundation (Fis).... 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
Food safetyTKPlate: the platform that predicts the toxicity of substances is coming
The device was born from the work of Jean-Lou Dorne and Jose Cortiñas Abrahantes, two scientists from EFSA
A new platform for modelling and predicting the toxicity of chemicals and what happens to them inside humans and animals marks an important milestone on the road to a future with less or no animal testing... more
ForeignFrance: food unions on a war footing
Annual bonus of 75 euros deemed insufficient. Strikes announced for 15 and 22 November
In France, the common trade union front of food sector workers considers the purchasing power bonus currently proposed by employers as part of sectoral negotiations to be "insufficient". The unions therefore... more
Catering and hospitalityAway from home: more than 400 thousand premises throughout Italy
17% of consumption points are concentrated in 12 large metropolises
All the data in the new CGA Horeca Guide by NIQ. 54% of restaurants offer an Italian cuisine menu. more
TechnologyAgriTechnica: Bayer launches new strategic partnerships
Cooperation with Agrisem for agricultural data collection, while Amazone encourages precision agriculture
FieldView, Bayer's flagship platform for digital agriculture, and Agrisem, a French company active in the design, production and sale of solutions for conservation agriculture, announced at AgriTechnica... more
Catering and hospitalityDeloitte: catering can grow 4.5% per year until 2027
Italy is the second country in Europe in terms of revenues, with a value of 75.2 billion euros
The data presented at the Aigrim Day. Biasoni: "Very confident for 2024 but the sector needs training". more
FairsAgritechnica 2023: the Italian record stands out
Italy is the country with the highest number of foreign companies (351) present at the German fair
Agritechnica, the world's leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, registered 2,811 exhibitors from 52 countries this year. The event was inaugurated yesterday at the Hannover exhibition center and... more
MeatsProsciutto Toscano PDO: Canada is the second largest non-EU market
The cured meat consortium will be the protagonist of two events of the VIII Week of Italian Cuisine in Toronto
The Consorzio del Prosciutto Toscano Dop flies to Canada, where on 15 and 17 November it will be the protagonist of two events in Toronto on the occasion of the VIII Week of Italian Cuisine in the World,... more
ForeignAiea and Malaysia working towards sustainable agriculture
The Asian country is at the forefront of studying nuclear techniques to accelerate the process of natural selection
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has extended the designation of the Malaysian Nuclear Agency (MNA) as an IAEA collaborating center in three research areas: plant breeding, non-destructive... more
TechnologyFieldView and xFarm Technologies: Working with agricultural data has been simplified
Until November 18th the two companies will be in Hannover, Germany, for the Agritechnica fair
FieldView and xFarm Technologies have entered into a global partnership to support farmers in managing their businesses. FieldView is Bayer's platform for digital agriculture, which helps farmers manage... more
DessertsKitKat launches a limited edition caramel
The brand will be present from 24 to 26 November at the Milan Games Week
This year KitKat, always the protagonist of moments of break, strengthens its presence in the world of e-sports and becomes the spokesperson for all Italian gamers by presiding over two of the major events... more
ZootechnyInalca and Corteva Agriscience together for sustainable livestock farming
Pilot project to reduce emissions from fodder to feed cattle
The results of regenerative agriculture techniques, aimed at reducing the environmental impact in the cultivation of feed for cattle, were presented at Ecomondo more
WinesCaviro Group appoints new export manager
The company's choice falls on Luisa Bortolotto who announces an "avant-garde" approach
Luisa Bortolotto is the new foreign sales manager of Caviro Sca, a winery that exports to over 80 countries and which, for years, has stood out for the valorization of the grapes, sustainability and innovation.... more
IndustryAntonio Carraro SpA: 7.5 million euros from Gruppo Cassa Centrale
Financing arriving for the Venetian company producing agricultural machinery
Antonio Carraro SpA, a Paduan company in the strategic sector of highly specialized machinery, obtains a pool loan of 7.5 million euros from Cassa Centrale Banca and the affiliated cooperative credit banks... more
Economy and financeGDP: Italy stable (+0.7), growing more than Germany
Consumer prices grow (+2%) less than the euro area average /Annex
However, the performance of our economy is lower than that of France and Spain more
ForeignGaza conflict. Turkey challenges Food & Beverage multinationals
Parliament and airline eliminate Coca Cola and Nestlé products, due to their support for Israel
A real concentric attack on the great Food & Beverage giants. Turkey does not like Coca Cola and Nestlé's support for Israel and shows it with two strong institutional gestures, with more than just symbolic... more
HealthWorld Diabetes Day: sweeteners (in certain cases) useful
3.9 million Italians suffer from the disease. The Unione Italiana Food survey suggests remedies
There are 3.9 million, or 6.6% of the population, Italians who suffer from diabetes. In recent years, treatments and awareness of the best ways to manage this disease have made great strides. There are... more
SuperfoodEnervit acquires the entire Spanish branch
The acquired company distributes the products in Spain and Portugal
At the same time, the company reports revenue growth of 13% in the first nine months of 2023, compared to the same period of the previous year more
HealthCoffee: an ally against type 2 diabetes
According to a study, consuming 3-4 cups a day would reduce the risk by 25%.
What is the ideal number of coffees per day? There are those who cannot drink any at all, others can take up to almost ten cups a day, with no apparent consequences, neither on sleep, nor on the liver,... more
FairsFiera Milano: revenues of 177.8 million euros (+10%) in the first 9 months of 2023
The net result is 23.7 million euros, a marked increase compared to 0.9 million last year
The Board of Directors of Fiera Milano SpA, active in Italy and one of the main integrated operators in the world in the exhibition and conference sector, today approved the consolidated results as of... more
Oils and condimentsCertified Origins acquires Seggiano Foods and enters the UK market
The investment consolidates the global presence of the Italian-European olive oil hub
Certified Origins Italia announces the acquisition of Seggiano Foods, an English company specialized in the distribution of excellent Italian foods. With the acquisition of Seggiano Foods, the financial... more