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ForeignEuropean Parliament urges plan for food security
A non-legislative resolution passed by a large majority calls for more resources for farmers
The European Union must strengthen its food security and the resilience of the agricultural sector, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Russian war against Ukraine and climate change. In a non-legislative... more
FishUrbis food: funding arrives from the Fondo Agroalimentare Italiano (Unigrains)
After this operation, the investment company will have mobilized over 80 million euros in 5 years
Urbis Food has shared an important development plan with Fondo Agroalimentare Italiano and some co-investors, aimed at further enhancing the GiorgioMare brand, setting itself the goal of doubling turnover... more
ForeignPutin:"Russia deceived, grain deal will collapse"
Moscow continues to complain about the impediment to fertilizer exports
Once again, Russia fears its withdrawal from the Ukrainian wheat deal, and this time it is not Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov but the president himself. In a meeting with war correspondents, Vladimir Putin... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano-McDonald's: the partnership is underway
The Consortium enters the basket of Italian PDOs used by the multinational for its recipes
The Protection Consortium of Grana Padano officially enters the basket of Italian products with protected designation used by McDonald's for its recipes.The Consortium's participation in the McDonald's... more
Economy and financeNewlat, new partners bring resources for acquisitions
Group of funds acquires 8.8% of the capital, with an investment of over 22.6 million
The group aims at an important acquisition on the English market, more
BeverageHeineken: 150 years as a protagonist all over the world
The brand celebrates its anniversary of "good times" in over 190 countries
Heineken among the most recognized beer brands in the world but also the one most often misspelled – this year it will celebrate its 150th birthday with the irreverence that has always distinguished i... more
Cheese and dairy productsTaste of London 2023: the return of Grana Padano
From 14 to 18 June, the Consortium and Prosecco Doc keep the Made in Italy flag high across the Channel
The Grana Padano Consortium, together with the Prosecco Doc Consortium, will be present at the 19th edition of Taste of London which will take place in Regent's Park from 14 to 18 June. The Taste event,... more
Economy and financeReal estate. DeA Capital RE wins the Fiabci Awards in Miami
It's the first time that an Italian project wins the Prix d'Excellence
DeA Capital Real Estate Sgr with The Medelan won two prestigious “World Gold Winner” awards at the Gala evening of the 73rd edition of the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence held last night in Miami, in the... more
FairsRanking of world congresses: Riminifiera takes Italy to the podium
Peraboni (Ieg): "Exceptional result that rewards investments in infrastructure"
For Italy, for Rimini and the Italian Exhibition Group it is a historic fact: for the first time the International Congress and Convention Association (Icca) places our country on the podium of the best... more
ForeignFood safety: here is the FAO guide
Toolbox aimed at helping all operators in the sector to comply with international standards
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a comprehensive, practical and accessible toolbox designed to help everyone working in the food sector adhere to international... more
Fruit and vegetablesZespri: the kiwi fruit giant sees its turnover drop by 3% in 2022/23
Nevertheless, it is the second best sales result ever
Management attributes the difficulties to price hikes and labor shortages. more
ForeignUkraine: Dam's destruction threatens wheat deal
The alarm of an ambassador from Kiev, while one of the most fertile areas of the country risks ending up under water
The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam was also a disaster at an eco-environmental and agri-food level. Tens of thousands of civilians are threatened by the rising waters of the Dnieper River. At the... more
Food safetyInsect food: seventh customs clearance by EFSA
The moths of the "Tenebrio molitor" flour judged "safe food" by the European scientific agency
The European Union continues to clear additional insect-based products through its main bodies. The latest opinion expressed by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) offers green light to the dust treated... more
AgrifoodIG: reform passes by a very large majority to the European Parliament
Rapporteur De Castro: "An ambitious compromise, in the interest of our farmers and producers"
The reform of the Community regulation on PDO-PGI was approved by the European Parliament with a very large majority: 603 votes in favour, 18 against and 8 abstentions on May 31st. The overwhelming (and... more
ForeignPackaging and pesticides: Italy, France and Spain are asking for radical changes
Cooperatives keep the point in the European Parliament: "No to policies that generate additional costs"
A radical change in the approach of the legislative proposals on the reduction of the use of plant protection products and on new packaging standards. This is what the fruit and vegetable cooperatives... more
AgrifoodItaly. Wine labels: notified exposed against Ireland
Alleanza Cooperative: "European law has been violated, greater Community harmonization is needed"
"We have had the opportunity to express our doubts regarding the legitimacy of the Irish initiative on health warnings, now we have formalized our opposition with the presentation of a complaint to the... more
ForeignEuropean Union maintains its commitment for World Food Programme
Contribution of 11.9 million euros for the supply of aircraft for humanitarian aid
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of €11.9 million from the European Union (EU) through its Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid O... more
AgrifoodNutriscore. Italy: "We don't give up on anyone who wants to teach us how to eat"
"Our farmers are blameless about climate change", declares Agriculture's italian minister
It would be an exaggeration to say that Nutriscore "warns against Italian products". Undoubtedly, however, it is a tool that "warns against products that by history, by characteristics, have always guaranteed... more
Economy and financeIntesa San Paolo: 14 million in Roncadin to expand in the USA
The operation includes a frozen pizza production line for the North American market
Intesa Sanpaolo has signed a new 14 million euro loan with a Sace guarantee with Roncadin, an important Italian manufacturer of quality frozen pizzas, for an internationalization project through the US... more
DessertsBread & Nutella: the journey through Italian taste and tradition continues
Ferrero keeps on with the partnership with the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo
In 2020, Nutella began a journey to promote tourism in Italy by working side by side with Enit, the National Tourism Agency, and creating two Special Editions with names as evocative as they are significant:... more
FairsRimini, Foodwell Expo at the start
Inside RiminiWellness an area entirely dedicated to healthy eating
At RiminiWellness, the international reference event for fitness, sport and well-being of Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group scheduled at the Rimini fair and on the Riviera from 1-4 June, FoodWell Expo is... more
Catering and hospitalityPret A Manger to open first shop in Italy with Chef Express
The new venue of the English brand inaugurated today in Milan Malpensa Airport
Chef Express, the company that manages all the catering activities of the Cremonini Group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Pret A Manger, the UK-based freshly made food and organic coffee chain,... more
FishNorwegian Seafood Council: Tom-Jørgen Gangsø new Director Italy
Norwegian fish products are increasingly appreciated in Italy
The Norwegian Seafood Council announces the appointment of Tom-Jørgen Gangsø as Director Italy, effective July 1, 2023. Gangsø began his career at the Norwegian Seafood Council in 2012, after receiving an... more
CoffeeNespresso: when coffee becomes rice... for a good purpose
Aluminum of the capsules destined for recycling for cereal crops
The non-profit Banco Alimentare della Puglia and the Banco Alimentare della Daunia will be among the next beneficiaries of the "From grain to grain" project. more
NewsPackaging Directive. Italy expresses opposition to the EU Council
Minister Lollobrigida: "Our country is a virtuous model in the management of this type of waste"
Reducing packaging waste is "shareable" but there is a need for "flexibility in relation to the tools to achieve it and the efforts made" by the countries of the European Union. This was underlined by... more
HealthFruits and vegetables rich in flavonols help memory
The results of a study by Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard
Do you want to keep a good memory even in old age? Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, especially if they are rich in flavonol antioxidants. Taking epicatechins improves memory by up to 16%. This is what... more
AgrifoodMutti, turnover grows but Ebitda drops and net financial position worsens
For the first time in 2022 foreign revenues exceed national ones
For the first time, exports (51% and 286 million euros) exceed the revenues obtained in Italy (49% and 277 million euros). more
ZootechnyEmissions: EU Environment Commission includes intensive farming
The vote was the opposite of last month's Agriculture Commission
As regards the directive on industrial emissions, the Environment Commission of the European Parliament has disavowed the Agriculture Commission which a month ago had voted against (see EFA News). Cattle... more
NewsFlood /2. Von der Leyen: "Europe is with you, ok for cohesion"
The president of the EU Commission flies over the emergency areas together with italian premier Meloni
Emilia Romagna Region, Italian government, European Union: three administrative levels involved and three institutional representatives involved, in an attempt to deal with an emergency that is looming... more
ZootechnyFrance. Court of Auditors: cattle farms to be resized
According to the court, they are responsible for 11.8% of CO2 emissions throughout the country
Even in France, cattle breeding has to deal with its detractors. In a very recent report, the French Court of Auditors strongly urged a net reduction in activity for the entire sector, producer - according... more
ForeignSpain-Portugal: the emergency remains the drought
The agriculture ministers of the two countries are asking the EU for extraordinary measures
Spain and Portugal will jointly ask Brussels to adopt measures to alleviate the effects of drought on European agriculture. Among these, the urgent activation of the crisis reserve fund of the Common Agricultural... more
ForeignTogo: 4.5 million euros from the EU and WFP for school canteens
The intervention of the UN body is also aimed at stimulating local agricultural production
The European Union (EU) has provided EUR 4.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme for the provision of nutritious meals to 17,400 primary school children in northern Togo using locally produced... more
PetfoodRegenerative Agriculture: Purina supports research into the use of algae
The possible role of biostimulants under consideration by a committee of experts for the next three years
Purina, Europe's leading pet care company, is supporting a three-year academic study by an expert panel on the possible role of algae-based biostimulants in regenerative agriculture. The research will... more
NewsFlood. Dombrovskis: "EU in support of Italy"
The Trade Commissioner recalls that the European Solidarity Fund is available
While the visit of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is expected in the flooded areas of Romagna, encouraging feedback is arriving from Brussels from the Vice President of the... more
FairsIeg consolidates the link with the Asian markets
From tomorrow in Singapore the food&beverage and equipment fairs, the appointment with luxury in July
From China to the Middle East. The first edition of Sigep China (see EFA News) in Shenzhen in partnership with Fiera di Colonia and at the same time as Anufood China, has recently concluded and Italian... more
ZootechnyDublin Declaration: over a thousand scientists adhere to it
Published the Proceedings of the World Project on the Benefits of Meat Production /Annex
Published in Animal Frontiers, the official journal of the American Society of Animal Science, of the European Federation of Animal Sciences and of the American Meat Science Association, the official proceedings... more
ForeignSwine fever: infections decreasing in 2022
The disease has been notified in 8 EU countries in pigs and 11 in wild boar /Annex
The number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs and cases reported in wild boar in the European Union (EU) fell considerably in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a new report... 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
Oils and condimentsOlive Oil. Salov: 2022 turnover at +30% per annum
Confirmed sales volumes for the previous two years, equal to around 120 M litres
The ordinary shareholders' meeting of Salov SpA, an industrial group among the main global players in the oil sector, approved the 2022 consolidated financial statements, which ended positively both in... more
ForeignUSA: 11 billion dollars for electrification of agriculture
The investment is aimed at reducing energy costs and combating climate change
The Biden-Harris administration announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring reliable and affordable clean energy... more
ForeignUkrainian wheat: Moscow cautious, but contacts continue
In Kiev, serious consideration is being given to the possibility of not renewing the agreement
With two days left until the latest agreement on the Black Sea Initiative expires, the parties involved seem increasingly hesitant and skeptical about a possible renewal. "In general, contacts continue.... more
ZootechnyEFSA: more space in cattle and poultry farms
Scientific opinion expressed in view of a legislative proposal from the EU Commission /Annex
Dairy cows, ducks, geese and quail need more space and improved housing according to animal welfare recommendations published today in two new scientific opinions by the European Food Safety Authority... more
ForeignFao: crackdown on illegal fishing
In Bali, the meeting of the parties to the agreement on port state measures
Step up efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by expanding vessel inspections, exchanging global information, and enhancing capacity building states. This is what the parties... more
NewsGrain Ukraine. Tajani: "If the agreement fails, we risk a migration crisis"
According to the italian foreign minister, any lack of agreement will have repercussions on Africa
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is concerned about the possible repercussions on emigration in the context of the war in Ukraine. The reference is to a possible non-renewal of the wheat agreement."The... 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
SustainabilityGreenwashing: from the European Parliament new rules on falsely sustainable products
Generic and baseless environmental claims and planned obsolescence will be prohibited
The European Parliament has voted new rules to improve product labeling and durability and put an end to misleading claims. With 544 votes in favour, 18 against and 17 abstentions, the plenary approved... more
Food safetyFood contaminants: new EU regulation on limits
The legislation establishes the maximum levels for each substance and for each food /Annex
Less contaminants in food. This is what the new regulation of the European Commission, n° 915/2023, prescribes which, once it came into force on 25 May 2023, will replace the previous regulation n° 1881/2006. T... more
ForeignWheat Ukraine: Moldova in favor of restrictions, then it reconsiders
Kiev had threatened a similar and specular blockade of imports from Chisinau
On blocking imports of Ukrainian wheat, Moldova takes a step back. On 6 May, Moldovan Agriculture Minister Vladimir Bolea announced that his government was evaluating restrictive measures similar to those... more
MeatsIn court Parma Ham wins across the board
Three judicial sentences in favor of the Consortium strengthen the protection of the Dop
The Parma Ham Consortium records important results in the protection of the PDO and its denomination, thanks to the positive results obtained a few months later in the context of three legal proceedings... more
Food safetySynthetic food: EFSA opinion awaited
Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow a round table in the presence of industry experts
A two-day scientific roundtable to gather views and food for thought from leading scientific personalities, representatives of European, international and national agencies, technology companies and food... more