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Cheese and dairy productsSingapore, victory for Parmigiano Reggiano
The Consortium estimates that the counterfeit turnover outside the EU is 2 billion euros
After the victory in mid-March in Colombia, a country where the sixth attempt by the Alpina group to register the "Parmesano" brand was stopped, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, in charge of protecting... more
ForeignFrom Japan 34.4 million dollars also for the FAO
Meanwhile, UN body invests more than $10 million to save Ukrainian agriculture
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a $34.4 million contribution from the Government of Japan to deliver a wide range of assistance to improve the food security... more
Foreign"Save bees": EU Commission welcomes the European citizens' initiative
According to Brussels, the proposal meets the goal of reducing pesticides by 50% by 2030
The European Commission has welcomed the European citizens' initiative "Let's save bees and farmers! Towards bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment", recognizing it as a tool to combat the... more
ForeignBovine tuberculosis: in France it's early warning
The ministry of agriculture allocates 3.5 million euros for preventive measures
Another 250,000 euros will go towards an experimental vaccine for wildlife. more
ForeignCindy McCain (WFP) raises the alarm about world hunger
The new executive director of the UN agency: "Resources are dangerously running out"
Cindy H. McCain today officially joins the World Food Program as its new Executive Director, underlining that the world is grappling with an unprecedented food crisis that requires the United Nations body... more
CoffeeLavazza Group: 2.7 billion euros of revenues in 2022 (+17.6%)
The CEO Baravalle: "It was possible thanks to the strong commitment on all company levels"
The company has finalized the acquisition of the French MaxiCoffee, announced at the end of last year. more
WinesItalian sparkling wines: 1 billion bottles produced (+4%) in 2022
The trump card is exports, especially as regards Prosecco (+22%)
The production of Italian sparkling wines in 2022 is closing again and almost 1 billion bottles (978 million). This was revealed by the Osservatorio Uiv-Vinitaly, which processed the bottling data collected... more
Packaging and logisticsGualapack acquires Print & Packaging Farma
The international group expands its offer towards an expanding market
Gualapack, with a global presence in the flexible packaging sector with a particular propensity for innovation and sustainability, has acquired through its subsidiary Gualapack Pharma Srl the activities... more
Mineral waters and drinksNestlé: Marini to head the strategic unit of mineral waters
Michel Beneventi succeeds him at the helm of the Sanpellegrino group
Important news at Nestlé: Stefano Marini, 49, current CEO of the Sanpellegrino Group, has been appointed Head of Waters Strategic Business Unit of Nestlé with responsibility for the Group's global strategies fo... more
NewsSynthetic food: in Brussels someone fall from the clouds
Still no EU applications for customs clearance of meat made in the laboratory
After the approval of the ban on synthetic food by the Council of Ministers, the European Union has not received "notifications from Italy". According to reports from Ansa, this was stated by an EU spokesman... more
FairsSignor Datterino, a project dedicated to consumers
Bayer Vegetables presents the initiative at Cibus Connecting Italy 2023
Signor (Mr) Datterino is an innovative project promoted by Bayer through the Vegetables seed division, which was created with the aim of satisfying the growing demand for quality of consumers in the production... more
ForeignMalnutrition: alarming data in the Middle East and North Africa
53.9 million people suffered from severe food insecurity in 2021 (+55% compared to 2010)
This was revealed by a report by six United Nations agencies. more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano, an Italian Emotion: the Formaggi&Consumi Award in the spot
Recognition for the on-air promotional campaign in the main European countries
The vice president of the Protection Consortium Attilio Zanetti: "Abroad, people like the story of the product and its land". more
ZootechnyEFSA: to improve the conditions of calves on farms
New recommendation in view of the EU reform on animal welfare /Annex
After intervening assertively on chicken farms (see EFA News), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) forwarded a series of similar indications in the bovine sector. “Veal calves should be housed i... more
ForeignIraq: After the war, farmers lost 83% of their assets
FAO report underlines the problems associated with the return of displaced persons to their original activity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released a study investigating obstacles to displaced farmers in Iraq returning... more
IndustrySaclà inaugurates a new factory
Investment of 21 million with the participation of Invitalia
Saclà, historic Italian company leader in the market of olives, pickled and in oil, has completed the expansion works of the Castello d'Annone (Piedmont, Italy) plant, the result of an investment of 21... more
Government actsItaly is the first country in the world to ban synthetic foods
The government has approved a bill that blocks the production and sale of laboratory foods
At the moment there is no news that it has already happened elsewhere and our country conquers the primacy of the first nation in the world to ban laboratory foods. In fact, in the late afternoon, the... 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
TechnologySeeds in Space: A Hope for Sustainability
The first phase of the joint FAO-AIEA experiment will end in early April, with the return of the shuttle
There is great expectation and hope around the agrarian-space experiment conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).... more
Food safetyNitrosamines in food: cancer risk and DNA damage?
An EFSA report warns in particular about meat-based products /Annex
Consumer exposure to nitrosamines, compounds that can form in food during its preparation and processing, raises a health concern. This is the finding of EFSA’s assessment on the public health risk related t... more
Cheese and dairy productsAmerican Parmesan? Lie! It dates back to the Emilian Middle Ages...
Consortium: "Impossible to do it with milk produced outside this area or from abroad"
Following the controversial article in the Financial Times, the Consortium of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese felt "it was necessary to make some clarifications". "Parmigiano Reggiano Dop is one of the symbols... more
AgrifoodItaly-Albania: memorandum of understanding signed
Lollobrigida flies to Tirana for a cooperation agreement with the agri-food sector of the Balkan country
The italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida was yesterday engaged in a visit to Tirana. The objective of the trip is "the prospects for agricultural cooperation... more
ForeignBrazilian meat: China suspends embargo
Alarm returned after a case of mad cow disease, on the eve of the Lula-Xi meeting
Brazilian meat can be imported into China again. The alarm therefore returns after the detection of a case of mad cow disease a few weeks ago in the Latin American country. This was announced by the Brazilian... more
PetfoodPurina Europa announces the winners of Unsleashed
The Italian LampoVet among the start-ups selected in the acceleration program of the petcare sector
Purina, Europe's leading pet care company, has announced the seven startups that have been selected to participate in the fourth edition of its acclaimed acceleration program, Unleashed. The program is... more
AgrifoodItalian cuisine Unesco heritage: the candidacy is official
The proposal will be evaluated by 2025. Minister of Culture: "Central and important story"
Italian cuisine is officially nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The proposal will be evaluated by 2025 and was put forward today at a press conference at the Ministry of Culture, in the presence... more
AgrifoodItalian "Olio Campania" becomes Igp
The product obtains the approval of the European Commission /Annex
The European Commission has approved “Olio Campania” as a protected geographical indication (PGI). This type of designation is reserved for extra virgin olive oil obtained from olives produced exclusively in... more
NewsUnesco: between 2 and 3 billion people suffer from water shortages
The global urban population facing a water crisis could double by 2050
Globally, 2 billion people (26% of the population) do not have safe drinking water and 3.6 billion (46%) lack access to safely managed sanitation, according to the report, published by UNESCO on behalf... more
ForeignSpain: all-out war on oil and olive pomace fraud
For the whole of 2023, 697 checks have been scheduled for the entire sector
A guide to combating fraud involving olive oil and olive pomace. This is what the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Mapa) has prepared, crowning a campaign that will last throughout... more
WinesUkraine: solidarity project to relaunch "Strade del Vino"
Before the war, there were 41,300 hectares of vineyards, for a total production of 1.33 million hectoliters
A solidarity project for the relaunch of Strade del Vino dell'Ucraina. From the Euganean Hills comes a proposal for the reconstruction of rural territories tormented by the war through the rebirth of organized... more
DessertsNew food alliance: "Puratos Rossetto" is born
From the jv in the bakery a turnover of over 100 million euros: the goal is to double it by 2030
A joint venture between Puratos Italia Srl of Parma and Rossetto Srl of Mazzè (Turin), which leads to the birth of "Puratos Rossetto", a new legal entity that aims to add, in a strategic way, the experience... more
ForeignWFP: free meals for almost half of students but not for the most vulnerable
In low-income countries, the situation has not yet returned to pre-Covid /Annex levels
Nearly 420 million children worldwide receive school meals, according to the State of School-Feeding Worldwide report released today by the UN agency World Food Programme. The survey indicates that, with... more
ForeignHorn of Africa afflicted by drought: FAO intervenes
25 million euros received from the German government and destined for Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Kenya
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a contribution of 25 million euros from the German government to provide access to food and other basic goods and services,... more
FairsSplash Festival 2023 closes with +40% of visitors
60 stands with more than 100 brands on 2 thousand square meters for the VI edition of the beverage fair in Bari
60 stands with more than 100 brands occupied an area of 2 thousand square meters, 10 thousand qualified visitors, with an increase of 40% compared to the previous edition, and hundreds of commercial meetings... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: sales (+2.6%) and exports (+3%) rise in 2022
The turnover for consumption exceeds 2.9 billion euros. Increasingly popular product in the USA (+8.7%)
During the press conference at Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium presented the economic data for 2022. In a year in which food consumption in Italy decreased by -4.2% and... more
FairsVinitaly and the City: Italy in the glass
Four days of appointments at Veronafiere dedicated to the colors of wine in the Belpaese
From iconic reds to native whites, from trendy rosés to effervescent sparkling wines. There are all the colors of Italian wine in the tasting program of Vinitaly and the City, the off-show dedicated to... more
Oils and condimentsWorld Water Day: a new algorithm for olive growing
In the first year of testing, Monini found a potential savings of 26%
Dry rivers in the middle of winter, water reserves reduced to minimum terms, temperature records that are invariably broken down: in recent months we have witnessed the general rehearsals of a future that... more
ForeignFao: agri-food needs to be adapted to climate change
The latest IPCC report indicates some solutions to transform the system and reduce emissions
Transforming agri-food systems is essential to adapt to man-made climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This was stated today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations... more
NewsFood crisis: Italy extends a hand to Egypt
The visit of Minister Tajani to Cairo concluded with a view to strengthening trade relations
Agriculture and food were among the topics at the center of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's visit to Cairo, the second by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Egyptian capital since the... more
Food safetyMineral hydrocarbons in food: EFSA launches consultation
Some substances belonging to this group could be harmful to human health
EFSA experts have provisionally concluded that saturated hydrocarbons of mineral oils (MOSH) do not pose a problem for human health, confirming however that some substances belonging to this group, known... more
ForeignSyria: half of the population is food insecure
The alarming data from the WFP after 12 years of war and just over a month after the earthquake
In Syria, an average monthly wage currently covers about a quarter of a family's food needs, the UN agency World Food Program (WFP) said today, highlighting the urgent need for more substantial humanitarian... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Real Estate: Ashley Marks becomes Head of Capital Advisory
He will be tasked with supporting the platform's pan-European growth strategy
DeA Capital Real Estate announces the collaboration with Ashley Marks as Head of Capital Advisory for the growth of the international real estate platform. Marks has extensive wealth advisory experience;... more
ForeignClimate change: FAO and Gcf aid three countries
$145.3 million to benefit farmers in Bolivia, Cambodia and the Philippines
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) decision to approve funding for three new projects in Bolivia, Cambodia and the Philippines, v... more
NewsWheat Ukraine: China at the forefront
21.5% of the cereals produced after the newly renewed agreement is destined for the asian country
This was revealed by a survey by the Centro Studi Divulga. more
LiqueursPallini expands abroad and broadens the range of spirits
The company launches Limonzero, the first non-alcoholic limoncello, and brings Amaro Formidabile across the border
There is great excitement in the Pallini house. Known throughout the world for its Limoncello and Mistrà, the historic Roman distillery, the only one still active in the capital since the early twentieth... more
FairsBlueberries for all seasons: the Costa method
The company from Australia at the next edition of Macfrut (Rimini, 3-5 May 2023)
Costa Group, the main Australian blueberry world player, at the International Blueberry Days at Macfrut (3-5 May 2023 at Rimini Expo Centre). The appointment is on the first day of the fair on the occasion... more
ForeignChina and Fao: the partnership gets stronger
Qu Dongyu: "Beijing is contributing to the achievement of global food security"
Mutual praise between Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian and the director of the United Nations body. more
ForeignAvian flu: contagion also in humans outside Europe
According to EFSA, ECDC and Eurl, the biggest risk is now represented by seagulls / Annex
The situation regarding avian influenza continues to evolve in Europe and globally, with reports of new outbreaks in birds and occasional infections in mammals. Sporadic human infections have been reported... 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
Press release"Solid collaboration" between Italy and Israel in agriculture
Confirmation of Confagricoltura at the Economic Forum with Prime Minister Netanyahu
"The joint work of exchanging knowledge on the agricultural and innovation front with respect to the global challenges of climate change and food security, see Confagricoltura as a leading partner in the... more
Government actsUsa: lavish compensation to damaged farmers
Funding Starting at $20 Million for Hurricane, Flood and Other Weather Disaster Relief
The US federal government will help farms damaged by extreme weather events. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that producers in disaster-affected counties in Kentucky, Minnesota, South Dakota,... more