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NewsFarmers in Rome: the protest comes to a head
From North to South the number of tractors is multiplying. Some would even like the musical festival stage of Sanremo
The tractor procession coordinated by Riscatto Agricolo started from Valdichiana and headed for Rome. For days, protesters had crowded into the countryside of Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo), with temporary... more
NewsItaly. Cultured meat bill: EU closes notification procedure early
Commission invites the Italian Government to inform it of subsequent jurisprudential developments
Lollobrigida: "Battle won by a landslide, there will be no infringement procedure or repeal of our law" more
NewsWho rewards countries that fight fatty acids
Awarded the first 5 certificates for progress achieved in Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Thailand
For the first time in its history, the WHO, the World Health Organisation, has rewarded countries that have made progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fats. More precisely, the body awarded... more
NewsFarmers are also protesting in Italy: from north to south, the same inconveniences and the same demands
Price increases, synthetic food, limitations in cultivation: this is what Italian producers say "no" to
In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest... more
NewsVon der Leyen: "Too much polarization on agriculture, dialogue is needed"
The President of the EU Commission in comparison with the actors of the primary sector
On agricultural issues there is a "growing division and polarization" which only through "dialogue" will it be possible to overcome. The speech given by the President of the European Commission Ursula... more
NewsCultured meat. Italian Farmers: European stop follows US flop
Coldiretti's president: "Laboratory products should be equated with drugs, not foods"
The stop by most European Union countries is consistent with the fact that the EU has already decided to ban foods produced from cloned animals and for over 40 years meat treated with hormones which are... more
NewsArtificial foods: 12-country alliance against EU authorisation
Altolà ahead of the Council of Europe Agrifish of 23 January
"Before any authorisation we ask the Commission to initiate a genuine and comprehensive public consultation on cell-based products" which "can never be called meat" and place "ethical, economic, social... more
NewsProtests Germany: Hungarian and Czech farmers show solidarity
In both countries, attention is drawn to the unknowns represented by the conflict in Ukraine
Berlin calls, Budapest and Prague respond. The most convinced expressions of solidarity with the German farmers' protest are arriving from Eastern Europe, which began in the first days of the year and... more
NewsGermany: the protest spreads like wildfire
In addition to farmers, workers and teachers in the streets against Scholz's austerity
The German farmers' protest has reached its climax. Today brought to Berlin around 3000 tractors, 2000 trucks, for a total of around 10 thousand people (8500 according to the police. The news reports hundreds... more
NewsA journey through the 150 years of the Edmund Mach Foundation
From 13 January to 29 September the exhibition can be visited in Trento
To celebrate the important milestone of 150 years, the Edmund Mach Foundation has created an exhibition in collaboration with the Autonomous Province of Trento, which will open its doors to the general... more
NewsIntesa Sanpaolo confirmed in the DJ Sustainability Index World and Europe
It's the only Italian bank standing in the indices for the 13th consecutive year
Intesa Sanpaolo was also included this year in the financial indices Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index, among the most important global and European stock market... 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
NewsWine: Italian sales stable (+0.4%) in large-scale retail trade in the USA, UK and Germany
According to data from the UIV Observatory, 4 out of 10 bottles purchased overseas are low-alcohol
Sales of Italian wine still lack satisfaction in large-scale retail trade in the 3 main buying countries. According to the UIV Observatory's calculations on a Nielsen-IQ basis, in the first nine months... more
NewsWine. EU finally admits: only abuse hurts
Amendments pass by a very large majority in the Environment Commission
Finally Brussels breaks a march in favor of wine. With 63 votes in favour, 2 against and 5 abstentions, the Environment Committee of the European Parliament approved the amendments requested by the wine... more
NewsFAO: food prices continue to fall in October
Only dairy products increased (+2.2%), after a nine-month decline
The prices of food raw materials continue to fall, even in October. The price index of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) shows a decline of 0.5% compared to September 2023... more
NewsLidl contested by animal rights activists at the CSR show
They are protesting the breeding conditions of the chickens sold by the discount store
At the CSR Show in Milan, on Friday 6 October, a protest against Lidl took place, as part of an international campaign against the discount group, which began a year ago: 20 European NGOs for the protection... more
NewsAlcohol labels. Cep: "All of Europe should do like Ireland"
Italian Minister's reply: "Unreasonable request, their only objective is to stigmatize Italian wine"
The controversy over anti-alcohol health alerts, which dominated the debate in the first months of this year, returns forcefully to the fore following the intervention of the Centers for European Policy... more
NewsSan Remo's flowers want the Nobel Prize
Agreement between Liguria region and Swedish Foundation to decorate award ceremony
Liguria, or rather its flower riviera, is no longer satisfied with the Sanremo Festival and is aiming for the Nobel Prize. In fact, the Ligurian regional council, at the proposal of vice president and... more
NewsSustainable food systems: all ready for the inauguration in Rome
Heads of state and government from 193 countries are expected at the second edition of the UN summit (FAO, 24-26 July)
Three days to go until the second United Nations Summit on Sustainable Food Systems. The appointment this year is Rome, from 24 to 26 July, at the headquarters of the FAO. Two years later, from the first... more
NewsMilk: Coldiretti declares war on Lactalis
President Prandini: "We sue them for unfair practices for breach of the price contract"
We will proceed to report the Lactalis group for unfair practices to the Central Inspectorate for the protection of quality and fraud repression of agri-food products (ICQRF) of the Italian Ministry of... more
NewsWheat Ukraine/2. Polish minister: "Russia uses cereals as a weapon"
The owner of Agriculture, Robert Telus, hopes for an extension of the embargo beyond September 15th
Russia is using wheat as a weapon, Polish Agriculture Minister Robert Telus said, after the collapse of the UN-brokered deal that allowed Ukraine to export wheat via the Black Sea. Telus urged the European... more
NewsWheat Ukraine. Peskov: "We will give our cereals for free"
The statements of the Kremlin's spokesman after the non-renewal of the agreement
After the non-renewal of the agreement on Ukrainian wheat, the Russian government is once again changing its strategy and displacing its Western adversaries. Europe's stance on the grain deal "should be... more
NewsRussia says no to wheat deal
Moscow announces it will not sign renewal: reasons unclear, developments expected
Russia said it will not renew the Ukrainian grain deal that expires today. Announcing the decision was Dmitri Peskov, the spokesman for russian president Vladimir Putin. The agreement had so far served... more
NewsEU: need to continue to reduce pesticides
A study raises the alarm: "we risk irreversible consequences on food safety"
The European Commission has published its response to the Council's request for more data on the sustainable use of plant protection products, which "confirms that the pesticide reduction targets contained... more
NewsItaly. McDonald's pushes female entrepreneurship
The Women in franchise program to increase female presence among licensees
McDonald's in Italy today has about 32,000 employees, of which 62% are women, as well as 50% of restaurant managers and 50% of the management team of McDonald's Italia, while this percentage drops sharply... more
NewsFocaccia or pizza? The dilemma of the fresco found in Pompei
The discovery of the find in the atrium of a house to which a bakery was attached
Focaccia or pizza? No, this time it is not the dilemma of some made-in-Italy gourmand enthusiast. Rather, it is what emerged in the analysis of a still life found in a fresco analyzed during excavations... more
News#BeatPlasticPollution: Emirates recycles tableware for in-flight dining
The new initiative of the carrier celebrates World Environment Day
A new pollution initiative is announced by Emirates for a closed-loop recycling programme, where millions of in-flight items, such as plastic trays, bowls, snack plates and casseroles, will now be recycled... 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
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
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
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
NewsEurope and energetic transition's dilemmas
The Russia-Ukraine war offers an opportunity for independence in this area
"The geopolitics of the energy transition" was the theme of one of the State of the Union panels underway in Florence (4-6 May 2023). The question mainly concerns the "near future", as explained by Professor... more
NewsItalian trawlers in revolt against EU decisions
Demonstrations across Italy tomorrow: trawling ban targeted
Against new EU policies that want to ban trawling and cut fishing areas, marinas along all of Italy are taking to the streets. In fact, a series of initiatives are planned in ports to make their voices... more
NewsThe British prepare to celebrate King Charles. At the table
One in 5 British households will buy more groceries for the coronation
Coronation fever is rising in Britain as families prepare to celebrate the new King Charles III. Also table. This is according to a survey conducted by market research firm NIQ, better known as NielsenIQ,... more
NewsStarting tomorrow, the G7 of agriculture ministers will be in Japan
Crisis, sustainability, circular economy and food security on the table
Italy, Japan, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and the European Union are participating in the meeting. Invited representatives of FAO, IFAD, OECD and WFP more
NewsLidl-Tesco, fight between giants: the Germans win
In Britain, the High Court agrees with the Alemannic retailer on allegations of trademark infringement
Germany's Lidl has won a trademark infringement case in the High Court in London against Britain's largest retailer Tesco. The cause of contention was the use of a yellow circle on a square blue background... more
NewsRana: over 7 tons of pesto seized at Genoa port
The Kirkland brand product is imported from the Chicago plant
The product, destined for French and Spanish supermarkets, allegedly did not comply with European labeling regulations. 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
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
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
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
NewsGermany confirms eighth outbreak of swine fever
Pse continues to strike: new cases in wild boars in the last 10 days, including in Italy
The total number of domestic pig outbreaks in Germany rises to 8 after confirmation of African swine fever on a farm in Brandenburg. In fact, authorities have confirmed that the death of two pigs in eastern... more
NewsAsia invaded by swine fever
Cases are multiplying from Bhutan to Nepal, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong
African swine fever invades Asia. The data comes from the official notification to the World Organization for Animal Health and attests that cases of African swine fever scattered in several areas are... more
NewsUkraine. Guterres: "It is essential to renew the agreement on wheat"
On a visit to Kiev, the UN secretary general insists on containing the global price of food
It is "of fundamental importance" that the agreement on wheat in Ukraine reached last July is extended. These are the first declarations of the UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres , on the occasion... more
NewsFAO, IFAD and WPF: digital divide penalizes women
United Nations organizations call for a more active role for women in agri-food systems
Inclusive access to digital technologies and education is key to reducing gender inequalities and empowering women workers in the agricultural sector. This was underlined in a joint note by the three food... more
NewsWindsor framework, first reactions in Great Britain
The Food and drink federation expresses perplexity and fears price increases
The Windsor Framework, the agreement signed last Monday between the United Kingdom and the European Union aimed at making trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland more fluid, it was received "cautiously"... more
NewsGermany censors junk food ads
Towards a stop to commercials for chips, chocolate and hyper-sugar, fatty or salty snacks? /Video
Is a new prohibitionist wind blowing in Europe? It seems so. In fact, after the wave of controversy over anti-alcohol labels, the initiative of Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) now comes... more
NewsRussia has lost more than 1,500 foreign businesses in one year
Yale University monitors companies that have left or are leaving: Italy has 40 including Ferrero and Barilla
One year after the invasion of Ukraine, Russia's economic losses are counted. The most worrying loss for the country is that of the more than 1,000 global multinational companies that have left or are... more
NewsTurkey-Syria earthquake: FAO calls for aid to farmers
A "major disruption to agricultural and livestock production capacity"
After the earthquake of 6 February, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is stepping up its commitment to the rural communities of Turkey and Syria, affected by the earthquake.... more
NewsMeatball Day: the most loved meatball remains the one with gravy
Survey into research trends highlights the advance of the veg oxymoron
Maeatball veg, meaning literally meatballs... vegetables. Impossible, you will say. Instead it is yet another oxymoron of the veg narrative which also involves the celebration, on March 9, of Meatball... more