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News"At the school of sweetness" by Eridania
The educational programme for balanced nutrition is being re-launched in Italian schools
About 2,000 classes, for a total of 50,000 pupils and families throughout Italy, will be able to take awareness, having fun, the importance of a correct and balanced diet related to the world of carbohydrates... more
NewsG7 Agriculture: Italy and Germany converge on Africa's development
German Minister Özdemir urges EU to develop (currently absent) strategy on the black continent
Visiting the G7 Agriculture in Ortigia yesterday, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir congratulated the Italian presidency of the G7 summit on a key topic during the summit. "They couldn't have chosen... more
NewsCopa Cogeca: postpone EU deforestation regulation
For European farmers less than 100 days from entry into force "we are still grappling with legal and market uncertainties"
With less than 100 days available and without clear implementation tools, major European producers and various industries are calling for a delay in the entry into force of the Eudr, the EU Deforestation... more
NewsG7 Agriculture. Food technologists at a conference in Syracuse
"Nutrition and food education are central aspects of public health and sustainable development policies"
"In the G7 countries, nutrition and food education are central aspects of public health and sustainable development policies". Giorgio Donegani, spokesman of the National Council of Food Technologists... more
NewsG7 Agriculture. Meloni: "Our food exports could be worth up to 70 billion euros"
Italian Premier opens event in Syracuse in front of a Grana Padano wheel
“If things go as we believe this year, exports of agri-food products will be worth up to 70 billion euros. It is the value of our wealth that is produced by farmers.” This was declared last Saturday by... more
NewsCannabis: Italian Parliament approves ban on inflorescences
With 157 votes in favor and 109 against, Deputies bans its manufacturing, trade and distribution
After the first approval in the Commission, shortly before the summer break, the Chamber of Deputies voted on the law that outlaws "cannabis light". The vote in the Chamber of Montecitorio translated into... more
NewsEU: Agriculture returns to the forefront (provided it is sustainable)
Final report on strategic dialogue in the primary sector presented to von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today received the final report of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, delivered by the group's Chair, Peter Strohschneider . Entitled... more
NewsItalian food is the most loved in the world but brands do not emerge
Nestlé still dominates the food trademark ranking. Ferrero is among the 100 big ones
The value generated by the level of attractiveness of the 100 main food brands in the world, set at January 1, 2024, has decreased by an average of 4% compared to last year. This is not a good performance... more
NewsGlyphosate, Bayer wins class action in Australia
There is "insufficient evidence" that the chemical has caused cancer in humans
"Bayer welcomes the ruling of the Australian Federal Court in favor of Monsanto. The case has now been dismissed". This is the beginning of the statement with which the multinational Bayer Australia comments... more
NewsCultured meat: question arrives at the EU Commission
Anna Maria Cisint (Lega): "There is a lack of studies that demonstrate the absence of risks in the consumption of synthetic products"
“The request for the sale of laboratory meat, which arrived in the EU from a French start-up, has triggered protest reactions not only within the agricultural sector and from consumer associations". T... more
NewsVon der Leyen re-elected: "Fair income for farmers and new food strategy"
President of the EU Commission hopes for "quality" food and less bureaucracy for agriculture
Without too many surprises, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected president of the European Commission. Exactly five years after the start of his first mandate, it received the favorable vote of 401 out... more
NewsItaly. The Euganean Hills become a UNESCO reserve
Local Protection Consortium: "Extraordinary opportunity for our territory and our wines"
The Euganean Hills have been included in the UNESCO List of World Biodiversity Reserves. The decision of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Council which met in Agadir, Morocco, unanimously decreed the inscription... more
NewsLogistics, Mediterranean at the heart of the G7 trade
In a message to Assagenti, Tajani announces Reggio Calabria as venue of the meetings on 16-17 July
If the Mediterranean is an extraordinary resource for Europe and for Italy, and it is, all the efforts that our country has made and leads to strengthen and highlight this strategic dimension at Community... more
NewsFerrero on the podium among the most beloved brands by European consumers
Kinder in 2nd place in the report Brand Footprint Europe 2024 by Gfk and Kantar: in the top 20 Barilla and Mulino Bianco
Ferrero, but also Mulino Bianco and Barilla. These are the three Italian brands that stand out in the top 20 of the Brand Footprint Europe 2024 report edited by Gfk and Kantar that ranks the brands of... more
NewsAnga, young European farmers in Florence
Young Farmers Symposium successfully concluded, bringing together Ceja’s under-35 European teams
It ended the "Young Farmers Symposium", the event organized by the young people of Confagricoltura in Florence, which brought together the under 35 Europeans of Ceja (European Council of Young Farmers)... more
NewsGrana Padano Dop and Prosecco Doc showcased in London
From 12 to 16 June for the 20th anniversary of Taste of London, the event dedicated to food excellence
Grana Padano, PDO cheese and Prosecco DOC will be present from today until 16 June in London to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Taste of London, an event that has now become a reference point for... more
NewsOlio Evo: also the Toscano IGP showcased at the G7 in Puglia, Italy
At Fiera del Levante, together with historical Italian excellences from 13 to 15 June
"The Toscano IGP at the G7 in Bari (Italy). The first quality extra virgin olive oil with Italian designation and testimonial of the Mediterranean Diet Unesco Heritage is the protagonist, from 13 to 15... more
NewsTetra Pak introduces liquid protein processing mixer
Solution defined as "pioneering" to eliminate foam and reduce costs of protein mixing
Tetra Pak, the Swedish multinational that has been manufacturing integrated food processing and packaging systems since 1951, officially presented "a pioneering solution to eliminate foam and reduce protein... more
NewsTractors in Brussels/2. Von der Leyen in the crosshairs: "She want us slaves"
Around 500 agricultural vehicles gathered at Heysel, including about ten Italians
Firecrackers thrown, some shouts of anger towards the European institutions but no accidents, nor any moments of real tension. The key moment of yet another farmers' demonstration in Brussels (read EFA... more
NewsBrussels: the return of tractors
Unrest also on the Franco-Spanish borders. Relaunched request for reciprocity in imports
A few hours after the opening of the polls (6-9 June), European farmers are once again making themselves heard and choosing the most visible place. New tractor convoys left from various EU countries (Netherlands,... more
NewsNutriscore. Portuguese minister: "The previous government's decision was illegal"
José Manuel Fernandes confirms what was anticipated by the italian Minister of Agriculture
Confirmation from the Portuguese Agriculture Minister arrives from Brussels: Lisbon will give up Nutriscore. In what times and ways is yet to be established. "We are evaluating Nutriscore, and within a... more
NewsFrom sustainability to agri-food resilience
Operators compared in the conference organized by Dss+ /Gallery
Protect, Transform & Sustain. These are the 3 words of the value proposition of Dss+, a global consultancy company in the agri-food sector which gatered together on May 20th a large group of experts and... more
NewsS.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna support italian Catering Day 2024
For the second year the two brands support the event dedicated to the culture of Italian catering
Catering Day 2024 (Giornata della Ristorazione) is coming soon, an event created by Fipe - Confcommercio, with the aim of celebrating a renewed feeling of community through the valorisation of the culture... more
NewsSugar Tax/2. Soft drink's entrepreneurs: "Inevitable effects on prices and inflation"
Assobibe's President Pierini: "Final text contradicts the technical report, companies penalized"
“We confidently ask the Government to continue working to identify useful solutions for postponing purely ideological measures that are harmful to the country because they increase inflation, penalize c... more
News'Competere' presents guide to agribusiness policies
From the think tank a document aimed at European/Allied
As the European elections scheduled for June 8 and 9 approach, stances on topics such as agribusiness, one of the sectors most in the spotlight of insiders and others, are multiplying. Among the most... more
NewsAntitrust South Korea stands against shrinkflation
Fine up to € 6,900 to food manufacturers and suppliers who do not inform if they reduce the amount of products
South Korea openly opposes shrinkflation, the hateful practice of reducing the size, quantity or quality of food in the packaging of products on sale, not to increase prices, a practice defined by the... more
NewsMondelez risks a fine from the EU
Under investigation of the antitrust risk multimillion-dollar sanction
The EU seems willing to fine the giant Mondelez for blocking cross-border sales. The news was leaked by the Financial Times which, in turn, cites rumors from people who know about the issue. The fine could... more
NewsRussian wheat Russia, EU will impose tariffs of 40 million
The Financial Times writes it. Italian direct farmers: "The blow was good"
The EU's decision to impose duties on Putin's wheat will result in a "punch" of over 40 million euros of additional duties on product imports from Russia and responds to Coldiretti's requests to protect... more
NewsPepsico closes with Dorito’s transgender testimonial, Samantha Hudson
The multinational rips the contract after discovering that the influencer had posted offensive comments
In the United States, consumers lead, at least in advertising campaigns. This is demonstrated by the campaigns, now historic, Bud Light beers that have unleashed the ire of Yankee drinkers for the effigy... more
NewsUN urges to invest in women in agri-food systems
IFAD-FAO-WFP appeal on the occasion of March 8th. Closing the gender gap would increase GDP
According to the FAO Report on the Status of Women in Agri-Food Systems, closing the gender gap in agricultural productivity and wages within agri-food systems could increase global domestic product by... more
NewsItalian famers from Brussels: EU invaded by foreign food. Record imports at 65 billion
From Putin's wheat to Canadian wheat to glyphosate, an attack on Italian agri-food heritage
Prandini (Coldiretti): "We ask for a clear stop to the entry of products from outside the EU borders that do not respect our own standards, guaranteeing the principle of reciprocity of the rules" more
NewsNew genomic techniques: approved by the European Parliament
The mandate passes in Strasbourg with 307 votes in favour, 263 against and 41 abstentions
Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with member states on the Commission proposal on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), which alter the genetic material of an organism, with 307 votes to 263 and... more
NewsPesticides /3. Italian Agriculture's Minister: "EU implements Italy's proposals"
According to Lollobgirida, von der Leyen's decision shows that the Government's path is "correct"
"The EU Commission accepts Italy's proposals. We need to further limit agrochemicals only when we are able to protect production with alternative methods. From day one we have opposed an ideological approach... more
NewsFarmers' protest: tension in Strasbourg (outside and inside the European Parliament)
Tractors block the institutional entrance. Weber (EPP) rides the protest and is attacked by Socialists and Greens
After Brussels, the tractor protest has targeted the other crucial point of the European Union. Hundreds of agricultural vehicles blocked the entrance to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, while the... more
NewsMiddle East. Filiera Italia: "Italian agri-food can guarantee safety"
The CEO Scordamaglia spoke at the round table "Mediterranean Dialogues"
“If we really want to “Rethink security in the Middle East” we can only start from a joint and strategic action on food security with Italy as a real protagonist, transforming this area from a point of we... more
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