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AgrifoodAgrifood: Euro 96 M invested in Italian startups
The record goes to Vertical Farming with 49.6 million euros (+65% on an annual basis)
The North is leading the way, with 20 rounds and 86 million euros raised, and attracting over half of the capital (49.6 million) are the startups operating in the Vertical Farming sector. There are also... more
AgrifoodFrom Hong Kong to Saudi Arabia Alma brings culinary Made in Italy to the world
For the Week of Italian Cuisine in the world the school of Colorno has carried around the "parmigianità"
Promoting made in Italy, enhancing our food and wine heritage and bringing Italian culinary culture abroad. These are the objectives of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the international event... more
AgrifoodItalian PDO economy: first time above 20 billion euros
IG sector growing (+6.4%) with 890 thousand employed, according to the Ismea-Qualivita
In a macroeconomic scenario conditioned by the energy and climate crisis, the Italian Dop economy once again shows a positive picture marked by record values. The PDO and PGI sector, finds the XXI Ismea-Qualivita... more
AgrifoodRice. Tricyclazole: European Parliament votes against increasing the limits
Strasbourg challenges the EU Commission: risks to citizens' health and free market
By a very large majority, the European Parliament urged the European Commission to withdraw the proposal to increase the residue limits for tricyclazole in rice. Banned in the European Union, tricyclazole... more
AgrifoodNewlat-Princes: negotiations for the acquisition of the British group confirmed
The management of the Emilian company sees the operation as "a great strategic opportunity"
Negotiations for the purchase of the Princes Limited food group by Newlat Food SpA are actually underway. The indiscretion spread by the English media and, subsequently, also by the Italian ones (read... more
AgrifoodNewlat close to acquisition of British Princes
For the italian group, in pole position in the operation, a doubling of turnover is expected
The British Princes, subsidiary of the Japanese Mitsubishi Corporation, would be on the verge of being acquired by the Emilian Newlat. This was revealed by rumors from more than one newspaper, according... more
AgrifoodAgropharmaceuticals: Sipam Oxon acquires US assets
Odom Industries takes control of the Milanese group
An Italian excellence that continues to expand around the world. Sipcam Oxon, the first Italian Group and among the top 20 globally in the agropharmaceutical sector, headquarters in Pero (Milan), consolidated... 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
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
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
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
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
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
AgrifoodItaly-Cyprus: olive growing at the center of trade relations
The meeting between the Minister of Agriculture and the Ambassador in Nicosia strengthens cooperation
Italy and Cyprus intend to strengthen their trade relations, particularly in olive growing. In this context, a meeting took place between the Minister of Agriculture Petros Xenophontos and the Italian... more
AgrifoodItalian Fine Food acquires the Tuscan Savini Tartufi
Enterprise value estimated at approximately 12 million euros
First investment for the Italian Fine Food fund (promoted by Avm Gestioni Sgr with a collection target of 100 million euros), which has acquired the Tuscan Savini Tartufi. "The operation - explains a note... more
AgrifoodGlyphosate. Italian government is against the ban but would prohibit it in the drying phase"
The Minister of Agriculture announces the imminent vote in Parliament for the ban on synthetic meat
"The Italian Parliament will definitively ban the production, marketing and import of synthetic food in our nation as soon as possible. Thanks to the presidents of the Agriculture Commissions of the Senate... more
AgrifoodFederalimentare: "10 cases of Italian Sounding discovered in Anuga"
The products were immediately removed. President Mascarino: "this year there is a strong signal of protection of our made in Italy"
“The fight against the phenomenon of Italian Sounding and the counterfeiting activities of Italian agri-food products at the Anuga 2023 fair proved to be fully effective”. This was stated in a Federalimentare (it... more
AgrifoodEurostat: in 2020, only 4.2% of EU workers were farmers
The highest concentration of workers in the primary sector was found in Romania
In 2020, approximately 4.5% of the EU's total employment, an estimated 9.4 million people, worked within the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector. The vast majority, or 4.2% of total employment, worked... more
AgrifoodPesticides: more gradual halving, until 2035
The compromise measure passes by a clear majority to the EU Agriculture Commission
On pesticides, farmers' dissent obtains a compromise: the halving of pesticides will take place by 2035, rather than by 2030. The measure in the name of flexibility was voted yesterday in the Agriculture... more
AgrifoodAnuga: Italia del Gusto brings out its new excellences
Having recently joined the consortium, Amadori, Arte Bianca and Bauli will be present at the Cologne event
The Italia del Gusto team is further strengthened, the Consortium representing dozens of the most established companies, selected for the quality of the products and the importance of the brand. In fact,... more
AgrifoodRegenerative agriculture: Tikehau Capital invests 120 million euros in Biobest
The private equity strategy was launched at the end of 2022 in collaboration with Axa and Unilever
Tikehau Capital, a global alternative asset management group, announces a €120 million investment in Biobest, a world leader in pollination and integrated biological pest and disease control. This strategic i... more
AgrifoodGood Economy: Sicily bets on denominations
CIA debate tomorrow in San Vito Lo Capo, in the presence of politicians and sector operators
There is an agriculture in Sicily that looks to the future with a new awareness of the values in the field: it is the Economy of Good. A complex system, also made up of small producers, which can generate... more
AgrifoodSustainability: EIB signs 15 million euro loan with CrowdFarming
The aim is to support the European food supply chain and organic farmers
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €15 million venture debt loan with CrowdFarming, an online platform that allows European farmers to sell directly to end consumers, supported by the InvestEu p... more
AgrifoodMatteo Zoppas: "60 billion of food and wine exports, of which 14 of wine"
The president of Ice Agenzia indicates the fight against Italian Sounding as one of his objectives
“Being Italian and spreading “Made in Italy” abroad has always meant bringing with you the taste, passion and culinary tradition of a land rich in history and extraordinary flavours. This implies embod... more
AgrifoodSicily candidate for "European Region of Gastronomy 2025"
The nomination was made official after the visit of the competent body to the production sites on the island
The process for Sicily's nomination for the title of "European Region of Gastronomy 2025" has been concluded. The candidacy for international recognition will be presented to the press on Friday 8 September... more
AgrifoodVenice Festival: Modena Traditional Balsamic Vinegar among the partners of the opening ceremony
The Protection Consortium together with Parmigiano Reggiano at the 80th Venice Film Festival
Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena celebrated great cinema together at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. The protection consortia of two of the most popular PDOs... more
AgrifoodItalian Senate's VP: "Europe in favor of crickets but against experimentation"
Senator Gian Marco Centinaio defends his bill on genome editing techniques
Lega senator Gian Marco Centinaio, vice president of the Senate and former Italian minister of agricultural, has once again talked about his bill on the "experimentation of organisms produced with site-directed... more
AgrifoodUnesco: Italian candidacy logo unveiled
Minister of Agriculture: "Italian cuisine added value that makes companies and the country grow"
The ceremony at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in the presence of three ministers and other institutional personalities. more
AgrifoodMarr: revenues exceed 1 billion euros in the first half of 2023
The budget approved by the BoD marks an increase compared to the same period of the previous year
The Board of Directors of Marr SpA, a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, today approved the half-year financial report as... more
AgrifoodBf (Bonifiche Ferraresi), announces a new capital increase
Industrial plan launched: shareholders will have to invest 300 million
Bf Spa, the controlling holding company of Bonifiche Ferraresi, recently presented the new 2023-2027 business plan, with the aim - in summary - of strengthening the presence of the national agro-industrial... more
AgrifoodEU: agri-food exports at the highest levels after three years
Trade surplus of +6.9 billion euros, an increase of 28% on a monthly basis
After February’s exports bounce back, the EU agri-food tradecontinued to progress with a significant increase of exports in March. This has resulted in a trade surplus of +€6.9 billion, representing a 2... more
AgrifoodIndian rice: EU liberalises it, Italian producers don't agree
According to the Ente Nazionale Risi, reciprocity is needed on the use of pesticides
After a ten-year hiatus, in the summer of 2022 the European Commission resumed negotiations with India for the definition of a free trade agreement. India is the world's largest exporter of rice and in... more
Agrifood"EU Commission is wrong: European viticulture is essential"
Italian, French and Spanish industry associations contest the study on the impact of plant protection products
"Viticulture is essential in Europe". This was affirmed by the associations representing the wine sector when faced with the conclusions of the complementary study on the impact of the Sur regulation published... more
AgrifoodMeat sounding: amendment approved in the italian Senate
The reference to meat and derivatives is prohibited for products that contain only vegetable proteins
The IX Commission of the italian Senate has approved an amendment by the League party, with the first signatures of Gian Marco Centinaio and Giorgio Maria Bergesio, which prohibits the use of names that... more
AgrifoodGranarolo becomes a shareholder of Cefa
After more than ten years of synergy, historic entry of the dairy Group into the Bolognese NGO
Granarolo SpA and Cefa announce that Granarolo will become a partner in CEFA (European Committee for Training and Agriculture) after two decades of synergistic work together with the Bolognese NGO founded... more
AgrifoodAndriani Spa: 34 million euros for a plant in North America
The new Canadian production site will strengthen the Group's competitiveness in the area
Increase sustainable investments, consolidate its presence in the North American market and enhance pasta production capacity, exporting the Italian spirit and the principles of a balanced diet made up... more
AgrifoodSummer Fancy Food: Emilia Romagna attending with record-breaking products
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI is one of the excellences that are holding the stage at the New York fair
For the second year in a row, the Food Valley of Italian Emilia Romagna region is taking part in the Summer Fancy Food Festival in New York, the most important trade fair dedicated to quality agri-food... more
AgrifoodFake Made in Italy is worth 120 billion euros
According to an estimate by agrifood organizations, a third of "fake food" is produced in the USA
The value of counterfeit Made in Italy food products in the world rises to 120 billion euros, with the United States classified as the country where counterfeit Italian products register the highest turnovers.... more
AgrifoodWine: European Commission to support producers
Until October 15th it will be possible to distill the wine most affected by the market crisis
The European Commission has taken exceptional measures to remedy the current imbalances in the wine market in various regions of the European Union. As part of national wine support programmes, Member... 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
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
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
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
AgrifoodFood safety. Berninger (Bayer): "The key is innovation"
According to the manager, the approval at European level of new agricultural and zootechnical technologies is urgently needed
Matthias Berninger , Executive Vice President of Bayer, was the protagonist of a very important panel (see EFA News) at the State of the Union, underway in Florence, once again underlining the importance... more
AgrifoodEcological transition: Europe must act quickly
The intervention of Matthias Berninger, executive vice president of Bayer, at the State of the Union
Europe needs to speed up the transition to sustainable agriculture. The issue was discussed during one of the State of the Union panels, inaugurated today in Florence. The meeting, introduced by the European... 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
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
AgrifoodEuropean Commission: green light for new GMOs
Two new rapeseed and soybean varieties are now consumable and marketable (but not cultivable) /Attachment
In the field of GMOs, two new customs clearances have arrived from the European Commission. Firstly, the consumption of a new genetically modified variety of rapeseed for human and animal consumption was... more