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AgrifoodArtificial intelligence increasingly strategic in agriculture
New partnership between Syngenta and Insilico Medicine
Syngenta Crop Protection is collaborating with artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning company Insilico Medicine to accelerate the invention and development of new, more effective crop protection... more
AgrifoodAgritech Innovation is born with Abaco and Cesar of Uni Perugia
The think tank for sustainable and solidarity agriculture
Abaco, a European player in the supply of software solutions for the management and control of territorial resources oriented towards precision agriculture and environmental sustainability, has entered... more
AgrifoodEuropean Commission: study finds positive impact of trade agreements on agri-food
An update of that one in 2016 /ATTACHMENT
The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector, according to a new study published yesterday. Trade agreements are due to result in substantial... more
ForeignGeographical indications: Brussels considers strengthening
It opens public consultation to citizens and organizations
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting citizens and organizations, as well as national and regional public authorities, to contribute to the evaluation of how to strengthen... more
Oils and condimentsTable olive experts in videoconference on Wednesday 27
The meeting organized by the International Olive Council
Meeting will be translated simultaneously in English, French, Italian and Spanish more
ForeignSpain. The Ebro Food Valley project is starting
Plan for the digital and sustainable transformation of food sector
Initiative led by Cnta; 12 companies already involved, of which 5 are SMEs more
AgrifoodIDeA Agro and Agrintesa together in the production of SunGold yellow kiwi
Final closing of fund at 110 million euros: it is the biggest private equity operator of sector in Italy
IDeA Agro, in partnership with Agrintesa Cooperativa Agricola, has launched an agricultural development operation that involves the construction of a new plant of yellow kiwi of the G3 variety (SunGold-Zespri... more
Economy and financeBorges closed the fiscal year with a consolidated profit of 23.7 million
In 2021, the Catalan oil and condiments group celebrates 125 years of history
Despite having recorded a very complicated second half, due to the effects of Covid 19, the Borges International Group achieved a consolidated net result of 23.7 million euros, which will also be used... more
AgrifoodRenewables, BF signs partnership with Graded
BF Energy was born to enhance the Bonifiche Ferraresi's systems
Graded, the Neapolitan Energy Saving Company, has signed a partnership with BF Spa, the listed on Milan Stock Exchange controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi, which will lead to the birth of Bf Energy,... more
AgrifoodBonifiche Ferraresi announces investments of 100 million
A program of 300 job hiring is coming
The Bonifiche Ferraresi group will carry out numerous recruitments in Emilia Romagna thanks to a new growth project. The well-known agricultural company is planning new investments that will create 300... more
AgrifoodAgricultural policy, green light for anti-covid EU aid
Approved by a very large majority by the European Parliament
Green light from the Brussels Plenary to the extension of the Pac and Next Generation Eu with over 8 billion euros already from 2021. more
AgrifoodAgricultural Solutions (BASF), invests in Italy
“Agrigenius” digital service, dedicated to the wine sector
With Agrigenius Vite, Basf promotes the sustainable management of Italian vineyards; the service will be extended to other countries in the Mediterranean area more
IndustryThe Equinox fund buys the Clas pesto
Acquired 80% of the Ligurian company founded in 1989
The private equity fund Equinox announces that it has reached an agreement for the entry with a majority stake (80%) in the capital of Clas, a Ligurian company world leader in the production of ambient... more
BeverageSorghum production in Italy increases
Naturally gluten-free cultivation, 3,859,000 quintals produced in 2020
Sorghum production in Italy increases. According to the latest Istat data, in 2020 the cultivated area reached 53,934 hectares compared to 46,799 in 2019, equal to a total production of 3,859,000 quintals... more
AgrifoodDeA Capital and Cleon Capital enter in Gias frozen food
The two investors control a Newco of vegetarian ready meals
DeA Capital and Cleon Capital enter in Gias frozen food. The Calabrian company of the Tenuta family will give to a newly established company - Gias Srl, 51% controlled by IDeA Agro and Cleon Capital and... more
Cheese and dairy productsMüller, new program to support milk producers
Improve collaboration, animal welfare and increase sustainability
Müller has launched a new program for farmers to further improve collaboration with suppliers within their supply chain, animal welfare and increase sustainability.The UK-based program, called Müller A... more
ForeignFarm to Fork and EU Biodiversity: impacts on the economy and food security
Study conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture
The European Commission (Ce) has announced its Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies which could result in restrictions on EU agriculture, through targeted reductions in the exploitation of land, in... more
AgrifoodBasf's commitment to increasingly sustainable European agriculture
Objective: 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of crops produced
The BASF Group is committed to achieving clear and quantifiable objectives by 2030 to promote sustainable agriculture. The company will help farmers achieve a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne of... more
Fruit and vegetablesNoberasco, partnership with Bonifiche Ferraresi is strengthened
The development of new 100% Italian supply chains is planned
Bonifiche Ferraresi, an Italian farm with 8300 hectares of agricultural land used in Italy, a company of the Bf Spa Group listed on the Milan stock exchange, and Noberasco, a company operating in Italy... more
Packaging and logisticsRomagnoli: Potatoes 100% eco-friendly
Experimentation with the University of Tuscia and Legambiente
Romagnoli F.lli Spa continues the path of research and innovation with a view to sustainability for the entire potato supply chain, in which the company operates from sowing to marketing and announces... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italia and Ismea support the development of Giorgio Tesi
Financing to foster the growth and support of the Group's economic activities
Crédit Agricole Italia, which has always been one of the main banks in support of the Agri-Agro sector, has provided a loan to the Giorgio Tesi company guaranteed by Ismea. The institute of services for... more
MeatsWalmart, Cargill and McDonald's together for the Great Plains
Investment of over 6 million dollars to support the WWF initiative
An initiative aimed at improving the territorial "health" of Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota more
Fruit and vegetablesMade in Italy peanut: properties and benefits
Noberasco: "A project that combines innovation, quality, transparency and strong commitment to invest in the territory"
The collaboration between SIS, Società Italiana Sementi (Gruppo BF Spa), Noberasco and Coldiretti, has given way to the rebirth of the Italian peanut supply chain. The conference between the partners... more
Fruit and vegetablesPeanut Made in Italy: back on the market after almost 50 years
A conference to implement the rebirth of the Italian peanut supply chain
The press conference for the rebirth of the Italian peanut supply chain was held today 10 September. The meeting took place at the headquarters of SIS, Società Italiana Sementi, a company of the agro-industrial... more
AgrifoodLeonardo and A2A acquire stakes in IBF Servizi
The JV between Bonifiche Ferraresi and Ismea is specialized in precision farming
Optimization of production processes, reduction of production costs,improvement of environmental sustainability and quality. These are the goals of IBF Servizi to improve the competitiveness of Italian... more
AgrifoodAirbus DS and Climate join forces to empower farmers with reliable satellite imagery
Via an active platform in digital agriculture
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and The Climate Corporation (Climate), a subsidiary of Bayer, have announced a new global agreement to deliver frequently updated satellite imagery from Airbus to farmers... more
AgrifoodMaccarese (Rome), the pole of excellence in zootechnics
The new Milk Standard Laboratory will be inaugurated on February 12
On Monday 12th of February 2018 from 11:00 am at the premises in Via dell’Industria in Maccarese, in municipality of Fiumicino (Rome), there will be the inauguration of the new Milk Standard Laboratory, a... more
AgrifoodBarilla e Cnw for the agriculture 4.0
The Agrosat platform on the smartphone to support farmers
The Institute of Biometeorology of the National Research Council of Florence and Foggia (Ibimet-Cnr, Bioagroalimentare-Disba Department) in collaboration with Barilla S.p.a. has created 'Agrosat': an online... more
AgrifoodCherkizovo Group Announces 2017 Operating Result
Cherkizovo Group (LSE: CHE; MOEX: GCHE), is the largest vertically integrated meat producer in Russia
Cherkizovo Group (LSE: CHE; MOEX: GCHE), the largest vertically integrated meat producer in Russia, today announces operating results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2017.Poutry DivisionSales volumes... more
AgrifoodOmnibus: provisional deal on simpler and fairer post-2018 Eu farming policy
Thursday members of the Agriculture Committee have reached the agreement
Simpler and more flexible Eu’s farming policy rules, stronger farmers in the food supply chain, better tools to deal with production and market risks more