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Government actsBeko Europe: Italian Government Opposes Industrial Plan
Bergamotto: “We will take every possible action to ensure that the ownership changes strategy”
"We do not share and cannot accept the plan presented by the top management of Beko Europe. We will enforce the golden power, which for us means protecting employment". This is what the italian undersecretary... more
Government actsManisa Mesir Macunu: Turkish sweet included among the European PGIs
Dating back to the Ottoman era, it is obtained from a mixture of 41 different spices, herbs and fruits.
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of the Turkish product "Manisa Mesir Macunu" in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). "Manisa Mesir Macunu" is a traditional sweet... more
Government actsEU Council, new chemicals regulation
Clarifies rules on classification, labelling and packaging of substances
The Council of the European Union today adopted the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP). This is the last stage of the decision-making process. The CLP Regulation updates... more
Government actsLorraine Wines: EU Commission Approves New PGI
Appellation reserved for quality white, rosé and red sparkling wines produced in north-eastern France
The European Commission has approved the registration of “Lorraine” wines in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). The “Lorraine” designation is reserved for quality white, rosé an... more
Government actsG7 Agriculture: Climate change, AI and Africa in ministers' declaration of intent
Final statement focuses on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture /Attachment
The G7 Agriculture Ministers, meeting in Syracuse, adopted the communiqué that officially concludes the work of the Italian Presidency. Among the main points:- Strengthen agriculture for profitable, resilient,... more
Government actsLollobrogida, at the G7 the agriculture made in Italy "explained to the people"
The G7 final document on agriculture and fisheries will include food sovereignty, freedom to produce and quality food
The minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, announced that the concepts of "food sovereignty", of "freedom to produce and decide what to eat, which can be guaranteed to all" and the "food of quality,... more
Government actsItaly-China: partnership to protect GI
After Meloni's meeting with Prime Minister Li Qiang, more fight against counterfeiting
Food safety among the issues at the center of the new four-year agreement signed between Rome and Beijing more
Government acts"Shrinkflation": italian Government crackdown on manipulated prices
Bill introduces an obligation to provide information in the event of a reduction in the quantity of product, for the same expenditure
The "Competition bill", just approved in Italy by the Council of Ministers, in addition to introducing the new legislation on dehors, also provides for a measure to combat the phenomenon of so-called "shrinkflation".... more
Government acts"Stop fake food": popular initiative registered by the EU Commission
Access to transparent information regarding the food products that are purchased is required
The European Commission decided today to register two European citizens' initiatives, entitled "Stop Cruelty Stop Slaughter" and "Stop fake food: origin on the label". The organizers of the first initiative... more
Government actsFood delivery: EU Commission investigates suspected dominant position
Delivery Hero and Glovo may have violated European competition rules
The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation into whether Delivery Hero and Glovo have breached EU competition rules by participating in a cartel in the online ordering and delivery... more
Government actsChianti Classico: farm villas candidate for UNESCO heritage
Italian Minister of Culture: "It enhances an identity landscape of our nation, which we fully support"
The italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano expressed "satisfaction" with the decision of the Board of Directors of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO to send the candidacy of "The landscape... more
Government actsEU Commission prepares new Honey Platform
Until July 15 open the call that collects the best skills on authenticity and traceability of honey
The EU Commission launched the call to establish the Honey Platform to gather the best expertise available on the authenticity and traceability of honey. The invitation to the call started yesterday, June... more
Government actsUS unblocks pork import from Tuscany and Umbria
From 12 July the two regions are considered areas free from swine vesicular disease (MVS)
Calderone (Assica): "The extension to Tuscany and Umbria of the status of Vesicular Disease allowance is extremely strategic for the whole sector". more
Government actsIntesa Sanpaolo: 20 billion euros to relaunch Italian agriculture
Circular economy and efficiency improvements at the center of the agreement between bank group, Ministry of Agriculture and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Cdp) and Intesa Sanpaolo signed an agreement today to promote credit policies and synergies aimed at the development... more
Government actsSugar Tax: Italian Government approves amendment, taking effect July 1
The rule splits the government. Foreign Minister Tajani: "It puts businesses in difficulty, Parliament's wishes should be respected"
For more than a year he held sway in government discussions. Any decision would have displeased one political party or in any case would have split public opinion in two. In the end, after various postponements,... more
Government actsEU Commission: 6 month extension for aid to agriculture and fisheries
Up to 335 thousand euros for companies affected by the crisis or sanctions linked to Russia
The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework for State aid to extend by six months some provisions of the framework aimed at addressing persistent market... more
Government actsAgriculture: EU Commission advances extension of state aid
The proposal sent to the national governments, who will have to provide their opinion /Annex
An extension of the Crisis and Transition State for State Aid (TCTF). This is what the European Commission sent yesterday to the EU member states in order to allow the maintenance of support for the primary... more
Government actsGeographical indications: EU Council simplifies registration procedure
New regulation strengthens food and drink protection, both online and offline
Today, the Council formally adopted a regulation improving the protection of geographical indications (GIs) and other quality schemes for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, both online and... more
Government actsBiotechnology and biomanufacturing: EU proposes a package of actions
Identify a series of actions aimed at removing obstacles and supporting innovation
The European Commission today proposed a series of targeted actions to promote biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU. The Communication "Building the future with nature" identifies challenges and... more
Government actsPackaging: the 27 EU countries approve the regulation and directive
Reuse and recycling will be encouraged, according to the principles of the circular economy
The decision taken by the Coreper I ambassadors will then pass to the European Parliament and the Council of European Ministers more
Government actsGeographical indications: definitive approval from the European Parliament
The reform passes with a very large majority. More protection and transparency on our products
De Castro (PSE): "New regulation generates added value, finally good news for European farmers" more
Government actsFruit Logistica: Italy confirms primacy
478 Italian companies at the Berlin fair. Growing numbers compared to post-pandemic
Agriculture's Minister visit to the stands last night: "We create wealth by exporting quality". more
Government actsMattei Plan. Italian Prime Minister: "3 billion euros from the Italian fund for Africa"
A new approach under the banner of "equal cooperation" inaugurated
Today's "Italy-Africa. A bridge for common growth" summit will contribute to a radical change in relations between the two shores of the Mediterranean. No more welfare, nor neocolonialist "predatory" approaches... more
Government actsWhen can a wine be defined as "de-alcoholized"? The response of the EU Commission
Procedure not applicable to sparkling wines, while Dop and Ipg must provide it in the specifications / Attachment
On the subject of alcohol-free wines, the European Commission intervened with a specific communication, published in the European Official Journal, which dictates a series of criteria for the entire procedure,... more
Government actsEU, 126 million of aids of State to Romania for the traffics in the ports
EU Commission supports increased trade flows due to the Russian-Ukrainian war
The European Commission approved yesterday 11 January a series of state aid to Romania worth EUR 126 million. The measure facilitates trade flows to and from Ukraine, in line with the objectives of the... more
Government actsArtificial meat. Lollobrigida: "Austria and France on our side"
On the sidelines of Agrifish, the italian minister of agriculture announces a shared document
"Today we need to have a greater impact and with greater funding to support this strategic sector. We have highlighted, as Italy, the need to enhance it also in consideration of a broader development of... more
Government actsCultivated meat, law proposal to ban it in France
Initiative of Les Républicains parliamentarians explicitly cites Italian law
The bill "to ban the production, processing and marketing of synthetic meat throughout the national territory" has been submitted to the French parliament, in the interests of human health, animal health... more
Government actsSynthetic food bill passes in the italian Senate
Production and marketing ban approved with 93 yes, 28 no and 33 abstentions
The bill prescribing a ban on the production and marketing of synthetic food and feed has passed the Senate. The hall of Palazzo Madama gave the green light to the provision with 93 yes, 28 no and 33 abstentions.... more
Government actsEfsa on the hunt for the next executive director
EC call for applications to search for the new head of the European food safety authority
The European Commission has launched a call for applications to search for the next executive director to head Efsa, the European Food Safety Authority. The role of the executive director includes serving... more
Government actsIreland, anti-alcohol label is law
Government converted health warning labeling regulation
Ireland has its own law on new alcohol labels. The Irish government announced this by making it public today on the executive website www.gov.ie that "Health minister Stephen Donnelly has signed the Public... 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
Government actsUkraine: grain talks in Geneva on March 13
Lavrov: "Extension of agreement difficult, pro-Russia clauses never implemented"
Consultations between the delegation of the Russian Federation and the delegation of the United Nations on the extension of the agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain from Black Sea ports will take... 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
Government actsInternational Olive Council: Roberto Berutti is the Italian candidate
The Government's choice goes on the cabinet member of the EU Agriculture Commissioner
Roberto Berutti , member of the cabinet of the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, is the candidate chosen by the Italian government for the role of executive director of the International Olive Council.... more
Government actsFood Safety Summit: Rome will host it from 24 to 26 July
Tajani: "Extraordinary result for Italy, we will do our part in achieving the 2030 Agenda"
Italy will host the Food Safety Summit from 24 to 26 July 2023. Heads of state and government and ministers of the 193 member countries of the United Nations will be welcomed in Rome. The Italian proposal,... more
Government actsEU cracks down on pesticides to protect bees
From the EC new rules to lower the maximum levels of two neonicotinoids in food
The European Commission has adopted new rules which, once enforced, will lower the maximum residue levels of two pesticides in food. Evaluations by EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, have in fact... more
Government actsUE takes stock after a month of the new CAP
Commissioner Wojciechowski says he is convinced that the Member States have drawn up effective strategic plans
"Today ends the first month of the new CAP: it is a good time to take stock of where we are and where we are going". This was stated by the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz... more
Government actsEnvironment: competencies at European level need to be reviewed
Request from the agriculture Ministers of 16 member States to the EU Council
The division of responsibilities at EU Council level on proposals concerning the environment and the primary sector needs to be reviewed in order to strengthen the role of agriculture ministers. This is... more
Government actsTake the X hour for the bugs in the dish
Domestic cricket flour can be marketed yesterday: tomorrow it's the flour larvae's turn
Here we are, the insect is also served on the plate in the EU. Since yesterday, in fact, the partially defatted flour of Acheta domesticus-house cricket can be marketed after the European Union, on 4 January,... more
Government actsThe mealworm is the next ingredient of EU foods
Ok from the Commission: the marketing starts from 26 January by the French Ynsect / Attachment
The list of insects that can be included in food according to the EU increase. The EU Commission Implementing Regulation 2023/58 is in fact ready to enter into force, which "authorizes the placing on the... more
Government actsVerisem, italian Council of State confirms veto of sale to Syngenta
The government had exercised golden power over the seeds company
Maybe it's the first case for the application of golden power to the agri-food sector: the sale of Verisem, an italian jewel in the seed sector (albeit controlled for years by an American fund) to Syngenta,... more
Government actsSouth Africa versus EU due to oranges
Appeal to the WTO against the cold treatment of fruits
South Africa against the European Union because of oranges. This is the "gist" of the affair that is involving the two parties: South Africa, in fact, has appealed to the WTO against the EU decision imposing... more
Government actsBalsamic Vinegar, Italy activates infringement procedure against Slovenia
Bratislava wants to transform the name “balsamic vinegar” into a product standard
The Italian Government has activated the infringement procedure pursuant to art. 259 TFEU against Slovenia for the protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI. "The initiative - explain from the Consortium... more
Government actsEU: Farm to Fork strategy aims at sustainable practices for crop and livestock production"
Kyriakides: "We don't want to set specific targets on consumption of animal proteins"
The answer to a parliamentary question by the MP Mara Bizzotto. more
Government actsEurope recognizes the importance of carbon farming
Carbon credits enter the European political agenda; will be a legislative proposal by 2022
Carbon credits officially enter the European political agenda, confirming the essential role of the rural sector in the challenge of sustainability. The EU Commission published the communication on sustainable... more
Government actsCancer: wine equated with smoking
Shocking report from the EU Parliament commission
The Beating Cancer Commission (Beca) of the European Parliament, after a year of work, voted on a report dedicated to measures to combat cancer, launching a far-reaching Cancer Plan that includes prevention... more
Government actsAntitrust: Amazon sanctioned in Italy for 1.28 billion euros
For abuse of dominant position. Confimprese: "Now fiscal equity for digital platforms"
The Italian Competition and Market Authority imposed a fine of over 1.28 billion euros on various companies of the Amazon group (Amazon Europe Core, Amazon Services Europe, Amazon, Amazon Italia Services... more
Government actsVerisem: Italian government blocks Syngenta
The Swiss group aimed to take over the seed company
The news had been anticipated in the media (see EFA News article of 22/10/2021) and now it is confirmed: the Italian government has exercised its veto powers (the so-called Golden Power) to block the acquisition... more
Government actsWine: Italy’s the first country to obtain a sustainability certificate
MP Gallinella: "An added value for the national wine production chain, leaders in the world"
"Italy will soon be the first country to obtain a system of certification of sustainability of the wine production chain. With the approval of the decree of the ministry of Agricultural policies with establishes... more
Government actsTypical products. European Commission approve Pistachio of Raffadali
The denomination is produced in the province of Agrigento (Sicily)
The European Commission has approved the application for registration of "Pistachio di Raffadali" in the register of protected designations of origin (PDO). The Raffadali Pistachio is produced in the province... more