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![Paolo Mascarino, presidente di Federalimentare](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/931de97269e3b60cb0d2baf3d89ad674.jpg.webp)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
![Matteo Zoppas, presidente di Ice Agenzia](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/06c7227c4d6fa8e08b23eafd91153d2f.jpg.webp)
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
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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
![Michele Montanari, consigliere di amministrazione consorzio Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, Simone Ficarelli, marketing Consorzio Parmigiano Reggiano, Leonardo Giacobazzi, vicepresidente consorzio Aceto](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/6904840d6eb62697e8534af9c0985a47.jpg.webp)
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
![Il vicepresidente del Senato Gian Marco Centinaio](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/1cceacbfb87a8750eb2f3a443ac4f3dc.jpg.webp)
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
![Il ministro dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foreste Francesco Lollobrigida inaugura il logo della candidatura della cucina italiana a patrimonio Unesco (Pompei, 5 agosto 2023)](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/fdec5e3b4edb084c3d0a3c67559356f1.jpg.webp)
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
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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
![Federico Vecchioni, AD Bonifiche Ferraresi](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/93b0230e16d5fc912c9319ca8f39fdf0.jpg.webp)
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
![Giornata mondiale sicurezza alimentare](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/e555d80319def9f1ce3e1b1a9d416211.jpg.webp)
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
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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
![I vigneti delle Langhe in una foto d'archivio](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/b2e88937911cfae9c006d5cc6757f6ac.jpg.webp)
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
![Burger, o polpetta, Beyond Meat, carne 100% vegetale ottenuta dalle proteine dei piselli](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/397f4d32f46083351f546592fc0801b5.png.webp)
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
![Al centro da sinistra: Giampiero Calzolari, presidente di Granarolo, e Raoul Mosconi, presidente di Cefa](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/2320d6450ef9f84d156063be113a89ec.jpg.webp)
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
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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
![Inaugurazione stand della Regione Emilia Romagna al Summer Fancy Food (New York, 25 giugno 2023)](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/64f99b0322f6022f3e1fb1a5ba68d3b3.jpg.webp)
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
![Al Fancy Food di New York la prima esposizione del Made in Italy tarocco con le più grottesche imitazioni scovate da Coldiretti sugli scaffali Usa](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/9e4c87a311c03f4ffe96e0f8c75bcc6c.jpg.webp)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
![State of Union, con Matthias Berninger (4° da sx), Executive VP, Public Affairs, Science, Sustainability & HSE, Bayer](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/c3335ff60c2cd1ac7966402f137d7e0e.jpg.webp)
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
![Il ministro dell'Agricoltura, della Sovranità Alimentare e delle Foreste, Francesco Lollobrigida, incontra il suo omologo albanese Frida Kirfca (Tirana, 27 marzo 2023)](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/38871444ffb6e4664fe1c8da5c9456b2.jpg.webp)
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
![Spaghetti alla puttanesca](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/422efd602db2a9bf8c8fde6b2c513278.jpg.webp)
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
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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
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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
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AgrifoodTaste of Italy 2 (Dea Capital) and Alcedo V invest in Demetra
The goal is to create an international pole in the agricultural machinery sector
Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR, and Alcedo V, a fund managed by Alcedo SGR, have jointly acquired 100% of Demetra... more
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AgrifoodCricket flour: South Tyrolean operators appreciate it
"Very nutritious product", says the local representative of the commercial agents
The customs clearance of cricket flour continues to cause discussions but in South Tyrol some entrepreneurs are enthusiastic. The product, whose marketing was approved by the European Union Food Safety... more
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AgrifoodBf takes over Bia, a leader in couscous production
The investment is 20.5 million euros
Bf Spa, the controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi, has signed a contract for the purchase of the entire share capital of Bia Spa by Alto Partners Sgr (owner of 95% of the capital of BIA) and by Gescad... more
![Vincenzo Martinelli, Presidente sez Molini a frumento duro Italmopa](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/b7011c59c678a9b00876fd13a822fad0.jpg.webp)
AgrifoodDurum wheat: Italian production falls
The 2022 estimates disclose 3,5 tonnes, with a 5,5 tonnes requirement
Yet other bad news regarding Italian durum wheat, at the center of economic and agri-food attention in this crisis season. Italmopa, the Italian Millers' Industrial Association (Federalimentare-Confindustria)... more
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AgrifoodThe progression of food farming is thanks to neuroscience
Supported by Importaco that has launched a line with natural probiotics obtained through nuts
"To predict the success of a product it is increasingly essential to start from the emotional reactions it arouses in the consumer". States Teresa Cercós Fortea, general manager of quality, environment... more
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AgrifoodSuperior Taste Award 2022: 2,350 products with a "superior taste"
Chefs and sommeliers have awarded the certification to 62 made in Italy references
The jury of the International Taste Institute, made up of some of the best chefs and sommeliers in the world, awarded the Superior Taste Award 2022 to 2,350 food and wine products. Certification is given... more
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AgrifoodFood insecurity: it will affect up to 1.9 billion people by November
The Eurasia Group report presented in New York at the summit of the Global Citizen Now/Attachment
The number of people facing food insecurity globally will increase to 243 million by November, totaling 1.9 billion people, explains new research "Food Security and the Coming Storm", by Eurasia Group... more
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AgrifoodTuratti (Taste of Italy of DeA Capital) acquires Tecnoceam
A large company is born involved in the processing of fresh-cut vegetables
Turatti Srl, a company owned by the Taste of Italy funds of DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr and EC I of Entangled Capital, has finalized the acquisition of 100% of Tecnoceam Srl, one of the main Italian... more
![Vincisgrassi alla Maceratese STG](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/569edd49b01dbaf3b22340e7bbe20fa6.jpg.webp)
AgrifoodOfficially registered the Vincisgrassi alla Maceratese Stg
The Italian food Ig rises to 316
The name Vincisgrassi alla Maceratese Stg is registered in the Official Journal of the European Union L 103 of 31/03/2022, which according to the updated data of the Qualivita observatory is number 4 of... more
![Mercati di Frutta e Verdura a Bologna](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/65530b3cdc9f553c8a762adf765e73fe.jpeg.webp)
AgrifoodThe World Farmers Markets School is born
The first "university" for farmers' markets around the world that promote the sale of food at zero km
The first meeting will be held on Wednesday 23 February at 4 pm with the webinar on “Removing barriers to Farmers Markets around the world”. more
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AgrifoodEU-Japan agreement: 28 new European Igs recognized (5 Italian)
Approved the 2nd amendment on the anniversary of the bilateral APE agreement/Annex
1 February 2022 marked the third anniversary of the entry into force of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (Ape): this is the most important EU agreement so far regarding agri-food trade, including... more
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AgrifoodMiiMOSA and the European Investment Fund together for agricultural transition
The EIF underwrites €20 million investment in MiiMOSA transition #1 fund
The European Investment Fund (Fei - part of the European Investment Bank Group) has signed a commitment of 20 million euros in the MiiMosa transition # 1 Fund, first investment fund established in 2021... more
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AgrifoodAgriculture: strong growth in EU agri-food trade
The total value amounts to 239.5 billion euros, an increase of 6.1% compared to last year
The latest data on EU agri-food trade published today indicate that for the period January-September 2021 the total value of the EU agri-food trade (exports plus imports) amounts to € 239.5 billion, a... more
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AgrifoodThe App to analyse olives in less than 10 seconds
The new technology makes it possible to determine the moisture content in the fruit and the quality of the oil
PerkinElmer, a global leader in analytics solutions for the life sciences, diagnostics, food and environmental industries, has developed a new application for its Da 7250. This instrument based on Nirs... more
![Control Room Bonifiche Ferraresi](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/5191ea775bd1ce84375b31aa070887f4.jpg.webp)
AgrifoodEni and Intesa invest in the Bonifiche Ferraresi holding
A strategic agreement has also been signed with Eni joining the agricultural company
Eni and Intesa Sanpaolo enter the capital of Bf Spa, the listed holding that controls the agricultural company Bonifiche Ferraresi, the Italian seed company, the Le Stagioni d'Italia brand and IBF Servizi.... more
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AgrifoodAubergines: Spain is the first supplier to the EU market
In the 2020/2021 season; followed by Holland and Turkey. Italy sixth
According to what the Spanish Hortoinfo reported in recent days on data from the statistical service Euroestacom (Icex -Eurostat), in the fruit and vegetable campaign 2020/2021 (1 September-31 August),... more
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AgrifoodExpo Dubai: Italy as a world model for sustainable agri-food
Filiera Italia: "Integrated and sustainable production system for the global food challenge"
At the Innovation talk of Expo Dubai 2020, the meeting dedicated to the themes of innovation and sustainability held on tuesday, november 9, the managing director of Filiera Italia Luigi Scordamaglia... more