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NewsNestlé donates CHF2 million to support equitable vaccination through Covax
Schneider: "The speedy development of vaccines has given us hope, but the job isn’t done until there is access everywhere in the world"
Nestlé is today joining the drive to speed up vaccination against COVID-19 and ensure broad, equitable distribution of vaccines to developing countries. “We are announcing a CHF 2 million donation to th... more
NewsFeed with insects, first Italian factory opens
The start-up Bef Biosystems will produce flours for animals
The first Italian insect farm for animal feed is about to be inaugurated in the province of Alessandria: an integrated insect breeding system for the bioconversion of food waste into protein flour and... more
NewsRecycling in the fisheries sector: key to cleaning up our seas
European Parliament urges the to reduce marine litter
Parliament has stated that increasing recycling in the fisheries sector and substantially reducing the use of plastics are the key to cleaning up our seas. In a non-legislative resolution adopted on Thursday... more
NewsInvernizzi and Banco Alimentare with "Together there is more goodness"
Objective: to donate 700,000 meals to those in difficulty
Invernizzi, since 1908, the historic Italian brand born thanks to the initiative of Giovanni Invernizzi and since 2003 part of Lactalis Italia, now supports the Food Bank with the solidarity initiative... more
NewsDairy Federation presents the Nutrition Symposium
An international virtual two-day event scheduled for 11 and 12 May
Idf, the International Dairy Federation, presents its Idf Nutrition Symposium organized in virtual mode for 11 and 12 May next from 12:00 to 17:00 CET. Topics covered include the important role of foods... more
NewsBrexit. British food exports to the EU collapse
Drop of 75.5%, with a loss of 750 million pounds
Rude awakening for post-Brexit Brits. HMRC data released by the Food and Drink Federation revealed a significant drop in food and beverage exports to the European Union (EU) and other international markets... more
NewsUSA: the first "national agriculture day"
Recognition of the strategic value of food production during the pandemic
Yesterday, March 23 has become the National Agriculture Day of the United States, an act that recognizes the strategic role of the sector in the midst of the Covid emergency. It is the decision of US President... more
NewsDespar recognized as a historic brand in Italy
The group has been present in Bel Paese since 1960
Despar is officially a historical brand of national interest. The brand has in fact obtained registration in the special register that protects national companies of excellence historically linked to the... more
NewsWorld Water Day: chocolate, cocoa and coffee at the top of footprint
Capri: "However, we need local data, correctly measured, which take into account the concept of water shortage and need for ecosystems"
Today is celebrated throughout the World Water Day, that is the world day established by the UN in 1992 to reflect on the efficient use of this precious resource. Agricultural production is obviously one... more
NewsNutri-Score, the Spanish government splits up
The Minister of Agriculture refuses to adopt a system that "harms national interests"
The statements made to Radio Cope. And the opposition of the Popolari and Vox cite the Italian Nutrinform Battery system among the alternatives. more
NewsRicehouse: capital increase and new shareholders
Boost Heroes, Impact Hub, Riso Gallo and JPDecaux join the shareholders
The startup and benefit company transforms waste deriving from rice processing into natural materials for green building. more
NewsAmerica's Cup, what's in Luna Rossa's galley
The dishes, the secrets and the food & beverage sponsors of the Team Prada Pirelli/Gallery
Speak chef Manuel Sanna da San Gavino Monreale, 37 year old Sardinian from Medio Campidano, chef in charge of the Italian team, and Camilla Lunelli, head of PR and Communication of the group exclusive supplier of bubbles for the Italian team. more
NewsMisleading adv, Italian Jury condems Tonno Mare Aperto (Jealsa)
Close of the "Il Tonno Verità" campaign ordered
On the recommendation of Bolton Food, the Jury for Advertising Self-Discipline intervened on the commercials of the Tuna Mare Aperto campaign, whose final claim was "Il Tonno Verità" (Tuna Truth). The... more
NewsBrexit: lavender and rosemary in the UK's sights
Confagricoltura urges ministries; European Commission intervenes
Confagricoltura intervened in support of Italian horticulturalists who are alarmed by the entry into force of a provision which, despite the agreements already signed between the European Union and the... more
NewsChina changes rules on protection consortia
Origin Italia: promotion of PDO at risk
News that would be in contrast with the EU-China agreement signed on 1 March 2021: strong concern on the part of the Protection Consortia. Origin Italia asks for clarification from ministers Patuanelli and Di Maio more
NewsItalian Minister Patuanelli meets Qu Dongyu, MD of FAO
Not just hunger in the world, but also the agricultural sector crisis for Covid, and more, at the center of the talks
The Minister of Agricultural and Forestry Policies, Stefano Patuanelli, had a fruitful virtual meeting with the Director General of FAO, Qu Dongyu, during which the main issues of common interest were... more
NewsEU agreements with China and Armenia come to life
International agreements on GI and PDO products entered into force on 1st March
Qualivita gives the news: on 1 March two international trade agreements entered into force: the EU-China agreement on cooperation and protection of Geographical Indications, and the EU-Armenia partnership... more
NewsEU Commission: consultation on food supply and safety
As part of Farm to Fork plan
The Commission has launched a consultation on an emergency plan to ensure food supply and security across the EU in times of crisis, as announced in the "Farm to Fork" strategy. The purpose of the consultation... more
NewsEgypt. Discovered the oldest brewery in the world
It would date back more than 5,000 years and could produce thousands liters of beer per day
A research group of American and Egyptian archaeologists, chaired by Dr. Matthew Adams of NYU, and Dr. Deborah Fischach of Princeton University have uncovered what may be the world's oldest industrial-scale... more
NewsRisi Authority: to restore duties on rice from Myanmar
Especially today, with the position taken by the EU on the recent coup d'état
On Monday 22 February, the EU Foreign Affairs Council strongly condemned the military coup perpetrated in Myanmar / Burma on 1 February, also underlining that the European Union is ready to take restrictive... more
NewsUSA: yesterday was the "National Chili Day"
The spicy dish par excellence, loved by 7 out of 10 Americans
Born in the United States, the Day celebrates the taste and tradition of an energetic and spicy dish, which over the years has strongly entered American pop culture and beyond. This dish has captured the interest of celebrities, politicians and singers, as well as being represented in films and TV series more
NewsThe fake Carbonara launched by the New York Times
Coldiretti: "The business of fake Italians on foreign tables is worth over 100 billion"
"Carbonara al pomodoro is the tip of the iceberg of the falsification of made in Italy at the table which in the world has exceeded 100 billion euros with the United States in first place". This is what... more
NewsExotic trees: from research to management in Alpine territories
The digital workshop with 100 industry experts is starting
Robinia, ailanthus, American maple, late cherry, Douglas fir, hybrid poplar and Siberian elm are just some of the approximately 100 species of non-native trees found in Italy. Introduced for ornamental... more
NewsFood Tech Accelerator: here are the selected startups
Third edition of the international accelerator of the food supply chain, from farm to fork
The 8 international startups, chosen from more than 600 applications, were presented today and will follow the path of the FoodTech Accelerator coordinated by Deloitte Officine Innovazione in collaboration... more
NewsNow French and English copy the white truffle
Tuber magnatum Pico could be produced in the UK thanks to a discovery of French scientists
At stake is a business estimated at over half a billion euros on the entire Italian peninsula, with prices for white truffles that this year reached up to 3 thousand euros per kilogram for the smallest sizes more
NewsIFAD: 44th session of Board of Governors kicks off
Two days in digital session. At the end, the new president will be designate
The 44th session of the Board of Governors of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) opens tomorrow, February 17. Heads of state, ministers and agricultural development experts will... more
NewsSustainable cocoa: partnership between Barry Callebaut and Deloitte
To support the professional growth of farmers in Indonesia
Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of high quality chocolate and cocoa products and Deloitte, a professional services provider, have jointly announced a multi-year strategic partnership to provide education... more
NewsLabels: Spanish GIs also marry Italian lawsuit against Nutriscore
The main association goes against the Madrid government and aligns with our demands
While the Madrid government has taken a stance in favor of Nutriscore, another important step has been taken today towards strengthening the protection of Italian and European PDO and PGI products. The... more
NewsCrac Parmalat, Tonna returns to prison
He must serve over 8 years of final sentence
After more than 17 years of being arrested for the Parmalat crash, Fausto Tonna, former financial director of the group and at the time the right-hand man of Calisto Tanzi, returned to prison to serve... more
NewsNutella: Rome Mint dedicates a coin to Italian excellence
5 euro silver for the dedicated World Day
On the occasion of World Nutella Day in the year in which the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Ferrero company occurs, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance issues a silver coin, minted... more
NewsWanted food for astronauts leaving for Mars
NASA launches a $ 500,000 contest
NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (Csa) and the Privy Council Office (Pco) have collaborated in the creation of "The Deep Space Food Challenge", a competition that the three agencies hope will provide "innovative... more
IndustryEU Antitrust investigates on Mondelēz
Possible practices of restricting competition on European national markets
The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Mondelēz, the food giant among the largest producers of chocolate, biscuits and coffee in Europe. The American multinational has come... more
Economy and financeState aid: extension and raising of ceiling of the Temporary framework
Expiry date set at 31 December 2021
The European Commission has announced the decision to extend the temporary framework on state aid adopted on 19 March 2020 to support the economy in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, until 31 December... more
Government acts2021: agreements to protect some Italian and French PDOs and GIs
There are bilateral EU agreements with Japan and South Korea
In 2021, some Italian and French GI products will be protected in Japan and South Korea thanks to the EU-Japan and EU-South Korea bilateral free trade agreements. The list of new GIs protected in Japan... 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
NewsEuropean Commission: 5 new GMOs authorized
Corn and soybean approval valid for 10 years
The European Commission, on Friday, authorized the trade of five genetically modified crops (three of maize and two of soybeans) and renewed the authorization of three other maize crops used for food and... more
NewsPizza Day, views from over 190 countries
A 24-hour international digital marathon
Avpn (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) founded in June 1984 in Naples, committed to promoting and protecting the true Neapolitan pizza in Italy and around the world, was the protagonist of Vera Pizza... more
NewsEU: origin labeling obligation for rabbit meat?
Question by Mara Bizzotto to the European Commission
Question by Mara Bizzotto to the European Commission. 07/10/2020.Subject: Obligation of origin labeling for rabbit meat to protect the made in Italy production.Recently the association of producers Coldiretti... more
Fruit and vegetablesUe, organic fruit: parliamentary question on preservation technologies
More effective freezing and drying process than cold rooms
Question by Mr Daniel Buda to the European Commission. 01/14/2021.The technologies used to preserve organic fruit in a controlled environment revolve around the use of different concentrations of gas,... more
HealthEfsa deems yellow mealworms safe for human consumption
The approval would lead the sale of food products derived from insects in EU
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has deemed yellow mealworms safe for human consumption, paving the way for insect-derived food products to be sold across Europe. The announcement marks a significant... more
NewsMore sustainable cocoa with the Asase project in Ghana
Public and private sectors together to end deforestation and restore forest areas
This month, public sector, private sector and civil society organization partners jointly launched the Accessible Soils And Sustainable Environments (ASASE) project in Ghana. Over the coming four years,... more
Veg worldVeganuary 2021 has officially started
The whole month of January without eating food of animal origin
Nestlé and Domino Pizza among the supporters of the initiative more
NewsMasi Foundation remembers Pierre Cardin
The Italian naturalized French designer wins “Civiltà Veneta” Award in 1997
The Masi Foundation remembers Pierre Cardin, the naturalized French Italian designer who passed away on 29 december 2020. The unparalleled and revolutionary designer, forerunner of many fashion trends... more
NewsRbi, worldwide renunciation of caged eggs
The decision concerns the Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes chain's
Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes will eliminate cage-free eggs at all locations and in all products. This includes products such as mayonnaise that use egg as an ingredient. In Western Europe, North... more
News#ChristmasMenu: the top 10 of "must have" according to Instagram
Panettone wins over pandoro, lasagna and lentils always present
Instagram reveals what are the must haves for the perfect Christmas lunch or dinner. First of all, the age-old question: panettone or pandoro team? With more than 580 thousand photos posted under the hashtag... more
NewsThe first agricultural plant in Italy of liquefied biomethane and biogenic Co2
50 heavy vehicles of the Maganetti group will be powered by bio-LNG
The protagonist is the agricultural cooperative Speranza, a Piedmontese social reality of the Cib more
NewsRapidly developing biogas in Europe
According to the forecasts of the Gas for Climate “Market State and Trends Report”
The Gas for Climate report is attached. more
Cheese and dairy products"Mozzarella di Gioia del Colle" obtains the protected designation of origin
L'Abbate (Mipaaf): "PDO is not a point of arrival, we need commitment to enhancement in the world"
With the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on 9 December, the implementing regulation for the registration in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical... more
NewsKellogg and Banco Alimentare: 800,000 meals for 150,000 people in difficulty
"Food collection 2020", the historic partnership in Italy is renewed
Kellogg Company renews its multi-year partnership with the Italian Banco Alimentare Onlus foundation. It does so on the occasion of the "Food collection", which started on November 21 and which will last... more
NewsRio Mare (Bolton Group) and Banco Alimentare fight the economic crisis
Since February, 860,000 cans of tuna in olive have been donated
The emergency linked to the spread of Covid-19, in addition to health, is increasingly social and affects both those who already lived in difficult conditions and those who found themselves there due to... more