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Government actsEU: More incentives for young people and more flexibility on pesticides
European Commission develops its "Vision" for the agri-food sector of the future
The European Commission has presented its Vision for Agriculture and Food, the roadmap that will guide the EU executive in these areas for the 2024-2029 legislative term. A roadmap that "lays the foundations... more
Government actsCaviar d'Aquitaine becomes PGI
EU recognises recently created and marketed French fish denomination
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of "Caviar d'Aquitaine" in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). Caviar d'Aquitaine is a caviar obtained from sturgeon eggs and salt.... more
Government actsEU Commission: Three new names approved
Walloon honey, a Finnish pancake and Cavaillon melon have been included in the IGP register
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of the following three products in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). The first is Walloon Honey, from production hives located... more
Government actsEU: Ebaf to make its official debut on February 4th
European Agriculture and Food Council formally established
The European Commission has officially established the European Agriculture and Food Council (EBAF), fulfilling a key recommendation of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture. Chaired by Agriculture... more
Government actsEU Recognizes New Geographical Indications in Romania and Türkiye
Jidvei wines and sparkling wines and Silifke Yoğurdu yogurt registered respectively as Dop and Igp
The European Commission has approved the registration of two new names, recognizing their distinctive qualities. The Jidvei name (registered as a Protected Designation of Origin) includes white, rosé,... more
Government actsSpanish EVO oil and Portuguese rice among EU geographical indications
Aceite de Menorca recognized as PGI, Arroz de Sarrabulho becomes TSG
The European Commission has approved the registration of two new denominations, recognizing their distinctive qualities, both from the Iberian Peninsula. “Oli de Menorca/Aceite de Menorca” has received rec... more
Government actsDenmark: 155 million euros from EU for "green" fishing and aquaculture
Scheme approved under State aid rules for environmentally friendly energy sources
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €155 million Danish scheme to promote green investments in the fishery and aquaculture processing sector. The scheme aims to support l... more
Government actsEuropean Commission says yes to Mercosur
Negotiations for a cooperation agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay have been concluded today
December 6, 2024 will probably become a historic date in the agendas of European agri-food policy. Today, after years of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur have reached a political agreement on an innovative... more
Government actsItaly-Spain agree on quality, safe and sustainable food
Ministers Lollobrigida and Planas at the Dialogue Forum between the two countries
"I thank the associations and Enrico Letta for the invitation to the Spain-Italy Dialogue Forum, an important opportunity to strengthen ties between Italy and Spain. Agriculture represents an asset of... more
Government actsBerne Convention/2. Copa Cogeca’s satisfaction
First concrete step towards EU-wide downgrading of wolf
"Copa and Cogeca welcome the decision of the Berne Convention as a first concrete step towards downgrading the wolf to EU level". This is what the official statement of the EU agricultural organization... more
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