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EU Unveils 2027 Action Plan to Boost PDO and PGI Sectors

The program is backed by EU ministers and leading GI organisations calling for stronger…

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Italy’s Culinary Heritage Gains UNESCO Status

Elevating a global food powerhouse, UNESCO’s recognition of Italian cuisine as Intangible…

Italian Cuisine UNESCO Heritage candidate. Food, landmarks, and a chef's hand holding a pan. Italian culture.

UNESCO Gives Initial Green Light to Italian Cuisine’s Bid

Italy’s culinary tradition has moved one step closer to global recognition. UNESCO’s…

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Mercosur: ASSICA and Federalimentare urge swift EU Action

The Italian meat industry, together with Italy’s f&b industry association, call on…

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Princes Group valued at £1.16bn as it joins London Stock Exchange

244.7 million shares of the food group, part of the Italian company NewPrinces, have been…

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Italy’s Prosecco faces new threat from US cannabis drink ‘Phosecco’

US startup Five Flowers unveils alcohol-free, THC-infused sparkling drink. Prosecco…

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Prosecco Secures Legal Victory in Poland Over Non-Food GI Violation

Polish authorities back Prosecco Geographical Indication in clash with US beauty brand

Whole prosciutto ham with sliced prosciutto on a wooden board. Italian cured meat.

Prosciutto di Parma PDO: Maximum Pig Weight Increased

The regulatory amendment to the specification is intended to further raise the product’s…

Bracing for tariffs: Agritalia is prepared

Prioritizing the continuity of supply is the main focus for the logistics company…

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Italian Food Industry Faces €2bn Hit from US Tariffs

Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on EU agri-food imports, raising alarm for Italian…

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Origin Labeling Now Mandatory for Dried Fruits and Saffron

New EU regulation on origin labeling took effect January 1, 2025

Nutri-Score label on food packaging. Rating scale from A (green, best) to E (red, worst). Food nutrition label.

Nutriscore controversy grows as brands withdraw

According to latest RaboResearch report, the labelling scheme is facing mounting challenges…

Salt shaker with spilled salt. FDA targets sodium content reduction.

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U.S. authorities set new targets for salt content

With the launch of Phase II of its sodium reduction initiative, FDA is setting new targets…

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Nutriscore and warning labels penalize Italian food

Italian agri-food sector revenue reaches €620 billion, spanning agriculture to restaurants

EU-New Zealand trade deal: Flags of New Zealand and the European Union on a table with agreement documents.

European Union and New Zealand ink free trade agreement

The agreement will protect all wines and spirits with Geographical Indication, in addition…

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Italian Trade Agency takes center stage in Tokyo to safeguard Italy’s F&B

Italian and Japanese Agricultural Ministers convene to unveil cutting-edge initiatives in…

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The EU to curb the utilization of tricyclazole in rice cultivation

The move stands to favor Italian product exports, capitalizing on the widespread use of the…

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EU reform of PDO and PGI products protects Italian primacy

Italy claims the top spot in the European standings with 885 food and beverage products,…

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