Laws & Labels Europe approves Italy’s plan for implementing Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) The new CAP includes measures to lower the environmental impact of agriculture and food…
Laws & Labels Meat and wine are not harmful, European Commission says The European Commission removes wine, spirits, and red meat from the list of foods…
Dairy The new Ricotta di Bufala Campana PDO’s specification has been approved Light and lactose-free versions will be placed on the market thanks to changes just…
Laws & Labels Sulfites: safety concern for high consumers, but data lacking, EFSA says Dietary intakes of sulfites could be a safety concern for high consumers of foodstuffs that…
Trends Food safety: the Italian food industry leads in Europe In 2021, more than three billion euros, or more than 2 percent of the total turnover of…
Bakery & Snacks Pizza Napoletana name gets further protection From today, only pizza that meets the Traditional Guaranteed Specialty specification will…
Laws & Labels EU postpones submission of proposal on food labels The proposed EU regulation will not be presented until the second quarter of 2023. Italian…
Laws & Labels Italian government activates infringement procedure against Slovenia to protect balsamic vinegar Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI request granted to oppose…
Laws & Labels Italy digs in on opposing Nutriscore The Italian food system has kicked its long-standing fight against the adoption of the…
Laws & Labels Trade Agreement between EU and New Zealand secures a boon for Italian food system The agreement could generate +30% growth in bilateral trade, with duty reduction for…
Laws & Labels EFSA scientific advice rejects Nutriscore: a win for Italian food The European Food Safety Authority highlighted the importance of the diet as a whole,…
Laws & Labels EU to make changes to the Geographical Indications system Italy is defending the Geographic Indications system at the EU. The PDO,PGI, AND TGS are…
Beverage & Wine Ukraine: sanctions against Russia protect Italian wine The countries of the European Union block exports of beer, liquor, truffles, and caviar to…
Laws & Labels A new law in Italy is passed to finance agri-food supply chain contracts The funds are provided by the Next Generation EU and can be used for investments in farming…
Condiments Italy to prohibit the sale of extra virgin olive oil below cost The Italian government’s bill being passed will implement the European Directive on…
Laws & Labels Italy signs an agreement with Japan’s e-commerce platform Rakuten The goal of the agreement is to protect PDO, PGI Italian products from any violations of…
Laws & Labels France and Italy unite against Nutriscore As part of the newly signed “Quirinale Treaty”, the two countries join a common battle…
Beverage & Wine The EU battle over bubbles: Italy disputes the EU recognition of Croatian Prošek The Italian Ministry of Agriculture defends Prosecco winemakers asking the Commission to…
