Laws & Labels Nutriscore is losing ground in Europe Federalimentare, the association representing the Italian food industries, welcomes the…
Dairy EU-Chile agreement is closer to ratification The trade agreement will protect 12 famous Italian cheeses, among others. The recognition…
Dairy EU Council approves free trade deal with New Zealand amid concerns from Italian dairy companies According to the association of the Italian dairy industries, Assolatte, there are…
Laws & Labels European Parliament committee adopts its position on reform of geographical indications Regulation The report by Paolo de Castro (S&D, Italian), including 46 agreed compromise amendments was…
Laws & Labels Italian agribusiness urges the EU: “AETs are not GMOs” "AETs are not GMOs. Appropriate legislation is needed." Produce more in a more sustainable…
Laws & Labels Decision on EU-wide labeling system delayed until 2023 The European Commission still intends to adopt a single nutrition label for all food…
Laws & Labels Italy, France, and Spain dispute Irish wine labeling system The three major wine-producing countries unite against allowing health risk warnings,…
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,…