VIP, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, embodies the essence of cooperative values—solidarity, shared responsibility, and mutual support—while championing sustainability and biodiversity. As a second-degree cooperative, VIP ensures stability for its 1,500 member farmers, promoting environmentally
After three years of research, the first organic volcanic vinegar from Etna is now a reality. Made from Nerello Mascalese and Carricante grapes, it highlights distinctive volcanic terroir aromas like broom, chestnut, and cherry. Funded under PSR Sicilia 2014/2022, the
The COP16 on biodiversity concluded in Rome on February 27, 2025, reaching a global agreement to mobilize $200 billion per year by 2030 for the protection of endangered species, with funding from both public and private sources. A compromise mediated
Organic farming continues to play a crucial role in health, well-being, and sustainability, influencing all aspects of life from daily nutrition to school and hospital catering. During the sixth edition of “Organic Revolution”, held on February 24, 2025, at SANA
BIOFACH, World Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food, closes its doors after four successful days. It brought together more than 35,000 visitors from 140 countries between 11 and 14 February 2025. Every second participant came from abroad. They visited around
Recent international developments have emerged regarding the controversy surrounding former European Commissioner Frans Timmermans and the alleged use of EU funds to promote the Green Deal. The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that the European Commission allegedly used funds from
Cristina Rigoni has been appointed as the new CEO of Rigoni di Asiago, succeeding Andrea Rigoni. This leadership change aims to maintain the company’s values while embracing innovation. Cristina Rigoni, part of the founding family, has extensive experience within the
From 11 to 14 February 2025, international players will gather in Nuremberg, Germany, to explore the future of the organic food industry. BIOFACH, hosted at the NürnbergMesse exhibition centre, will focus on key topics in the organic sector, particularly retail
The European Union has approved a €132 million budget to support the promotion of high-quality agricultural products in 2025. Of this, €42 million is specifically dedicated to organic products. The initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of European agri-food products
The Covid-induced crisis in the Italian organic sector has had devastating consequences for less efficient companies in specialized distribution. On December 10, 2024, the Milan Court declared the bankruptcy of Bioera, a company chaired until 2021 by the current Minister
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