After more than 25 years of negotiations, the agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR) was signed on 6 December 2024, constituting the world’s largest free trade area. Both parties to the agreement publicly touted it as a great commercial and political opportunity. However, it is a controversial agreement, with …
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He can’t find an explanation or peace. “How is it that in just a few years,” asks Giancarlo Paparoni (pictured above), an organic citrus grower from the northern coast of Sicily, “my best customers disappeared?” The farmer refers to certain distributors in the United Kingdom and France who do not supply the GDO (Large-Scale Distribution) …
Organic and biodynamic retail chain NaturaSì has launched “Supporting Agriculture,” a campaign aimed at securing fair prices for farmers through greater pricing transparency. The initiative, unveiled in Rome at Libreria Spazio 7, introduces a new labeling system that displays how much farmers and processors are paid for selected products, including tomato sauce, bread, fennel, oranges, …
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 responsible farming practices. Economic Sustainability: Securing Farmers’ Future VIP supports farmers, who typically manage small …
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In Spain, the organic sector closed the last quarter of 2024 with renewed optimism: according to the quarterly thermometer, 75% of the companies interviewed—three out of four—believe that their situation has improved compared to the same period of the previous year. This result reflects the resilience and adaptability of a sector that is fundamental for …
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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 ACE.VÙ project involves four wineries, a marketing company, and the University of Catania. The first …
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 by Brazil established that the fund will be managed within the Global Environment Facility (GEF), …
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The organic sector, which has always been attentive to sustainability, is faced with a new regulatory challenge: the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), published last January in the Official Journal of the European Union and destined to gradually come into force. Companies therefore have time to adapt and to support them in this phase, CONAI has set …
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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 Food, experts discussed strategies to strengthen the sector and make organic products more accessible to …
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At SANA/Slow Wine in Bologna (February 23-25, 2025), industry experts gathered to assess the state of organic farming. While the sector remains under close observation, data suggests a slow recovery, despite persistent challenges. Organic Growth: Signs of Improvement According to Nomisma, Italy’s domestic organic market surpassed €6.5 billion in 2024, marking a +5.7% increase from …
Doctors and experts at the bedside of Organic Farming in Bologna Read More »
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