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Conad Commits To More Sustainable Logistics Network

Italian supermarket chain Conad is working on making its logistics network increasingly sustainable and efficient by implementing various measures.

Parmigiano Reggiano Sales Increase 2.4% In H1 2022

The Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Consortium recorded an increase in total sales of 2.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2022, to 68,461 tons.

Italy Sets New Record For Frozen Food Sales

Frozen food sales have set new records in Italy, with consumption reaching 16 kilograms per head in 2021 from 15.2 kilograms in 2020, according to a recent...

Global Turnover Of Counterfeit ‘Italian’ Food Reaches €120bn

The global turnover of counterfeit 'Italian' food products has risen to an annual €120 billion, according to Italian farmers group Coldiretti.

Italy Wheat Production Seen Down 15% On Drought Risks: Farm Group

Italian wheat production is expected to fall by 15% this year due to a drought that has cut yields across the country, agricultural lobby Coldiretti said,...

Fairtrade Sales In Italy Considerably Up On Pre-Pandemic Period

Italians spent €553 million in 2021 on products containing at least one Fairtrade-certified ingredient, almost double compared to 2019 (€320 mill...

Sustainable Palm Oil: A Commitment For Everyone

At MARCA 2022, the Italian Union for Sustainable Palm Oil and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) held a meeting with key retailers and their sup...

Italy's MD Inaugurates Cortenuova Logistics Centre

Italian discounter MD has inaugurated a new 182,000 square-metre logistics centre in Cortenuova, in the province of Bergamo, according to a report in the p...