Carlotta Garancini

Dormex, a banned chemical substance, returns to kiwi cultivation

Italy’s Health Ministry has temporarily authorised the use of Dormex in kiwi plantations in southern Italy. The substance has been banned in the country since 2008 due to its toxicity

Organic market in Europe hits record in selling. New data.

Europe’s organic market reached a record €59 billion in 2024. Italy leads in organic farmland share and number of producers, says FiBL report.

Ultra-processed foods are addictive and harmful like cigarettes, study finds

Ultra-processed foods share more characteristics with cigarettes than with fruits and vegetables: according to researchers, regulating them like tobacco could reduce the risks to public health.

The US inverted food pyramid between political choice and nutrition: an expert’s view

Immunologist Attilio Speciani explained his views on the new US food pyramid, offering an analysis of the guidelines and the influence of lobbying.

Fao dedicates 2026 to women farmers, an undervalued pillar of the agri-food sector

Fao has proclaimed 2026 the International Year of Women Farmers, to promote global action for gender equality and women’s empowerment in agri-food systems.

There is a European agreement to deregulate new GMOs. But what does it mean?

The European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on the European Commission’s proposal to deregulate new GMOs. But farming, organic agriculture, and environmental organizations are calling for it to be stopped.

Soil microbes may influence our emotions: a hypothesis under investigation

In Australia, researchers are investigating how microbes—including those found in soil—may influence emotional states and social relationships through the gut–brain axis.

EU soil monitoring directive approved: what happens next

With the approval of the soil directive by the European Parliament, member states have three years to establish monitoring systems and promote solutions for sustainable soil management.

Walnuts support memory and joint mobility

Oilseeds such as walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds have been linked in an Australian study to benefits for longevity, memory, and joint mobility.

Why we need mirror clauses on food imported into the European Union

Food imported into the EU aren’t subject to the same production standards as European food. The introduction of mirror clauses would ensure reciprocity while also encouraging the agroecological transition.