Plant-based burgers: why it’s better to read the label
A test by Altroconsumo found that plant-based burgers often contain high levels of additives and salt, making them ultra-processed foods.
How to restore lost nutrients in vegetables: shifting from intensive farming to soil health
A study conducted in India found that replacing chemical fertilisers with organic ones allows vegetables to regain the nutrients lost over decades of intensive agriculture.
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.
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.