Alifood | Food industry
Three Borders, One Headache: How the US, UK and EU Are rewriting the Italian Food Import Rulebook in 2026
import Italian food USA · Italian food import regulations · FDA Italian food requirements · EU food labeling rules ·...
28/05/2026
Food industry | Italian food
The End of Compromise: How Premium Ready-to-Eat Is Redefining Modern Nutrition
For years, the food industry operated under an implicit assumption: convenience requires compromise. If you want to save time, you...
16/04/2026
Food industry
From Wheat to Wine: why trading in a volatile world has never been this complex
In an increasingly uncertain global landscape, trading agricultural commodities and finished food products has become more complex and demanding than...
2/04/2026
Food industry
Evolving Global Demand for Italian Cheese and the Impact of Milk Price Dynamics
Global demand for Italian cheese remains strong and continues to evolve in structure.  Recent trade data shows that Italy has...
2/02/2026
Key Dynamics Redefining the Global Food Trade
Food industry | Without category
Key dynamics redefining the global food trade
International food trade is entering a phase marked by increased operational complexity and greater selectivity in commercial partnerships. For buyers,...
20/01/2026
Food industry
Made in Italy: how 2025 became a watershed moment for italian food exports
When the final numbers came in this autumn, even the most optimistic industry analysts had to look twice. Italian food...
22/12/2025
Food industry
Christmas around the world: a journey through traditions and new opportunities
Christmas is one of those times of year when food becomes emotion, tradition, and above all, an opportunity for premium...
15/12/2025
Food industry
Winning Southeast Asia: The New Playbook for Italian Food Brands
Artificial intelligence is radically transforming the food production industry. While production decisions once relied on historical data, seasonal patterns, and...
2/12/2025
Food industry
Smart factories, smarter forecasts: the AI advantage in manufacturing
Artificial intelligence is radically transforming the food production industry. While production decisions once relied on historical data, seasonal patterns, and...
14/11/2025
Food industry | Italian food
2025 Oil harvest outlook: an uncertain context, but with opportunities
As we approach the 2025/26 olive oil campaign, analysts forecast a slight decline in production among the leading Mediterranean countries....
3/10/2025
Food industry | Italian food
Italian way of eating in 2025
The year 2025 confirms a clear trend: Italian cuisine is increasingly at the center of international tables and restaurants. From...
2/10/2025
Alifood | Fairs and events | Food industry | Italian food
Tuttofood 2025: A Strategic Launchpad for theFuture of Italian Food Exports
The grand halls of Fiera Milano closed on May 8th, marking the end of Tuttofood 2025’s vibrantfour-day run. Yet the...
13/05/2025
Food industry
The Future of Agri-Food Supply Chain Management: the benefits of an Integrated Solution
The agri-food industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and global market dynamics. Supply chain...
5/05/2025
Food industry | Health and nutrition | Italian food
Superfood Made in Italy: Italian ingredients with health benefits
Italy is globally renowned for its rich culinary heritage, but beyond its gourmet appeal, the country is also home to...
9/04/2025
Food industry | Italian food
Evolving food regulations: monitoring new regulations in Europe
The European food industry is constantly changing as a result of evolving regulations governing product safety, information and quality. For...
11/03/2025
Food industry
The de-globalization of food consumption: sociopolitical factors and impacts on Made in Italy exports to Southeast Asia
Food globalization, understood as growing economic integration among countries, has slowed down in recent years with a gradual strengthening of...
3/03/2025
Food industry | Sustainability
Environmental Labeling: the importance of communicating ecological commitment through transparent and certified labels
In recent years, sustainability has become a central theme in the global food industry. Consumers are increasingly aware of the...
18/02/2025
Food industry
Seeds of Change: Navigating the Global Agri-Food Industry’s Transition from 2024 to 2025
Looking back at the agri-food industry in 2024, both in Italy and globally, one cannot help but notice a tapestry...
30/12/2024
Food industry
How Trump’s Re-Election could impact on Italian Food Imports to the U.S.
With Donald Trump officially re-elected as President of the United States, the global trade landscape is poised for significant shifts....
19/12/2024
Food industry
High-Demand of Italian Products in Southeast Asian Markets: the numbers speak for themselves
Italian food is experiencing a culinary renaissance in Southeast Asia. Once a niche market, Italian cuisine has seen a surge...
18/11/2024
Drinks and beverages | Food industry
Italian Wine Exports Face Challenges in Non-European Markets
In recent months, Italian wine exports have encountered growing difficulties in non-European markets, especially in Asia. Although Italian wine has...
31/10/2024
Food industry
2024 Tomato Harvest: A Challenging Year for Italian Agriculture
The 2024 tomato harvest has proven to be one of the most challenging in recent years for Italian producers, particularly...
19/09/2024
Food industry
EU Regulation 2081/92: A Double-Edged Sword for Italian Cheese Exports to Japan?
In the complex world of agricultural and food legislation, few regulations have had as profound an impact as the European...
31/07/2024
Food industry
Artificial Intelligence on the Food and Beverage Industry: A Culinary Revolution
As the global population continues to expand, reaching toward an estimated 9 billion by 2050, the food industry faces unprecedented...
27/06/2024
Food industry
An updated look at the supply shock after Red Sea disruption
At the beginning of June 2024, the global shipping industry continued to face a significant disruption due to an unexpected...
17/06/2024
Food industry
The Impact of Major Climatic Events on Italian Agri-food Production
Italy’s agri-food sector, a cornerstone of its economy and cultural heritage, faces increasing vulnerabilities due to dramatic shifts in climate...
31/05/2024
Food industry
HOW FOOD DESIGN IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAY WE SEE FOOD
What is food design? Food design is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of culinary arts, visual aesthetics and innovation...
11/03/2024
Food industry | Italian food
HAVE YOU BEEN SERVED REAL ITALIAN FOOD?
Italian Sounding food is a topic that we recently discussed. Fake Italian products have nothing to do with the excellence...
24/01/2024
Food industry
REVOLUTIONIZING FOOD LOGISTICS: 5 GOOD REASONS WHY WE CHOSE F2F TECHNOLOGY
The only way to face the growing demand by consumers all over the world of fresh and healthy food is...
30/10/2023
Food industry | Sustainability
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF A SUSTAINABLE COLD FOOD CHAIN
According to the latest FAO report, in the world 3 billion people are unable to afford a healthy diet and...
25/07/2023
Food industry
GROWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MADE IN ITALY IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA
Of all the places in the world where made-in-Italy products are exported, South-East Asia is undoubtedly the most interesting one...
10/11/2022
Alifood | Food industry
A CONVERSATION WITH OUR CEO, VITTORIO DORIA LAMBA
A conversation with our CEO, Vittorio Doria Lamba It was back in 1995 when Alifood first started exporting top-quality Italian...
30/12/2021
Food industry | Italian food
PIZZA, A 15 BILLION-EURO BUSINESS FOR ITALY
With an estimated turnover of 15 billion euros per year, pizza confirms its reputation as a Made in Italy goldmine....
14/10/2019
Food industry
THE HISTORY OF EDIBLE CURRENCIES
Cryptocurrencies and the changes they will make to the global economy: newspapers all over the world seem to talk of...
11/01/2018
Food industry
FROM FOX TALBOT TO INSTAGRAM: THE HISTORY OF FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
When we talk and write about food nowadays, the captivating power of images plays a major role. When we leaf...
4/08/2017
Food industry
Japanese food is not Japanese anymore
Food is a culture. This is especially true in a food-obsessed country like Japan where the national cuisine uniquely reflects...
28/03/2017
Food industry
Ethnic Foods and the Halal Trend
The term “Halal” is becoming increasingly more common in western countries, even if most people are not exactly sure what...
23/02/2017
Food industry
Italian Food: Japan’s culinary passion
Japan is famous for its variety of culinary delights such as sushi, sashimi, ramen or Gyoza as well as Sake...
16/02/2017
Food industry | Italian food
Dubai wants high quality Italian food
Growth in the tourism industry has resulted in a growing number of new hotels and resorts in the UAE which...
14/02/2017
Food industry
Italian pasta makers are looking to expand in Asia and China.
According to a study performed by Euromonitor, Pasta consumption will continue to grow more in Iran, Turkey, Egypt and also...
10/01/2017
Food industry | Sustainability
Palm oil in food products Part 3: the social impact of the palm oil industry.
Last month we talked about palm oil and its impact on the environment and human health. Today, with the part...
17/08/2016
Food industry
Italy’s food industry and its economic potential
The agricultural industry, the food industry and the restaurant industry add up to being more than 2 million companies nationally,...
16/08/2016
Food industry
What is Halal Food
Halal is an Arabic word that means “lawful” and it refers actions permitted by Shariah law, and therefore, is without...
11/08/2016
Food industry | Sustainability
Palm oil in food products Part 2: palm oil and environment
In our last article about palm oil, we deepened the link between the oil and the human health. Now, we...
5/07/2016
Food industry
Palm oil in food products Part 1: palm oil and the human health
For some time we are reading anything and everything about palm oil in food products, its consequences for human health...
14/06/2016
Food industry
Italian food remains the most popular ethnic cuisine in United States
According to a recent report by the National Restaurant Association, Italian food is the most popular ethnic cuisine in United...
22/03/2016
Food industry
Italy is the most bio diverse country in Europe: why biodiversity matters
Climate change, pollution, overfishing and negative agriculture practices are seriously damaged the biodiversity of plants and animals. According to the...
3/03/2016
Food industry
Differences between EU and US nutrition labels
Food labels are the main instruments when you’re trying to stay healthy: they tell us what we’re going to eat...
10/11/2015
Food industry
Cold Chain Market: the global trends in 2015
The Report “Cold Chain Market in Europe”, wrote and published by Market Research Store, illustrates a market analysis about the...
27/10/2015
Food industry
Global cold chain market development and demand forecast to 2020
Today, the cold chain is a crucial logistic system as it enhances food safety, reduces food loss, and retains features,...
6/08/2015
Food industry
Italian food means high quality export
Federalimentare, the main Italian organization of food industry, showed at Expo 2015 the insights of Food Made in Italy and...
23/07/2015