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Hello friends of the Smarties.bio world!We are excited to share with you an interesting recent event: an article that the New York Times dedicated to us and our beloved chicory! The piece, published on October 18, 2023 in T Magazine, offers an in-depth look at the world of chicory, highlighting its growing popularity and its increasingly prominent role in contemporary cuisine. A Praise for Chicory.The New York Times article celebrates the versatility of chicory and radicchio, exploring their many varieties and the creative ways they are used in the kitchen. From early risottos to tasty late-summer salads, it seems chicory...

Hello friends of the Smarties.bio world!We are excited to share a recent interview we were given on OPB. The article, published on March 6, 2023, explores the fascinating story of how our Italian passion for radicchio turned into a blossoming reality here in the United States. From Italian Seeds to Delicious American Harvests.The interview chronicles our adventure, starting with the Italian seeds we bring to the lands of Oregon and Washington. You will discover how our dedication to quality agriculture has resulted in delicious, fresh crops, bringing the authenticity of Italian cuisine to American tables. The Magic Behind Our Unique...

Hello friends of the Smarties.bio world! We're delighted to share with you the captivating world of radicchio in the Pacific Northwest, as told by Matthew Trueherz's article on October 27, 2022. This narrative delves into the fervor cultivated by passionate farmers who see radicchio not just as a vegetable but as a unifying symbol. The Radicchio Cult in the Pacific Northwest The article explores the radicchio mania that has taken hold among farmers in Oregon and Washington. Every year, Radicchio Week sees farmers and chefs come together for the radicchio symposium and the Sagra del Radicchio, a tasting festival dedicated...

After the work of tactical urbanism created in September 2021 by the Apulian artist Skolp, the Courtyard Space of Urban Digital Center - Innovation Lab has been enriched with an urban vegetable garden created thanks to the partnership with NaturaSi, Smarties.bio and ANGA - Giovani di Confagricoltura di Rovigo.An inauguration that marks the beginning of a path aimed at approaching and raising awareness of sustainability issues and healthy eating, reducing waste, in line with the territorial animation activities launched by the Polesine Innovation Lab in 2021 on the 17 goals of the UN 2030 Agenda."Through this project," reports Carlo Murer...