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Montecitorio Palace – Rome A new award branded USA arrives as official and international recognition of the professionalism and corporate mission of the young collaborators who form the "core" of Smarties.bio. The America Agriculture Award, promoted by the Italy USA Foundation, is an acknowledgment for the leading entrepreneurs of the best Italian agricultural companies. Alongside the America Award—the historic recognition destined for the most prestigious personalities of international renown—the America Agriculture Award aims to highlight 300 talents from our country’s agricultural entrepreneurship every year. These individuals are leaders of companies of excellence that represent the best of "Made in Italy"...

On 17 and 18 November 2025, we were invited to Germany, in Berlin, by the association Die Gemeinschaft e.V, which brings together food-sector operators committed to a responsible supply chain based on healthy soils, solid relationships, and the appreciation of artisanal work.Two full days were dedicated entirely to radicchio: a journey that took us from field to kitchen, allowing us to explore both cultivation techniques and the many gastronomic uses of this extraordinary vegetable. It was a unique opportunity to meet producers, chefs, and enthusiasts, and to discover new perspectives on a crop that continues to surprise. On 17 November,...

The Event: Since 1988, the Padua market-festival has been a reference point for those seeking organic ideas and products. During the event, visitors could stroll among the stalls of farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, artisans, and associations, in a square designed to welcome families. There were creative workshops, games, and animals for children, while adults enjoyed debates, guided tours, and theatrical performances that enlivened the day from dawn to dusk. The event was organized by the El Biologico in Piassa Association, in collaboration with AIAB Veneto and Tuttaunaltracosa, the national fair trade festival, with the support of the Municipality of Padua. “Padua...

POMO PERO 2025 On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2025, Lusiana (On the Asiago plateau in the province of Vicenza) hosted the 26th edition of “Pomo Pero”, the historic market exhibition dedicated to the promotion of ancient varieties of apples and pears from the Plateau, together with the flavors, traditions, and culture of the local area. The event offered a rich program of activities for all ages: markets of typical products, food stands, exhibitions, workshops, shows, excursions, and musical performances, transforming the town into a lively celebration of biodiversity and rural life. The festival had been preceded by a...