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According to Polish research, potatoes can help with digestive system diseases and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Romagnoli F.lli’s èVita La Novella Siciliana potatoes come from the best production areas in Sicily.
To recharge our batteries at the time of year when we feel most tired, here are our tips on the fruit and vegetables to eat during April.
In the early 90s, an experiment conducted by NASA together with the University of Wisconsin led to growing potatoes in space.
This article will explain the surprising link between this simple, much-loved food and psychological well-being.
The germination and flowering of tubers depends on various factors, including weather conditions and the variety.
With the arrival of spring, seasonal fruit and vegetables have to feature on our dinner tables. Here is our selection for March.
To reduce the calorie intake of a dish, condiments and cooking methods can be more decisive than the ingredients themselves. Here are 5 tips for lighter recipes, without sacrificing any flavour!
Particularly in winter, seasonal fruit and vegetables have to feature on our winter dinner tables. Here is our selection for January.
What would Christmas be like without mash? But above all, what would Christmas be like without any leftovers? In fact, we often go a little over the top with how much we need at festive lunches and dinners. But don’t worry, here are 4 ways to turn leftover mash into the star of the show!
Seasonal fruit and vegetables have to feature on our winter menus. Here is our selection for December.
Who has never gone a little too far with the amounts they need? Here are 4 simple yet delicious ways to reuse leftover boiled potatoes and to say no to food waste.
Versatile, healthy and sustainable. This is because potatoes are also good for the environment.
A proper diet requires a healthy, balanced intake of macro-nutrients, but what are the best sources of carbohydrate for an athlete’s diet?
Many people think that potato peels are just food scraps to be thrown in the bin. But they can actually be reused in various ways, in the kitchen and elsewhere, avoiding any unnecessary waste. Here are our suggestions to get the most out of them.
In traditional recipes or creative reinterpretations, gnocchi are popular both in Italy and abroad. But how did the king of potato-based first courses come into being? Let's trace its origin through the pages of history.
With rising energy costs weighing more and more on gas and electricity bills, cutting down on wasting energy in the kitchen has become a highly topical issue. Here are our suggestions on how to cook potatoes while keeping energy consumption down.
It is really true: you do not throw anything away from potatoes. Even the cooking water can be used in various ways. Here are some of them.
Squash, savoy cabbage, potatoes and many others: autumn is the perfect time of year to play with the flavours and textures of seasonal vegetables. Here are some of them.
The equilibrium of entire ecosystems depends on biodiversity, but how can biodiversity be safeguarded? Residue-Free agriculture can make an important contribution.
A versatile ingredient used in recipes all around the world, whether cooked or raw, onions can add an extra touch to so many dishes. But how do you choose the right type? Here are a few guidelines.
Vegetables are rich in valuable nutrients for our body, however, their cooking methods can sometimes lose some of these nutrients. Here are some guidelines to prevent this.
Harvesting the fruits of your vegetable garden is always satisfying. Here is what to sow in August in your vegetable garden, pots or open fields.
Eating the right amount of vegetables every day is very important, particularly in summer, when a balanced meal can help us to replenish our vitamins and minerals. Here are a few vegetables to eat during summer.
Potato-based recipes are now ever-present on our menus, but the spread of these tubers in Europe is relatively recent. Here are some surprising recipes with potatoes that were trendy in centuries gone-by.
Every variety of potato has characteristics - like the colour of its skin and the texture of its flesh - and organoleptic properties that make it particularly suitable for certain dishes. How do you choose the best ones for each recipe?
One of the real stars of our recipes, onions are an almost essential vegetable and very easy to grow in your vegetable garden. Let’s find out how.
Nice weather, the sun… it is the perfect time to grow seasonal vegetables in our vegetable gardens or pots. Here is what to sow in May.
Romagnoli F.lli Spa will be attending the next edition of Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetables trade show scheduled from 4 to 6 May at Rimini Expo Centre, where it will promote two events at the Romagnoli F.lli stand (Pavilion D3 - Stand 001).
With April comes spring, and a wide variety of vegetables return to our dinner tables. Here are a few seasonal vegetables that will add an extra special touch to your recipes.
Great for making many delicious recipes, potatoes are also a very interesting food from a nutritional point of view. One of the most talked-about theories is that eating raw potatoes is bad for you. Let’s find out more.
Versatile when cooking, hardy when growing. Here is how to sow potatoes.
As much as they look similar, sweet potatoes are very different from normal potatoes, not least for their typical sweet flavour. Here are their characteristics and how they reached us.
The holidays often go hand in hand with food and energy waste. Here are a few tips for more environmentally-friendly lunches and dinners.
The best holiday menus, and many others, are made with seasonal fruit and vegetables. Here are some typical delicious foods from this time of year.
25 October is World Pasta Day. Here are four recipes that celebrate the combination of two of the most versatile and loved foods in the world, pasta and… potatoes, of course!
Delicious, versatile and healthy… but watch out for sprouts! Let’s find out together because it’s good to avoid eating sprouted potatoes, along with some tricks to preserve our stocks as best as possible.
Who’s scared of carbohydrates? Probably many people… but we often forget that they are not all the same. Talking about potatoes, we need to consider that, alongside carbohydrates, they contain many precious nutrients and can be a good way to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Let’s find out more.
Today is the second International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste as declared by the UN. It is a chance to reflect on the causes of food waste and on any tricks for all of us to use for waste-free cooking.
With the end of the stifling summer heat and the start of the first rains that announce the beginning of autumn, it is time to get to work in our vegetable gardens. But what are the best vegetables to sow at this time of year? Let's have a look at a few.
To mark the year of Italy’s Presidency of the G20, on 17 and 18 September 2021, Florence is hosting the summit of agriculture ministers from the twenty countries that make up 60% of the world’s population, 80% of its wealth and 75% of foreign trade.
Five portions of fruit and vegetables a day are the recommended amount for a healthy, balanced diet, and it’s even better if you work out your choice based on the specific characteristics of each food.
All the flavour and properties of fresh fruit and vegetables concentrated into a glass. Whether you prefer light extracts or thick smoothies, here are 5 combinations to make pressed juices and smoothies that will suit all tastes.
If you think that only a dip in the sea or a swimming pool can save you from the sultry summer heat, think again! Here are five fruits that guarantee hydration and freshness when the heat starts to feel overpowering.
Temperatures are rising and we’re getting hungrier for fresh food and light meals. Here are a few typical delights from the vegetable garden at this time of year, which will freshen up your summer menus.
Much more than a simple farming practice, irrigation is the result of thousands of years of history that continues to evolve even today.
We all know how important onions are for cooking, but their many beneficial properties are less well-known, from their anti-hypertensive and diuretic qualities to protecting the cardiovascular system.
From the mid-high Calabrian Tyrrhenian coastline comes Cipolla Rossa di Tropea Calabria IGP (or PGI Calabrian Tropea Red Onion), a typical Italian delicacy with centuries of tradition and flavour.
Now that there is absolutely no risk of late overnight frosts, June is the perfect month to sow vegetables in your garden without worrying about any additional protection.
Celebrated every year on 5 June since 1974, World Environment Day was established to inspire governments, companies and citizens to make a positive change on all environmental issues and in all areas of business, including agriculture.
The much-loved star of many recipes, new potatoes - or early potatoes - get their name and characteristic delicate flavour from their early harvest.
The diversity of flora and fauna is what allows us to enjoy the fruits of nature in all respects, both in terms of the countryside and cooking, and protecting biodiversity also involves sustainable agriculture.
Bees are the most famous ones, but there are many pollinating insects and they are increasingly endangered. Biodiversity and agriculture would cease to exist without them. This is how and why we have to protect them.
It’s time we updated our recipes for the delights from our vegetable gardens at this time of year, with summer around the corner. These delights announce the typical burst of tastes and colours that come with summer fruit and vegetables.
In a world where technology and production needs are pushing humankind to move ever faster, many young people are deciding to go back to walking at nature’s pace.
On the surface, basking in the sunshine, grows a vegetable garden full of tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines and many other delicious fruit and vegetables. But hidden under a layer of soil lies a vegetable garden of so many delights that become the main ingredients in plenty of recipes every day.
Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April every year. This annual event was established in 1970 and celebrates its 51st anniversary this year.
Innovation in the agri-food sector helps optimise the use of natural resources, improve the quality and yield of products, and therefore has a positive effect on the environment, society and the economy.
Our agri-food system, the life of the flora and fauna on our planet, as well as our own survival, depend on water. It is such a precious natural resource yet is all too often taken for granted and therefore wasted.
Who ever said that fruit and vegetable peels had to be thrown away?
The month when we welcome in spring is one of the most important for looking after our vegetable gardens and, in particular, for starting to sow crops. In fact, even though it is still rather unreliable, the March climate is particularly favourable for sowing certain incredibly delicious vegetables that you can eat over the next few months.
Sitting between winter and spring, this month announces the arrival of the good weather, partly thanks to the many delicious fruit and vegetables that brighten up our dinner tables at this time of year. Let’s have a look at a few examples.
Regularly eating fruit and vegetables, preferably while paying attention to which products are in season, is important for helping keep your body healthy. But not all fruit and vegetables are the same and, among their various differences, you can divide them based on their colour, which corresponds to specific features.
The transition to a more sustainable future is also supported by the small things all of us do and choose every day. Italians are aware of this and say they are willing to change their lifestyles and consumer habits.
To each country, its own Carnival! Different countries have their own versions of the huge variety of sweet treats associated with this special time of year. We take a look at a few of them in this news.
Supply chain and domestic waste together led to 5.2 tonnes of food being thrown away in Italy in 2020.
Consumers are becoming increasingly responsible, sensitive and attentive to what they put in their baskets, and also more demanding towards brands and retailers.
The end of the Christmas holidays, the harsh climate and the winter skies risk putting you in a bad mood.
The UN General Assembly has declared 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV).
Vegetable gardens keep giving us their treasures even during the coldest month of the year.
Epiphany, the celebration which brings the Christmas period to a close, is characterised by a rich culinary tradition which is deeply rooted in various regions from the North to the South of Italy. Let’s discover a few typical dishes of this celebration.
More and more Italians are turning out to be green lovers.
In this year of major economic and social changes caused by the COVID-19 emergency, agriculture has confirmed its strong central role, continuing to ensure the availability and safety of products for consumers, even during the most critical months of the health emergency.
Some people have already started, while others will use the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to give their homes a festive atmosphere and focus on their Christmas decorations.
“Soil is one of humanity’s most precious assets. It allows plants, animals and man to live on the Earth’s surface”. This is the opening definition of the European Soil Charter, drafted in 1972 by the Council of Europe, a description which sums up the priceless value of this natural resource, a wealth of biodiversity.
From 23 to 29 November 2020, we are celebrating the fifth Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo). The star of this edition is the Mediterranean diet post-COVID, which is seen as the best diet to stay healthy and stop yourself from getting ill.
They add colour to the countryside, cool down city streets in the summer and tackle air pollution. Trees and green spaces are a priceless asset in various respects and, to celebrate how important they are, in 2013 the Italian Ministry of the Environment established National Tree Day (Giornata Nazionale degli Alberi), which is celebrated on 21 November.
The Guinness World Records is a book produced every year that collects all the records around the world in various fields, from art to sport, right up to fruit and vegetables!
During the first two days of November, for All Saints' and All Souls' Day, people in various Italian regions make many typical dishes with recipes rooted in local culinary tradition. Let’s discover some of these specialities.
When you think of autumn, you think of squash! This vegetable belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and there are many varieties with different shape and flavour, but all of them are very popular for their delicate taste and versatility, as well as their countless benefits.
Orange, brown, yellow and their endless varieties: the warm colours that characterise the autumnal countryside are also reflected on our dinner tables during this season.
To mark the date when the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was founded, all around the world people celebrate World Food Day on 16th October every year, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2020.
Autumn brings sweet potatoes to our tables (also called “American” potatoes or “batate” in Italy).
On 4 October – the day when we celebrate Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy and animals – we also celebrate World Animal Day.
Have you ever wondered how much food ends up in the bin every year? According to a Coldiretti-Ixè survey, food waste in Italian homes comes to a total of about 36 kg a year per person, worth €4.91 a week per household.
We can focus on sustainability in the decisions we make every day, no matter how small or big: from buying environmentally-friendly foods to choosing how we get around, from our household energy consumption to our holiday destinations.
Learning about the art of recycling and reusing is a good way to reduce waste and make sustainable choices for the environment. Some potentially reusable food scraps in the kitchen are sometimes thrown away.
The sun starts to get milder, the climate is at times cooler and daily life starts to get back to normal… September is here, bringing with it a host of new good intentions and plans.
We have gotten to know bees, bumblebees, ants, butterflies and many other small diurnal animals by spending time outdoors, looking at the flowers in the fields and the plants thriving in the countryside.
We all know that you should drink at least one and a half litres of water a day, which is essential for keeping our body hydrated, especially during summer, when the heat makes it even more important to replenish what we lose in sweat.
Along the Italian coastline, where plants thrive in the warm sunlight, there is a fantastic smell in the air.
Even in the height of summer, our vegetable gardens still delight us with their delicious, colourful fruits. Let’s discover some of the typical delights of this month.
Delicious and versatile, potatoes lend themselves to so many recipes, from easier ones to more elaborate meals, from dishes to be served hot to mouthwatering cold dishes.
Applying moisturisers and the right factor sun cream when out in the sun helps keep your skin healthy, soft and elastic, but your diet also plays a crucial role in protecting your skin.
The farming sector is becoming increasingly dynamic and innovative, requiring specific knowledge and qualified expertise.
During summer, the muggy, dry weather risks hopelessly damaging your vegetable garden which, just at this time of year, needs even more attention. The hot season is also a great time to start growing certain plants that will ensure delicious vegetables for you to eat in the following months. Let’s have a look at a few examples.
The unpredictable weather of the first few weeks of June has given way to sun, beautiful days and the desire to spend more time outdoors.
Delicious and highly versatile in the kitchen, potatoes are loved by young and old alike and are a must-have ingredient in your kitchen.
Italian consumers are increasingly conscious about the environmental impact of their food choices and are willing to change their buying habits in favour of environmentally friendly products.
We appreciate it when it cools us down on sweltering summer days, because it dries our washing quickly, and for the renewable energy it produces by powering wind farms.
Italians are showing a growing interest in environmental issues and are trying to make their habits greener.
Between 2017 and 2019, according to the latest Smart Agrifood report, the value of agriculture in Italy grew from €100 million to €450 million. This growth was driven by innovative high-tech solutions that are increasingly used among operators in the sector.
Tireless pollinators and sentinels for the health of the environment: we are talking about bees, those small insects that are vital to protect biodiversity.
While getting up in the morning is often a struggle for many of us, it can be even worse at this time of year. In fact, the beautiful season brings with it warm sunshine but also “spring sickness”, when we generally feel tired and drowsy, and have problems sleeping and concentrating.
The weeks of lockdown are a good chance to spend time on your hobbies and discover new ones, to look after your body and home, but they also require a more sedentary lifestyle. We’re here to the rescue with a few suggestions to stay in shape and improve your mood.
On 22 April, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the biggest environmental event on the planet, involving about a billion people all around the world every year.
Hidden under a layer of soil, sheltered from sunlight, grow several products that we use every day to make many delicious recipes. Let’s go in search of a few delights from this underground vegetable garden.
Your Easter dinner table simply has to have chocolate eggs. But, given that we all have more free time to spend at home, this holiday is a chance to try some new recipes. Here are a few ideas.
With all the soap, sanitising gel and disinfectants, have your hands had a tough time in recent weeks?
The roots of the recipe for brioche are based in French patisserie tradition, although there are many soft versions, both sweet and savoury.
Get ready for a candlelight dinner on Saturday 28th March at 8:30 pm!
Sunny days, mild temperatures and trees in bloom herald that spring is here. Even though at the moment you can only enjoy these fine days by looking out of the window, certain typical vegetables of this time of year remind us that this beautiful season is here. Let’s have a look at a few examples.
With spring just a few days away, we celebrate one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year: Father’s Day. In Italy and in other European countries, it’s traditionally celebrated on 19th March, on St. Joseph’s Day.
There are many different varieties of potato, one of the most famous and best-loved tubers in the world, which come in various flavours, shapes, skin and flesh colours, sizes and textures. Potato growing in Italy boasts small-scale production, often unknown to the general public, with its cultivation rooted in local agricultural traditions.
Lights are being turned off at the Colosseum, the Tower of Pisa and Verona Arena, while people are eating by candlelight in restaurants and talking about energy efficiency and environmental protection in schools.
Just like for many other festivities, every Italian region also has its own recipes to bring to the dinner table for Carnival. These dishes, primarily desserts, have traditional roots and, in most cases, are fried. Here are the most famous ones.
Delicious, versatile and good for you, potatoes are an essential food in any kitchen. They come in many varieties, each one suitable for different recipes (check out our seed potatoes), while still sharing certain common features, so let’s find out which ones.
Freezing February temperatures can pose a threat to your immune system. A good way to prevent sore throats, the flu and colds is to eat right: so let’s discover the seasonal fruits and vegetables of this month together.
Alongside the more traditional yellow and white potato varieties, delicious and colourful purple potatoes are becoming increasingly common in fruit and vegetable aisles. Originally from South America, this variety is now widely grown in many countries around the world.
You’re surely accustomed to using onions to make many different recipes, but are you sure you’re always choosing the right variety? Red, yellow, white, spring onions and shallots, here’s how to choose the right onion!
The benchmark festival on the independent art scene, set up in 2005 in Turin as an alternative event to the international contemporary art fair, Paratissima is back in Bologna for the third edition, scheduled from 24th to 26th January, in conjunction with Arte Fiera and Bologna art week.
Have you ever thought about the incredible range of colours of fruit and vegetables? Blue, red, orange, yellow, white and green: each colour has specific, often unknown or underrated benefits.
To celebrate Epiphany in a more original, healthy way, this year fill your stocking with homemade sweets and treats. Here are a few delicious ideas.
The last few days of December are about evaluating things. We review the year just ending and start to think about the one ahead by setting new goals.
Potatoes are a versatile, essential ingredient in the kitchen for making starters, side dishes, first courses and desserts, even during Christmas.
Traditional Christmas dishes are a piece of culinary heritage that varies from region to region. Every region has its own traditional recipes, so let’s discover some of the most famous ones.
For 1 Italian in 3, the holidays are a cause of anxiety (35%) and a sense of guilt (29%), feelings mainly linked to eating and drinking too much and the risk of letting yourself go at big blow-outs (source: Nutrimente Onlus).
The Christmas festivities are coming up and some of us have begun to decorate the home to create a warm, magical atmosphere. To decorate your Christmas tree, this year, choose original, eco-sustainable decorations that you can make yourself. Here are a few ideas.
Their versatility and flavour make potatoes indispensable in the kitchen, but how many of you know that they can also be used to clean the house and for personal hygiene? This article reveals some original uses for potatoes.
From 18 until 24 November 2019, we saw the fourth Week of Italian Cuisine across the World, an initiative aimed at promoting our agricultural specialities and our cuisine beyond our national borders.
Potatoes are among the most versatile foods in the kitchen; however they are prepared, they retain their unmistakable flavour and creamy consistency.
Published annually, the Guiness Book of World Records is a collection of all records set worldwide, from natural ones to those achieved by people.
Perhaps not everyone knows that Halloween dates back to a pre-Christian Celtic festival, when on 31 October people celebrated the end of summer and the arrival of the cold season.
Le temperature The temperature is dropping, the days are getting shorter, and you are starting to feel a bit weary and gloomy?
On 16 October, the entire world celebrated the 74th World Food Day, held on the same date each year to mark the anniversary of the foundation of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations).
Our vegetable gardens in October hold many new delights for us, and paint our table with warm autumn colours. Let’s say goodbye to cucumbers, peaches and figs and discover this month’s fruit and vegetables.
Diet is also important for our small furry friends. You need to choose specific foods for them, opting for ones which are best for their breed, age and size.
Dreaming of fruit and vegetables is more common than you might think. But what is the meaning behind these dreams?
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, chips are loved the world over and by people of all ages. However, if you make certain mistakes when making them, it might spoil their flavour and texture.
The time for relaxing, getting up late, and playing on the beach has ended… The school bell is here once again to remind us that it’s time to go back to school.
Even though summer isn’t over yet, the memory of the holidays is starting to fade. Of course, the holidays are all about packed lunches, aperitifs and dinners that are often high in calories.
Even if you protected your skin during summer with the right factor sun cream, it’s likely that the wind, sun and salt (if you’ve been to the sea) have made it particularly dry.
The high summer temperatures speed up the ripening process of the fruit and vegetables in your pantry at home. To prevent the heat from making your food go off too early, it’s better to get in on the game before and learn how to store them.
If you want the perfect tan, protecting your skin on the outside is essential, but food can play an important role too.
A month full of sea, sun, and... scorching heat. If the muggy temperatures of August are dimming your enthusiasm for cooking, fill your fridge with fresh seasonal products!
Train, car, plane, or boat… No matter how you decide to travel to your holiday destination, all travellers find themselves having to deal with an age-old question: what am I going to eat on the journey?
Your holidays are just around the corner, but you still haven’t thought about how you’ll look after the plants you’re leaving behind at home?
Does the combination of sun, salt, and wind give your hair a hard time? Bring back its softness and shine with these 100% natural DIY masks.
In 1987, the 11th July was declared as World Population Day by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme. That year, the world population reached 5 billion people, rising to 7 billion just 30 years later.
Creamy, delicious, and above all... fresh! When the mercury rises, ice cream is a go-to food for refreshing the body and satisfying the palate.
More than one in ten of the fruit eaten by Italians is tropical. In 2018, sales of exotic fruit went up by 16%: banana, pineapple, mango, and avocado are some of the most popular ones (source: CSO Italy).
After a long wait, summer is finally here! Are you ready to shed that pale winter complexion and make way for radiant, golden skin?
With summer just around the corner, our vegetable gardens are blooming with new fruits and colours, making our food more varied, fresh, and fun! Let’s find out together which fruit and vegetables we’ll be feasting on in June.
Between 4 and 12 million tonnes of plastic waste end up in our seas every year. Out of these, only 250,000 tonnes come up to the surface (source: European Geosciences Union).
The properties of potatoes never cease to amaze us! Invaluable and versatile in the kitchen, these tubers are also admired for the goodness found in their juice, which is rich in nutrients and can be used for many things. Let's take a look at some of them.
World Bee Day is celebrated on 20th May: this day was established in 2018 by the United Nations on the anniversary of the birth of Anton Jana, a pioneer of modern-day beekeeping, to make people more aware about the importance of bees for protecting biodiversity.
Some of the food in our pantries can be used as beauty treatments as well as ingredients for our recipes. In fact, the consistency and colour of certain foods make them particularly suitable for cosmetic use. Here are some recommendations.
It’s so easy to just say “potatoes”, but did you know that there are more than 3,000 types of potato? They have different shapes, sizes, colours, and unique qualities, which make them particularly suitable for preparing different kinds of recipes.
Laughing, as we all know, is contagious. It is also a form of interpersonal communication that is able to bring people closer together and create empathy. Laughing also helps to ease physical stress, improve circulation, and it helps you to relax afterwards too.
If you’ve let your guard down and helped yourself to a few extra servings during the Easter holidays, now’s the time to get back into shape. If you keep an eye on what you’re eating and do some exercise, you’ll be able to do it without having to make too many sacrifices. How? Here are a few pieces of advice.
Cooking a lot of food is not always synonymous with waste. From an organisational perspective, it can help you save a great amount of time in the kitchen – as long as you know how to manage any leftover food. Take a look at these 4 creative recipes for cleverly reusing any excess food.
As we all know, it is important to eat a varied and balanced diet, consume seasonal products, and exercise regularly to stay fit and healthy. But fruit and vegetables have not been created equally; every colour comes with its own special benefits.
Let’s find out more about the fruit and vegetables that are blue or purple in colour.
Vegetables are an important source of vitamins, minerals and other useful nutrients for the body. To stop losing most of their nutrients during cooking, it’s important to know the best way of preparing them. Here are 4 practical tips to preserve these properties.
Each and every one of us can significantly help to protect nature and save resources by making small changes to our everyday lives.
Nature is coming back out of hibernation, the days are getting longer, and the land is bearing fruits once again: Spring is finally here, accompanied by the first fruit and veg of this delicious season. Let’s take a look at some of them.
Many countries throughout the world celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on 17th March: a day of festivities in honour of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
As well as being tasty ingredients for your meals, many of the products grown in your vegetable garden can transform into precious elixirs of beauty. Pamper yourself with one of these DIY treatments!
When we think about the beneficial properties of fruit and vegetables, we often picture them in all sorts of colours: with their greens, reds, purples, yellows, and oranges, both their nutrient content and their lively colours never cease to amaze us.
<<Nessuna lingua viva ha, né può avere, un vocabolario che la contenga tutta>> (No modern language has, or could have, a vocabulary capable of containing everything) wrote Leopardi in the Zibaldone. Languages are changing constantly. Vocabulary updates and evolves along with people and changes along with society.
No matter what type, shape, or colour they are, flowers undoubtedly play a key role on the most romantic day of the year, being one of the most appreciated gifts received on Saint Valentine’s Day.
The Sanremo Music Festival is here, which is celebrating its 69th edition this year. In honour of Italy’s most popular music festival, we’ll discover some songs from Sanremo that became real smash hits. And there had to be references to good food in some of these song lyrics!
36 kg: this is how much food each of us throws away every year, the equivalent of €12 billion. It is mainly fresh foods that end up in the bin, such as fruit, vegetables, bread, dairy products and sauces, but also soft drinks, pulses and pasta.
If you’re struggling living with temperatures close to zero and are dreaming of the sun’s warm rays, you should know that proper nutrition can help you deal with the cold better.
Fruit and vegetables add colour to our dinner tables every day, delighting our palates and eyes. But in addition to being great to eat, they are also a source of inspiration for many fashion brands. Let’s have a look at a few examples.
At the heart of popular beliefs and superstitions, the Moon seems to affect not only our mood, but also various activities that happen on Earth, such as animals’ behaviour and the growth of plants.
We’ve already told you about potatoes providing inspiration for various artists, both in the world of painting (see potatoes in art) and in design (read potatoes as an object of design and the news section on the potato lamp).
During the holidays, it’s easier to give in to little culinary delights… Then January comes around with all its good resolutions and reminds us that it’s time to get back to a healthier, more balanced diet. Want a few examples? Read more here.
As you wait for Befana to arrive with her bag of sweets, have some fun with your young ones by making these original handmade crafts.
Why buy the usual Christmas decorations, when you can make your table special in a simple and environmentally-friendly way with what you’ve got at home? Here are four ideas for the holidays.
Christmas is around the corner and you haven’t thought about your presents yet? Don’t panic, in this news section we’ll tell you how to make useful and original little gifts with your own hands in a blink of an eye.
December is the month of Christmas, family warmth and tables laden with food. If you want to stay in shape without giving up those small culinary treats typically found during the holidays, it’s best to think ahead.
In every season, nature provides precious gifts to bring to our dinner table: vegetable gardens in December are coloured red, orange and purple.
To reduce our consumption of disposable crockery and therefore our impact on the environment, many companies, designers, students and experts in all fields are working on environmentally-sustainable solutions that are also… edible.
From 19 to 25 November 2018, it is Worldwide Italian Cuisine Week, which promotes top Italian cuisine abroad. The third edition is all about the Mediterranean diet.
Not everybody knows that you can eat many types of sprouted seeds. They are full of vitamins and enzymes; you can buy them ready to eat, or grow them yourself at home.
Essential in its lines, soft in its colours. It is perhaps precisely due to their simplicity that potatoes continue to inspire the world of design and interior design.
The spookiest night of the year is just around the corner! Here are four creative ideas to scare up some fun with your little trick-or-treaters.
English on the outside, 100% Italian inside. A restaurant in Milan has revisited one of the classics of British cuisine, the baked potato, creating a hybrid delicacy bound to please every palate.
Potatoes have been inspiring artists for centuries, and they are also crucial to the work of Pepe Tanzi of the Album Italia srl design firm.
Crispy and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy inside: sounds simple enough, but it’s easier said than done.
Summer is long gone, but the effects of the massive heat wave are still being felt throughout Europe, with some notable repercussions even in terms of eating habits.
Perhaps it’s because they symbolize the plainness of everyday life. Perhaps it’s for their mysterious nature, growing underground only to reveal themselves once extracted and cleaned.
A varied diet is crucial for children’s health and also useful to educate them about the benefits of a proper nutrition.
We all consume lots of vegetables that grow underground, but do we know the difference between tubers, bulbs, roots and rhyzomes? Let’s find out!
Is it so hot that you just want to eat ice cream all day long? Keep in mind that proper nutrition is important to stay healthy and hydrated, especially when our body is put to the test by high temperatures.
Have you ever considered using onions for healthier and more beautiful skin? Try, and you’ll see that nature really is full of surprises.
Beach, water, sun... The key ingredients for a magical holiday.
August is just around the corner... is it time for a tan? Beware, however, that in these days of intense heat sunblock may not be enough.
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Certificato GLOBALG.A.P. (pdf)
Zero Residue Product Cerification (pdf)
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