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Mediterranean: clams and mussels at risk from climate change and blue crab


The main reasons, but not the only ones, seem to be two: climate change and the blue crab. The former affects the health of the waters with the presence of mucilage, increasing the vulnerability of coastal areas. The second, on the other hand, is an invasive species for fish farms. Enrico Caterino, special commissioner for the blue crab emergency, spoke about this at the hearing of the Environment and Agriculture Committees in the Chamber. Let's remember that Europe warms up twice as fast as the world average On blue crab read here Compiled 15 November, updated 18 November 2024

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Italy stands out among the ‘most organic’ countries in Europe with 2.3 million hectares the Italian organic area represents 19.8% of the total agricultural area


This means that, thanks to organic farming, one fifth of Italian farmland is free of pesticides . In essence , organic is a niche market - which for various reasons has not been able to express its full potential - for example, the % of consumption in France is almost double (5.6%) that of Italy - but which has a strong positive impact on Italy's environment and thus also on our health. Guido Venosta Foundation P.S.: Italy ranks third for organic farmland only after France (2.9 million hectares) and Spain (2.7 million hectares)

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Amazon launches non-food virtual discount shop against Temu and Shein and first price line in groceries


Amazon just launched an ultracheap bargain store that takes aim at rivals Temu and Shein. Just don't look for it on your computer-Amazon is keeping the new store largely separate from its main site, for good reason. Financial Times Newsletter 14 November 2024. Below: the fancy private label - name happy belly - that Amazon created for food in 2016, which looked a lot like the fancy brands Esselunga had in the 1960s and 1970s . Now there seems to have been a noticeable 'change of pace' with the new Amazon Saver first-price line. Compiled 14 November, updated 15 November 2024

AmazonE-CommerceEsselungaNon-foodPrivate Label