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Discovering Vico Equense with Gennaro Esposito, a journey through flavours – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

Go up the narrow streets and discover Villa Ketty, a cozy and well-kept resort. The best moment? The breakfast prepared every morning by the owners Dionisia dell’Amura and her husband Antonio Astarita, a fairytale feast. Continue to the Crapolla Abbey to see where Sabato’s grapes grow, typical of this area, sit under the wonderful pergola and taste the wines produced here: Poizzo, Nireo, Sabato and Sireo. Thanks to two friends with a passion for the vineyard who, aided by their respective wives, have brought the abbey and lands back to their former splendor.

While if you return to the crystal clear sea don’t forget to Ancient Flavoursthe ideal place for a (fish) lunch cooked and served with care: in the kitchen the chef Alfonso De Martino helped by Antonio Montuori and Giovanni De Martino, in the dining room the precious Salvatore with the support of his sister Maria (children of the chef). Sincere cuisine, without frills, as comfortable as a Sunday family lunch. All that remains is to take a drinks at sunset on the Murrano Mare terrace before finishing on a high note with dinner at Gennaro Esposito at La Torre del Saracino, to once again experience the mastery of a chef who has been able to find the extra ingredient to add to all the dishes in the territory and in the people who live there, that enchant every time.

Addresses to try

To eat: Totò café, tel. 081 8798032
Mistral Fish, tel. 081 8015440
Fruit and Vegetables Caccioppoli, tel. 081 8798027
Salvatore Fraddanno ice cream shop, tel. 081 8016400
Gabriele Creamery, gabrieleitalia.com
Pizza by the Metropizzametro.it
The Tradition, tel. 081 8028437
The Green Farmlaverdefattoria.it
Salvatore Albano dairy, tel. 081 8023043
The Archangellarcangelo.it
Crapolla Abbey, tel. 338 9430527
Ancient Flavours, tel. 366 4269536
Mustafà restaurantrestaurantmustafa.it
The Baldino Oasis, tel. 081 879 8286
Murrano Sea, murranomare.it
The Saracen Towertorredelsaracino.it

To sleep

Villa Kettyvillaketty.com
Chief La Galahotelcapolagala.com
Grand Hotel Angiolierigrandhotelangiolieri.it
Murrano Palacepalazzomurrano.com

Info

In Vico for Cacio @avicopercacio – comunevicoequense.it

Animal feed: FAO for a more sustainable future – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

How important are animal feed for our diet? Last December 1st and 2nd, theFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was the stage for a crucial event: the Global Forum dedicated to animal feed and industry regulators. The Forum attracted international experts, government officials, researchers and industry leaders from different parts of the world, all united by a common goal: to transform the livestock sector to make it more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable.

The animal feed industry, with a massive annual turnover of over $400 billion and a production of over one billion tons of livestock feed, was at the center of discussions. This sector plays a crucial role in animal health,human nutrition and environmental sustainability.

In his opening speech, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu highlighted the need for transformation in the livestock sector to respond to global challenges. “Feeding animals well means feeding the world better,” he said, underlining the importance of feed in the global food chain.

A critical aspect that emerged during the Forum was the importance of ensuring the availability, accessibility, quality and safety of feed. Qu Dongyu stressed that this will require concrete actions, from management of prairies and pastures to the production and processing of compound feed. Appropriate policies and regulations will be essential to achieve these goals.

The Forum provided an inclusive platform for national and regional authorities, FAO members, the private sector, researchers, development agencies and civil society. Some case studies provided opportunities to explore cutting-edge innovations and strategies to improve the production of high-quality, safe and environmentally friendly feed.

The growing demand for animal proteins, driven by population growth and urbanisation, was at the center of the discussions. Experts highlighted the need to address environmental, socio-economic and safety issues related to feed production, with particular attention to reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through correct animal nutrition.

Leaders from trade groups such as the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) and experts from various countries brought diverse perspectives, addressing issues ranging from legislation on feed availability to the development of quality and sustainability standards.

The director general emphasized the need for accessible solutions also for small and medium-sized farmers, who represent the majority of livestock producers in the world. Improving access to knowledge, technology and markets is crucial to contributing to poverty reduction and rural development.

FAO experts provided insights into the organisation’s initiatives, including the Sustainable Livestock Transformation Initiative, highlighting the importance of animal nutrition, feed safety and alternative feeding practices.

In conclusion, the FAO Global Forum was a catalyst for taking action. With 60-80% of livestock production costs attributable to feed, improved nutrition and efficient use of local resources are keys to increasing profitability. The feed industry could play a key role in the bioeconomy, using by-products and residues to optimize land use and make agri-food systems more sustainable.

FAO: what are the global food prospects – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

A new report fromFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reveals that the production outlook for most basic food products is favorable, but extreme climate events, Growing geopolitical tensions and sudden political changes represent a risk to global food production systems and could potentially alter the delicate balance of supply and demand and dampen the outlook for global food trade and security.

According to the report, global maize production will see a notable increase thanks to increased plantations in Brazil and the United States of America, however, a decrease in the trade volume of coarse grains and rice is expected in 2023/24. Furthermore, global trade in vegetable oils and fats will experience a modest decline, while global production and consumption is expected to expand.

The report highlights that, several sectors including sugar, dairy, meat and fish, will see a decrease in trading volume in the coming year. This situation could affect the delicate balance between supply and demand, putting global food security at risk.

The count of food imports in the world

The Food Outlook also presents updated estimates on global spending on food imports in 2023projecting a increase of 1.8% compared to 2022, reaching 2 trillion dollars. The majority of this increase is driven by high- and upper-middle-income countries, with fruit and vegetables, beverages and sugar accounting for the predominant share. In reverse, a contraction of 11% is expected in aggregate spending on food imports in low-income countries, suggesting challenges such as depreciating currencies, rising debt and high transportation costs.

The report highlights that changes in international food prices significantly influence these developments. While the prices of fruit, vegetables and sugars are increasing, those of animal and vegetable oils are decreasing. The volume effect on the global food import bill is expected to exceed the price effect, with some exceptions for high-value or processed products such as coffee, tea, cocoa and spices.

In the end, the report highlights the contraction of food imports in less developed countries, in developing countries that are net importers of food products and in sub-Saharan African countries. This suggests that factors such as weakening currencies, rising debt and high transportation costs are hampering their ability to access international food markets.

In summary, the FAO’s Food Outlook offers a detailed overview of the outlook for global food productionhighlighting the challenges and opportunities the sector will face in the coming years.

Source FAO