https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The Italian tomato is prized around the world, but its reputation has soured in recent years over reports of mafia infiltration, slave labour and toxic fires that poison water sources. https://www.thelocal.it/20190807/how-an-italian-farmer-found-a-better-way-to-grow-tomatoes-without-soil Wed, 07 Aug 2019 11:53:48 +0200 how-an-italian-farmer-found-a-better-way-to-grow-tomatoes-without-soil A new fund will make €1 billion available to innovative small businesses and startups in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20190305/billion-euro-innovation-fund-to-boost-start-ups-in-italy Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:57:14 +0100 billion-euro-innovation-fund-to-boost-start-ups-in-italy The Birra Flea microbrewery in Gualdo Tadino, central Italy, has brought a new recipe to beer: air. https://www.thelocal.it/20180919/italian-brewery-launches-first-ever-beer-made-of-air Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:21:05 +0200 italian-brewery-launches-first-ever-beer-made-of-air An Italian student's violin using spider silk was the winning entry in an award for innovation in London, celebrating the work of international students in the English capital. https://www.thelocal.it/20161104/italian-wins-student-innovation-award-with-violin-made-of-spider-silk Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:23:32 +0100 italian-wins-student-innovation-award-with-violin-made-of-spider-silk Italian businesses are becoming less innovative, with a decline in the number of patents registered, figures released on Friday show. https://www.thelocal.it/20140307/italy-slips-out-of-innovation-top-ten-report Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:47:00 +0100 italy-slips-out-of-innovation-top-ten-report