- Food safety is based on traceability throughout the entire supply chain, which also guarantees origin of food.
- Roberto Mancini, CEO of Diagram Group: “Consumers have the right to be informed about the origin of the food they buy. Agritech is not just a trend, it represents the future.”
Jolanda di Savoia, May 22, 2025 – Agritech to put an end to uncontrolled, low-quality food without safety guarantees. Certainty of food arriving on our tables lies in traceability throughout the entire supply chain.
But how sure are we really about the origin and quality of the food we eat? Food traceability, product safety, and the growing shadow of agromafia — according to the 2025 Agro-Food Crime Report presented thisTuesday, the business is worth 25.2 billion euros — and the revolutionary role of agritech are increasingly intertwined themes, outlining a landscape where consumer trust is severely tested and the fight for legality becomes ever more intense.
The importance of traceability. In an increasingly globalized market, the ability to trace every single step of a food product has become not only a regulatory requirement but a true guarantee for the consumer.
“Consumers have the fundamental right to know where the food they purchase comes from,” says Roberto Mancini, CEO of Diagram Group, the leading Italian and European agritech hub providing precision agriculture services, technological solutions, and professional software applications for the agricultural sector. “Traceability is not just a list of ingredients but the story of that product: from seed to supermarket, who cultivated it, how it was processed and transported.”
Diagram, which offers services along the entire agri-food supply chain to protect and enhance the tradition of Italian agri-food products, is at the forefront in developing increasingly sophisticated traceability systems. Detailed labels, QR codes with complete supply chain information, and the adoption of digital platforms are just some examples of how Diagram’s technology works towards transparency. This is crucial work to protect the excellences of Made in Italy, often targeted by counterfeiting.
Food safety: a priority. Food safety goes beyond traceability and focuses on guaranteeing that products are free from contamination and health risks. European and Italian regulations, among the strictest in the world, impose rigorous controls along the entire supply chain, from field to table.
However, challenges remain. The increase in international trade flows and the complexity of distribution chains make monitoring a constant challenge. Food alerts, although timely, serve as a reminder that vigilance can never be lowered.
Agritech: The role of Technology is essential for food production In this complex scenario, Diagram offers solutions: agritech becomes a powerful ally. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT sensors (Internet of Things) are revolutionizing how we grow, process, and distribute food.
Blockchain: This technology, based on a distributed and immutable ledger, offers huge potential for traceability. Every transaction or product step can be recorded on the blockchain, creating a verifiable and tamper-proof “history,” making data manipulation almost impossible.
IoT Sensors: Sensors placed in fields or warehouses can monitor parameters such as temperature, humidity, and soil quality to ensure optimal growing and storage conditions and prevent waste.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI can analyze large amounts of data to predict plant diseases, optimize the use of resources such as water and fertilizers, and even identify anomalies in the supply chain that might indicate fraud.
In Italy and Europe, several farms already implement Diagram’s technologies on nearly 3 million hectares of land, demonstrating strong interest in innovation. “Agritech,” concludes Mancini, “is not just a trend, it is the future of agriculture. It allows us to be more efficient, sustainable, and above all, to offer consumers the transparency they demand.”
About Diagram
Founded in 2024 from the transformation of the IBF Servizi SpA Group and the acquisitions of Agronica Srl, Abaco SpA, Agriconsulting SpA, and Netsens Srl.
Diagram is a leading Italian and European player in digital services for the agri-food sector. The company develops farm management software and manages delivery processes, monitoring, and control of environmental and agricultural support programs.
A trusted partner to major governments across Europe, Diagram supports public administrations, agricultural companies, banking and insurance institutions, and the agri-food industry with a focus on promoting social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Today, Diagram is 41.6% owned by CDP Equity (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group), 41.6% by Trilantic Europe, and 15% by BF Agricola.