MeatsParma Ham Official Sponsor of the Rome Film Festival
A special space will be dedicated to the PDO during the event from 16 to 27 October
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma is preparing to land in the capital, where it will be the official sponsor of the nineteenth edition of the Rome Film Festival, which will be held from 16 to 27 October.... more
FairsIeg, Ttg record: +9% total attendance, +15% foreign ones
At the Rimini Fair 2,700 brand exhibitors, 1,000 foreign buyers from 75 countries: a date for 2025
The objectives of the 61st edition of the largest tourism marketplace, which also attracts a 15% increase in foreign visitors, have been achieved. So says the official communiqué that describes the closing... more
WinesAntinori looks at America: +9% in sales
But net profit sharply down (-22%) in 2023, target of 400 million euros turnover remains
A few months after the "Yankee" turn, which led to the purchase of an important vineyard on the US West Coast (read EFA News), the Antinori Group presented its 2023 financial statements. Sales of the Tuscan... more
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From pasta to peas to chickpea flours: each geographical area has its own products /Video
Nestlé is expanding its culinary portfolio with high-protein products in key geographies. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs with new brands, as well as continued innovation... more
Food safetyCounterfeit wine sold as premium: 6 European arrest warrants
Italian-French operation dismantles criminal association: fake bottles sold for up to € 15,000 each
The Carabinieri announced today that on the morning of September 26, in the provinces of Turin, Monza, Cuneo, Rome and Bologna, the NAS of Turin, coordinated by the local Public Prosecutor's Office and... more
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A past in Procter & Gamble, Reckitt and Danone, the manager takes over from Alessandro d'Este
Change at the top of Ferrero Commerciale Italia. Fabrizio Gavelli has been appointed president and CEO, replacing Alessandro d'Este who had led the group since 2016 and who last January announced his resignation,... more
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For the 16th consecutive year, the Group wins the award as the most attractive company
Nestlé has once again been voted as one of the World's Most Attractive Employers by university students, marking the 16th consecutive year of this prestigious recognition. In the annual survey conducted... more
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The first "Vietnam-Italy Coffee Industry Connection Forum" was held in Turin
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Government actsEU Council, new chemicals regulation
Clarifies rules on classification, labelling and packaging of substances
The Council of the European Union today adopted the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP). This is the last stage of the decision-making process. The CLP Regulation updates... more
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Spanish company publishes sustainability report: 64.4% of workforce is female
Grupo Consorcio, a Spanish company operating in the premium segment of the canned fish market, publishes the seventh edition of its Sustainability Report, for the first time also in Italian after the opening,... more
Economy and financeUnilever sells its activities in Russia and Belarus
The sale to local producer Arnest Group is confirmed
Unilever has confirmed that it has completed the divestment of its Russian subsidiary and related business in Belarus to Arnest Group, a local manufacturer of perfumes, cosmetics and household products.... more
Oils and condimentsAceto Balsamico Modena: a "hot October" between valorization and international...
The Consortium supports the Ortigia Declaration in support of Italian PGI and PDO products
A “hot” autumn for Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI, with the Consortium for the Protection of the product engaged in a series of promotional and valorization events both in Italy and abroad. In recent day... more
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With Nescafé Dolce Gusto every break has a special flavor! How special it is to be able to enjoy high-quality coffee and drinks at home with the convenience of a few simple steps. To enrich the wide range... more
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FairsIeg, Ttg record: +9% total attendance, +15% foreign ones
At the Rimini Fair 2,700 brand exhibitors, 1,000 foreign buyers from 75 countries: a date for 2025
The objectives of the 61st edition of the largest tourism marketplace, which also attracts a 15% increase in foreign visitors, have been achieved. So says the official communiqué that describes the closing... more
FairsTuttoFood 2025: Food Excellence Meets the Art of Beverage
The Mixology Experience pavilions will open their doors from 5th to 8th May, at Fiera Milano Rho
TuttoFood 2025, the international event for the agri-food sector scheduled from 5 to 8 May 2025 at Fiera Milano Rho and organized by Fiere di Parma, and in particular by the Cibus staff, will welcome Mixology... more