Fruit and vegetablesBayer Italy inaugurates advanced greenhouses for horticultural rese...
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The new Food and Agriculture Museum and Network was inaugurated for the occasion.
The Food and Agriculture Museum and Network (FAO MuNe) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was inaugurated this morning by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio... more
IndustryItalpizza aims for international leadership
Exclusive: Interview with CEO Andrea Bondioli
The group will close 2025 with a turnover of over 440 million euros. more
FairsAnuga 2025: a record edition
In Cologne, the agri-food fair saw the presence of 8,015 companies from 110 countries
The 2025 edition of Anuga broke all previous records: over 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries showed up in Cologne from October 4 to 8—more than ever before. More than 145,000 trade visitors from over 1... more
AgrifoodWine exports to the U.S. plummet in July and August
Same negative trend for China, Russia and most non-EU markets
Italian wine exports to the United States stagnated in July and August (-28% in value), despite anti-tariff "discounts" from Italian producers, who lowered their prices by an average of approximately 17%... more
Economy and financeEurozone inflation on the rise
Eurozone 2.2% (from 2%), Italy 1.8%: services (+1.5%) and food, alcohol and tobacco (+0.58%) the sectors with the highest rate
The euro area's annual inflation rate was 2.2% in September 2025, up from 2% in August. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7%. The European Union's annual inflation rate was 2.6% in September 2025, up from... more
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The entry of Spanish company Intecno projects the group towards a potential of 385 million euros.
Fine (Foodservice International Network), the European Economic Interest Grouping that acts as a one-stop shop for leading restaurant chains, today announces a strategic move that consolidates its position... more
Mineral waters and drinksHeineken Brazil Brings Mamba Water to COP30
1.5 million cans to be donated to Blue Zone participants in Belém
Heineken Brazil announces that its Brazilian canned water brand, Mamba Water, will be served at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém. In partnership with the Brazilian... more
AgrifoodEuropean Semolina Producers: Emilio Ferrari (Barilla) is the new pr...
The election was promoted by Italmopa during the Annual General Meeting in Berlin.
Emilio Ferrari , head of durum wheat and semolina purchasing for the Barilla Group, was elected president of the Union of European Semolina Producers' Associations for the two-year period 2025-2026, upon... more
Economy and financeDifficult start to the fiscal year for Pernod Ricard
Organic revenue falls 7.6% due to sales declines in China and the United States
As expected, the year started slowly, with declines in China and the United States leading to first-quarter organic net sales of -7.6% and reported sales of -14.3%. This, in a nutshell, is the performance... more
Economy and financeNestlé, first nine months on the rise
Sales up 3.3% to over €71 billion. The new CEO's plans.
Swiss confectionery giant Nestlé closed the first nine months of 2025 with organic sales growth (OG) of 3.3% to over 65.8 billion Swiss francs (over 71 billion euros), with real internal growth (RIG)... more
IndustrySmeg, with Porsche, turbocharges its appliances
The Italian kitchen brand and the Stuttgart-based company have reached an agreement for a cooking line.
In a stunning celebration of heritage, innovation, and design excellence, Porsche and Smeg present a groundbreaking collaboration that redefines the intersection of automotive prestige and contemporary... more
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Inflation -0.3% year-on-year: prices of food, tobacco and alcohol decreased by 2.6% year-on-year
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Stefano Goglio, 53, intends to accelerate innovation and strengthen the role of the Swiss market
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Economy and financeEurozone industrial production fell 1.2% in August
Eurostat: The figure rises by 1.1% for both the Eurozone and the EU if purchased with August 2024
In August 2025, compared to July 2025, seasonally adjusted industrial production decreased by 1.2% in the euro area and by 1.0% in the EU. This is supported by initial estimates from Eurostat, the statistical... more
Economy and financeEurozone industrial production fell 1.2% in August
Eurostat: The figure rises by 1.1% for both the Eurozone and the EU if purchased with August 2024
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Economy and financeUS tariffs cost American consumers 55% more
Goldman Sachs: With the potential implementation of further tariffs, the economic burden on families and businesses could increase further.
While the world is still holding its breath, awaiting daily developments in the ongoing trade war between China and the United States, Goldman Sachs has taken stock of the impact on the United States six... more
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Modular innovation facility unveiled today in Utrecht, Netherlands
Dutch-based JDE Peet's, one of the world's leading coffee companies serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee per second in over 100 markets, today announced the opening of its fully renovated Modular... more
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2700 exhibitors spread across 26 pavilions and 1000 buyers from 75 countries
Ermeti (President): "We want to build a new era of tourism together with the industry's leading players." more
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During the three-day event in Madrid, the Italian stands increased from 196 to 318 in the 2024 edition.
FairsSigep 2026: Ice-cream Drives the 47th Edition
A record-breaking event is expected, with 1,300 exhibiting brands from over 30 countries
