FairsAnuga 2025: Exhibitors rise to approximately 8,000
Over 140,000 trade visitors from nearly 200 countries are expected in Cologne from 4 to 8 October.
With approximately 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and a gross exhibition space of approximately 290,000 m², Anuga 2025 is the largest edition in the event's history. From October 4 to 8, Cologne... more
Catering and hospitalityPopeyes advances in Rome
Thursday, September 18th, the inauguration of the new Roman restaurant
After opening at the Maximo Shopping Center, Popeyes – Famous Louisiana Chicken – is consolidating its presence in the capital with a new opening, its first in the heart of the city, scheduled for Thu... more
Economy and financeOrsero, 1HY goes great
Revenues up 13.6% to over €845 million: strong performance for the distribution business (+13.7%)
The board of directors of Orsero, a company listed on Euronext STAR Milan and active in the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, approved the financial statements for the first half of... more
IndustryBat expands its Trieste hub and signs a MoU with Italian Minister o...
In the plant 16 new production lines. Agreement to purchase 15,000 tons of Italian tobacco
At Innovation Hub in Trieste, BAT Italy made two important announcements: the expansion of the Hub and the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty... more
Government actsEU Commission: Member States' support for Renure fertilizers welcome
The use of new fertilizers should allow for greater protection of water and the environment
The European Commission welcomes the support given today by European Union Member States for its Renure proposal. By allowing the use of Renure fertilizers above the limit for the application of manure... more
PeopleDeliveroo storm: CEO (and co-founder) Will Shu leaves
The reason, perhaps, is the closing of the DoorDash operation
Difficult times at Deliveroo. The food delivery giant is bracing for a challenging time at the corporate level, as CEO and founder Will Shu has announced his readiness to step down from the company he... more
HealthAlcohol, tobacco, and ultra-processed foods in the dock at the WHO
On September 25, World Lung Day, the report on non-communicable diseases will be released
Pressure from tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed food companies is preventing governments from implementing life-saving health policies, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which will... more
Government actsAnimal Welfare: EU Commission Launches Public Consultation
Funding requested for the revision of EU legislation on animal husbandry
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input on the revision of EU legislation on animal welfare in farms. Farmers, citizens, businesses, national and regional authorities,... more
HealthSanpellegrino Observatory: Hydration Boosts Memory Skills
Even a slight lack of fluids slows reaction times and increases the risk of falls for the elderly.
Hydration is a cornerstone of well-being at all ages and an important support for brain health. Drinking water regularly is a simple gesture that can improve memory, concentration, and mental flexibility,... more
DistributionAlì Group: Revenue to rise to over €1.4 billion (+1.5%) in 2024
EBITDA at €108 million; several openings in Veneto, where the market share is 18.1%.
The Alì Group closed its 2024 financial year with revenues of over €1.4 billion (up 1.5% from the previous year). EBITDA also grew, rising to €108 million (up 1%), while its market share in Veneto stoo... more
ForeignCereals. Brazil: record production in 2024/25, harvested 350.2 tons
Boosted by favorable weather, rice production reaches 12.8 million, marking a 20.6% increase
Brazil has set a new grain production record. According to data from the 12th Cereal Harvest Survey 2024/2025 conducted by the National Supply Company (CONAB), 350.2 tons were harvested, a 16.3% increase... more
Economy and financeCoffee is good for the Nasdaq
Black Rock Coffee Bar made a record debut on Wall Street today, raising $294.1 million in its initial public offering.
Coffee is doing well on Wall Street. Today marked the first day of trading for Nasdaq newcomer Black Rock Coffee Bar, which began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "BRCB." The new beverage... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Rice: Indian supply triggers record decline
The US-China trade war is pushing Beijing to buy soybeans from Latin America.
Over the past month, international rice prices have confirmed a markedly downward trend. The price of US medium grain and Thai rice, the benchmarks for japonica and indica varieties, respectively, have... more
Packaging and logisticsLamipak joins the Food and Beverage Carton Alliance
Asian company joins food and beverage carton manufacturers' federation
Fbca - The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance announces the entry of Lamipak as a full member of the organization that brings together manufacturers of beverage and food cartons and their carton suppliers.Founded... more
Ice creamMagnum Ice Cream Company Does Not Sell Ben & Jerry's
A firm "no" from CEO Peter ter Kulve: Unilever is considering a spin-off and the stock market
Magnum Ice Cream Company has dismissed rumors of a sale of the Ben & Jerry's ice cream brand, which has long been at the center of a dispute with parent company Unilever. Magnum Ice Cream CEO Peter ter... more
Government actsEU Commission approves new Mediterranean PGIs
Cretan Extra Virgin Olive Oil and "Queso de Burgos" added to the register of denominations
The European Commission has approved the additions of "Κρήτη / Kriti" from Greece and "Quesode Burgos" from Spain to the register of protected geographical indications (PGIs). "Kriti" is an extra virg... more
IndustryKraft Heinz opens new tomato plant in Portugal
The €15 million plant will be built in Mora in partnership with Conesa
While we wait to see the implications of Kraft Heinz's announced plan to create two independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-exempt spinoff (see EFA News ), the multinational announced it has... more
Government actsEU. Von der Leyen announces new "Buy European Food" campaign
Commission President calls for CAP reform but admits gaps in farmers' income and competition protection
Following harsh criticism from agricultural producers for unfulfilled promises regarding the CAP, Ursula von der Leyen returned to the topic in her State of the European Union address. In an opening address,... more
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FairsAnuga 2025: Exhibitors rise to approximately 8,000
Over 140,000 trade visitors from nearly 200 countries are expected in Cologne from 4 to 8 October.
With approximately 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and a gross exhibition space of approximately 290,000 m², Anuga 2025 is the largest edition in the event's history. From October 4 to 8, Cologne... more
ForeignCereals. Brazil: record production in 2024/25, harvested 350.2 tons
Boosted by favorable weather, rice production reaches 12.8 million, marking a 20.6% increase
Brazil has set a new grain production record. According to data from the 12th Cereal Harvest Survey 2024/2025 conducted by the National Supply Company (CONAB), 350.2 tons were harvested, a 16.3% increase... more
Government actsAnimal Welfare: EU Commission Launches Public Consultation
Funding requested for the revision of EU legislation on animal husbandry
HealthAlcohol, tobacco, and ultra-processed foods in the dock at the WHO
On September 25, World Lung Day, the report on non-communicable diseases will be released
PeopleDeliveroo storm: CEO (and co-founder) Will Shu leaves
The reason, perhaps, is the closing of the DoorDash operation
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FairsAnuga 2025: Exhibitors rise to approximately 8,000
Over 140,000 trade visitors from nearly 200 countries are expected in Cologne from 4 to 8 October.
With approximately 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and a gross exhibition space of approximately 290,000 m², Anuga 2025 is the largest edition in the event's history. From October 4 to 8, Cologne... more
FairsAnuga 2025: Starting line for a record-breaking edition
4,300 exhibitors and 135 joint stands have been announced for the trade fair scheduled for Cologne from 4 to 8 October.
With around 4,300 exhibitors and 135 joint stands, Anuga Fine Food 2025 is preparing for its largest ever edition, taking place from October 4 to 8 in Cologne. The trade fair, organized under the umbrella... more
FairsAnuga 2025: Korea takes center stage with its culinary excellence
The Asian country will be the official partner of the show where it will bring three gastronomic ambassadors
FairsMacfrut 2026: A Marathon of International Missions
From October to January, appointments in the Dominican Republic, Panama, China, Brazil and India
