Economy and financeNewPrinces, close to listing in London?
The English subsidiary Princes could go public in October
Is NewPrinces aiming for a London Stock Exchange listing? It wouldn't be surprising given the hyperactivity of the company led by Angelo Mastrolia . News of a possible listing of its English subsidiary... more
Economy and financeLindt & Sprungli grows in the 1HY and raises guidance
Sales up 11.9% to CHF 2.35 billion, but profits fall 13%
Lindt & Sprüngli, a Swiss multinational specializing in the production of confectionery and chocolate products, posted double-digit growth in the first half of 2025 and raised its organic revenue growth... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco: 2024 turnover reaches €605 million
The company publishes a sustainability report, which also consolidates data from four subsidiaries
Casalasco, a leading agri-food group specializing in tomato selection, cultivation, processing, packaging, and marketing of tomato products, presents its 2024 Sustainability Report, which also consolidates... more
FairsAnuga 2025: Focus on the Halal Meat Market
Forum for producers, exporters and retailers of the product debuts on October 6
Anuga, the world's leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry, and the Islamic Chamber Halal Services (ICHS), a global catalyst for the halal sector, are joining forces to create a new conference... more
IndustryNestlé: Milo Pro coming next in Southeast Asia
Reference launched to respond to a large demand for protein among adolescents
To help teens and young adults maintain an active lifestyle, Nestlé recently launched Milo Pro. With three times the protein content of traditional Milo drinks, Milo Pro can be enjoyed conveniently on... more
DistributionEurocommercial Properties sells a megastore in Sweden
The Swedish company listed in Milan collects 14.1 million euros
Eurocommercial Properties, a real estate investment company listed on Euronext Milan, has announced the sale of a newly built freestanding megastore located next to its Grand Samarkand shopping center... more
Economy and financeAmbienta conquers sustainable agriculture in Spain
The acquisition of Agronova Biotech opens a path into a promising market.
Ambienta Sgr, a leading European asset manager and pioneer in environmental investments, announced the acquisition of Agronova Biotech from Magnum Industrial Partners and the founding Casanova family,... more
BeveragePepsiCo launches probiotic cola (with cane sugar)
After the acquisition of Poppi, here's the news: 5 grams of sugar (the one wanted by Trump), 30 calories and no artificial sweeteners.
PepsiCo launches Prebiotic Cola, a major innovation that combines traditional flavors with functional benefits. Following its acquisition last May of Poppi, a rapidly growing prebiotic beverage brand (see... more
Economy and financeCoca-Cola's second quarter exceeded expectations.
Revenues up 1% to $12.5 billion, operating margin of 34.1%
Coca-Cola today announced its second quarter 2025 results, closing with net revenue up 1% to $12.5 billion and organic revenue up 5%. Revenues saw a 6% increase in price/mix and a 1% decline in concentrate... more
Economy and financeNewPrinces, a double real estate deal in England
Princes subsidiary buys historic Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, also taking Symington's site in Leeds
NewPrinces, the former Newlat Food company owned by the Mastrolia family, continues its summer of acquisitions. Following Kraft Heinz's acquisition of Plasmon (see EFA News ) and Diageo's Santa Vittoria... more
TechnologyDSS+ acquires Canadian company Proaction International
Strategic operation aims to improve customer value in processing, manufacturing and industry
DSS+ has announced the acquisition of Proaction International, a Montreal-based operational performance management and coaching firm. "This strategic acquisition strengthens DSS+'s capabilities in operational... more
Cheese and dairy productsMuller begins expansion into Great Britain
Following the acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy, the dairy company is investing £45m in its Skelmersdale site.
After receiving the long-awaited approval from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in October 2024 for the acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy, a family-run dairy company producing fresh milk and cream,... more
Economy and financeCarrefour, persistent rumors are urging it to leave Italy.
Rothschild was reportedly given the task of looking for buyers
Rumors are growing that Carrefour is ready, or at least intending, to leave Italy. After initial rumors in June about the sale of the brand's Italian stores, with our country reportedly considered a "non-core"... more
TechnologySumUp, Terminal, the all-purpose POS terminal, is born
The new portable device simplifies the work of restaurateurs and retailers: from accepting orders at the table to managing staff
SumUp, a global fintech operating in the digital payments sector with innovative tools for businesses of all sizes, today announces the launch of the SumUp Terminal, a solution that combines all the features... more
Economy and financeThe EU flies to Japan in search of new markets
European representation at the 30th EU-Japan summit on July 23: talks with Japanese and Chinese officials
While waiting for decisions to be finalized on the tariffs the European Union wants (or doesn't want?) to impose on the US in response to Donald Trump 's tariffs, its representatives are on the hunt for... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly opens its first store in the Netherlands
At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Italian excellence is also available for takeaway.
Eataly opens its first store in the Netherlands, at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, in Lounge 1 (Schengen area), bringing Italian culinary excellence to millions of travelers. Eataly at Schiphol presents itself... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Cocoa: prices fall across all markets.
European corn prices rise again after five consecutive months of declines
After record inflation over the past four crop years, cocoa consumption is showing clear signs of slowing. Grindings (the processing of cocoa beans) in the main consumption regions are in sharp decline.... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures: Plant inaugurated in Scotland
Over €60 million invested to gain a foothold in the Scotch whisky market
Guala Closures, a manufacturer of premium and innovative closures, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art production facility in Gartcosh, Scotland. With an investment of over €60 million, this m... more
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Economy and financeEurozone inflation remains at 2% in June
Eurostat reports prices up 1.9% from May, with food and alcohol prices up 0.59%.
Eurozone inflation remains on the rise in June. Eurostat, the European Statistical Office, reports that the annual inflation rate in the euro area was 2% in June 2025, up from 1.9% in May. A year earlier,... more
LiqueursEarthquake at Diageo: CEO Debra Crew leaves.
Nik Jhangiani resigns effective immediately as interim CEO
There's been a stir at Diageo. The company, which owns spirits brands such as Johnnie Walker whisky and Guinness beer, has announced that Debra Crew has stepped down as CEO and board member, effective... more
DessertsIngredients. Nexture: an €800 million company is born
A €425 million bond issue for the holding group resulting from the merger of CSM Ingredients and Italcanditi.
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European corn prices rise again after five consecutive months of declines
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Fairs
FairsAnuga 2025: Focus on the Halal Meat Market
Forum for producers, exporters and retailers of the product debuts on October 6
Anuga, the world's leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry, and the Islamic Chamber Halal Services (ICHS), a global catalyst for the halal sector, are joining forces to create a new conference... more
FairsAnuga: Partnership with Ecotrophelia Europe Renews
Cologne Fair offers young talents a chance to create sustainable added value
Anuga, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, is once again reaffirming its role as the industry's innovation platform this year: with its renewed collaboration with... more
FairsMacfrut. Asparagus and berries: a strange (and winning) combination.
International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days join forces in Bordeaux from October 7 to 10.
FairsSigep World 2026 (Ieg): all the upcoming news
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