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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
AgrifoodEuropean Semolina Producers: Emilio Ferrari (Barilla) is the new president.
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
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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
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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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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
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 financeUS tariffs cost American consumers 55% more
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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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The quarterly results beat analysts' expectations and the company is now launching into 2026 innovations.
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With the 2 new Bureau Veritas certifications, the Ieg Group company accelerates the digitalization process
The well-being of its 385 employees and the assurance of food quality for each guest at the more than 1,800 events it serves each year. Summertrade, a company of the IEG Group listed on Euronext Milan,... more
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Consortium obtains removal of a "Parvegano" and a "Garlic Parmesan Flavored" sauce
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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
FairsFruit Attraction 2025 closes with Italy as the protagonist
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
