
AgrifoodDried fodder. Severi (Aife): "Challenges and opportunities ahead of...
Reappointed Copa-Cogeca sector president raises alarm over falling yields
“I would like to thank the Organizations that believed in me and supported my candidacy by renewing my nomination as President of the Dried Forage Group in Copa-Cogeca, demonstrating their esteem and t... more

SustainabilityFood Waste: Nestlé Food Bank Alliance is Born
New global alliance with networks in 80 countries to ensure access to food
Combining Nestlé’s long-standing partnerships with the Global Food Banking Network (GFN), Feeding America (FA) and the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), the Nestlé Food Bank Alliance has been lau... more

FairsIeg wins Ufi Digital Innovation Award
CEO Peraboni: "Important recognition of commitment in serving our communities"
Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg) wins the Ufi Digital Innovation Award 2025, the prestigious international recognition promoted by Ufi – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, which has 900 m... more

MeatsSan Daniele: three-year European campaign kicks off
Environment, product and people at the centre of the promotional programme in Italy, France and Germany
After successfully completing the three-year campaign “In Europe, respect for tradition meets respect for the environment”, the Consortium of Prosciutto di San Daniele has launched a new three-year inf... more

Government actsMattei Plan for Africa: Meloni and von der Leyen meet in Rome
EU Global Gateway mobilizes €150 billion of investments in the continent by 2027
Receiving the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen today at Villa Doria Pamphilj, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni aims to take a new "fundamental step" in the internationalization of... more

Economy and financeIlly, the ownership structure of the holding changes
Daria Illy leaves after 16 years: her 19% stake sold
The Illy family, as planned, has completed the reorganization process of the group with the change of ownership structure of Holding Illy Spa, that is, the family safe at the top of the control chain of... more

Studies and researchBarilla: Happiness is served at the table
Catholic University Survey Confirms Link Between Pasta and Emotional Well-Being
Pasta is known to fill you up and warm your heart. And now, on the occasion of Yellow Day (June 20), the longest and “happiest” day of the year, comes the “official” confirmation from science. A new s... more

Economy and financeNestlé: Paul Bulcke steps down after nearly 50 years. Pablo Isla proposed as successor
The Chairman of the Board of Directors will not re-present his candidacy for the 2026 meeting
Paul Bulcke , Chairman of the Board of Directors, will not stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nestlé SA on 16 April 2026. After nearly 50 years of service, including 14 years... more

Mineral waters and drinksCoca-Cola Hbc Italia: over €160 M in sustainable innovation
This year 90 million investments for the 6 Italian plants
Coca-Cola Hbc Italia, the main producer and distributor of The Coca-Cola Company brand products in Italy, has been investing in innovation and research for over 20 years to promote a sustainable business... more

Food safetyKraft Heinz Eliminates Colorants From Its Product Portfolio
The multinational will not launch any new references in the United States with FD&C
Kraft Heinz is committed to eliminating colorants from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. The Kraft Heinz Company announced today that it will not launch any new products in the U.S. with Food,... more

Ice creamUnilever Considers CEO of The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Peter ter Kulve is thought to be the one to take over the reins of the new company: approval from the board of directors is expected in the near...
Unilever has proposed Peter ter Kulve as its candidate to lead Magnum Ice Cream Company, the group's newly created (at the end of April 2025) ice cream division (read EFA News ). According to a spokesperson... more

Government actsEU Commission approves new Slovak PDO
"Spišský šípkový lekvár" is a jam made from freshly picked rose hips
The European Commission has approved the addition of a new product to the register of quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs: "Spišský šípkový lekvár" from Slovakia as a protected desig... more

PeopleYum! Brands Names Chris Turner as New CEO
David Gibbs Leaves After 37 Years: New CEO to Lead KFC Restaurant Expansion
Yum! Brands, the brand that owns the well-known brand KFC, Kentucky fried chicken, which, in Italy, closed 2024 with a turnover of 179 million euros, up 25% compared to 2023 (read the EFA News story),... more

Economy and financeEurozone, current account surplus puts brakes on
ECB: in April, the balance of payments on gross flows relating to trade in goods, services and income fell by 30 billion
In April 2025, the current account of the euro area recorded a surplus of 20 billion euros, with a decrease of 31 billion euros compared to the previous month. This was reported today by the ECB according... more

AgrifoodClimate Change: Three Days of Conferences in Rimini
MAIA Project at the center of the debate, in the presence of over 600 participants including scientists, experts and politicians
The seventh edition of the European Climate Change Adaptation (ECCA), the most important European conference dedicated to adaptation to climate change, organized by the European Commission with JPI Climate,... more

Economy and financeChina "stable and resilient" economy
Retail sales of cereals, oil and food +14.6%: consumer price index -0.1% year-on-year, -0.2% monthly
China’s economy in May was "generally stable with steady growth". The National Bureau of Statistics of China reports that in May, all regions and departments "the national economy has maintained stability a... more

Government actsEU eliminates inspections for seeds from Ukraine and Moldova
The certification procedures comply with European requirements for beet, sunflower, rapeseed and soya seeds.
The EU Council has eliminated all additional inspections for beet, sunflower, rapeseed and soya seeds from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. In effect, the Commission has recognised that the Ukrainian... more

BeverageHeineken 0.0: Cinema Debut with "F1 The Movie"
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, it challenges the prejudices about no-alcohol
Heineken 0.0 is the official partner of the highly anticipated film “F1 The Movie”, produced by Apple Original Films and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which will be released worldwide on June 25.... more
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BeverageHeineken 0.0: Cinema Debut with "F1 The Movie"
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, it challenges the prejudices about no-alcohol
Heineken 0.0 is the official partner of the highly anticipated film “F1 The Movie”, produced by Apple Original Films and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which will be released worldwide on June 25.... more

Ice creamUnilever Considers CEO of The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Peter ter Kulve is thought to be the one to take over the reins of the new company: approval from the board of directors is expected in the near...
Unilever has proposed Peter ter Kulve as its candidate to lead Magnum Ice Cream Company, the group's newly created (at the end of April 2025) ice cream division (read EFA News ). According to a spokesperson... more

SustainabilityFood Waste: Nestlé Food Bank Alliance is Born
New global alliance with networks in 80 countries to ensure access to food

Mineral waters and drinksCoca-Cola Hbc Italia: over €160 M in sustainable innovation
This year 90 million investments for the 6 Italian plants

Economy and financeChina "stable and resilient" economy
Retail sales of cereals, oil and food +14.6%: consumer price index -0.1% year-on-year, -0.2% monthly
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FairsIeg wins Ufi Digital Innovation Award
CEO Peraboni: "Important recognition of commitment in serving our communities"
Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg) wins the Ufi Digital Innovation Award 2025, the prestigious international recognition promoted by Ufi – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, which has 900 m... more

FairsRiminiWellness: Exploit (+25%) of the 2025 edition
Italian presences are growing above all (+32%). Upcoming global events in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia
RiminiWellness is the strongest push towards global wellness: the growth of the public from abroad, with a prevalence of professional presences, in fact reaches +30% on the 2024 edition. Ieg's internationalization... more

FairsGrana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma Protagonists in New Orleans
The two famous Dop among the participants of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association

FairsRiminiWellness, strategic b2b at the Rimini Fair
The wellness fair organized by Italian Exhibition Group started today until 1 June
