Economy and financeAmerican Express wants to acquire The Fork
Online booking platform proposed for $700 million acquisition
American Express has formally announced a proposed acquisition of TheFork, a leading online restaurant search and reservation platform in Europe, from Tripadvisor, aiming to strengthen its European restaurant... more
FairsSigep China: roadshow in Shanghai
Two days dedicated to the promotion of Italian artisanal ice cream (June 17-18)
Following the debut of Sigep USA in Las Vegas, the international network of Sigep World—organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG)—continues its global development journey with Sigep China, the roadshow sch... more
Pasta and bakery productsF.lli De Cecco acquires RossoGargano
The company aims to exceed a billion in turnover
F.lli De Cecco di Filippo – Fara San Martino – has formalized the acquisition of Foggia-based RossoGargano SCApA. The binding agreement reached with RossoGargano's shareholders involves the acquisition of... more
Economy and financeCampari, third generation ready to take over?
A changing of the guard is underway: Alessandro Garavoglia and Jacopo Forloni join the company.
Is Campari ready to see the third generation at the helm of the company? It seems so, at least according to what was revealed by the Corriere della Sera, which reports that the Italian family behind the... more
Catering and hospitalityOne Rock Cap. acquires Hana Group and Eat Happy Group
EU Commission authorizes exclusive control under competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Hazel ParentCo SAS and Hazel ManCo SAS (collectively "Hana Group") of France and FCF Holding GmbH... more
IndustryPiovan, shopping in Denmark for food automation
Acquired Aasted, a leader in chocolate, bakery and confectionery equipment
PiovanGroup has signed an agreement to acquire Aasted, a global leader in the supply of innovative solutions and advanced equipment for the chocolate, bakery, and confectionery industries. The transaction,... more
Economy and financeBestie Bite wants to come to the US
$1.5 million round for hospitality video-review app
It's called Bestie Bite and it's the all-Italian app dedicated to video reviews in the hospitality sector. The company has closed a new €1.5 million funding round, subscribed via the SAFE platform and l... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano takes center stage at Taste of London
A prestigious showcase along with Prosecco Dop during one of the most anticipated events across the Channel.
Grana Padano PDO and Prosecco DOC will once again take center stage in London at Taste of London 2026, scheduled for June 17 to 21 in Regent's Park, as part of the European project “Cheers and Cheese t... more
Government actsItalian table grapes: a breakthrough in South Africa
Minister Lollobrigida signs a memorandum of understanding with her counterpart on phytosanitary procedures.
During the Business Forum currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry , Francesco Lollobrigida, and his South African counterpart , John Steenhuisen,... more
Government actsSanctions against Russia: it's the fish trade's turn
The EU imposes "substantial restrictions" on fish imports: a total ban on cod
"We wake up to the same news almost every day now. Another major Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, blindly targeting civilians. We also wake up to reports of drones violating European airspace. Some... more
NewsThe key to efficiency in the food industry
Edwin Vercruysse (Dss+): “Shifting the weight from solving to governing to prevent change”
In the food industry, performance is increasingly dependent on the ability to remain efficient while everything changes: unpredictable costs and markets, margins under pressure, stricter safety requirements,... more
Pasta and bakery productsBarilla: Sustainability made an all-round improvement
€30 million to quadruple photovoltaic capacity. Over 4 tons of soft wheat from regenerative agriculture/Annex
The downsizing of Tagliatelle packaging, which has led to a saving of 150 tons of cardboard and a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions related to transportation; the jars for ready-to-eat sauces are made from a... more
Economy and financeFerrero believes in France (and invests 60 million)
It expands its factories in Normandy and Hauts-de-France: they will produce the new Nutella Cookies
At the Choose France summit, an event promoting France's economic attractiveness to international investors, Ferrero announced a new €60 million investment in its Villers-Écalles (Normandy) site and in... more
WinesTerre Cevico celebrates Trebbiano
Sales up 8% for the restaurant business, 1 million bottles sold in Japan and Sweden
International, gastronomic, contemporary, sustainable. That is Trebbiano, an eclectic wine, simple and never boring, popular in its distribution, the “backbone” of Romagna viticulture, today, capable of... more
LiqueursDisaronno "drinks" Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras
Acquisition of two historic brands finalized, following the group's rebranding
Disaronno Group, a diversified multinational whose business lines include Spirits, Wines and Ingredients, with over 800 employees, a turnover of €370 million and operations in approximately 160 countries w... more
Government actsEU approves €54 million in state aid for Spanish agriculture
For agricultural companies affected by fuel price increases
The Commission has approved €54 million in State aid for Spain to support agricultural businesses affected by rising fuel prices caused by the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle E... more
Economy and financeAtlante acquires l'Interform from Gerber-Rauth
The target company is one of the leading European distributors of dairy products
Atlante Srl, a strategic partner of leading Italian chains for the selection, import, and distribution of food products from around the world, and also active in exporting the finest Made in Italy specialties... more
VideoRiso Scotti brings Italian tradition to the world
The group’s managers commentary: the export share and the served markets are growing
Riso Scotti brought to TuttoFood 2026 not only the Italian rice tradition, but also a product that evolves constantly and engages with new global gastronomic cultures through its established presence on... more
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Government actsItalian table grapes: a breakthrough in South Africa
Minister Lollobrigida signs a memorandum of understanding with her counterpart on phytosanitary procedures.
During the Business Forum currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry , Francesco Lollobrigida, and his South African counterpart , John Steenhuisen,... more
Government actsSanctions against Russia: it's the fish trade's turn
The EU imposes "substantial restrictions" on fish imports: a total ban on cod
"We wake up to the same news almost every day now. Another major Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, blindly targeting civilians. We also wake up to reports of drones violating European airspace. Some... more
Economy and financeAmerican Express wants to acquire The Fork
Online booking platform proposed for $700 million acquisition
Economy and financeBestie Bite wants to come to the US
$1.5 million round for hospitality video-review app
FairsSigep China: roadshow in Shanghai
Two days dedicated to the promotion of Italian artisanal ice cream (June 17-18)
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FairsSigep China: roadshow in Shanghai
Two days dedicated to the promotion of Italian artisanal ice cream (June 17-18)
Following the debut of Sigep USA in Las Vegas, the international network of Sigep World—organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG)—continues its global development journey with Sigep China, the roadshow sch... more
FairsSigep Meets the World: After Chicago, the Fair fly to Sao Paulo
Cicero (Ieg): "Brazil is a highly important market for the Italian and international foodservice industry."
Sigep Meets the World continues its journey to the southern hemisphere. After Chicago, held on May 18 (see EFA News ), it's time for São Paulo. The international pastry, gelato, bakery, coffee, and foodservice... more
FairsHip Italia: The future of hospitality showcased at BolognaFiere
The first edition of the new event, scheduled for October 19-21, 2026, has been presented
FairsBilbao warms up for Food4Future
Italy will be the protagonist on May 27th and 28th with some sector conferences focusing on Barilla, Molino Casillo, Amadori, Carozzi, Martino...
