WinesRauscedo Winery: 75 years of tradition and connection to the Friuli...
Exclusive: Interview with General Manager Flavio Geretto
The Rauscedo Winery, founded in 1951, is currently a significant and well-established player in the northeastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia: the cooperative brings together over 300 winemaking... more
DistributionMarr: consolidated revenues increase in the first half of the year
Sales up in July and in line with the year's growth targets
The Board of Directors of Marr, a leading Italian company in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice industry, has approved the half-year financial report for the... more
WinesCompagnia del Gusto arrives in the UK market
Jascots Wine Merchants acquired. Partnership with Freixenet Copestick for on-trade distribution
Made in Italy wine is strengthening its presence across the Channel with Compagnia del Gusto's acquisition of Jascots Wine Merchants. The transaction will be carried out through its UK subsidiary CDGH... more
Catering and hospitalityPret A Manger debuts in Rome
The coffee chain's first branch in Rome has opened in Termini Railway Station
Pret A Manger, the English coffee chain known worldwide for its freshly prepared dishes and organic coffee, has opened a new store in Rome Termini station, the most important Italian station and one of... more
FishGrupo Consorcio to exceed €126 million in revenue by 2025
Spanish company strengthens its position in strategic European markets, including Italy (+6%)
Grupo Consorcio, a leading Spanish company in the premium canned and semi-canned fish sector, closed 2025, the year it celebrated its 75th anniversary, consolidating its growth and achieving gross revenues... more
LiqueursCampari is getting rid of cognac and tequila
Cobblestone Brands signs deal for Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac and Cabo Wabo Tequila
Davide Campari NV has agreed to sell its Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac and Cabo Wabo Tequila brands to Cobblestone Brands, a leading independent Irish premium spirits company based in Dublin. The transaction... more
SustainabilityGreat deals in Italian biomethane
Spanish Bankinter and Plenium Partners acquire two biogas plants from BG Holding
Bankinter Investment SGIIC, the alternative investments, corporate finance, and structured finance division of the Spanish group Bankinter , and the Italian-Iberian firm Plenium Partners SGEIC, have acquired... more
FairsHIP has arrived in Italy: registrations are now open for the first edition in Bologna
From October 19 to 21, BolognaFiere will become the center of the HoReCa sector, welcoming over 300 companies and 10,000 industry professionals
Hip – Horeca Professional Expo, which will be held at BolognaFiere from October 19 to 21, 2026, marking its first edition in Italy, has officially opened registration.The event aims to become the new r... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging Regulation: La Linea Verde’s approach
Exclusive: Interview with R&D Director Demian Becchetti
On August 12, the EU PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) will become effective: a significant change for the food industry that redefines the approach to packaging standards, as any packaging... more
WinesDal Cin goes shopping in Spain
The winemaking company acquires Fusiòn Vìnica and relaunches its growth strategy on international markets
Dal Cin, a company specializing in applied research and the production of a full range of winemaking specialties (additives and processing aids), is consolidating its presence in Spain with the acquisition... more
FairsEFA News is Media Partner with Auténtica Premium Food
The event will be held on September 14 and 15 at Fibes in Seville
Auténtica, a strategic event that aims to promote interaction between the food industry and professionals from various external sectors, including health, science, technology, sports, philosophy, economics, a... more
IndustryBayer expands research in Italy
Horticultural programs are underway in the new hi-tech greenhouses inaugurated in Latina
Less than a year after the inauguration of the new high-tech greenhouses at the Bayer Research Center in Borgo Sabotino, in the province of Latina (read EFA News ), the investment takes another step forward.... more
Frozen foodsFindus: Frozen Foods for 360-Degree Sustainability
Solazzi (Cluster Marketing Director Southern Europe): "The issue of food waste is increasingly central"
In a context where reducing food waste is increasingly crucial to the sustainability of food systems and the cost of living continues to rise, better use of frozen foods can save European families up to... more
Mineral waters and drinksPeranel puts an end to the Nestlé Waters soap opera
Platinum Equity Fund acquires 50% of its share of the company
After a long wait, the sale of Nestlé Waters, the multinational's mineral water holdings, with prestigious brands such as the Italian San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, has been finalized. Today, Nestlé, t... more
FairsMacfrut 2027 through the roof
Over 200 companies have confirmed their presence and 10,000 square meters have already been reserved
Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, is in full swing. Following a successful 2026 edition, which saw a 12% increase in visitors and a strong growth in international... more
Studies and researchItalian cuisine: global value rises to €253 billion
The Italian foodservice market is worth 84 billion and places our country in 6th place in the world
Italian cuisine worldwide will reach a value of €253 billion in 2025, confirming its position as the most attractive segment for investors. The Italian foodservice sector, the restaurant and out-of-home f... more
Economy and financeLindt reports growth in 1HY (thanks to prices)
Despite sales down 0.9% in volume, turnover increased by 4.3% to 2.5 billion
Organic sales growth of 4.3% to CHF 2.33 billion, equivalent to over €2.51 billion, driven by double-digit growth in North America and the rest of the world, as well as price increases. Operating profit (... more
Economy and financeAnemos and Terre di Puglia create the king of snacks
Pietro Basilico's holding company acquires the Apulian taralli brand
Anemos Private Investments, an investment holding company dedicated to private equity activities, founded in early 2024 and equipped with its own and patient capital, part of the Samhita group, the family... more
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FairsEFA News is Media Partner with Auténtica Premium Food
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