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WinesWine to Asia: everything is ready for the second edition
120 Italian wineries at the Shenzhen exhibition, where Grana Padano is the exclusive partner
Wine to Asia has reached its second edition. Promoted by Vinitaly, the international wine and spirits exhibition is scheduled in Shenzhen, at the Convention Center (Futian), from 9 to 11 May 2024. Organized... more
VideoMazzini (Coop Italia): “The risks of the food sector, from the climate to the demographic winter”
Exclusively at EFA News, one of the speakers at the Dss+ conference (Bologna, 20 May 2024)
Climate risk is an issue that we must live with and for which, at the same time, we must constantly seek concrete solutions. The agri-food aspect of the problem was addressed exclusively with EFA News... more
ForeignFlorida approves law: cultured meat is prohibited
The bill signed by governor DeSantis, who declares: "we will save our beef" /Video
"Keep farmed meat out of Florida": this is the spirit with which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday signed, making effective, the bill (SB 1084) which prohibits the production, sale, possession or... more
Economy and financeKeurig Dr Pepper, positive quarter thanks to the price increase
Revenue at $3.47 billion beats analysts' expectations: prices up 3.1%
Keurig Dr Pepper beat Wall Street’s expectations of first quarter sales and earnings. The beverage company in Burlington, Massachusetts, recorded an adjusted profit of 38 cents per share for the quarter e... more
BeverageCampari completes acquisition of Courvoisier
1.08 billion euro transaction completed. The conditions precedent to the agreement were satisfied
Campari Group has announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Beam Holdings France SAS (renamed Courvoisier Holding France SAS), which in turn owns 100% of Courvoisier SAS, owner... more
Oils and condimentsCibus/2. Modena balsamic vinegar: PDO and PGI consortia together
Tastings and other promotional and dissemination activities during the trade fair event
The Consortia for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena present themselves at the prestigious trade fair in Parma together as "Le Terre del Balsamico",... more
FairsMediterranean&Africa Poultry Forum: poultry farming meets in Rimini
Animal welfare and supporting technologies among the topics of the fair (8-10 May 2024)
Africa&Mediterranean Poultry Forum and B2B is the international event dedicated to poultry farming which will be held from 8 to 10 May 2024 at the Rimini Expo Centre, simultaneously with Macfrut, the international... more
FairsCibus 2024: over 1000 innovative products along the new food routes
From the vegetable egg to the Modena balsamic vinegar chutney, up to the pink rice
Sustainability, well-being, new flavors and ingredients (often PDO and PGI). And also tradition, contamination and reinterpretation of taste. It is the journey of Cibus 2024 among the new food routes.... more
FairsVeronafiere back in business
Revenues 2023 to 120,5 million Euros (+11,8%), profits of 3,9 million Euros
The shareholders' meeting of Veronafiere unanimously approved the consolidated results of 2023, which record "at group level and of the parent company the historical record of revenues, above expectations... more
Economy and financePutin nationalizes Ariston Russia, the Italian government is not there
A decree entrusted the management to Gazprom: the Foreign Minister Tajani convenes the ambassador
"I gave a mandate to the Secretary general of the Foreign ministry to summon the ambassador of the Russian Federation to Italy". He said in a message on X the Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reporting... more
FairsMacrfut: table grapes, the case of India
On the first day of the world symposium, the speech by Azhar Tambuwala of Sahyadri Farms
From small-scale production in the 1960s to a global giant today. It is the production path of table grapes in India, an international case history that will be presented at the Macfrut Table Grape Symposium... more
CoffeeNespresso: Philipp Navratil is the new global CEO
Predecessor Guillaume Le Cunff will become CEO of Zone Europe
Philipp Navratil, head of Nestlé's Strategic Coffee Business Unit since 2020, has been appointed as the new CEO of Nespresso. Guillaume Le Cunff , Navratil 's predecessor in the role, will become a member... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco, revenues over 630 million euros
In 2023, the number of permanent employees also increased (+10%)
The meeting of Casalasco Società Agricola approved the 2023 financial statements with consolidated revenues growing by 27%, reaching over 630 million with an Ebitda of 81.1 million euros.So yet another... more
TraditionsKebab, Turkey asks for recognition in the EU
Request for registration of the word "döner" as TSG
A few days ago, Turkey formalized the request to the European Union to register the word "döner" as a «traditional specialty guaranteed (TSG) and thus protect its use in member countries, as has already b... more
Studies and researchPesticides. Efsa: 96.3% samples within the limits of the law
Rate of exceeding residual maximum levels slightly decreasing over three years (2019-2022) /Annex
The latest report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on pesticide residues in food in the European Union has been published, a cross-section of the residue levels found in a basket of consumer... more
FairsCibus 2024: Casalasco promotes the excellence of Italian tomatoes
For the occasion, the Group will present the restyling of the packaging of Pomì products intended for export
Casalasco SpA will be present at the 22nd edition of the Cibus fair in Parma from 7 to 10 May, an unmissable and reference event for the Italian and international agri-food sector. This year Casalasco... more
Oils and condimentsDe Nigris 1889: Consul Roberts-Pounds visits the Caivano factory
CEO Raffaele De Nigris: "Meeting that demonstrates the company's commitment to consolidating relations with the USA"
De Nigris 1889, a historic brand in the production and sale of vinegars and condiments, had the honor of hosting a high-profile institutional visit by the Consul General of the United States of America... more
FairsMacfrut: medicinal plants are worth € 1 Billion
The issue will be discussed next May 9th, during the fruit and vegetable fair, during the Fippo Forum
The main international experts in medicinal plants will meet at Macfrut on Thursday 9 May, on the second day of the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from 8 to... more
WinesCantine Toso: turnover of 45 million euros in 2023
Exports also performed well, covering 65% of the turnover. 4 million invested in innovation since 2020
The Cantine Toso, among the largest private Piedmontese wineries, closed 2023 with 45 million euros, marking a +25% compared to 2022, strongly conditioned by the international geopolitical situation. The... more
CoffeeCircular economy, presented the Arabica Oil from coffee waste
The ingredient is used in two products developed for illycaffà retail: soap and hand cream
It debuted a month ago in the world of cosmetics with a partnership with Intercos and is already ready for the first big leap. Let’s talk about Amarey, a company founded by the Illy family, a startup s... more
BeverageBitburger Brewing Group: turnover rises but volumes sold fall
For the German beer holding company, 2023 was positive especially on the catering sector
The Bitburger Brewing Group closes 2023 with a turnover of 776 million euros. These numbers are increasing in value (in 2022 they were 729 million), however compensated by a decline (-1.3%) in sales in... more
Catering and hospitalityCatering in shopping centres: turnover in Italy of 5.6 billion euros
Aigrim-Deloitte Observatory: Italian catering in 2023 equal to 82 billion euros in value
Biasoni (Aigrim): "Outlook at +3.8% for the next five years is a positive sign". more
AgrifoodBF International acquires Agriconsulting Europe
Investment of €33.1 million to take over the international group specialized in agriculture consultancy
The group, whose holding is based in Belgium, was founded in 1966 by Francesco Saverio Grazioli. more
CoffeeVending. Lavazza launches totalitarian friendly opa on Ivs group
Via newco Grey, controlled by E-Coffee Solutions (Luigi Lavazza Spa)
The Lavazza Group makes its way into vending and does so by announcing an agreement between E-Coffee Solutions, a company controlled by Luigi Lavazza S.p.a., and Ivs Partecipazioni, the majority shareholder... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures acquires the Greek Astir Vitiogiannis
Consolidates its presence in the glass bottle closures sector
Guala Closures announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Astir Vitogiannis Bros SA, a leading Greek manufacturer of crown closures. Astir produces more than 12 billion closures every year and... more
PeopleCnh relies on Marx (Gerrit) to revive tractors
Exor Group company appoints new CEO to replace Scott Wine
Cnh Industrial announces the appointment of Gerrit Marx as ceo starting from 1 July 2024. The company will be a new company. He succeeds Scott Wine, whose request to leave the company at the end of the... more
Studies and researchBarilla number 1 in food by reputation
The Global RepTrak places the Italian brand at the 29th place worldwide
Italy is on the podium of the world ranking of work and gender equality. This was established by the Global RepTrak that puts on the roof of the world for corporate reputation in the food sector the Italian... more
FairsSigep China at the starting line with over 500 brands
From 24 to 26 April, Ieg brings the confectionery industry to the Shenzhen convention center
Over 500 exhibiting brands from 30 different countries. These are the main numbers of the second edition of Sigep China and Anuga Select China, the two events taking place simultaneously at the Shenzhen... more
NewsMondelez risks a fine from the EU
Under investigation of the antitrust risk multimillion-dollar sanction
The EU seems willing to fine the giant Mondelez for blocking cross-border sales. The news was leaked by the Financial Times which, in turn, cites rumors from people who know about the issue. The fine could... more
CoffeeCosta Coffee debuts in Italy
First store in Rome Fiumicino airport with Autogrill
Avolta, through the brand Autogrill, inaugurated the first local in Italy of Costa Coffee, the largest chain of British cafes founded in 1971 by the Italian brothers Bruno and Sergio Costa and from 2018... more
MeatsCulatello Zibello: production record in the last three years
Romeo Gualerzi confirmed as Consortium president during the meeting
Romeo Gualerzi (photo) has been confirmed as president of the Consortium for the Protection of Culatello di Zibello PDO until 2027. This is what the ordinary assembly decided, renewing its trust in the... more
DistributionMarr: record dividend confirmed
Assembly approves budget, breaking through the wall of € 2B in turnover
Today the shareholders' meeting of Marr, a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, approved the financial statements as of 31... more
SustainabilityNestlé: Orzoro wins "Best Packaging 2024" award
Recognized product accessibility thanks to ergonomic design and presence of information in Braille
The 120g Orzoro package won the "Best Packaging 2024" award, awarded this morning by the Italian Packaging Institute for the "accessibility" category. The jury in fact recognized its ease of use thanks... more
Food safetyEfsa: parasites found in some fish species
Further investigations also necessary for aquaculture species /Annex
Many of the most commonly farmed and consumed fish in the EU/EFTA show no evidence of parasites that can infect humans. However, parasites were found in some farmed species and more data is needed to determine... more
Economy and financeIl Granaio delle idee teams up with Ginkgo Bioworks in the name of the Pater
The Venetian company will use US biotech technology to improve its bakery patent
Il Granaio delle idee (Igdi), a company based in Maserà di Padova (PD) that operates as a blender on an international scale offering a wide range of blends and clean label helpers for bakery, pastry and... more
AgrifoodAgriculture strategic asset for Europe
Copa-Cogeca presents the "agricultural manifesto" for the next European elections
Repositioning agriculture as a strategic asset for Europe. This is the essence of the action of Copa and Cogeca that present their roadmap for the European elections to be held from 6 to 9 June. Copa and... more
SustainabilityPurina Europa: the first "Ocean Restoration Program" begins
The goal is to restore 1500 hectares of marine habitat by 2030 to counteract biodiversity loss
The ocean is essential for all life on Earth. However, due to climate change and human activities, the health of the oceans is deteriorating at an alarming rate, endangering all marine life. To ensure... more
BeverageVinitaly. Great success for the debut of the beer pavilion
X-cellent Beers is the 800 sqm stand dedicated to the world of brewing in its debut at Veronafiere
The Vinitaly 2024 coming soon, since tonight will close its doors, will also be remembered for the great novelty of the pavilion dedicated to craft beer from the agricultural industry, opened for the first... more
FairsVinitaly 2024 closes with 97 thousand attendees
3700 foreign operators at the fair, with Japan, USA, Germany, UK and Canada on the rise
Vinitaly archives its 56th edition today with 97 thousand attendees. There was a slight increase in foreign operators from 140 countries to 30,070 (31% of the total), of which 1200 top buyers (+20% on... more
Studies and researchAvian. Efsa: post-vaccination surveillance to safely move birds
Scientific opinion in which possible risk reduction options are also evaluated /Annex
Post-vaccination surveillance is crucial for promptly detecting outbreaks of avian influenza and proving disease freedom, enabling the safe movement of birds. This is the key outcome of EFSA’s new scientific o... more
DistributionDespar Italia: rising revenues of 4.4 billion euros in 2023
Last year 56 new openings, while the branded product reaches a market share of 22.4%
General manager Fabbri: "Objectives achieved thanks to an increasingly strong rooting in the territories and a solid product development project" more
BeverageHeineken: campaign for the rediscovery of offline relationships
Together with brand for street culture Bodega. "The Boring Phone" encourages young people to break away from their cell phones
Heineken, in collaboration with Bodega, a brand for street culture, launches the new global campaign "The Boring Phone" with a limited edition of "dumb phones" designed to have reduced technological capabilities,... more
Economy and financeItalian export. Exceeded €100 B in the first two months of 2024
Zoppas (ITA Agency): "In February, our foreign trade grows more than the EU average"
The export growth of 1.7% recorded in February 2024, compared to the same month in 2023, is part of a highly volatile context that is difficult to predict. The data is characterized by strong divergences... more
AgrifoodAnimal nutrition: Nestlé experiment on hazelnut waste
The "Live-Haze" circular economy project will involve five Italian universities
The Nestlé Group in Italy is a partner of the "Live-Haze" experimental project, financed by Prin funds (Projects of Significant National Interest) of the italian Ministry of University and Research, which... more
AgrifoodBF: 2023 production value over 1.3 billion (+24%)
Board of Directors approves draft financial statements and consolidated financial statements as at 31 December 2023
Shareholders' meeting called. Consolidated EBITDA +31%. Proposed dividend of 0.44 per share against the 0.04 distributed in 2023 more
WinesCarpenè Malvolti celebrates 100 years of Prosecco
At Vinitaly, the commemoration of the first registration with a label of the prized sparkling wine
The first hundred years of Prosecco. A lot has passed since Etile Carpenè - the second generation of the family - in 1924 - brought one of the most strategic decisions in the field of communication to... more
Mineral waters and drinksAssobibe: "Soft drinks not to be wasted with unnecessary taxes"
Non-alcoholic drinks italian producers indicates the sector as one of the expressions of Made in Italy in the world
Speaking today at the conference entitled "Beverages in Italy: themes and trends" organized by Agronetwork in the framework of Vinitaly, Cristina Camilli , vice-president of Assobibe, an association representing... more
DessertsFerretti Dessert: turnover rises to 8 million euros in 2023
The company estimates a further increase in turnover (+30%) at the end of this year
Ferretti Dessert, a company in the pastry and baked goods sector, founded and directed by master pastry chef Sandro Ferretti , closes 2023 with a growing balance sheet for the second consecutive year.... more
AgrifoodFedervini: wine sector employs 74 thousand people. Turnover of 16 billion euros
President Pallini: "Italy has withstood the blow better than other countries, now we must work on demand and promotion"
The values of Italian wine in light of the challenges and trends of the global panorama. It is the rich program of events that from today at Vinitaly sees Federvini as protagonist. According to data processed... more
MeatsIrish Grass fed Beef becomes PGI
EU Commission recognizes its status due to its unique characteristics and origin
Enjoyed around the world, Irish pasture-raised beef has recently been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the European Union. The title is granted by the European Commission in particular... more