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Fairs"Cibus 2024": tomorrow ribbon cutting with Italian ministers Urso and Lollobrigida
"International competitive dynamics in the agri-food sector", the theme of the inaugural conference
Among the most curious novelties: the musical lollipops, the vegetable egg, the truffle salami with parmesan covering and the Modena balsamic vinegar chutney more
Government actsEU Commission: 6 month extension for aid to agriculture and fisheries
Up to 335 thousand euros for companies affected by the crisis or sanctions linked to Russia
The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework for State aid to extend by six months some provisions of the framework aimed at addressing persistent market... more
Packaging and logisticsLogistic, Ignazio Messina and Tarros connect Italy, Libya and Egypt
The new line from half june will scale three Italian ports, three Libyans and one Egyptian/ Annex
The shipping companies Ignazio Messina and Tarros connect Italy with Libya and Egypt. They do so with a service that, in the case of Messina is called Eli, acronym for Egypt, Libie and Italie, and in the... more
Economy and financeMondelez beats first quarter estimates
The turnover at 9.2 billion dollar is more than the forecast of 9.1 billion: the merit goes up in prices (+6.3%)
Mondelez International beat market estimates by closing a first quarter with sales and earnings exceeding analyst expectations. In the first trimester the company has recorded a turnover clearly of 9,29... more
Economy and financeDanone buys Functional Formularies
The company Usa develops formulas to provide essential nutrients to those who have difficulty consuming solid foods
Danone has acquired, from Swander Pace Capital, Functional Formularies, a company based in the United States that develops formulas designed to provide essential nutrients and support people who may have... more
Economy and financeFAO: meat drives the rise in food prices
In April, sugar bucked the trend, causing higher-than-expected harvests in Asia
The benchmark for global food commodity prices increased in April. The trend is mainly tracked by the prices of meat, vegetable oils and cereals, which more than compensated for the decreases in sugar... more
Cheese and dairy productsCibus: Grana Padano promotes the taste of sport
The sponsorship of Milan-Cortina 2026 at the center of the stand at the Parma Fair
The colors of the five circles will be reflected on the snow and ice, accompanied by the gold of the medals and the Italian emotion of Grana Padano, the most consumed PDO cheese in the world. It is the... more
Import-exportTürkiye closes trade to/from Israel
Erdogan cracks down to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza
Trade deals worth $6.8 billion frozen. Fertilizers were among the goods blocked a month ago. The new measure starting today. Tel Aviv: "Erdogan behaves like a dictator" more
Studies and researchIce-cream. Sigep Observatory: consumption expected to grow next summer
White chocolate, asparagus, aromatic herbs, low sugar and tiramisu among the current trends
At the gates of summer, the Sigep Observatory, the 46th international artisan confectionery exhibition, organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg), at the Rimini Fair from 18 to 22 January 2025),... more
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