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Economy and financeArdian fund raises 530 million and invests in snacks
Fund rising with over 120 investors on the list: 25% already allocated, among other things, to My Pie innovative snack company
Ardian, one of the world’s leading private market investment companies, today announced that it has raised €530 million for its third growth investment platform, Ardian Growth Fund III. In a challenging fun... more
Economy and financeItalian "sweet" shopping for Valeo foods, which acquired Dal Colle
The Verona company provides a complementary offer to the expanding operations of the Bain Capital company
Valeo Foods, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of quality pastries and snacks, has completed the process for the acquisition of the assets of Dal Colle, a renowned Italian manufacturer of high-quality b... more
FairsTowards RiminiWellness 2024
From May 30 to June 2 the wellness kermesse organized by Ieg at the Rimini Fair
It is considered the greatest manifesto for the promotion of healthy lifestyles, but also an event that enhances the historical, cultural and tourist heritage of a reference territory for sport and well-being... more
Economy and financeTap to pay, the new frontier of cashless
Allows merchants and restaurateurs to accept payments without additional devices
SumUp, a fintech company active in the digital payments industry with innovative solutions for businesses of all sizes, has added "Tap to pay" to its ecosystem of payment solutions for Italian customers,... more
LiqueursTriple Entente: three rums for a single intent
Velier features Hampden Jamaica, Neisson Martinique and Foursquare Barbados
Previewed at the recent Velier Live, this new project features three white rums from three of the few still independent distilleries: Foursquare, Neisson and Hampden. The Triple Entente project consists... more
DistributionDespar awarded at Plma 2024
Group receives recognition for two products from the Despar Premium line
Despar was again awarded at the "Plma's 2024 International Salute to Excellence Awards" with two awards given to as many references which confirm the quality of the brand's product offering: these are... more
DessertsFerrero: 90% traceable hazelnut supply chain
Water consumption decreasing (-20%) and packaging 90.7% recyclable, according to the 15th sustainability report
The Ferrero Group announced today, with the publication of the 15th Sustainability Report, the latest progress made in the sustainability field. Guided by the Ferrero Group's long-term commitment to generating... more
NewsNutriscore. Portuguese minister: "The previous government's decision was illegal"
José Manuel Fernandes confirms what was anticipated by the italian Minister of Agriculture
Confirmation from the Portuguese Agriculture Minister arrives from Brussels: Lisbon will give up Nutriscore. In what times and ways is yet to be established. "We are evaluating Nutriscore, and within a... more
DistributionSchwarz Group (Lidl) experiencing limited growth
The discounter drives the revenues of the German holding, which ends the year with 200 more points of sale
The Schwarz Group, holding company of Lidl and Kaufland, closed the fiscal year (29 February 2024) with a turnover rising to 167.2 billion euros (8.5% on the previous financial year). Growth, therefore,... more
Economy and financeSalov, closes "hard" 2023 with growing turnover (and volumes down)
More than 105 million liters of oil sold with revenues of more than half a billion Euro (+5%)
The Shareholders' Meeting of Salov, an industrial group globally active in the oil sector, controlled by Chinese Bright Food, approved the 2023 consolidated balance sheet closed with oil sales of over... more
DessertsIdb Group: growing sales and double-digit exports
Rovigo's confectionery company invests 2 million euros in the production of UHT muffins
Industria Dolciaria Borsari (Idb Group) closes 2023 with a growing balance sheet, in line with expectations and the start of a new production line. Last year, the group totaled revenues of 71 million euros,... more
MeatsThai Prime Minister visits Italia Alimentari
Meeting has been held in the cured meat production plant in Busseto
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited the Italia Alimentari (Cremonini group) plant in Busseto (Parma), as part of last week's official trip, which culminated with the meeting with Italian Prime... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food buys Princes for 800 million euros
Agreement with Mitsubishi to take over 100% of the English group
Payment partly in Newlat shares, with Mitsubishi becoming the second shareholder of the group after the Mastrolia family. more
FairsJapan. "Italia, Amore Mio!": 35 thousand visitors in two days
Made in Italy triumphs in the land of the Rising Sun. Next year it will be repeated at the Osaka Expo
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (Iccj) reports that the "Italia, Amore Mio! 2024" event has just ended with a success. The 3000 square meters of Italia in the iconic Roppongi Hills complex, in... more
VideoPolli protagonist at the Cibus 2024 fair
Manuela Polli: "More and more abroad, next goal is a branch in the USA"
Polli, the Italian historic manufacturer of pestos, ready-made sauces, preserves, pickles and pickles, presented at Cibus 2024 a new line of Vegetable Ragù, 100% Plant Based and soy-free. As Manuela P... more
Economy and financeEU antitrust, bitter chocolate for Mondelez
Fine of 337.5 million Euro "for obstructing trade in chocolate, biscuits and coffee products between Member States"
The European Commission fined Mondelēz International 337.5 million Euro for cross-border trade restrictions. This was communicated by the Commission itself in an official note stating that the fine was... more
Economy and financeDanone, 70 million euros in medical nutrition
Investment for the Steenvoorde plant: will produce food supplements for Nutricia
With an investment of 70 million Euro in its production site in Steenvoorde, in the Hauts-de-France region, Danone takes a further step forward to strengthen its development in the field of medical nutrition.... more
VideoPietro Coricelli: sustainability and innovation
At Cibus 2024, CEO Chiara Coricelli presents the new Avocado Oil/Video
Pietro Coricelli, historic Italian family-owned oil producer from Spoleto, presented the latest news at Cibus 2024. As CEO Chiara Coricelli explains to us in this interview, "the oil sector is at a turning... more
VideoAgri-food resilience: the new frontier of food
The interviews with the protagonists of the conference promoted by Dss+ in Bologna
Protect, Transform & Sustain. These are the 3 words of the value proposition of Dss+, a global consultancy company in the agri-food sector which brought together a large group of experts and operators... more
MeatsRed meat: British exports worth 1.3 billion pounds
France represents the most important destination market in the UK with exports increasing by 23%
It is a very positive moment for the British red meat industry according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Ahdb), the English body that collaborates with the Government and the meat... more
NewsFrom sustainability to agri-food resilience
Operators compared in the conference organized by Dss+ /Gallery
Protect, Transform & Sustain. These are the 3 words of the value proposition of Dss+, a global consultancy company in the agri-food sector which gatered together on May 20th a large group of experts and... more
Packaging and logisticsGerman shopping for Fedrigoni: Poli-Tape outlet
The company is active in signage, digital printing and other specialty products
The Fedrigoni Group, a global operator active in the production of special cards for luxury packaging, labels and self-adhesive materials and RFID solutions, announced that it has concluded an agreement... more
Cheese and dairy productsSabelli acquires Stella Bianca from Mila
At the end of the operation, the dairy group's turnover should be over 320 million euros
Sabelli and Mila – Latte Montagna Alto Adige Soc. Agr. Coop., have signed a binding agreement for the sale of Stella Bianca, a company specialized in the production of stracchino, robiola, goat's cheese, f... more
SustainabilityBayer: agreement in Italy with Iberdrola for 33 GWh in 11 years
New photovoltaic plant will provide clean energy to the multinational
Bayer will purchase clean energy for eleven years from Iberdrola starting from January 2025. This was established by an agreement between the renewables producer and the pharmaceutical multinational. For... more
DistributionEuropean Vending Association: Sergio Barbarisi is the new president
Member of the Executive Committee since 2021, he takes over from Paolo Ghidotti
The Executive Committee of the European Vending Association (Eva) has elected Sergio Barbarisi as new president. The change was sanctioned last May 14, during the meeting held on the sidelines of Venditalia.... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks opens in the heart of Naples
Tomorrow the ribbon will be cut at Galleria Umberto I: it is the 38th venue in Italy
The second Starbucks store in Campania will open tomorrow in the evocative setting of the Galleria Umberto I in Naples. The store, opened in partnership with Percassi, the brand's exclusive licensee partner... more
CoffeeInternational coffee tasting: registration open
The 16th edition tries to break the record of 2023 when 750 products from 14 countries competed
International Coffee Tasting, the competition organized by IIAC, the International institute of coffee tasters, opens registration for the 2024 edition. This is the sixteenth edition and follows the record... more
Catering and hospitalityRed Lobster: over 1 billion dollars in debt and bankruptcy around the corner
The inexorable decline of the US chain began with the acquisition by Thai Union Group
It had become the largest seafood restaurant chain in the world, bringing affordable shrimp and lobster. Now, however, the time has come for bankruptcy. The company said it has more than $1 billion in... more
BeverageSanbittèr celebrates the regional flavors of Italy
Summer full of Sicilian and Ligurian inspirations, in the 20 cl references
In an era in which the search for authenticity and tradition has become a priority for consumers around the world, Italy emerges as a beacon of culinary excellence. The growing demand for regional ingredients... more
Ice creamTonitto 1939: growing exports, with Eastern Europe as a target
The Italian company's intention is to achieve sales of 10 million euros by the end of the year
The first months of 2024 marked a decisive change of pace abroad for Tonitto 1939 ice creams, a market which recorded a sales record in the first quarter of 2024. The Italian company, leader in Italy for... more
ForeignVon der Leyen: "Agricultural career must be made attractive"
EU Commission President announces "other measures to strengthen negotiating power" in the sector
A new appeal for the first sector came from the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen , in the video message addressed to the Federation of Swedish farmers, on the occasion of their... more
WinesAntinori bets on robots for its vineyards
The historic Tuscan winery has entered the capital of France's Vitibot
Antinori, one of Italy's oldest family-owned wineries, has entered the capital of VitiBot, a company based in Reims, France, among the leaders in the field of vineyard robotics, part of the Sdf Group,... more
Cheese and dairy productsTaleggio Dop: stable production but declining exports in 2023
France was the first buyer of the denomination, followed by the USA, Germany and Belgium. UK growing
The annual meeting of the Taleggio Protection Consortium took place in recent days. The members met in Brusaporto (BG), where the 2023 budget was made official, the Board of Directors' report was presented... more
AgrifoodTaste of Italy 2 invests in Serroplast
Acquired 59% of a company producing roofing systems for table grape cultivation
Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has acquired 59% of Magel Srl (Serroplast) with the aim of accelerating its growth... more
Oils and condimentsPietro Coricelli: turnover over 330 million euros
With rising revenues (+36%) the Umbrian company confirms its solidity and sustainable growth
Pietro Coricelli SpA successfully continues its path of growth, transparency and sustainability: in 2023 the company reaches a record turnover of 331 million euros, up 36% compared to 2022. Values with... more
Ice creamUnilever holds ice cream products in Russia
Original news The Russian ice cream of the multinational will not be part of the spin-off announced in march
Russian breakthrough for Unilever in the ice cream sector. In fact, the multinational has decided to continue producing ice cream in Russia even after it has spun off the ice cream division, as announced... more
Studies and researchOlive oil: useful for reducing the risk of cancer
This was revealed by a joint investigation by the Umberto Veronesi Foundation Ets and Irccs Neuromed
An Italian study shows the effects of olive oil consumption in reducing the risk of mortality not only from cardiovascular diseases, but also from tumors. The results collected by the Umberto Veronesi... more
Economy and financeDifficult 1Q for Masi Agricola
Revenues down by 15%. Better in April
The board of directors of Masi Agricola, a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan and one of the Italian leaders in the production of premium wines, approved the consolidated results at 31 March 2024.... more
CoffeeCaffè Vergnano: turnover rises to 106 million euros in 2023
The fastest growing sector (+14%) is Horeca which covers 37% of the turnover
Caffè Vergnano closes 2023 with a total gross turnover of 106 million euros, up 7% compared to the previous year. The fastest growing sector was Horeca (+14%) which represents 37% of the total turnover,... more
Packaging and logisticsSupercap closes agreement with "Best-in-Class" of cork
New partnership launched for microgranule production for "SD Shank" clear spirits
Supercap closes a new agreement with a Portuguese "Best-in-Class" in cork production and consolidates its market positioning with a new partnership for the supply of microgranules. The subject of the contract... more
FairsFood&Science Festival: Syngenta is the protagonist
Events dedicated to innovation and regenerative agriculture
Also this year Syngenta is a partner of the Mantova Food&Science Festival, now in its eighth edition. For the global giant, the Festival confirms itself as an important moment, one of the events linked... more
NewsS.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna support italian Catering Day 2024
For the second year the two brands support the event dedicated to the culture of Italian catering
Catering Day 2024 (Giornata della Ristorazione) is coming soon, an event created by Fipe - Confcommercio, with the aim of celebrating a renewed feeling of community through the valorisation of the culture... more
WinesAt auction, a Piedmontese monastery with vineyard
The estate is Agricola Montefiorito: it costs 3.9 million euros including 13 hectares of vines and 30,000 bottles
Sotheby's auction house is auctioning off a 17th-century monastery with commercial vineyards in Piedmont. The target price is 3.9 million Euros and bidding will open on May 23. This is a monastery in Asti:... more
PeopleFabrizio Dosi new ceo of Frescobaldi
He succeeds Giovanni Geddes and will oversee the group's many brands
Marchesi Frescobaldi Group has appointed Fabrizio Dosi as its new ceo. As ceo, Dosi will oversee the group's many brands, including prestigious Super Tuscan producer Ornellaia, Tenuta Luce in Montalcino... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group: revenues of 88.9 million euros in the first quarter of 2023
Board of Directors approves consolidated interim management report: results growing on an annual basis
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group SpA (Ieg), a leading company in Italy in the organization of international trade fair events, met today and approved the consolidated interim management... more
Studies and researchAfrican swine fever: infections quintupled in 14 EU states in 2023
Efsa: highest number of outbreaks recorded among domestic pigs since 2014 /Annex
In 2023, 14 Member States were affected by African swine fever (ASF) and it caused a five-fold increase in outbreaks in domestic pigs compared to the previous year. These are the main findings of the latest... more
Import-exportBrenner Pass: Italy beats Austria
The EU commission gives reason to Italy on the mobility restrictions to the state border
Italy was right for once. We talk about the Brenner and its implications in commercial traffic, with the obstructionism of Austria that wants to "dose" the passages to the pass and the consequent import... more
FairsMacfrut creates a bridge between Romagna and Argentina
The meeting between Legacoop and 58 South American cooperatives opens up prospects for collaboration
A bridge between Italy and Argentina: it was built by the latest Macfrut, on the occasion of which contacts were initiated between the agri-food sector of Legacoop Romagna and the companies associated... more
Catering and hospitalityPinsami: 10 million euros from Banca Finint
The investment is aimed at the creation of a new production line in Emilia Romagna
Banca Finint has structured a loan of 10 million euros for the benefit of Pinsami Srl. The objective is to support the investment and development plans of a Made in Italy company, with an already respectable... more
FairsMacfrut gives wings to Cesena Fiera: 9.2 million euros of production value
The contract for the use of the pavilions of the Rimini Expo Center has been renewed until 2029
Having archived Macfrut 2024 as the best edition ever (read EFA News ), Cesena Fiera this afternoon (14 May) approved the budget for the year 2023 which records a decisive leap forward. The value of production... more