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DistributionDespar and Spar International: support for Italian athletics
From 6 to 9 March, the company will be the protagonist at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn
Content creation initiative created in collaboration with gymnast and special correspondent Federica Macrì. more
DessertsNestlé buys Hsu Fu Chi, a Chinese confectionery brand
The Swiss multinational with the remaining 40% acquires full ownership
Nestle buys Hsu Fu Chi, the cineNestlé confectionery brand acquires full ownership of Chinese confectionery manufacturer Hsu Fu Chi. The multinational has acquired the remaining 40% of the Chinese confectionery... more
TechnologyxFarm Technologies together with Bühler for sustainability monitoring
Cutting-edge tools for collecting primary data along the agri-food supply chain
xFarm Technologies, the Swiss tech company specializing in the digitalization of the agri-food sector, which supports more than 500,000 farms every day on a total surface area of 8.3 million hectares,... more
Economy and financeDuties. China: responds to Trump with +15% on agri-food products
Beijing imposes additional tariffs on chicken, pork, soy, beef, implements controls on US firms
The rumor spread in the press in recent days has been confirmed. China will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key US agri-food products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef. This... more
Packaging and logisticsModula: the new system manages up to 180 boxes per hour
Flexibox offers vertical storage that aims to redefine the standards of the picking sector
Flexibility, customization and speed: these are just some of the main features of Flexibox by Modula SpA, the new automated vertical storage system that aims to redefine the standards of the picking sector.... more
Economy and financeCampari, up and down in the Stock Exchange
Share today -1.6% but yesterday +3.7% on 2024 financial outlook
Campari swing at Piazza Affari. Today the stock opens at -1.6% while yesterday it closed at +3.7% with a boost triggered by the anticipation of the cut of 10% of the workforce equal to about 500 employees... more
Economy and financeThe French of Chequers Cap take over Gourmet italian food
The Italian ready meals company was controlled by the Alcedo fund
Chequers Capital, a French private equity firm, takes over the Italian group Gourmet Italian food controlled by the Italian fund Alcedo sgr. According to what was anticipated by the Sole 24 Ore today,... more
Packaging and logisticsFedrigoni invests in startup Papkot
The aim is to drive the plastic-to-fiber transition in sustainable packaging
The Fedrigoni group, which is globally active in the production of special papers for packaging and other creative applications, self-adhesive labels, graphic media for visual communication and Rfid, has... more
Economy and financeOlam group sells 67% of Olam Agri for $ 4 billion
Two-tranche transaction for the buyer Saudi agriculture & livestock investment company
The Singapore-based Olam group, one of the world’s largest agribusiness operators, announces the sale of its remaining 64.57% stake in Olam Agri, a global leader in food, feed and fibre in fast growing e... more
Catering and hospitalityExpo Osaka: Italian Pavilion Restaurant Entrusted to Eataly
Regional menus, workshops and educational activities on nutrition and healthy eating are on the program
The general commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka Mario Vattani and the CEO of the Eataly Group Andrea Cipolloni have signed the agreement for the management of the restaurant of the Italian Pavilion... more
DessertsKitKat: New references to satisfy growing demand
Nestlé invests 44.2 million euros in production plant in Sofia for production
Nestlé launches its new KitKat bars in Europe. The new products are designed to meet the growing demand for chocolate products. Valued at 7.5 billion Swiss francs, the bars are the second most popular... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo finances Casillo with 50 million
In support of the export and launch on the world market of an innovative flour
Intesa Sanpaolo has finalized a 50 million euro loan with Sace's Future Guarantee in favor of Casillo, a company belonging to the holding company Casillo Partecipazioni, to support export activities and... more
Mineral waters and drinksAvm Sgr enters with a pool of investors in the capital of Bracca-Pineta
New resources for organic growth and acquisition plan
The Private Capital fund Italian Fine Food, promoted by Avm Sgr Gestore EuVeca Società Benefit with the aim of promoting regional excellence in Made in Italy food, has acquired - together with a pool... more
FairsMacfrut: five talks and ten exceptional testimonials
Famous italian personalities in entertainment and sport in the spotlight at the Healthy Food Show
Five talks, ten nationally renowned testimonials, important scientific experts, a large experiential arena. The protagonists: innovative products (fruit and vegetables and more) with high nutritional value.... more
Economy and financeUnilever, change at the top: Fernando Fernandez is the new CEO
After two years, Hein Schumacher leaves his position and company. No changes in strategy are expected
Changing of the guard at Unilever. After only two years, Hein Schumacher is stepping down as CEO and member of the Board of Directors. His retirement is scheduled to take effect on March 1. The decision,... more
Economy and financeDe' Longhi Group: professional coffee governance strengthened
Three key appointments for professional division, La Marzocco and Eversys
De' Longhi SpA Group further strengthens its governance and organizational structure in the professional coffee hub, born from the business combination between La Marzocco and Eversys, in order to fully... more
WinesArgea acquires 100% of WineSu
By acquiring US importer, wine group aims to consolidate overseas market
The Argea wine group has announced the signing of a binding agreement for the acquisition of 100% of WinesU, a US importer specializing in Italian and French labels, with a turnover of 35 million euros.... more
DessertsEurovo expands its offer with Waffelman
Acquires Tuscan producer of waffles, pancakes, crepes and semi-finished products
Eurovo announces the acquisition of Waffelman. Based in Monsummano Terme (Pistoia), the company specializes in the production of waffles, pancakes, crepes and semi-finished products and in 2024 recorded... more
DessertsMulino Bianco turns 50: 5 days of celebrations
Over 20,000 people involved in the event dedicated to the iconic Barilla brand
Fifty years of history celebrated with a big hug in the square, a dive into people's good memories to celebrate a brand consumed by 97% of Italians. The celebratory event for the 50th anniversary of Mulino... more
MeatsCulatello Zibello: consumer turnover at 18.5 million euros
Export share at 25%. Record pre-sliced, for the first time over 50% of annual production
The value of pre-sliced Culatello di Zibello Dop exceeds the 50% threshold of the entire annual production for the first time. This is what the Consortium for the Protection of the 'King of cured meats'... more
Economy and financeProsus eats Just eat takeaway for 4.1 billion euro
Conditional agreement with the Dutch multinational: the 4th largest food delivery group in the world is born
Prosus, a global technology company based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, today announced that it has reached a conditional agreement to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com. The goal is to create the fourth food... more
Ice creamWells and Ferrero, new range of ice cream bars
In the US three new references have been launched
Wells Enterprises and Ferrero North America are collaborating on the launch of a new range of ice cream bars, with three confectionery brands: Butterfinger, Baby Ruth and 100 Grand. The new products, emphasize... more
Economy and financeEthiopia, $1 billion of exports in 7 months between coffee and spices
71% increase in volume and 383.47 million dollars in revenue: Italy among the top 10 destinations
The export of coffee and spices from Ethiopia is increasing. In the first seven months of the fiscal year, Ethiopia generated more than $1.016 billion from exports of coffee, tea and spices. It went much... more
Catering and hospitalityAvolta brings Eataly to JFK New York
The owner of Autogrill debuts at Terminal 4
Avolta, the former Dufry, the travel retail company based in Basile owner of the brand Autogrill, debuts at Terminal 4 of JFK airport in New York. The debut comes after the subsidiary HMSHost has signed... more
Fruit and vegetablesCitrus fruits: Italian production worth 1.8 billion euros
Crea data on the occasion of Citrus Day, report 3.2 million tons in volume
“Over 1,800 million euros and 3.2 million tons of production. These, according to Crea data, are the numbers that make Italy one of the main producers of citrus fruits in Europe, with an offer that ranges f... more
DistributionMarr: Antonio Tiso is the new CFO
Total consolidated revenues 2024 rise to 2.098 billion euros. New platform in Rome soon
Marr, leader in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, announces that starting from next March 15th the role of CFO of Marr will be covered by... more
SustainabilityBiosolutions: Eléphant Vert acquires 100% of Bio3G
To develop sustainable agriculture, restoring soil quality
Eléphant Vert (EV) becomes a 100% shareholder of the French group Bio3G with the ambition of exploiting the complementarity of the companies to strengthen their respective positions in all markets. The... more
FairsTuttofood /2. Parma Fairs: boom in requests for participation
Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France will cover 50% of the exhibition space
“This 'our' first edition of Tuttofood Milano will be a memorable crossroads of food & beverage cultures and markets for the professionals and companies that will experience it”. This was stated by Ric... more
GlutenfreeDr. Schär: 2024 turnover rises to 624 million euros
Gluten-free company invests 45 million in innovation and expansion abroad
Dr. Schär, a South Tyrolean gluten-free and specific nutrition company, closed the 2024 financial year with a global turnover of 624 million euros, up 11% compared to the previous year. The trend was... more
FairsTuttofood Milano 2025: New Immersive Trade Fair Model Presented in Dubai
The international tour of Fiere di Parma and Ice continues for the presentation of the Milanese event
“The 2025 edition of Tuttofood will be remembered as an international and record-breaking one. Less than 80 days before the start of the event, Fiere di Parma – which is organizing this event for the fir... more
Government actsEU: More incentives for young people and more flexibility on pesticides
European Commission develops its "Vision" for the agri-food sector of the future
The European Commission has presented its Vision for Agriculture and Food, the roadmap that will guide the EU executive in these areas for the 2024-2029 legislative term. A roadmap that "lays the foundations... more
BeverageFanta pushes more and more on no sugar
Three new fruity flavours from the zero sugar Fanta range launched in UK
It is pushing more and more on the no sugar Fanta, the beverage brand born in Italy (in Naples) that recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. The brand now owned by Coca Cola adds three new fruity flavors... more
DessertsNestlé launches with Nescafè the new KitKat Mocha
The two brands have joined forces to create the new 104-calorie mocha bar
Nestlé has announced the launch of a new mocha-flavoured KitKat, which is the result of a collaboration with its coffee brand, Nescafé. The new bar is called KitKat Mocha and features a crispy waffle b... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: connections with the whole world
By train or plane, advantageous rates to reach the event (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May 2025)
By plane or train: Macfrut 2025 is connected to the whole world. There are many solutions for arriving at the 42nd edition of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair that makes the Rimini... more
DistributionNormal opens first stores in Italy
Danish chain with over 850 stores in 8 countries opens in RomaEst and Porta di Roma
Danish retail chain Normal arrives in Italy. Founded in 2013 in the city of Silkeborg, the company now operates a chain of over 850 stores in eight European countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands,... more
AgrifoodFAO-GCF: Over 130 Million Dollars for Sustainable Development in Kenya and Serbia
Projects to reduce carbon emissions and improve forest resilience are underway
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved financing for two new projects worth over $130 million to strengthen climate resilience and promote sustainable development in Kenya and Serbia. The initiatives,... more
Government actsCaviar d'Aquitaine becomes PGI
EU recognises recently created and marketed French fish denomination
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of "Caviar d'Aquitaine" in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). Caviar d'Aquitaine is a caviar obtained from sturgeon eggs and salt.... more
Fruit and vegetablesMisitano & Stracuzzi: Melanie Cooksey-Stott new VP of Sales USA
Sicilian company aims to strengthen its growth in the overseas market
Misitano & Stracuzzi, a leading Italian business to business (B2B) operator active internationally in the creation, production and marketing of citrus essences mainly of natural origin and to a lesser... more
FishCallipo: turnover for the first time exceeds 100 million euros
The brand grows in the tuna in oil sector both in volume and value
2024 ended with an important milestone for the Callipo Group: for the first time in 112 years, the turnover exceeded 100 million euros. The group, which employs over 420 workers overall, includes, in addition... more
MeatsChistorra de Navarra PGI: Spanish agri-food strategy
Traditional sausage with a centuries-old history officially presented to the Ministry of Agriculture
After being included last October in the European Union's register of geographical indications (read the EFA News article), the Chistorra de Navarra PGI has now been officially presented to the Spanish... more
FairsGulfood 2025: Made in Italy continues to grow in the United Arab Emirates
Among the sectors with the greatest growth, beverages, liqueurs and vinegars stand out (+32%)
Zoppas (Ice Agency) and Ambassador Fanara attend the inauguration of the Italian Food Lab in Dubai. more
Economy and financeNestle "immune" from any Trump tariffs?
Laurent Freixe: "we are in a privileged position: we produce where we sell"
"We are in a unique and privileged position that allows us to resist significant movements". That’s what Nestlé ceo Laurent Friexe said, suggesting that the world’s largest food producer is "immune" to t... more
TraditionsYou’re as calm as a cucumber
Selection of some international gastronomic expressions among the most curious
From being as calm as a cucumber to sociable as rice: 7 gastronomic compliments from the world to say "you are special" In many cultures, food takes on a strong symbolic value for its ability to evoke... more
DessertsSammontana sells 100% of Lizzi to Vandermoortele
The company specializing in baked goods was part of Forno d'Asolo since 2019
Sammontana Italia Group has announced the signing of a binding agreement with the Vandemoortele group for the sale of 100% of the share capital of Lizzi, a Milanese company specializing in sweet and savoury... more
NewsItalian Cuisine: Amerigo Vespucci, a Driving Force for the Unesco Candidacy
Nave Scuola stops in Alexandria, Egypt, with events dedicated to Italian gastronomy
Agriculture's Minister Lollobrigida: "The crew is a living testimony to the team play that can make our nation great in the world". more
DessertsFerrero: consolidated turnover rises to 18.4 billion euros
Capital investments reach 958 million euros (+18%), driven by the USA, Italy, Germany and Chile
The Ferrero Group, through its holding company Ferrero International SA, has approved the Consolidated Financial Statements for the 2023/2024 financial year, as of August 31, 2024. The Group closed the... more
FairsKoelnmesse closes 2024 and challenges 2025
The business will close at €369.5 million with profits of €20 million: a year full of events starting from Confex
Koelnmesse challenges the economic crisis and launches into a solid fiscal year 2025. Based on preliminary data, Koelnmesse will achieve a turnover of approximately 365 million euros, slightly below the... more
WinesWine: 2024 confirms negative trend in global consumption
In Italy, purchases are growing more than average, especially thanks to sparkling wines
After a 2023 that had seen a significant reduction in global wine consumption (following the euphoria recorded the previous year by consumers around the world in response to the end of the pandemic), 2024... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction/3. Conserve Italia presents its new products
The cooperative group's stand will tell the story of the 100% Italian agricultural supply chain
Conserve Italia, a leader in the agri-food sector and a point of reference for out-of-home in Italy, will be a protagonist with its Horeca Division at Beer&Food Attraction 2025 – The Eating Out Experience S... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction /2. 130 foreign buyers expected from 47 countries
Five thematic areas and a "Mixology Circus" among the highlights of the event
Beer&Food Attraction confirms itself as an important business and networking platform, also internationally. 130 foreign buyers from 47 countries are expected, with a strong European component. Spain,... more