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FairsCibus Tec opens its doors: more than 400 foreign brands and 40 thousand visitors expected
Today the ribbon was cut for the 53rd edition of the event dedicated to food & beverage technologies
The 53rd edition of Cibus Tec opens its doors today at Fiere di Parma. The presence of at least 1200 exhibitors is confirmed at the event, including the best companies in the food and machinery sector... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano and other Italian cheeses competing in the Norwegian fjords
Friday and Saturday in Trondheim, the 34th edition of the World Cheese Awards 2023/2024
The 34th edition of the World Cheese Awards 2023/2024 kicks off this week. In Trondheim, on the Norwegian fjords, from Friday 26 to Saturday 27 October 2023, 260 jurors from around forty countries around... more
FishBaltic Sea: EU agreement for new fish stocks
The TACs have been reshaped, with the aim of reconciling sustainability and the interests of fishermen
European Union fisheries ministers have reached a political agreement on total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for the most commercially important fish stocks in the Baltic Sea. The agreement is in... more
Economy and financeGreat maneuvers in the Italian poultry sector: Officine Facco buys Sperotto
EUR 20 million operation to expand the broiler sector
Officine Facco of Campo San Martino (Padua) announces the acquisition of Sperotto of Sandrigo, in Vicenza, in turn a national reference for the breeding systems of broilers. The operation from 20 million... more
ForeignCuba: shortage of powdered milk. Belarus helps it
Meeting between presidents of the Chambers of the two countries promises strengthening agricultural cooperation
Among non-NATO countries, a new collaboration is being strengthened: that between Cuba and Belarus. An area that the respective governments would like to implement is that of agricultural cooperation:... more
SustainabilityBiomethane: Hera Group and Inalca inaugurate plant
By investing 28 million euros, NewCo Biorg is setting up a cutting-edge structure in the circular economy
The inauguration of the innovative biomethane production plant built by NewCo Biorg took place today in Spilamberto, in the province of Modena. This company is the result of a partnership between Herambiente... more
BeverageAbsolut & Sprite, debut in 2024 for the ready to drink
Agreement between Coca Cola and Pernod Ricard for the new blended drink
Coca Cola and Pernod Ricard announced a collaboration for the debut of Absolut Vodka & Sprite as a ready-to-drink pre-mixed cocktail in 2024. The new product will be called Absolut & Sprite and will be... more
TechnologyNuclear for agriculture? Now you can
FAO and AIEA present the Atoms4Food project, aimed at improving food efficiency
To provide a broad-based response to the global need for sustainable food systems, the heads of two United Nations agencies have announced a new initiative called Atoms4Food to offer member countries assistance... more
SustainabilityCarlsberg, understanding with Stonegate: widened the logistics in UK
New vehicles to make the premium brands Brooklyn Pilsner and Angelo Poretti more available to English pubs
Carlsberg and Stonegate Group have announced a new ten-year business partnership that will begin in spring 2024. The agreement regards the logistic net of Marston’s Brewing Company and previews the addition o... more
Economy and financeIbf Servizi acquires Abaco from Idea Taste of Italy
The company strengthens leadership in agritech
Ibf Servizi, a company in the portfolio of the Nextalia Private Equity fund, and participated by BF Agricola (BF group, controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi and listed in Milan), has finalized the... more
AgrifoodItalian Fine Food acquires the Tuscan Savini Tartufi
Enterprise value estimated at approximately 12 million euros
First investment for the Italian Fine Food fund (promoted by Avm Gestioni Sgr with a collection target of 100 million euros), which has acquired the Tuscan Savini Tartufi. "The operation - explains a note... more
DessertsNespresso launches "Pumpkin Spice Cake"
For Halloween, the limited edition coffee arrives, made unique by the sweet notes of pumpkin and spices
Autumn is back, a unique combination of colours, flavours, scents and traditions, including Halloween. During the spookiest night of the year, adults and children alike have fun decorating pumpkins and... more
SustainabilityGlyphosate/2. Reactions to the yes of Italy to the extension for ten years
Greenpeace asks the Government to reconsider. Satisfaction instead from Pan Europe and Isde Italy
"Italy’s vote in favour is paradoxical". This is how Greenpeace expresses itself with regard to the taking of positions by the Italian Government which, in Brussels, voted in favour of extending the u... more
Studies and researchWork break: cappuccino brings together four European countries
In the Bel Paese, espresso confirms itself as sovereign (78%), while the Germans favor filter coffee (44%)
All the results of a Gfk research for Eva conducted in Italy, Germany, France and Spain. more
IndustryIllva Saronno Holding SpA acquires G&P and the Alvena brand
Disaronno Ingredients thus strengthens distribution and expands its portfolio
Illva Saronno Holding SpA, an Italian multinational active in the global alcohol market thanks mainly to Disaronno, continues its expansion strategy by announcing today the acquisition of a majority share... more
AgrifoodGlyphosate. Italian government is against the ban but would prohibit it in the drying phase"
The Minister of Agriculture announces the imminent vote in Parliament for the ban on synthetic meat
"The Italian Parliament will definitively ban the production, marketing and import of synthetic food in our nation as soon as possible. Thanks to the presidents of the Agriculture Commissions of the Senate... more
Economy and financeThe Restaurant Group accepts the offer of Apollo global management
Wagamama’s owner says yes to a 585 million euro offer
Fly on the Stock exchange The Restaurant Group, british chain of restaurants and pub owner of the brand Wagamama also known in Italy (is managed under license by the Chef Express of the Cremonini group),... more
FairsHostMilano 2023 kicks off with over 2,100 exhibitors from 50 countries
The companies present at the event (October 13-17) cover a 178 billion euro market
There will be more talk than usual about innovation, technology, artificial intelligence and the circular economy at HostMilano 2023. The exhibition dedicated to catering and hospitality opens its doors... more
MeatsAmadori takes a 70% stake in Forno d'Oro
The operation will guarantee the group to control the cold cuts segment
Amadori strengthens its role in the poultry meat sector thanks to an industrial partnership with Forno d'Oro, a Veneto based food processing company specialized in the processing and production of high-end... more
Economy and financeVandemoortele wants Bindi
The Belgian group may be interested in the Milanese pastry for sale facebook sharing button
Last week the Bc Partners fund announced the start of the sale of Fda Group, a group active in the frozen bakery and pastry sector that combines Forno D'Asolo and Pasticceria Bindi. Today, according to... more
PeopleCbre, new agribusiness manager South Europe
Valadas de Albuquerque at the helm of the Spain-Italy team for real estate growth in agribusiness
Cbre, one of the leaders in services and investments in commercial real estate especially in the retail sector (shopping centers and supermarkets), announces the appointment of Manuel Valadas de Albuquerque... more
Economy and financeSugar prices bring the German giant Suedzucker to the top
Q2 Operating Profit more than doubled to Euro 310 million
It is one of the European giants in the field of sugar production and shows that to define positive is to say little. The German company Suedzucker has more than doubled its quarterly profits thanks to... more
SustainabilityDiageo accelerates on regenerative agriculture for whisky and Tequila
Two programmes launched in Mexico and Scotland to reduce emissions from barley, wheat and agave crops
Diageo, whisky producer Johnnie Walker, tequila producer Don Julio, and Guinness beer manufacturer, has announced two regenerative agriculture programs for its tequila and scotch brands. The programmes,... more
WinesChampagne Armand de Brignac announces Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Number Four
New creation in the Cuvée range, an intense and generous expression of Pinot Noir
An extremely rare and precious Champagne, which rested for 7 years in the cellar until disgorgement, which took place on 20 April 2023 more
AgrifoodFederalimentare: "10 cases of Italian Sounding discovered in Anuga"
The products were immediately removed. President Mascarino: "this year there is a strong signal of protection of our made in Italy"
“The fight against the phenomenon of Italian Sounding and the counterfeiting activities of Italian agri-food products at the Anuga 2023 fair proved to be fully effective”. This was stated in a Federalimentare (it... more
Baby foodNutripiatto: five recipes for the prolonged summer
Pumpkin, chickpeas, carrots, dried fruit, peas: the new proposals of the Nestlè nutritional program
The astronomical summer ended on September 22nd, the meteorological one on August 31st; yet, these days the calendar seems to have moved back a month. It is still summer on the beaches while the heat has... more
FairsAnuga 2023: record edition with 140 thousand visitors
Around 7,900 exhibitors from 118 countries. Italy at the top with over a thousand companies
Anuga, the largest and most important trade fair in the world for food and drinks, confirmed itself as the undisputed leader over the course of the five days of exhibition (7-11 October 2023). The following... more
Economy and financeItalian catering in the world is worth 228 billion euros
In Italy we are at 75 billion (+22%), according to data from Deloitte’s Foodservice market monitor
"Catering remains an increasingly important sector for the entire food chain," stresses Tommaso Nastasi, Value creation services leader of Deloitte. more
Economy and financeMarchesi Antinori wine sets course for U.S.
With 300 mln financing from a pool of banks wine company buys land in Napa Valley
Marchesi Antinori is heading for the United States thanks to a loan of more than 300 million obtained from a pool composed of Intesa Sanpaolo, Cassa depositi e prestiti, Simest and Bnl. The operation,... more
AgrifoodEurostat: in 2020, only 4.2% of EU workers were farmers
The highest concentration of workers in the primary sector was found in Romania
In 2020, approximately 4.5% of the EU's total employment, an estimated 9.4 million people, worked within the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector. The vast majority, or 4.2% of total employment, worked... more
Cheese and dairy productsGermany is the second world destination for italian cheeses
Assolatte closes Anuga 2023 with rising numbers and strong interest from US and Asian consumers /Gallery
Anuga 2023, the largest food fair in the world, is closing today. With 450 stands dedicated to milk, butter, cheese and yogurt, dairy confirms itself as one of the leading sectors of the event. 80 Italian... more
VideoEcomondo will host the general states of the green economy
Peraboni (IEG) explains the importance of the next edition. Minister Pichetto Fratin: "Green is worth it!"
Ecomondo crosses the finishing line of the 26th edition and, again this year, will bring the best of cutting-edge green technologies to Rimini. Compared to the first editions, the real leap in quality... more
ForeignSpain: lights and shadows for olive oil
A 15% increase in the harvest is expected but in Andalusia production collapses (-40%)
Olive oil production in Spain is expected to stand at 765,300 tonnes during the 2023/2024 campaign. Numbers that suggest a +15% compared to the previous season (in which 664 thousand tons were totaled),... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group: Maurizio Renzo Ermeti is the new president
The Board of Directors appoints the successor of Lorenzo Cagnoni, who passed away on 5 September
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group SpA (Ieg), a company listed on the Euronext Milan of Borsa Italiana SpA and a leading company in Italy in the organization of international trade fair... more
Mineral waters and drinksPepsiCo 3rd quarter: revenues soar ($23.45 billion)
It expects earnings per share to rise 13%, rather than the 12% initially expected
PepsiCo Q3 Earnings and Revenues Above Best Expectations. The multinational reported earnings per share of $2.25, which adjusts the expected $2.15, and revenues of $23.45 billion versus the expected $23.39... more
LiqueursNolet acquires Lucas Bols for 269.5 million euros
A Dutch giant in the global spirits and cocktails market now looms
Nolet Group and Lucas Bols announced that they have reached a conditional agreement for the purchase by Nolet of all issued and outstanding shares of Lucas Bols, at a price of 18 euros, for a total of... more
HealthAvian vaccine: EFSA opinion expected for March 2024
From the EU Commission a request for feedback on the effectiveness against currently circulating viruses
On the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) front, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will issue a new scientific opinion, which is expected to be finalized in March 2024. The European Commission... more
AgrifoodPesticides: more gradual halving, until 2035
The compromise measure passes by a clear majority to the EU Agriculture Commission
On pesticides, farmers' dissent obtains a compromise: the halving of pesticides will take place by 2035, rather than by 2030. The measure in the name of flexibility was voted yesterday in the Agriculture... more
Economy and financeSouth Korea wants Italian blue crab
Consul general: "mutually beneficial" to import more from Venice and lagoon areas
The blue crab business is expanding. After the Tunisia affaire (and the Greece affaire), countries that are said to be importing the crustacean into Italy creating no small amount of unease and concern... more
BeverageOktoberfest: record number of visitors but people drink less (and spend more)
Beer consumption at the Bavarian event is recovering but below pre-pandemic levels
Not even beverages escape the great paradox of recent years: more revenue for companies (almost always), less volumes sold (often), less consumption in general (always). Even the Oktoberfest knows something... more
NewsLidl contested by animal rights activists at the CSR show
They are protesting the breeding conditions of the chickens sold by the discount store
At the CSR Show in Milan, on Friday 6 October, a protest against Lidl took place, as part of an international campaign against the discount group, which began a year ago: 20 European NGOs for the protection... more
FairsAnuga 2023: here is the Top Ten of innovations
A total of 689 companies with more than 2,200 ideas applied to be included in the special exhibition
From 7 to 11 October 2023 the international food & beverage industry meets in Cologne at Anuga. Over the course of five days, over 7,800 exhibitors from 118 countries will present an enormous variety of... more
Economy and financeFood raw materials: prices unchanged in September on a monthly basis
According to the FAO report, the index recorded a decline of 10.7% compared to last year
The increase in sugar (+8.9%) and corn (+7%) offsets the decrease in meat (-1%) and dairy products (-2.3%). more
CoffeeCimbali Group acquires its distributor in Switzerland
Enrico Bracesco, already General Manager of the multinational, will become chairman of the Board of Directors of Vassalli Service AG
Cimbali Group, an Italian multinational specialized in the design and production of professional espresso coffee machines and equipment dedicated to coffee shops, announced that on 2 October 2023 the acquisition... more
MeatsParma Ham: 2.5 million pieces sold abroad in 2022
With these numbers the Consortium will present itself at the Anuga stands in the next few days
The Parma Ham Consortium returns to be a protagonist at Anuga, the largest international exhibition dedicated to the food sector, which will take place in Cologne from 7 to 11 October. In a year full of... more
Oils and condimentsModena Balsamic Vinegar: Germany second market for exports (14%)
In Anuga (Cologne, 7-11 October), the Consortium Profile project will be illustrated at the IGP stand
In Cologne, Germany, one of the most significant events in the Food & Beverage sector will take place from 7 to 11 October, the Anuga 2023 fair and the Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar... more
AgrifoodAnuga: Italia del Gusto brings out its new excellences
Having recently joined the consortium, Amadori, Arte Bianca and Bauli will be present at the Cologne event
The Italia del Gusto team is further strengthened, the Consortium representing dozens of the most established companies, selected for the quality of the products and the importance of the brand. In fact,... more
SustainabilityEcomondo: a record-breaking fair
In Rimini, from 7 to 10 November, the largest of the 26 editions of the "green" exhibition will take place
Over 1,500 brands, up 10% compared to 2022, on over 150 thousand gross square meters. Over 300 buyers confirmed for a full immersion in cutting-edge sustainable technologies. more
Cheese and dairy productsAn Italian emotion... and also a little German
The Grana Padano stand at Anuga. Director Berni: "A quarter of branded exports goes to Germany"
From 7 to 11 October the Grana Padano Cheese Protection Consortium will be in Germany, in Cologne, to participate in Anuga 2023, the largest business and inspiration platform in the world for the food... more
FairsAnuga: D'Amico presents the digital passport
Among the other novelties: the Black Lentils and the Limited Edition of the "Author's Vases"
D'Amico returns to Anuga for the 2023 edition, scheduled from 7 to 11 October in Cologne. This year too it will participate in the “Tradizione Italiana” exhibition space (read EFA News) among the member com... more