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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
FairsAnuga: from the "Trend zone" to the opportunities of the halal market
Cutting-edge panel and debate at the prestigious Cologne fair which opens its doors on Saturday
In the heart of a fully-fledged exhibition centre, with a gross exhibition area of around 300,000 m², there is a lot to discover and experience at Anuga 2023 from 7 to 11 October. One of the many attractions... more
BeverageRussia, Carlsberg is out
The agreements with Baltika Breweries to produce and sell the brands of the Danish multinational have been cancelled
The Carlsberg Group has officially announced the revocation of its licensing agreements with Baltika Breweries in Russia. These agreements allowed Baltika to produce, market and sell all Carlsberg Group... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian PDO cheeses: export boom to Germany
Afidop data on the eve of Anuga's departure in Cologne (7-11 October 2023)
The export of PDO cheeses to the German market is booming: in the first half of 2023, denomination cheeses recorded a +25% in value, thanks to a turnover of 262 million euros. This is what the Italian... more
FairsAnuga: Granoro presents "Dedicated" restyling and blockchain technology
Significant growth in exports and important innovations in the 100% Puglia supply chain for the pasta factory
A long-awaited event aimed at exports for Granoro: the Anuga fair in Cologne, scheduled from 7 to 11 October (Hall 7.1 Stand C027a), the main world fair for the food and beverage industry, an important... more
FairsItalian tradition: cheeses and more to conquer Anuga
All-round tastings in a 500 m2 stand at the Koelnmesse
The Italian Tradition center of excellence will be on stage in a few days at Anuga 2023 (Cologne, Koelnmesse, 7-11 October) with a 500 m2 stand in the Fine Food Hall 7.1, B10-D17. The company representatives... more
FairsAnuga: Rosolia(Koelnmesse): "Italian record number of exhibitors"
"Sustainable growth" is the underlying theme of the next edition of the Fair (Cologne, 7-11 October 2023)
The 2023 edition of Anuga returns to Cologne from 7 to 11 October. With over 7,800 exhibitors from 118 countries, and a 94% share of exhibitors from abroad, Anuga once again confirms itself as the world's... more
ForeignSpain. Drought: herds compensated by the end of October
332.3 million euros from the government, including the inconvenience caused by the war in Ukraine
In Spain, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has published the definitive list of the 70,267 farm owners who will receive extraordinary aid to compensate for the situation due to the drought... more
ForeignFrance: anti-avian vaccination campaign begins
Target: involving almost 64 million ducks in 2700 farms across the country
Announced last spring, the anti-avian vaccination campaign has started in France. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Marc Fesneau witnessed the first vaccinations carried out in the Landes... more
IndustryPerfetti Van Melle acquires Mondelēz chewing gum
Two factories also detected: operation worth 1.35 billion dollars
C+F Confectionery and Foods SA and Perfetti Van Melle Group BV announce that Perfetti Van Melle has completed the acquisition of Mondelēz International's chewing gum operations in the United States, Canada... more
FairsAnuga Horizon with Eit Food to illustrate the transformation of the food system
Healthy diets and sustainable production: success stories in the limelight at the Cologne trade fair
With new forms of interactive networking, a conference program in collaboration with Anuga Horizon and a "Communication Breakfast" for journalists at the fair and successful food start-ups, Eit Food, the... more
SustainabilityCompost in boutique: Nespresso rewards green customers
60,000 packs available to those who return the spent capsules ready to be recycled
On the occasion of the International Coffee Day that is celebrated on Sunday, october 1. Nespresso returns with the initiative "Compost in Boutique" that rewards customers who bring exhausted capsules... more
Packaging and logisticsLogistic: the german Patrizia SE acquires the Piacenza business park (Italy)
Transaction of 70 million euros for a hub from 80 thousand mq between the A1 and the A21 highways
The german real estate giant Patrizia AG has announced the acquisition of Piacenza Business Park. Draft of an operation from 70 million Euro realized through the fund TransEuropean VII: to sell the logistic... more
SustainabilityNew returnable glass bottling line for Coca Cola
12 million euro investment for plant in Edelstal, Austria
Coca-Cola Hbc has inaugurated a new high-speed returnable glass bottling line at its plant in Edelstal, Austria. The investment for the new plant is 12 million Euros, supported by a 4 million Euros grant... more
FairsSteriltom goes to Anuga in the name of sustainable growth
Director Squeri: "We have projects for biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and water saving"
Steriltom, a European tomato pulp producing company, will be present from 7 to 11 October at the international Anuga fair in Cologne, in Pavilion 11.2 – stand B031 where the key theme of the edition w... more
IndustryKinderini/2. Ferrero has invested 50 million euros in a new production line
120 hires in the company and a cutting-edge machine to make biscuits
Kinder Kinderini, shortbread biscuits officially presented today by Ferrero (read EFA News), are produced in Italy, in the Balvano factory, in the province of Potenza, the same one where Nutella Biscuits... more
DessertsFerrero, new relaunch on biscuits with Kinderini
After the success of Nutella Biscuits, the group focuses heavily on breakfast
Seven years of studies, 50 million investment, over 120 new hires for the new line dedicated to Kinderini in the Balvano plant, in Basilicata. more
DessertsKellogg's Extra "Barista edition" celebrates the taste of coffee
The new reference adds to a wide line capable of satisfying the preferences of all palates
Coffee, which has always been a protagonist in Italian culture, is the non-alcoholic drink most consumed by over one in two Italians throughout the day. Symbol of conviviality, awakening and good humor,... more
DistributionVégé-Metro Italia Group: the collaboration ends
The wholesale company is accelerating its evolution towards HoReCa
VéGé Group and Metro Italia announce the conclusion of the collaboration that began in 2020. The first modern distribution group born in Italy and the international specialist company in wholesale trade i... more
IndustryNestlè: 6.5 million euros for the San Sisto plant
The structure will become the exclusive production hub of the Galak and Milkybar brands
With this investment, the company expects a 15% increase in volumes on the white chocolate bar line compared to current production as early as 2025. more
Economy and financePrivate equity bets on spanish and portuguese olive oil
Investment boom in olive groves guaranteeing big returns after prices double since early 2023
Private equity firms are taking aim at olive farms in Spain and Portugal. The reason is quickly said: because they are using new farming techniques to boost production, seeing big profits after prices... more
CoffeeIndia: the Center for Circular Economy in Coffee is born
The announcement and the opening of registrations for the World of Coffee Conference 2023 in Bangalore
Yesterday during the World Coffee Conference (Wcc 2023) promoted by the International Coffee Organization (Icc) and organized in collaboration with the Indian Government and the Coffee Board in Bangalore,... more
FairsSigep 2024: a sold out announced
90% of the exhibition spaces for the event scheduled for January 20-24 have already been sold
Sigep - The World Dolce Expo, organized by the Italian Exhibition Group, is rapidly approaching, the 45th edition of which will be held from 20 to 24 January at the Rimini fair. The event, a point of reference... more
Ice creamAnuga: Tonitto 1939 aims at the German market
During the fair in Cologne, the company will present the new protein ice creams without added sugar
From 7 to 11 October Tonitto 1939 will be among the protagonists of Anuga, the main international trade fair event for the Food & Beverage sector which constitutes a privileged meeting point between cultures... more
Frozen foodsBofrost: turnover of 146 million euros in the first half of 2023
Since the beginning of the year, the home delivery company has hired 251 new employees
In the first half of the 2023-24 business year, Bofrost Italia, an Italian home-sales company of high-quality frozen and fresh specialties, recorded a turnover of 146 million euros, with a minimal difference... more
Pasta and bakery productsBuitoni: Bella Napoli La Classica turns 30 and is renewed
The frozen pizza most loved by Italians will offer an even higher and tastier crust
Tomato, basil and stringy mozzarella: selected raw materials that combine with an extraordinary dough, crunchy at the base and soft inside, inspired by the Neapolitan tradition. It's Buitoni Bella Napoli... more
ForeignAustria: "returnable" tax will come into force from 2025
Plastic bottles and aluminum cans will be returned at a cost of 0.25 euros
The Austrian government has decreed the obligation to return disposable plastic bottles and aluminum cans. The returnable tax will come into force in 2025, its price will be set at 0.25 euros and, for... more
Fruit and vegetablesThe Lebanese tomato chasing European markets
Climate change is favoring the cultivation of a particularly competitive variety
Climate change can favor crops in hot countries or cold countries, depending on the case. For tomatoes grown on Mount Lebanon, at about 1500 meters above sea level, the increase in temperatures has multiplied... more
WinesUiv on wine imports in Latin America: CAGR of 9.2% in the last 20 years
According to a report, the region is still a small but rapidly expanding market
According to the data presented in the recent report Exportaciones mundiales de vino a América Latina, Latin America is still a small wine market but has been rapidly expanding for at least two decades,... more
MeatsCitterio at Anuga 2023 between new products and packaging
Cologne will be a launching pad for Salame Ventricina, in a format suitable for abroad
Citterio flies to Anuga 2023, one of the most important international food & beverage fairs to be held from 7 to 11 October in Cologne, where it will present its many new products launched in 2023, in... more
Mineral waters and drinksNespresso N°20: a 20-year revolution
After long experimentation, a variety with completely new sensorial qualities is born
Nespresso creates a completely new and exclusive variety of coffee, a surprising innovation resulting from 20 years of research. Meticulously selected for its unique taste and extraordinary quality, N°20... more
ForeignGrain Ukraine: Warsaw prepares "transit corridors"
"However, the ban on sales on Polish territory remains", specifies President Duda
Corridors for grain yes, imports no. This will be the line that the Polish government will take in the coming months, to protect its national agri-food product. After the diplomatic crisis experienced... more
Frozen foodsEismann appoints new CEO for Italy
Antonello Badanesi has held positions at Revlon, Henkel and L'Oréal Paris
After 23 years Giovanni Paolino leaves the position of CEO, but will continue to contribute to the future of Eismann, an international frozen food group, as a member of the board of directors.The new CEO... more
Economy and financeStock reorganization to the confectionary Salpa: the bottom comes out Equinox
A private equity fund enters: the Cherubini family remains 37% of the Umbrian company of ice cream biscuits
Stock reorganization in view of the Salpa di San Giustino (Perugia), confectionery company specializing in the production of biscuits for ice cream, decorations and gluten free products. This is anticipated... more
AgrifoodRegenerative agriculture: Tikehau Capital invests 120 million euros in Biobest
The private equity strategy was launched at the end of 2022 in collaboration with Axa and Unilever
Tikehau Capital, a global alternative asset management group, announces a €120 million investment in Biobest, a world leader in pollination and integrated biological pest and disease control. This strategic i... more
FairsAnuga: 7800 companies from 118 countries
Record for Italy, the most represented country with almost 900 companies
Böse (Koelnmesse GmbH): "Very special experience, bigger and more international show than ever." more
Economy and financeLingotto invests in agribusiness USA Indigo
Exor vehicle (Agnelli-Elkann) participates in $250 million startup investment
It’s wrong to think that John Elkann believes only in the future of healthcare. He believes, and not a little, in that of agribusiness. This is attested by the investments of his Lingotto Investment M... more
Packaging and logisticsBrambles reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 5.2%
Among the results: saving of 10 million pallets and enabling the sustainable growth of 3.85 million trees
Brambles has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, which highlights the global environmental, social and governance (ESG) results achieved during the financial year ending 30 June 2023. The Report... more
FairsAnuga Drinks: an increasingly international scope
600 companies from 31 countries in 38 pavilions, at the Cologne exhibition from 7 to 11 October
The Anuga Drinks and Anuga Hot Beverages trade shows will be in excellent shape at the next Anuga. In October 2023, around 600 companies will participate in Anuga Drinks, while Anuga Hot Beverages will... more
Economy and financeLulu group exports the made in Italy from the new hub of Malpensa
The UAE giant has activated the Malpensa World Trade Center for exports to the Middle East, India and Indonesia
Italian food and drinks will have an extra channel to reach the tables of customers in the Middle East, India and Indonesia. The new channel is called Malpensa World Trade Center in via del Gregge, in... more
ForeignGenomic techniques. Planas (EU Presidency): "We need a serious and transparent debate"
The Spanish Minister of Agriculture speaks at Comagri in Brussels
The outgoing Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas , stated today in front of the European Parliament the importance of the common agricultural policy (CAP) to respond to current... more
Economy and financeHeineken UK expands into ready to drink
The brewery acquires a "significant minority stake" in Served, a brand founded by singer Ellie Goulding
Heineken UK acquired a "significant minority stake" in Served, a cocktail brand co-founded in 2020 by singer Ellie Goulding and brothers Dean and Ryan Ginsberg, soon becoming one of the fastest growing... more
ForeignTaiwan: expired eggs, Agriculture Minister resigns
The products had been imported to make up for their shortage in the Asian country
Taiwanese Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-chung has announced his resignation, following a series of controversies arising from an egg import program launched by the government to ease shortages of the product... more
SustainabilityAccor, with Orient Express flies to Barcelona in the wake of the Italian Bluegame
Signed the agreement: at the America’s Cup will be the BGM Hsv to support the French team sponsored by hotellerie
It was unveiled during the press conference of Sanlorenzo, in Cannes, the agreement signed between Bluegame, the segment of the shipyard in Ameglia (La Spezia) dedicated to boats under 24 meters and the... more