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Economy and financeDe Angelis Food takes you regal and SaordelMar
Double acquisition for the Veronese company that aims at a consolidated turnover of over 135 million euros
De Angelis Food Group has acquired the majority package of the pasta factory of Abruzzo Regal and has brought to 100% its participation in the Padua SaordelMar, a manufacturer of fish sauces and cod. With... more
CoffeeRevolution at Evoca Group: CEO and president change
Jochen Fabritius and Dominik Halstenberg take over the roles following the resignations of Zocchi and Keough
Evoca Group, an international company in the production of professional coffee machines, based in Valbrembo in the province of Bergamo, announces three changes in the company's board of directors, effective... more
Economy and financeCsm Ingredients celebrates 100 years with new production line
2 million investment for historic Crema plant that produces margarine
Csm Ingredients, a global player specializing in the research, innovation and production of food ingredients, celebrated the 100th anniversary of its historic production facility in Crema, Cremona, Italy.... more
ForeignLondon: now even wine speaks English
UK bottle production more than tenfold in a decade. +74% of vineyard areas in 5 years
Climate change favors varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. more
ForeignUnited Kingdom: imminent food crisis?
According to Christian Aid, climate change jeopardizes more than a fifth of imports
More than a fifth of the recurring food items in Britons' shopping trolleys are at risk, according to a new report. The reason is attributed to climate change, considered particularly devastating in countries... more
BeverageHeineken: 430 million euros to open a plant in Yucatán
The multinational debuts in Southeast Mexico with a sustainable and cutting-edge brewery
Heineken Mexico plans to invest €430 million in the creation of a new state-of-the-art brewery in Yucatán, with the ambition of expanding sustainable brewing practices and promoting community growth. Th... more
FairsMacfrut invests in India
The country is increasingly strategic for fruit and vegetables, in particular for the export of red apples, grapes and kiwis
India is an increasingly strategic country for fruit and vegetables. And also for Macfrut, so much so that the objective of the next edition of the fair is to double the number of buyers with around a... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr invests in Fondo Flexible Capital
The foundations of the industrial integration project between Costa Edutainment and Opera Laboratori have been laid
The partnership between DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, a company of the DeA Capital Group, and the Costa Edutainment Group is consolidated with a new financial operation through the Flexible Capital... more
CoffeeIlly, Incantalia is born
It is the name of the new Polo del Gusto store chain. First opening in Trieste
The opening of 100 stores in 5 years has been announced, leveraging franchising. more
Economy and financeIs La Piadineria for sale?
Shareholder Permira is reportedly about to put the 360 restaurant chain on the market
It's the ballet of private equity and now it's up to La Piadineria, a chain of restaurants founded in 1994 with 360 restaurants and a turnover of 200 million expected in 2023, which could be sold. According... more
SustainabilityRenewables, Ardian fund expands in southern Italy
Acquired control of ICQ, with 200 MW assets including wind, hydro and biogas
Ardian, a private markets investment firm, announces the acquisition, through Ardian clean energy evergreen fund (Aceef), of 100% of ICQ holding, a diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets located... more
ForeignWheat Ukraine: Bulgaria lifts ban, Zelensky thanks
Sofia Parliament votes for the end of the restrictions with 124 votes in favor and 69 against
Bulgaria is the first of the five Eastern countries to withdraw from restrictive measures against Ukrainian wheat. A move that is not too surprising, however destined to shuffle the cards in the European... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks: Howard Schultz leaves the board of directors after 36 years
His place will be taken by Chinese Wei Zhang, president of Alibaba Pictures Group
After almost forty years, Howard Schultz leaves the board of directors of Starbucks. The 70-year-old New York entrepreneur announced his farewell with immediate effect to the board of the restaurant group,... more
DessertsNestlé celebrates its 110 years in Italy with a concert
On Saturday 16 September, the NATO band will perform at the Perugina factory
On September 16th the Perugina factory will light up with music and emotions and for the occasion will host an exceptional concert in the large green area of the factory. Filling the atmosphere with magic... more
BeverageHeineken: beer remains tasty even in ice cubes
The freezing technique at -35°C adopted for the Thai and Lao market
In South East Asia it is hot all year round. So hot that someone came up with a new technology to make beer ice cubes that are 20% colder than regular ice. Heineken Star Ice was born from the collaboration... more
TechnologyArtificial intelligence to help the food chain
Possible to reduce distribution errors and waste of fresh and prepared products in the supply chain
Due to inflation, food waste in Italy along the entire supply chain - from producer to consumer - has decreased, although high numbers are still recorded between losses in the field and waste in the food... more
AgrifoodGood Economy: Sicily bets on denominations
CIA debate tomorrow in San Vito Lo Capo, in the presence of politicians and sector operators
There is an agriculture in Sicily that looks to the future with a new awareness of the values in the field: it is the Economy of Good. A complex system, also made up of small producers, which can generate... more
FairsGreat international participation for Anuga Dairy
Approximately 500 companies from 24 countries are expected to attend. There will be no shortage of vegan alternatives to dairy products
The Anuga Dairy thematic exhibition, which takes place under the Anuga umbrella, is an international point of reference for the dairy sector. A good level of registrations is already emerging for the next... more
ForeignJapan will reduce the price of imported wheat
The effects on prices are uncertain: companies are evaluating adjustments to their food products
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced last Tuesday that it will reduce the selling price of imported wheat by 11.1% compared to the April-September period, bringing it... more
Economy and financeDe Wave, first order in Saudi Arabia
$60 mln contract for "Manara" VIP area to Genovese yacht and ship interior fittings group
Genoa-based De Wave Group, which is internationally active in the fitting out of interiors (including bars, restaurants and kitchens) of cruise ships and yachts, has won an order worth more than $ 60 million... more
AgrifoodSustainability: EIB signs 15 million euro loan with CrowdFarming
The aim is to support the European food supply chain and organic farmers
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €15 million venture debt loan with CrowdFarming, an online platform that allows European farmers to sell directly to end consumers, supported by the InvestEu p... more
ForeignVon der Leyen: "Strategic dialogue on agriculture"
The EU president praises the primary sector's efforts for sustainability across the old continent
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will launch a “strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture”. He did so in his last annual State of the Union spe... more
Catering and hospitalityRestaurant Group sells Frankie & Benny and Chiquito
The company's shares rise on the London Stock Exchange (+5%), after the sale to The Big Table Group
The London Stock Exchange has welcomed The Restaurant Group's decision to sell two loss-making restaurant chains for the symbolic price of one pound and with the addition of a cash contribution of 7.5... more
BeverageCampari: Bob Kunze-Concewitz leaves the position of CEO
The Group's Board of Directors has designated Matteo Fantacchiotti as the new CEO
After 18 years with the company, Bob Kunze-Concewitz , CEO of Campari Group, has decided to retire to pursue his passions, effective from the Shareholders' Meeting on 11 April 2024. Kunze-Concewitz has... more
IndustryArmchair movements in Guala Closures
Mauro Caneschi new CEO of the Group; Del Torchio confirmed as president
Guala Closures SpA, active globally in the production of closures for spirits, wine, water and beverage bottles, announces that Gabriele Del Torchio , current president and CEO, will remain as Chairman... more
AgrifoodMatteo Zoppas: "60 billion of food and wine exports, of which 14 of wine"
The president of Ice Agenzia indicates the fight against Italian Sounding as one of his objectives
“Being Italian and spreading “Made in Italy” abroad has always meant bringing with you the taste, passion and culinary tradition of a land rich in history and extraordinary flavours. This implies embod... more
CoffeeNestlè-Starbucks: a five-year partnership
Among the next objectives of the two companies: to seize new opportunities with iced and seasonal coffees
Nestlé and Starbucks are celebrating five years of their Global Coffee Alliance, established in 2018 between the two companies. The alliance combines the strength and affinity of the Starbucks brand and... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco participates in Anuga 2023
The main Italian tomato supply chain in Cologne for the largest food & beverage fair
Casalasco SpA will participate in the 18th edition of the Anuga Fair in Cologne, Germany, with its integrated supply chain model, unique in the world in the tomato sector, and its broad product portfolio.... more
Veg worldValsoia: revenues up (+12.6%) in the first half of 2023
Significant growth in sales in Italy, more contained abroad
In the first half of 2023, Valsoia recorded sales revenues of 55.8 million euros compared to 49.5 million euros in the previous period of 2022. The increase is 6.3 million euros (+12.6%) compared to the... more
ForeignWheat Ukraine. Bild: "Secret UN proposal to Russia"
The German newspaper reveals four "scandalous" conditions put forward by secretary Guterres
Four concessions, however of considerable size, through which Russia could rejoin the agreement for the free circulation of Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea ports. This is what the German newspaper Bild... more
BeverageAeb Group: SimonPietro Felice is the new CEO
The manager, former Caviro, boasts twenty years of managerial experience
AEB Group, an international company specializing in biotechnology and natural ingredients for the production of wine, beer and other food and beverages, controlled by the private equity fund Seven2 (formerly... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian sounding. The "Sartori Asiago" brand canceled in Australia
Legal victory for the Consortium for the protection of the well-known Vicenza cheese
New important victory for the Asiago Cheese Protection Consortium in Australia, the third largest non-European market for exports of the Veneto-Trentino specialty. At the end of a long procedure, the Australian... more
Economy and financeEuropean banks: Messina (Intesa Sanpaolo) confirms itself as the best CEO
The group's board of directors ranks first in the 2023 ranking drawn up by Institutional Investor
Intesa Sanpaolo confirms itself as first in Europe for relations with institutional investors and financial analysts and for ESG aspects, according to the 2023 ranking drawn up by the specialized research... more
Economy and financeStarbucks puts out the first 5 candles in Italy
Catrambone: "We continue to expand the store network". Next opening in Naples
Starbucks celebrates today, with a rich calendar of events, the 5 anniversary of its arrival in Italy. Forty years after the first visit to Italy by the founder of Starbucks in 1983, Howard Schultz’s d... more
Catering and hospitalityThe world’s top foodie cities: Venice and Milan the most loved
According to the Compare The Market ranking
Italy stands out in the ranking of the best restaurants in the world of Compare The Market, a comparator website founded in 2006 that is part of the British group BGL, born in 1997 as an insurance company... more
Economy and financeNestlé, expansion in Brazil with Kopenhagen
The multinational is willing to buy the brand Carioca chocolate and Brasil Cacau
Nestlé decided to acquire the Brazilian chocolate brand Kopenhagen. The news leaked through local media that the multinational confectionery will pay about 3 billion reais (equal to over 562.4 million... more
SustainabilityChep Europe presents the first pallet born from recycled plastic waste
The supply chain solutions company focuses on innovation promoting sustainability
Chep, a global pallet pooling specialist and expert in sustainable supply chain solutions, has announced the relaunch of Q+, a revolutionary fourth of display pallets. This new version is the first pallet... more
FairsInternational Livestock Fairs: registrations are already booming
The event in Cremona (30/11-2/12 2023) will see the participation of 150 farms
Those expected for the 78th edition of International Livestock Fairs are numbers that confirm Cremona as an international point of reference for zootechnics. The leading event in the livestock sector,... more
AgrifoodSicily candidate for "European Region of Gastronomy 2025"
The nomination was made official after the visit of the competent body to the production sites on the island
The process for Sicily's nomination for the title of "European Region of Gastronomy 2025" has been concluded. The candidacy for international recognition will be presented to the press on Friday 8 September... more
CoffeeNespresso and George Clooney launch the new compostable capsules
In the promotional campaign, the actor is involved alongside Jean Dujardin and Camille Cottin
Following last year's 'How Far Would You Go for Nespresso' TV advert, the comedy trio of George Clooney , Jean Dujardin and Camille Cottin are back on our screens for the launch of Nespresso's Paper Collection.... more
Catering and hospitalityMarr among the protagonists of the Italian Sustainability Week
For some time the company has started a process of strengthening ESG strategies
With a view to a growing commitment in the ESG field, Marr participates in the Italian Sustainability Week, an event promoted by the Italian Stock Exchange, scheduled from 4 to 8 September and entirely... more
Economy and financeSimest subsidises Sapa (vehicle components)
Six million euros investment for the purchase of Spanish Hispamoldes
With a total of 6 million Euros, Simest, the Cassa depositi e prestiti group's company for the internationalisation of companies, has provided Sapa, a Campania-based company specialising in sustainable... more
PeopleFarewell to Lorenzo Cagnoni, president of Italian Exhibition Group
The historic manager, architect of the success of the Rimini fair, had been ill for some time
Lorenzo Cagnoni, president of Ieg-Italian Exhibition Group, the group listed on the stock exchange born from the integration of the management companies of the Italian Rimini and Vicenza fairs, passed... more
Economy and financeValsoia, HY23 with revenues up 12.6%
Food division in Italy grows 31% driven by Häagen-Dazs ice creams
Valsoia's board of directors approved the half-year financial report as of June 30, 2023, which shows total revenues at 55.8 million Euros, up 12.6% compared to the same period in 2022. In Italy, revenues... more
Conserved and jamsTomato and basil: Barilla focuses on "short supply chain"
100% of sauce, gravies and pesto packaging is designed for recycling
July and August are now over, but the harvest of tomatoes and basil for the production of Barilla sauces, sauces and pestos continues, which, together with pasta, guarantee almost 60% of the Parma Group's... more
FairsAnuga Frozen Food: over 600 companies from 56 countries
The international frozen food industry celebrates its anniversary at the largest food fair
Frozen foods are very popular in Anuga. For over 600 companies from 56 countries, Anuga Frozen Food is the leading export platform for the global frozen food industry. At the 2023 special edition which... more
MeatsParmacotto, target of 150 million turnover in 2023
The group has acquired a new factory in the USA
From a turnover of 127 million euros in 2022 to 150 million for the current year: this was announced by the CEO of Parmacotto, Andrea Schivazappa , on the sidelines of the news of a new acquisition of... more
NewsAlcohol labels. Cep: "All of Europe should do like Ireland"
Italian Minister's reply: "Unreasonable request, their only objective is to stigmatize Italian wine"
The controversy over anti-alcohol health alerts, which dominated the debate in the first months of this year, returns forcefully to the fore following the intervention of the Centers for European Policy... more
DistributionUnited Kingdom. Scandal: Red light on children's snacks
Lidl has recalled the product, recommending that it be returned and a refund be requested
The Paw Patrol-themed snack packs contained a compromised URL that, when opened, displayed pornographic content. A scandal of considerable proportions, aggravated by the fact that Paw Patrol is a cartoon... more
FairsMacfrut 2024: the promotion starts from Azerbaijan
A school of agricultural and food sciences will be created from the collaboration with the University of Baku
The international promotion of Macfrut 2024, the fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from 8 to 10 May, has kicked off from Azerbaijan. A strategic country for Italy as the main supplier of oil, the... more