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Economy and financePret a manger, sales at over 500 million in the first half of the year (+20%)
The British chain recently made its debut in Italy through Chef Express
Pret a manger, a U.K. based coffee and food-to-go chain, reported 20% year-on-year sales growth in the six months ended June 30, 2023 to reach 430 million pounds, or more than 501 million Euros. The company... more
Economy and financeBrazilian antitrust blocks sale of DPA to Lactalis
It seemed like a done deal: instead, Cade refers the purchase to the Court of Justice
The technical staff of Brazil's antitrust watchdog, Cade, or Administrative council for economic defense, has given the body its negative opinion on the sale of Dpa, Dairy partners america Brazil, from... more
Economy and financeDanone, "solid" first half 2023
Turnover up 8.4%, sales up 6.4%
Danone reported a "solid" first half of the year, with net sales of 14.17 billion Euros, up 8.4%. Second quarter sales stood at 7.2 billion Euros, up 6.4%, with prices up 8.7% and volume/mix down 2.3%.... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Real Estate Iberia: 100% occupancy of the Villaverde logistics platform in 5 months
The warehouse was the first expansion project in the Spanish market
DeA Capital Real Estate Iberia announces the full occupancy of its new last mile logistics project located in Villaverde (Madrid), just 11 km from the city centre, a privileged location for last mile e-commerce... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut: Kai Hummel is the new Global Head of Corporate Communications
The manager will take up his position in the Swiss confectionery company on 1 September
Kai Hummel has been appointed Global Head of Corporate Communications for the Barry Callebaut Group, a Swiss confectionary company, and will assume the position on September 1st. The manager succeeds Christiaan... more
AgrifoodBf (Bonifiche Ferraresi), announces a new capital increase
Industrial plan launched: shareholders will have to invest 300 million
Bf Spa, the controlling holding company of Bonifiche Ferraresi, recently presented the new 2023-2027 business plan, with the aim - in summary - of strengthening the presence of the national agro-industrial... more
CoffeeLavazza Group: 8 new appointments around the world
The Italian and Iberian regional area will be led by Igor Nuzzi
Lavazza has announced a series of organizational changes for the regional areas and the Group companies. To promote more dynamic and effective corporate management, a new organizational structure was approved,... more
AgrifoodEU: agri-food exports at the highest levels after three years
Trade surplus of +6.9 billion euros, an increase of 28% on a monthly basis
After February’s exports bounce back, the EU agri-food tradecontinued to progress with a significant increase of exports in March. This has resulted in a trade surplus of +€6.9 billion, representing a 2... more
AgrifoodIndian rice: EU liberalises it, Italian producers don't agree
According to the Ente Nazionale Risi, reciprocity is needed on the use of pesticides
After a ten-year hiatus, in the summer of 2022 the European Commission resumed negotiations with India for the definition of a free trade agreement. India is the world's largest exporter of rice and in... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli: revenue growth in the 1H23
Forecasts for the year revised upwards thanks to sales growth
The first half of 2023 was very positive for the Lindt & Sprüngli Group. Compared to the previous year, turnover grew organically by +10.1%, reaching 2.09 billion Swiss francs (excluding Russia). Operating... more
Economy and financeIllycaffe'. Trieste targets China with capsules
Partnership with Hangzhou Onechance Tech wants to triple Chinese business
"China remains a virgin country for us: we are present with a subsidiary but for us it is the biggest unexplored opportunity". This was said by Illy Caffè ceo Cristina Scocchia, according to whom the A... more
Catering and hospitalityCatering, the chains continue to expand in Italy
New premises for Doppio Malto, KFC and Starbucks
The development of organized catering activities continues in Italy. Doppio Malto, a restaurant format with its own beer, inaugurated two new venues in just a few days (in Magenta, near to Milan, and in... more
Cheese and dairy productsAssolatte-Usdec: strategic alliance for the dairy sector
President Zanetti: "Ambitious agreement: USA key destination for our businesses"
The US Dairy Export Council, the National Milk Producers Federation and Italian Assolatte signed a Memorandum of Understanding today. The agreement was created to support the development of fruitful international... more
SustainabilityEU: 25 million euros for biodiversity management
FAO will lead a consortium of partners. Among the objectives: to reduce the consumption of wild meat
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed €25 million in additional funding from the European Union (EU) to extend and scale up the Sustainable Wildlife Management P... more
Mineral waters and drinksAcqua Panna for Connection Award: the Chinese He-Sen Liu wins
Great expectations for the final of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
As preparations continue for the eagerly awaited Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23, to be held in Milan on 4 and 5 October 2023, the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian milk group Granarolo Baby lands in China
Social pages opened for the launch of the distinctive line of products dedicated to children
Granarolo SpA, the first agro-food group with Italian capital, officially launches Granarolo Baby in China, the international version of the distinctive line in the name of innovation dedicated to the... more
ForeignRussia: new duties on wine coming?
According to government leaks, they could increase from 12.5% to 20%
The strategy would be to penalize producers from hostile countries and favor allied or neutral countries such as South Africa or Armenia. more
IndustryNestlé: first-half sales at CHF 46.3 billion (+1.6%)
Purina and infant nutrition are up in double digits. S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna tow the waters
Nestlé has released its mid-year report globally. The multinational's organic growth was seen in all geographic areas and categories reaching 8.7%, (with 9.5% pricing and real internal growth of -0.8%).Total... more
SustainabilityLogistics. Chep Italy by 2025 energy only from renewables
Supply chain company sums up five-year program launched in 2020
Supply chain solutions provider Chep launched a five-year global program in 2020 that aims to transform how products are delivered by introducing pioneering, regenerative supply chains. Now the company... more
SustainabilityCop28: Agenda on food systems and agriculture
Call to sign first declaration on food and climate action in Rome
The Uae COP28 chairmanship launched its Agenda on Food systems and agriculture part of the work to shape the action agenda leading up to this year's climate conference. It was the COP28 chair, represented... more
Economy and financeFerrero: US subsidiary Ferrara Candy C. buys Dori Alimentos
The brazilian company in 2022 achieved sales of 226 million euros
Ferrara Candy Company, a U.S.-based confectionery manufacturer owned by the Ferrero Group, has taken over Dori Alimentos, a company founded in 1967, a large brazilian manufacturer and distributor of sweets... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: goodbye to the stock market
Dufry takeover bid has ended: after 26 years on the Milan Stock Exchange, the stock is no longer listed
It fits to talk about sadness in a case like this. Because it is peculiar and raises melancholy questions to no longer see on the stock market, in Milan, after 26 years of presence the ticker AGL linked... more
Economy and financeNB Aurora divests 49.9% stake to new vehicle
€144.2 million transaction for fund that invests in Italian SMEs of excellence
NB Aurora, a Luxembourg-based fund that invests in unlisted Italian SMEs of excellence, announces that "binding agreements have been signed regarding the sale of 49.9 percent of its holdings portfolio".... more
Catering and hospitalityHyle Capital Partners invests in Berberè
20 new pizzerias in the next 4 years, in Italy and abroad
The Aloe brothers together with Hyle acquire the share held by MiScusi in Berberè and plan an ambitious expansion project: 5 new openings are planned per year for the next 4 years in Italy and Europe.... more
DistributionLillo (Podini family): revenues of 3.7 billion euros (+10.61%) in 2022
All the financial indicators of the parent company of MD and Dedagroup also rose
Lillo SpA, the holding company of the Podini family of Bolzano, which owns, as its main activities, Md SpA - which operates in large-scale distribution, and Dedagroup SpA - active in the world of Information... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express-Alice Pizza: agreement for 30 openings in Italy over the next 5 years
The partnership kicked off with the inauguration at Porta Garibaldi station in Milan
Chef Express, a catering company controlled by the Cremonini Group, leader in Italy in stations with 54 railway stations and present in airports and motorway areas for a total of 410 points of sale and... more
DistributionAldi crosses the finish line of 160 points of sale in 5 years in Italy
Thursday the inauguration of two new discount stores in Emilia Romagna and in Veneto
Aldi, part of the German discount chain Aldi Süd, consolidates its presence in Northern Italy with the inauguration of two new stores in San Stino di Livenza (Ve) and Rimini, ready to welcome customers... more
ForeignUkraine /2. Is a "Lithuanian route" opening for wheat?
EU agriculture ministers meet to find a solution to the trade stalemate
While the fate of the Black Sea Grain Initiative seems plunged into the darkest darkness, an attempt to get out of the tunnel comes from the Ministers of Agriculture of the European Union. At the center... more
Coffeeillycaffè: revenues up 5% in the first half of 2023
Boom of the group in the USA (+16%) and in Horeca (27%). CEO Scocchia announces an agreement with China
The Board of Directors of illycaffè SpA has approved the interim management report for the first half of 2023. "We are satisfied with the results for the first half of 2023. The growth in all the main... more
ForeignUkraine: Zelensky calls again for the free movement of grain
The president calls for the end of export restrictions and receives Romania's solidarity
Once again Volodymyr Zelensky has thundered against the export ban for some Ukrainian agricultural goods in five European Union countries. The Ukrainian president has called for the lifting of a ban he... more
WinesMarchesi Frescobaldi acquires Domaine Roy & fils in Oregon
The American cellar uses the natural cooling effect of the soil
Marchesi Frescobaldi, one of the leading Italian wineries, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Domaine Roy & fils, one of the most prestigious producers in Oregon... more
FairsCosmofood, towards the 2023 edition
From 6 to 8 November, an exclusively B2B exhibition format reserved for out-of-home supply chain operators
Back to the Vicenza fair for the 2023 edition of Cosmofood, the reference event of the Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg) for Horeca in the Triveneto. And it will return with a substantial novelty: the event... more
HealthFruit and vegetables: WHO recommends 400 g per day
The updated guidelines of the UN body on fats, sugars, carbohydrates and fibres
The World Health Organization has updated its guidelines on total fat, saturated fat and trans fat, and carbohydrates, based on the latest scientific evidence.The three new guidelines (saturated fatty... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging directive: the Italian "soft line" passes
Recycling has been encouraged, with more flexible rules regarding the size of containers
After the emissions directive, the Italian line collects a new victory. In fact, a decidedly softened version of the packaging directive has been passed to the Industry and Agriculture Commissions of the... more
Economy and financeElectrolux ready to sell Zanussi and Zoppas
Demand is always falling and the Swedish multinational thinks about the sale of the two historic Italian brands
Second quarter 2023 in negative for Electrolux showing a decline in sales of 8.4% while on the revenue front the decline was more modest: -3%, to 2.84 billion Euros. What is worse is that the Swedish multinational... more
NewsSustainable food systems: all ready for the inauguration in Rome
Heads of state and government from 193 countries are expected at the second edition of the UN summit (FAO, 24-26 July)
Three days to go until the second United Nations Summit on Sustainable Food Systems. The appointment this year is Rome, from 24 to 26 July, at the headquarters of the FAO. Two years later, from the first... more
Economy and financeGrain deal, Putin attacks, Kiev responds
Russian missile raid in the Black Sea destroys 60,000 tons of grain. Ukraine: terrorism against the world
He has a good point when he says the czar of all Russias, Vladimir Putin, that "Western countries did everything they could to derail" the grain deal. He has a nice saying when he accuses the West, as... more
BeverageRoyal Unibrew Group acquires brewery from Birra Castello
The Danish company takes over the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant, in the province of Udine
The Royal Unibrew Group, a multi-beverage company, announced today the signing of the agreement for the acquisition of the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant in the province of Udine, from Birra Castello. This... more
BeverageTequila: Italy 8th world importer
Imports in our country more than doubled (+103%) in 2022, compared to 2021
In the vicinity of Tequila Day, which is celebrated on July 24th, interesting news arrives around the most famous of Latin American distillates. In fact, Italy was in eighth place in the world for imports... more
LiqueursMontenegro Group: Sergio Fava is the new CEO
In the company for eight years, the manager has a long experience in the spirits sector
Sergio Fava is the new CEO of Gruppo Montenegro. He assumed the position effective July 19, succeeding Marco Ferrari , who is leaving office to pursue other opportunities. “We announce with great satisfaction a... more
ForeignUkraine wheat: September 15 deadline "unacceptable" for Hungary
Budapest would like to extend the import ban to protect its farmers
The deadline of 15 September imposed on the countries of the European Union bordering Ukraine for the lifting of the ban on the import of cereals from the country at war is "unacceptable to us". So said... more
FairsThe Dawn of the Future: the 93rd edition of the Truffle Fair
The title recalls the challenges of the food and wine world in the homeland of the "truffle" from 7 October to 3 December
The 93rd edition of the Alba White Truffle International Fair was presented in Bossolasco (Cuneo, in Piedmont Region). After "Connected with nature" and "Time is up", this year the theme of the event will... more
CoffeeCaffè Vergnano closes 2022 with a loss
The Piedmontese company is 30% owned by Coca-Cola Hbc
Caffè Vergnano, the well-known Piedmontese brand controlled by the Vergnano family and 30% owned by Coca-Cola Hbc, closes 2022 with increasing revenues, but with a loss on the bottom line, thanks to the... more
Economy and financeAzimut joins the Agricola Moderna group
The fund has invested 15 million euros in the society of vertical farming facebook sharing button
The Agricola Moderna group, one of the leading companies in the field of vertical farming and research and development of hardware systems and software applications for indoor farming, has completed the... more
SustainabilityFood security, $1.5 billion investment between Africa and Arab countries
The Arab-African trade Bridges program increases trade exchange between members
The Aatb programme, Arab-Africa trade Bridges, aimed at promoting and increasing trade and investment between African and Arab member countries has launched a new initiative from 1,5 billion dollars to... more
ForeignUsa: crackdown on unfair agricultural and livestock competition
Agreement between Usda and 31 state prosecutors to monitor prices and protect consumers
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched a partnership between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in... more
Government actsSynthetic food bill passes in the italian Senate
Production and marketing ban approved with 93 yes, 28 no and 33 abstentions
The bill prescribing a ban on the production and marketing of synthetic food and feed has passed the Senate. The hall of Palazzo Madama gave the green light to the provision with 93 yes, 28 no and 33 abstentions.... more
NewsMilk: Coldiretti declares war on Lactalis
President Prandini: "We sue them for unfair practices for breach of the price contract"
We will proceed to report the Lactalis group for unfair practices to the Central Inspectorate for the protection of quality and fraud repression of agri-food products (ICQRF) of the Italian Ministry of... more
Economy and financeWheat Ukraine/4. What are the consequences of the stop?
The futures are immediately splashed high, production is in danger: Italy looks for solutions, Europe trembles
The failure to extend the agreement on Ukrainian wheat is already having an effect. It is bad. The future of wheat with delivery in September immediately rose to 681.10 dollars per bushel (from 595 dollars... more
NewsWheat Ukraine/2. Polish minister: "Russia uses cereals as a weapon"
The owner of Agriculture, Robert Telus, hopes for an extension of the embargo beyond September 15th
Russia is using wheat as a weapon, Polish Agriculture Minister Robert Telus said, after the collapse of the UN-brokered deal that allowed Ukraine to export wheat via the Black Sea. Telus urged the European... more