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FairsBeer&Food Attraction 2025: Ribbon Cutting next Sunday with 600 Exhibitors
1217 brands and 170 new companies join the international beverage and foodservice fair
The Bar&Beverage industry sector is ready for Beer&Food Attraction, the B2B event organized by Italian Exhibition Group at Fiera di Rimini from Sunday 16 to Tuesday 18 February. The event, which has expanded... more
SustainabilityEnergy saving: Barilla turns off the lights of its headquarters
Group continues its commitment to renewable sources and joins the "M'Illumino di Meno" campaign
For Barilla, sustainability is not a strategy, but the principle that has guided the company since 1877. For this very reason, the company seizes every opportunity to promote the culture of sustainability,... 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
Economy and financeNestlé /2. Solid growth for Sanpellegrino
Three Coffee Brands Drive Swiss Food Giant's Profits in 2024
As part of its 2024 financial statement presentation (read EFA News ), Nestlé also reported organic growth figures by product. Coffee was the largest contributor with mid-single-digit growth, driven by... more
Economy and financeUnilever shares ice cream in Amsterdam, London and New York
So said the CEO Schumacher presenting 2024 closed with overall sales +4.2%
Unilever’s 2024 results "reflect a year of significant activity". He said to the data ceo Hein Schumacher according to which the company, last year, focused on "the transformation of Unilever in a business w... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano under the spotlight at the 30th edition of Gulfood in Dubai
Daily tastings of 16-month aged product and 20-24-month Riserva are scheduled
From 17 to 21 February, the Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano will be present at the Gulfood Exhibition at the World Trade Centre in Dubai. Now in its 30th edition, the fair is confirmed as the largest annual... more
Economy and financeNestlé: Organic growth at 2.2% and sales down in 2024
Freixe (CEO): "Investments supported by our new cost saving program"
"In a difficult macroeconomic environment and a weak consumer environment," Nestlé achieved a "solid performance" in 2024, in line with the company's latest estimates, according to the group's CEO Laurent... more
Veg worldAmadori innovates the "Veggy" range
The product line has been extended and can now boast vegetable proteins from 100% Italian legumes
After being the first company in its sector to enter the plant-based market, Amadori has reached another important milestone, extending its supply chain culture to its “Veggy” line, which can now boast veg... more
Economy and financeCarrefour aims to take over the entire Brazilian branch
The French supermarket chain (67% of Atacadao SA-Carrefour Brazil) would pay €880 million
Carrefour is planning to take over its entire Brazilian unit, Atacadao SA, also known as Carrefour Brazil. The same French supermarket chain confirmed this in a press release "announces its intention to... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco acquires Pummarò, Polpabella and Sugo Lampo brands from Star
New coup for the group after the closing of the agreement with Unilever for “Knorr Tomato al Gusto”
New acquisition for Casalasco Group. The agreement for the transfer of the business unit relating to the Pummarò, Polpabella and Sugo Lampo brands from Star Alimentare SpA (part of the GB Foods Group)... more
Government actsEU Commission: Three new names approved
Walloon honey, a Finnish pancake and Cavaillon melon have been included in the IGP register
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of the following three products in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). The first is Walloon Honey, from production hives located... more
PetfoodPurina: "Wet Pyramids" for Cats on the Rise
Brand Nestlé Announces Plan for Wider Distribution by 2026
Nestlé Purina PetCare is expanding its innovative pyramid-shaped wet cat food in Europe and the United States, as Nestlé focuses on “fewer, bigger, better” innovations for greater commercial impact. In Eu... more
Economy and financeDigital payments. PayGlobe buys Moneynet
Fintech takes over 60% of digital payment company from Ivs Group
The fintech company PayGlobe, indirectly controlled by Dario Pardi through GUM Group Spa, announced the acquisition of 60% of Moneynet, with over 25 years experience in the electronic payments market,... more
TechnologyCredit Agricole, 6 million Euros for Krill Design
Investment with Algebris and Primo Capital in the start-up of biomaterials alternative to plastic
Krill Design, an innovative startup leader in the transformation of organic by-products into sustainable biomaterials, announces that it has obtained a 6 million Euro investment from Algebris Investments,... more
Catering and hospitalityPoke House: Martin Brok appointed Chairman
He will support CEO Matteo Pichi in the plan to strengthen foreign markets
Poke House, a global operator in the poke bowl and healthy food segment, announces the appointment of Martin Brok as Chairman of the Board of Directors, who will work alongside Matteo Pichi who holds the... more
WinesToscana Wine Igt: 89 million bottles produced in 2024
Turnover around half a billion euros, of which 69% destined for export
Preview time for Toscana Igt wine, which on February 20 will be the protagonist of L'Altra Toscana, the tasting event reserved for the press and industry professionals scheduled at the Palazzo degli Affari... more
FairsBeer & Food Attraction: Spanino (Italia Alimentari) in the foreground
Cremonini Group brands at the professional "out of home" fair to present the 2025 novelties
The Snack division of Italia Alimentari, with the Spanino brand and products, will be present – from 16 to 18 February – at the 9th edition of Beer & Food Attraction at the Expo Centre in Rimini. The fai... more
Ice creamTonitto 1939: 2024 turnover rises to 16.2 million euros (+13%)
Company invests in Peru, Vietnam, Taiwan, Oman and aims to consolidate in China
Tonitto 1939, a company in the sorbet, sugar-free ice cream and "special" ice cream sectors such as High Protein and Vegan, achieved a turnover of 16.2 million euros in 2024, with a growth of 13% compared... more
FishTuna: EU-Cape Verde agreement for regulated activity
56 French, Spanish and Portuguese vessels will be able to fish up to 7,000 tons by 2029
56 EU vessels have been authorised to fish for tuna and tuna-like species over the next five years in Cape Verdean waters, under an updated fisheries agreement. Specifically, these are 24 freezer tuna... more
Veg worldDole launches recycled green banana powder
Partnership signed with Givaudan to distribute in the European and American markets
Dole, the fruit and vegetable multinational, has signed a partnership agreement with Givaudan to distribute green banana powder. This is the recycled ingredient called Green Banana Powder produced by Dole... more
Cheese and dairy productsSoresina dairy, 125 years of constant growth
Grana Padano’s first producer celebrates with spectacular figures
Year 2024 closed with a consolidated group of 600 million euros. The export turnover grew to 141 million more
AgrifoodSicilian branches joined to Pachino (SR)
Tomorrow focus on wine, tomato, blue fish and red tuna, quality forges for the export of the island
There are excellent productions that from Sicily, a quality factory, reach the whole world and have the same epicenter: Pachino in the province of Syracuse. Among them, wine, tomatoes, blue fish and bluefin... more
Packaging and logisticsEU: New Packaging Regulation Comes Into Force
The aim is to develop a single market for waste, secondary and reusable materials.
The European Regulation on packaging and packaging waste enters into force with new measures to further address the environmental challenges caused by excessive packaging. The measure aims to "significantly... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: what biosolutions for quality peaches?
International congress with experiences from all over the world scheduled at Riminifiera, from 6 to 8 May
“What biosolutions for quality peaches?”. This is the theme at the center of the International Congress scheduled for the next edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sup... more
BeverageVelier consolidates partnership with Fever-Tree on the Italian market
The Genoese importer and the brand of the soda's range renew their multi-year distribution contract
Independent importer and distributor Velier, founded in Genoa in 1947, and mixer giant Fever-Tree are strengthening their partnership on the Italian market, formalizing the renewal of their distribution... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction: The European showcase of the Beverage & Bar Industry grows
Beer sector represented at 360 degrees, with a complete offer, from craft brewers to large multinationals
Beer&Food Attraction 2025 is the stage of choice for the entire beer sector and from 16 to 18 February it will bring together national and European producers, distributors and professionals at the Rimini... more
Economy and financeChinese markets rise as consumption growth boosts Shanghai and Shenzhen
Strong contribution from Lunar New Year: retail and catering trade up; 500 million tourist trips
Government increases subsidies for consumer goods: sales of refrigerators and household appliances rise more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction 2025: the essential role of meat
"In Europe we care for Beef" project on display during the Rimini event
The In Europe we care for Beef project, promoted by Aop Italia Zootecnica and funded by the European Union, will participate in the next edition of Beer&Food Attraction, the reference fair for the Out... more
Fruit and vegetablesApples. Vog Consortium turns 80
Anniversary celebrated at Fruitlogistica
2025 marks an important anniversary for VOG – Home of apples: 80 years dedicated to the origin, expertise, sustainability and development of products and brands to grow the apple sector. A note, on the o... more
VideoRegenerative agriculture according to Bayer
Interview with Patrick Gerlich, Managing Director of Crop Science Italy
The 22nd edition of the Forum Impresa Persona Agroalimentare event, held in Milano Marittima (Ravenna), hosted Bayer, a lead actor in the prominent event. The Italian manager of Crop Science branch, Patrick... more
DessertsLotus Bakeries: 2024 revenue on the rise, driven by Biscoff
The only obstacle to the profits of the Belgian biscuit factory is the temporary limitation of the production units
After a 2024 closed with a record turnover (1.23 billion euros), Lotus Bakeries is confident in its flagship brand, but there are obstacles. Biscoff is a brand of biscuits widespread throughout the world,... more
Packaging and logisticsIlpra: Stefano Bertocco new general manager
He joins his father Maurizio at the top of the food packaging group
Ilpra, a Pavia-based company listed on the EGM segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, has announced the appointment of Stefano Bertocco as its new General Manager, a move that, according to a statement,... more
ForeignChina-Kyrgyzstan: Technical tests for agro-trade cooperation
Asian country aims for more efficient infrastructure and modernization of plants
Among China's new agro-trade partners is also Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Prime Minister of the Central Asian country Bakyt Torobaev held a series of meetings with representatives of Chinese companies and organizations... more
NewsHelicopter crash in Parma, Italy: Lorenzo Rovagnati's death confirmed
CEO of the well-known ham and sausage company leaves behind a wife, two children, a third on the way
The identity of one of the three victims of the accident involving an A-109 GrandNew helicopter, registration I-CPFL, which crashed in Castel Guelfo, a hamlet of Noceto, in the province of Parma, on the... more
Fruit and vegetablesItalian Kiwi production halved
Federagripesca's appeal to the EU
"Fruit and vegetables are the sector most exposed to the effects of climate change. To continue to safeguard current production levels, a clear reversal of the trend with respect to the drastic decline... more
FairsFruit Logistica: Over 400 Exhibitors Come From Italy
The new edition is underway, with China, Türkiye and Israel in strong growth in the Berlin exhibition spaces
Fruit Logistica 2025 opened its doors today at Messe Berlin. The show will host over 2,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries and all segments of the fresh produce supply chain until February 7. This year's... more
Cheese and dairy productsBergader: New Sales Director Italy and Balkans Appointed
Andrea Brognolli will lead the Bavarian company in strengthening their respective markets
Significant news in the organizational structure of Bergader. The Bavarian company producing and exporting high-quality cheeses has appointed Andrea Brognolli as sales director for Italy and the Balkans.... more
SustainabilityStandard Ethics, Italy 2nd in Europe for sustainable companies
The Boot with 70% of esg companies is behind only the UK (78%): Italian food and beverage has the greatest scope for improvement
Among the five largest nations in Europe, the UK has the highest percentage of sustainable farms (78%), but Italy is second with 70% of sustainable farms, ahead of Germany (67%), France (66%) and Spain... more
LiqueursPallini /2. 150 years of tradition and innovation
Historic products such as Amaro Formidabile and Mistrà will be the subject of a further relaunch
Antica Casa Pallini was founded in 1875 in Antrodoco, a town on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo, by the enterprising merchant Nicola Pallini. Initially a fabric and liquor bottle emporium, the business... more
LiqueursPallini: exports of 24.5 million euros in 70 countries
12 new markets opened in 2024, on the eve of the 150th anniversary of its foundation
The historic Roman distillery Pallini, founded in 1875 and moved to the capital at the beginning of the twentieth century, continues to grow: in terms of distribution (with over 3 million liters of products... more
FairsIeg, collaboration with Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo
The objective is to promote technologies and solutions on climate and bioenergy at Ecomondo and KEY The Energy Transition Expo
Italian Exhibition Group and Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo are entering into an important collaboration to promote in the countries of Africa and the Middle East the activities of Ecomondo and... more
Catering and hospitalityRistorante Del Cambio, Diego Giglio is the new executive chef
Takes the place of Matteo Baronetto at the head of the local Turin historian born in 1757
Il Ristorante Del Cambio, considered one of the "places of worship" of Turin food and wine, a place also frequented and loved by Cavour, announces the appointment of Diego Giglio as Executive Chef. This... more
FairsOrsero returns to Berlin for Fruit Logistica 2025
From tomorrow to 7 february: more than 2.500 exhibitors at the world event of fresh fruit and vegetables
Orsero returns to Fruit Logistica, the world fair for the fresh produce sector. The event will take place in Berlin from tomorrow, Wednesday 5 February to Friday 7 February, and will see over 2,500 exhibitors... more
FairsFruit Logistica 2025: Calabrian excellence showcased in Berlin
From clementines to bergamot, up to Tropea onions: regional fruit and vegetables on the front line
Made in Calabria will once again be a protagonist outside regional and national borders. The excellence of Calabrian fruit and vegetable production will be present at Fruit Logistica 2025, the most important... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction 2025: aperitifs and non-alcoholic drinks take centre stage
Fizzy drinks, lemonades, chinotti and much more, all in glass bottles, without artificial colourings
The light mineral water from Piccole Dolomiti will be the star of the Fonte Margherita 1845 stand at the Rimini fair from 16 to 18 February. A mineral water that comes from a mountainous context, that... more
Oils and condimentsAlliance between Aifo and Alibaba to expand the Italian Evo
Aim to conquer new markets for extra virgin olive oil
Italian extra virgin olive oil is an excellence recognized globally but for many producers reaching new international markets remains a complex challenge. To support the frantoiani in this path, the collaboration... more
MeatsMeat giant Jbs enters the egg business
Mantiqueira Brazil is the largest company in the sector in South America and 10th in the world
Brazilian meat giant Jbs, one of the largest food companies in the world (in Italy it controls the historic Rigamonti), has decided to enter the egg sector by acquiring a 50% stake in Mantiqueira Brazil,... more
WinesSanta Margherita wine group turns 90 and changes name
Herita Marzotto wine estates is born: based in Miami and continuity with the tradition
Celebrating the first 90 years of history and taking its witness, Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo is projecting itself into the coming years "with renewed passion and determination". Not only that, the... more
MeatsMeat essential for a balanced diet
Italian expert: "The protein transition proposed by the EU presents concrete risks"
"The idea is spreading that meat can be replaced by some vegetables in our diet without compromising nutritional intake, or even improving it. However, this belief is wrong and risks compromising our well-being,... more
FairsPescare Show is coming, in Rimini from 7 to 9 February
At the exhibition organized by IEG, experts and curious people will discover the latest news in the sector
From the most technical equipment to the most adventurous fishing trips, passing by the latest news in the field of boating: from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 February 2025, Rimini becomes the beating heart of... more