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IndustryNestlé: Global Reorganization in Corporate Top Management
Leaner Executive Board and Mergers Within the Asia-Pacific and Americas Zones
All senior management will now report directly to CEO Laurent Freixe. more
NewsBilateral Italy-Congo: summit between agriculture ministers
Agroforestry transformation, cooperation in horticulture and GI on the table
The minister of Agriculture, food sovereignty and forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, met with the minister of Forestry of the Republic of the Congo, Rosalie Matondo. The two ministers agreed on a series... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: Nicolas Bigard is the new CEO
The 50-year-old French manager boasts almost twenty years of experience in the Cremonini Group
The Board of Directors of Chef Express, the company that manages all the catering activities of the Cremonini Group, has appointed Nicolas Bigard as the company's new CEO.“I am grateful for the trust s... more
Food safetyCounterfeit wine sold as premium: 6 European arrest warrants
Italian-French operation dismantles criminal association: fake bottles sold for up to € 15,000 each
The Carabinieri announced today that on the morning of September 26, in the provinces of Turin, Monza, Cuneo, Rome and Bologna, the NAS of Turin, coordinated by the local Public Prosecutor's Office and... more
PeopleFerrero Commerciale Italia: Fabrizio Gavelli is the new president and CEO
A past in Procter & Gamble, Reckitt and Danone, the manager takes over from Alessandro d'Este
Change at the top of Ferrero Commerciale Italia. Fabrizio Gavelli has been appointed president and CEO, replacing Alessandro d'Este who had led the group since 2016 and who last January announced his resignation,... more
MeatsParma Ham Official Sponsor of the Rome Film Festival
A special space will be dedicated to the PDO during the event from 16 to 27 October
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma is preparing to land in the capital, where it will be the official sponsor of the nineteenth edition of the Rome Film Festival, which will be held from 16 to 27 October.... more
Economy and financeNestlé Confirmed as Most Loved by University Students
For the 16th consecutive year, the Group wins the award as the most attractive company
Nestlé has once again been voted as one of the World's Most Attractive Employers by university students, marking the 16th consecutive year of this prestigious recognition. In the annual survey conducted... more
CoffeeIiac collaborates with Vietnam embassies in Italy for coffee
The first "Vietnam-Italy Coffee Industry Connection Forum" was held in Turin
Iiac collaborates with embassies in Italy for the coffee, the International institute of coffee tasters promotes with the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy a greater collaboration between the coffee industries... more
FairsIeg, Ttg record: +9% total attendance, +15% foreign ones
At the Rimini Fair 2,700 brand exhibitors, 1,000 foreign buyers from 75 countries: a date for 2025
The objectives of the 61st edition of the largest tourism marketplace, which also attracts a 15% increase in foreign visitors, have been achieved. So says the official communiqué that describes the closing... more
WinesAntinori looks at America: +9% in sales
But net profit sharply down (-22%) in 2023, target of 400 million euros turnover remains
A few months after the "Yankee" turn, which led to the purchase of an important vineyard on the US West Coast (read EFA News), the Antinori Group presented its 2023 financial statements. Sales of the Tuscan... more
Government actsEU Council, new chemicals regulation
Clarifies rules on classification, labelling and packaging of substances
The Council of the European Union today adopted the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP). This is the last stage of the decision-making process. The CLP Regulation updates... more
FishConsorcio: over 58 million kg of fish saved in Spain and Peru
Spanish company publishes sustainability report: 64.4% of workforce is female
Grupo Consorcio, a Spanish company operating in the premium segment of the canned fish market, publishes the seventh edition of its Sustainability Report, for the first time also in Italian after the opening,... more
Veg worldNestlé: More news from the high protein line
From pasta to peas to chickpea flours: each geographical area has its own products /Video
Nestlé is expanding its culinary portfolio with high-protein products in key geographies. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs with new brands, as well as continued innovation... more
Economy and financeUnilever sells its activities in Russia and Belarus
The sale to local producer Arnest Group is confirmed
Unilever has confirmed that it has completed the divestment of its Russian subsidiary and related business in Belarus to Arnest Group, a local manufacturer of perfumes, cosmetics and household products.... more
Oils and condimentsAceto Balsamico Modena: a "hot October" between valorization and international meetings
The Consortium supports the Ortigia Declaration in support of Italian PGI and PDO products
A “hot” autumn for Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI, with the Consortium for the Protection of the product engaged in a series of promotional and valorization events both in Italy and abroad. In recent day... more
CoffeeNescafé Dolce Gusto and KitKat together for the first time
The iconic snack now also in a cup with hints of cocoa and wafer always within reach for a break
With Nescafé Dolce Gusto every break has a special flavor! How special it is to be able to enjoy high-quality coffee and drinks at home with the convenience of a few simple steps. To enrich the wide range... more
Economy and financeIsmea: Italian agri-food exports approaching 70 billion euros
The sector's trade balance returns to a surplus of over 430 million euros/Annex
Germany, France and the United States remain the top three destinations, followed by the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland and Austria. Among the growing sectors, cereal derivatives stand out, with an 8% increase in value. more
LiqueursTequila and mezcal, the dawn of a new era
According to the distributor Velier, the boom of Mexican distillates based on agave has arrived
Announced for years as the next big thing in the world of mixology, the boom of Mexican distillates based on agave seems to have finally arrived. The numbers, the cocktail bar’s drink lists and the curiosity o... more
AgrifoodCopa Cogeca, red alert for European beekeeping
EU agricultural organisation calls for urgent action before the activity becomes "little more than a hobby"
If left untouched, beekeeping could become little more than a hobby in Europe. The Copa Cogeca strongly supports this, and gives its opinion in a statement to Yvan Hennion, beekeeper and chairman of the... more
NewsRegenerative Agriculture: Africa Calls for Better Access to Technology
Bayer supports farmers on the black continent, grappling with climate change
Africa’s smallholder farmers benefit from regenerative agriculture through a diverse set of practices, but they themselves need better access to technology. This was the key finding of the second African F... more
Economy and financeXFarm Technologies, third round of funding
For the app that manages farms € 36 million to expand in South America, Turkey, India
XFarm Technologies, the farm management app for the Swiss tech company that aims at digitalizing the agri-food sector, has closed a round of C series of 36 million Euro, round that follows the series B... more
MeatsItalian cured meats enchant in the UK
Great success for the five-month promotional tour organized by Assica and Ivsi
Positive results for the recently concluded promotional campaign dedicated to Italian cured meats in the United Kingdom, created by Ivsi and Assica in collaboration and with the contribution of the Ice... more
CoffeeTrucillo: 4.5 million euros for innovation and digitalization in 4 years
The italian roasting company's domestic market share (35%) is growing, exporting to 40 countries
The Trucillo coffee roasting company in Salerno reported the results of its latest expansion plan to improve production capacity and flexibility and the speed of response to market needs. The Campania-based... more
WinesLvmh beats Ferrari: the Trentino winery down from the podium of Formula 1
From 2025 the victories of the drivers celebrated with champagne by Arnault
Formula 1 is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025 and announces a change of guard that does not please the Italian. Yes, because it has been announced that LVMH will become a Global Partner... more
WinesCopa Cogeca, proposals to support the wine sector
Luca Rigotti: "The situation calls for action at all levels: local, national and European"
What measures can the EU take to support its wine sector? The answer is contained in a series of "concrete proposals" that Luca Rigotti, grape producer (he heads the group Mezzacorona) and chairman of... more
AgrifoodEU/2: Cereal, oilseed and vegetable oil production collapses
Viticulture and pig farming still affected by emergencies. Soya and poultry on the rise
According to the autumn 2024 edition of the report on the short-term outlook for agricultural markets in the European Union (read EFA News), EU cereal production in 2024/25 is estimated at 260.9 million... more
WinesGreat manoeuvres in the luxury wine Usa: 1.9 billion for Duckhorn
The Californian company has been acquired by Butterfly equity
A transaction of almost 2 billion dollars can only be defined as a "great maneuver", especially if it concerns the luxury wine sector. It all happened in the US yesterday, when Butterfly Equity, a private... more
Studies and researchEU: Food prices up 32% since 2020
Agricultural Markets Report 2024 Shows Signs of Stabilization / Attachment
After experiencing severe shocks and high volatility in previous years, EU agricultural markets are showing positive signs of stabilization as input costs have steadily decreased in recent months and food... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo supports Italian SMEs in the UAE
Food and agricultural technologies among the sectors most encouraged by government authorities
“Doing business with the United Arab Emirates” is the title and objective of the digital seminar dedicated to Italian SMEs created by Intesa Sanpaolo in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Abu Dha... more
Studies and researchPotatoes: over 9 out of 10 Italians eat them frozen
Almost half of citizens in this country eat them at least once a week
A food that everyone agrees on at the table? Potatoes. More than a billion people around the world eat them and global production exceeds 300 million tons. In Italy, we are among the largest consumers,... more
Economy and financeBearish volatility: commodities react to the extension of the Eudr
At the announcement of the postponement, prices for cocoa beans fell by 3%, coffee -6% and soybean flour -1.3
As the commodity reported last week that the European Commission has proposed to postpone by twelve months the entry into force of the deforestation regulation, the so-called Eudr, European Deforestation-free... more
LiqueursAntica distilleria Quaglia, the Italian excellence at Bar Convent Berlin
From 14 to 16 October the brand of Monferrato will present the news
Experience and tradition, experimentation and creativity, time and territory: these are the ingredients of the winning mix with which Quaglia, a historic Piedmontese company with roots firmly anchored... more
CoffeeInternational coffee testing 2024, gold medals in capsules and waffles
Awarded 6 companies in the segment at Nestlé Coffee Academy at the Nestlé Italy in Assago (MI)
The session dedicated to capsules and waffles of International Coffee Tasting 2024, the competition between coffees organized by IIAC - International Institute of Coffee Tasters took place on 1 and 2 October... more
FairsTuttoFood 2025: Food Excellence Meets the Art of Beverage
The Mixology Experience pavilions will open their doors from 5th to 8th May, at Fiera Milano Rho
TuttoFood 2025, the international event for the agri-food sector scheduled from 5 to 8 May 2025 at Fiera Milano Rho and organized by Fiere di Parma, and in particular by the Cibus staff, will welcome Mixology... more
Government actsLorraine Wines: EU Commission Approves New PGI
Appellation reserved for quality white, rosé and red sparkling wines produced in north-eastern France
The European Commission has approved the registration of “Lorraine” wines in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). The “Lorraine” designation is reserved for quality white, rosé an... more
Economy and financeUnigrains Iberia joins Taste of Italy 2 in the capital of Ñaming
The acquisition in the context of a syndication carried out by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr
Unigrains Iberia has acquired a stake in Ñaming, a Spanish company that produces sandwiches and other ready meals, as part of a syndication carried out by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, the management... more
CoffeeNespresso launches N°20, a new addition to the Vertuo line
Limited edition of the Colombian Arabica variety one year after the launch of the Original line variant
Last September, Nespresso announced the launch of N°20 for its Original line: a new coffee with an exceptional taste, the result of 20 years of research and dedication, to give birth to a new 100% exclusive... more
Studies and researchSnail slime: a new natural frontier for agriculture and livestock farming
Experimentation promoted by the International Institute of Heliciculture of Cherasco is underway
Possible fields of application include the prevention or treatment of bovine mastitis. more
CoffeeBlue Bottle Coffee: New Orleans Blend Is All The rage
Nestlé launches new instant cold coffee, meeting the trend of the youth market
The cold coffee category is growing rapidly, driven by younger generations who are increasingly embracing the category. Globally, about one in three cups consumed on the go is cold coffee. In light of... more
Economy and financeFinance and retail, 14 deals closed this year for 208 million euros
La Piadineria, Fra Diavolo, Temakinho among the operations of the catering sector. Confimprese: serve to attract investment
The first half of 2024 starts well for financial operations in Italian retail. Confimprese says that so far this year, 14 financial operations have been announced and largely closed, 8 of them in the first... more
Economy and financeCopa Cogeca: EU good decision on postponement of deforestation
It was one of the bodies that pushed for extension
"European primary producers and various industries welcome the European Commission’s proposal to extend the implementation period of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another 12 months". This i... more
WinesLvmh gives wine without alcohol
Acquired a stake in the sparkling wine producer French Bloom
Lvmh gives wine, but without alcohol. Louis Vuitton, the French king of luxury, has acquired a minority stake in the French brand of soft drinks French Bloom. The financial details of the transaction have... more
ZootechnyFarmers to von der Leyen: "No to campaigns against animal derivatives"
European Livestock Voice submits three recommendations to EU Commission on "Strategic Dialogue" /Annex
European Livestock Voice (Elv) is seeking full agreement with Ursula von der Leyen . The campaign launched by 11 European livestock groups to restore a "balanced debate" on meat and dairy has sent an open... more
HealthSupplements. Italy records: 30 million have used them in the last year
At a national level, the sector boasts sales of almost 300 thousand tons and a turnover of 4.5 billion euros
A healthy sector that looks to the future, focusing on innovation and research. And that hopes for a harmonized regulation at European level for food supplements to make Italian companies increasingly... more
SustainabilityNestlé Italy: over 3.5 million euros for projects of social relevance
First Social Impact Report Presented. Over 140,000 Minors Involved in Educational Projects
Donated over 2 thousand tons of food and basic necessities (+10% vs 2022), equal to 41,610 shopping carts, and 2.2 million euros (+65% vs 2022) to organizations and charities. more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano Foundation welcomes chefs of heads of state
Delegation visits the Chiaravalle monastery, where the world-famous PDO cheese was born
At the Chiaravalle Abbey, on October 4th, the Grana Padano Ets Foundation, a solidarity spin-off of the Grana Padano Cheese Protection Consortium and the Cistercian monastic community will welcome a delegation... more
Packaging and logisticsSegro appoints Luca Sorbara as head of Italy
The appointment of the English company coincides with the integration of Vailog
Segro, a leading company in the ownership, management and development of modern warehouses and industrial real estate, has appointed Luca Sorbara head of Italy, responsible for operations in the Italian... more
PeopleFrancesco Merloni, the "king of household appliances", died at 99
Son of the founder of Ariston and the Merloni industries, and twice minister in two italian governments
The Ariston Group announced: " Francesco Merloni , honorary president of Ariston Group, passed away on October 1st, at the age of ninety-nine, in his home in Fabriano, surrounded by his loved ones. An... more
Economy and financeFerrero operational at Kinder Bueno plant in Illinois
Expansion of more than 15,700 square meters for the site of Bloomington destined to the bar so dear to the "yankees"
Ferrero North America has opened its new Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington, Illinois, USA. The expansion is the result of an investment of 214 million dollars announced for the first time... more
BeverageHeineken. The beer of the future: increasingly sustainable and "committed"
Pratolongo (Corporate Affairs Director Italy): "We will continue to reduce water consumption" /Gallery
The four macro-trends identified by Future Concept Lab - an international research institute where behavioral observation supports strategic consulting for innovation - outline how beer will play a leading... more