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IndustryBarilla expands sauce and pesto factory
With an investment of EUR 30 million
More and more sauces in Barilla's future. The group has announced its intention to expand the Rubbiano (Parma) plant with a new production line (after the two inaugurated in 2012 and the next two in 2018)... more
IndustryGrupo Bimbo acquires Popcornopolis from NexPhase Capital
An operation to enter the US $ 2.3 billion popcorn market
Baked goods multinational Grupo Bimbo acquired Popcornopolis from NexPhase Capital for an undisclosed sum. William Blair acted as financial advisor to NexPhase and Popcornopolis in the transaction, while... more
IndustryFight against waste: the results of the Whirlpool school project
Over 1,300 Italian primary schools involved throughout Italy
1,300 primary schools throughout Italy, over 36,000 pupils involved, and more than 550 papers sent by children who competed in the national educational contest Talent Kitchen - Stories of food that is... more
IndustryTmci Padovan (Synergo) takes over Sap Italia
Company specialized in plants for the preparation of beverages, milk and derivatives, egg products, ice creams, purees and sauces
Tmci Padovan, a Venetian company controlled by the Sinergia II Fund, specialized in the construction of beverage systems, has signed an agreement with Sap Italia srl to take over 100% of the company. Based... more
IndustryPonti becomes a Benefit Company
The first in both its reference sectors: vinegars and vegetable preserves
The Ponti company has become the first Benefit Company in both respective sectors of reference, that of vinegars and vegetable preserves. Benefit Companies represent an evolution of the very concept of... more
IndustryDeutsche Invest Capital Partners acquires majority stake in Pinsalab
The Reggio Emilia-based company is specialized in the production of artisanal pints
The agreement between Pinsalab, a Reggio Emilia-based company specializing in the production of artisanal pints and Deutsche Invest Capital Solutions, a private equity fund headed by Deutsche Invest Capital... more
IndustryBat announces the launch of the new "A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub"
An innovation and sustainability center will open in Trieste dedicated to the development of product
Bat, a multi-category consumer goods company, announces the opening of the world-class innovation and sustainability center "A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub". In addition to a new production center, the... more
IndustryElica sells Indian subsidiary to Whirpool
The cooker hood manufacturer will retain a minority stake
Elica, leader of the Marche group active in the production of kitchen hoods, has announced that it has completed the sale of the controlling interest held in Elica Pb India. Elica sold a stake of approximately... more
IndustryMerger between Lindt & Sprüngli and Caffarel announced
Except for the production site at risk of closure in Luserna San Giovanni, in the Turin area
They will become a single entity with a common industrial strategy while each retaining its distinctive features. The incorporation from January 2022 more
IndustryAngulas Aguinaga acquires Deligusti
The Spanish multinational consolidates its position on the Italian market
Angulas Aguinaga, a food multinational based in Spain, has acquired the Italian company Deligusti. The transaction will allow the Spanish company to consolidate its commitment and its expansion into the... more
IndustryHappy Meal becomes more sustainable
McDonald's announcement: by 2025, games worldwide will be in eco-friendly materials
McDonald's announces its new green goal: by 2025 the games distributed with the Happy Meal will be sustainable worldwide. An important change towards the greater use of renewable, recycled or certified... more
IndustryNestlé: towards the transition to a regenerative food system
Support plan for the environment, the subsistence of farmers and the well-being of agricultural communities presented
Protecting and restoring the environment, improving the livelihoods of farmers and the well-being of agricultural communities: with these objectives, Nestlé is working globally on its plans to support... more
IndustryAmadori is the first Italian food company certified Credit Management
CEO Berti: "correct management of trade credit, a fundamental requirement for economic and financial sustainability"
Amadori is the first Italian company in the food sector to obtain the certification of the Credit Management system. The document was issued by the Italian headquarters of Intertek, one of the world's... more
IndustryThe favorite banana of Italians is Chiquita
According to a recent survey, Italian consumers consider it the best brand in its category
Chiquita, a company operating in the banana sector, recently launched an ad hoc research to investigate how consumers evaluate the quality and taste of bananas. The research, conducted by Ales Market Research... more
IndustryDe’ Longhi launches a new global communication campaign with Brad Pitt
Tha actor chosen as Ambassador for the espresso coffee machines for the households
The De’ Longhi Group today launched, simultaneously on all markets, a global communication campaign starring Brad Pitt, two-time winner of the Oscar. Brad Pitt was in fact chosen as Ambassador of the D... more
IndustryBolton: "Wild Planet Foods strategic acquisition"
The comment by Luciano Pirovano, the Group's sustainability manager
Luciano Pirovano, Bolton Group's Global Sustainable Development Director commented on the acquisition of the American Wild Planet Foods, a pioneer and leader in innovation in the US market for sustainable... more
IndustryBolton (Rio Mare): big catch in the USA
Acquires Wild Planet Foods, as anticipated in Italy by EFA News
The anticipation of EFA News, the only one to have published the news in Italy, has been confirmed: Bolton Group, an Italian multinational that produces and distributes consumer goods and canned goods... more
IndustrySustainable luxury packaging by Fedrigoni
Acquires 70% of a NewCo with Tecnoform for thermoformed cellulose solutions
Fedrigoni, a company in the production and sale of papers for packaging, publishing and graphics, and labels and self-adhesive materials, enters with 70% of the capital in a NewCo that will produce internal... more
IndustryNestlé invests in R&D facilities in Singapore
The "upgrade" implies the introduction of a new regional accelerator
Nestlé has announced the upgrading of R&D facilities in Singapore, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of its opening. The R&D center has played a key role in developing new products and technologies... more
IndustryFranke Group reports 1H net sales up by 27.6 percent
The Artemis Group holding generated consolidated net sales of CHF 1,643.8 million
The Artemis Group, that includes the Franke Group, has released half-year results for 2021. Net sales increased organically by 32.7% at CHF 1,643.8 million, an increase of CHF 379.5 million or 30.0% compared... more
IndustryPepsiCo will be "net water positive" by 2030
The company aims to replenish more water than is used in its manufacturing operations
PepsiCo is committed to becoming "net water positive" by 2030 by replenishing more water than is used in its manufacturing operations. This new commitment will position the company among the most water-efficient... more
IndustryNestlé completes acquisition of major brands of The Bountiful Company
USD 5.75 billion investment for the American leader in supplements
Nestlé Health Science has announced the completion of the acquisition of the main brands of The Bountiful Company, including Nature's Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan's Pride, Ester-C and Sundown... more
IndustryNestlé: "zero deforestation" raw materials by 2025
New global strategy for soil and vegetation regeneration launched/Annex
Nestlé takes steps forward in its sustainability strategy, announcing its commitment to go beyond protecting forests through practices that can help them regenerate and thrive, thus adding an important... more
IndustryLabomar, German Berenberg fund enters the capital with 3.79%
The value of the transaction was approximately € 8.89 million
Labomar, a company listed on Aim Italia and active in the development and production of food supplements and medical devices, has announced that the German fund Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG entered... more
IndustryThe Elanco foundation announces a partnership with the Jbs fund
First external organization to contribute to the RestaurAmazônia project which combines cocoa cultivation with livestock farming
Elanco Foundation has announced a partnership with the Jbs Fund for the Amazon (The Fund) aimed at supporting the RestaurAmazônia project, which promotes sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation... more
IndustryNew acquisition for Naturalia Tantum
Agreement signed to acquire Natural Way Laboratories from Ibla Capital
The run of Naturalia Tantum continues, the "pole" of natural companies promoted by Assietta Private Equity Sgr Spa together with Paolo Colonna. After acquiring the Togethair company, active in the professional... more
IndustryNb Aurora invests in Farmo
Partnership aimed at international support and the launch of new products
Nb Aurora SA Sicaf-Raif, listed in Italy on the Miv-professional segment market organized and managed by Borsa Italiana SpA, with the aim of acquiring stakes in unlisted Italian SMEs of excellence, announces... more
IndustryElica (kitchen hoods) returns in profit in the semester
Leap in turnover (also compared to pre-Covid) and Ebitda
The board of directors of Elica, a Marche-based group active in the production of kitchen hoods, approved the consolidated results of the first half of 2021 which "benefit from both an important growth... more
IndustryNestlé: leap in organic growth (+ 8%) in the half year
Turnover of 41.9 billion Chf, net profit of 5.9 billion
Nestlé recorded a 1.1% increase in its net profit in the first half of the year to 5.9 billion Swiss francs (the equivalent of 5.4 billion euros) and an increase in turnover of 1, 5% to 41.8 billion.... more
IndustryPrivate equity: 21 Invest takes over Witor's
The Cremona company is one of the leading chocolate producers in Italy
21 Invest, an investment holding founded and led by Alessandro Benetton, has announced the investment in Witor's, a Cremonese company leader in the production of chocolate products. Founded in 1959 by... more
IndustryDe'Longhi, strong growth in the half year
Net profit 181 million (+ 320%), to which acquisitions also contributed
De' Longhi reported net revenues of € 1.43 billion in the first six months of 2021, up 59.7% (65.4% at constant exchange rates) compared to the first half of 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was equal to 251.4 m... more
Industry100% Co2 compensated: Monini's new eco frontier
First company in the sector to carry out an integral carbon neutrality project
If eliminating CO2 emissions in production processes remains a utopia today, it is however possible to compensate them, even in full, obviously after having measured and reduced them as much as possible:... more
IndustryFerrero publishes the 12th sustainability report
Among the most ambitious goals is the reduction of the Group's carbon footprint by 2030
The Ferrero Group today published the twelfth sustainability report, which contains updates on the progress made in relation to its objectives. Ferrero has managed to respond effectively to the challenges... more
IndustryPrinces launches the 2021 campaign in Italy
4.0 technologies in favor of the Apulian tomato supply chain
With the latest meeting with agricultural cooperatives and producers' organizations in the area, Princes Industrie Alimentari, a company that manages the largest tomato processing plant in Europe in Foggia,... more
IndustryOrkla acquires Swiss ingredient manufacturer Hans Kaspar
The deal is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021
Orkla Food Ingredients announced the acquisition of the Swiss company Hans Kaspar; a move that the company reported will serve to strengthen its position in the market for confectionery and ice cream ingredients.... more
IndustrySaputo buys the manufacturing operations of Wensleydale Dairy Products for £ 23 million
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of July
Canadian group Saputo has announced the acquisition of the manufacturing operations of the British company Wensleydale Dairy Products for 23 million pounds (approximately 39 million CAD). This produces,... more
IndustryMonari Federzoni: the sustainable way of balsamic vinegar of Modena Igp
The green commitment of the historic Modena company on natural resources, packaging and production
Monari Federzoni Spa, a historic Modenese company, producer of balsamic vinegar of Modena PGI, condiments and drinks, has 360° objectives on the fronts of natural resources, packaging and production.... more
IndustryBayer doubles its partnership with Giffoni film festival
A short film highlights the relationship between generation Z and knowledge of agricultural tools
Bayer Italia is also supporting the children's film festival this year, which again celebrates its first 50 years with the ''50 years plus'' edition. For the company, Giffoni remains an opportunity for... more
IndustryBayer strengthens its commitment to sustainable fruit and vegetable production
The new portfolio innovations and a commercial strategy for horticulture
Bayer reaffirmed its commitment to boosting global fruit and vegetable consumption with the announcement of new portfolio innovations and a business strategy for horticulture. The strategy focuses on activities... more
IndustryCoprob (Italia Zuccheri): Gallerani confirmed as president
For the next three years.The 2021 beet-sugar campaign is open
Coprob (Cooperativa Produttori Bieticoli) - national producer of 100% Italian sugar, on the market with the Italia Zuccheri brand -, after the approval of the 2020 financial statements closed with a profit... more
IndustrySatispay acquires the start up AdvisorEat
First operation of this kind for the mobile payment company
Satispay, the Italian company known for its mobile payment system, has announced its first acquisition. This is AdvisorEat, the Italian startup founded in 2017 by Stefano Travaglia who was the first to... more
IndustryBeer: the largest malt industry in Italy announced
It will be built by K-Adriatica in Veneto. The supply chain contracts will involve 800 agricultural businesses
The largest malt house in Italy from 2023 will be branded K-Adriatica, a company active for over 50 years in the sectors of fertilizer production and beer malt with plants in Loreo, Melfi and Vukovar (Croatia),... more
IndustryVerallia and Zonin 1821 bet on new generations
The winners of the Design Award, on glass food packaging, were awarded
Verallia, has decided to restart together with Zonin 1821, enhancing the many skills that are hidden among the desks of the design schools. In fact, the VDA represents a bridge that brings school and business... more
IndustryCoprob (Italia Zuccheri) closes 2020 with a turnover of 215 million euros
It is the 58th balance sheet of the cooperative, the only 100% of Italian sugar producer
Coprob (beet producers cooperative), the only national 100% Italian sugar producer, closed the year with a profit of 1.38 million euros. The 58th balance sheet of the cooperative, approved by the members... more
IndustryBarilla chooses GTS for intermodal transport by rail
The agreement allows approximately 110,000 tons of company products to travel on trains instead of road
Barilla invests in intermodal rail transport and chooses GTS as a partner. New intermodal rail transport has been activated by Barilla for the sustainable movement of its products throughout Italy, the... more
IndustryLagostina turns 120
It celebrates with the launch of a new line of cookware and a celebratory stamp
Lagostina, a historic Piedmontese company among the leaders in the production of steel cookware and pressure cookers, today celebrates its 120 years of history. The anniversary was celebrated with an event... more
IndustryCarlsberg Italia, 10 years of sustainability report
In the decade, about 77.5 million kg of Co2 were saved thanks to DraughtMaster/Attachment
With the publication of the 2020 report, Carlsberg Italia's sustainability report turns 10: in 2011, in fact, the Group's Italian branch started the reporting process of its environmental performance.... more
IndustryHera and Inalca (Cremonini Group) together to produce biomethane
A NewCo will manage digestion and composting plants
Hera Group's subsidiary Herambiente, the national Italian leader in the waste management sector, and the company Inalca (Cremonini Group), leader in meat production and food distribution, signed a partnership... more
IndustryAndriani among the best companies for management performance and financial reliability
For the third consecutive year, included by Industria Felix in the selection of the most competitive companies
Friday 2 July, in the setting of the Aragonese castle of Taranto and in the presence of the mayor Rinaldo Melucci and Michele Emiliano, president of the Puglia region, Andriani SpA benefit company was... more
IndustryElica (kitchen hoods) acquires Emc and Cps
Investment of 31 million for 100% of the two companies
Elica, a Marche-based company leader in the production of cooker hoods, has announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Electric Motors Company (EMC) and CPS, an operation... more