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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
ForeignWheat Ukraine /2: Brussels at a crossroads
Commissioner Wojciechowski hopes for the ban to be extended in 5 countries but Kiev opposes it
Meanwhile, the USA, together with Romania and Moldova, are studying an alternative route for cereals, which should pass through the Danube. more
ForeignArgentina: special fund of over 10 million dollars for tobacco
The government invests in a sector considered vital for at least seven provinces
Argentina bets on tobacco. The Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Juan José Bahillo signed the transfers corresponding to the resolutions that allow the distribution of the Special Tobacco... more
MeatsFrance. Vegetable proteins: from now on, don't call them meat!
Paris notifies EU of draft decree that will ban appellations like 'steak' or 'fillet'
France has notified the European Union of a draft national decree to ban the use of certain names used for meat, for products based on vegetable proteins, such as "fillet", "sirloin", "rib steak", "sirloin".... more
ForeignGrain Ukraine. Lavrov-Fidan meeting: a glimmer of hope opens
The Russian Foreign Minister receives his Turkish counterpart and dictates conditions for restoring the agreement
A return to the status quo is possible, if the attached memorandum between Moscow and the UN is applied. more
AgrifoodVenice Festival: Modena Traditional Balsamic Vinegar among the partners of the opening ceremony
The Protection Consortium together with Parmigiano Reggiano at the 80th Venice Film Festival
Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena celebrated great cinema together at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. The protection consortia of two of the most popular PDOs... more
Economy and financeDomori, chocolate is ready for large-scale distribution
New line in the pipeline for the brand, which opens its new store in Trieste on September 16
Domori chocolate is ready to land in the large-scale retail channel. The Illy Polo del Gusto brand is preparing a new line dedicated to the large-scale retail trade: this is the news expected in the coming... more
FairsFood Zurich!: ten days of full immersion in the cuisine of the future
From 7 to 17 September, the 8th edition of the appointment dedicated to all the news in food
The eighth edition of Food Zurich! kicks off in a few days in Zurich, the by now classic event dedicated to taste, products, recipes and, in general, all the news in the food sector. From 7 to 17 September,... more
FairsIeg, stock market jump after the half-yearly report
Record profit and turnover. CEO Peraboni: "We are aiming for new acquisitions"
Euphoric stock exchange for Italian Exhibition Group. The company, listed on euronext Milan and leader in Italy in the organization of international trade fair events (in the Rimini and Vicenza fairs)... more
Economy and financeEathic, the platform that solves restaurants' problems
Interview with Andrea Manfré, co-founder of the startup that connects producers and restaurateurs
It has just closed a 120,000 euros funding round, qualifying as a new player within the food tech landscape. We are talking about Eathic, the ethical startup and marketplace, born among the classrooms... more
IndustryRepa and Jbt Avure announce strategic partnership
Original spare parts available for the food industry
Repa, the main European distributor of spare parts and John Bean Technologies Corporation (Jbt), leader in technological solutions for food processing, have signed a partnership agreement for the exclusive... more
Economy and financeSecond Ukrainian ship loaded with grain departs Odessa
"Primus" sails to Bulgaria to avoid Russian attacks
Left Odessa yesterday Sunday, August 27 "Primus", the second Ukrainian ship loaded with grain. To avoid Russian attacks it sails toward Bulgaria. After Russia abandoned the grain agreement, the Black Sea... more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: more investments in agricultural innovation
Launched a farm-to-fork project in the Tabuk region
Red Sea Global (RSG), owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, has launched a cooperative to boost the agricultural economy in the Tabuk region. The initiative, dubbed Tamala, a farm-to-fork... more
ForeignBelarus. Agriculture Minister: "European producers ready to collaborate"
Minsk hopes for relaxed trade policies, with the purchase of meat and dairy products
European manufacturers are ready to cooperate with Belarus. This was stated by Belarusian Minister of Agriculture and Food Sergei Bartosh to the Ont television channel, according to the Belta website.... more
Economy and financeVortice with acquisition of Casals contributes to animal welfare
The two companies have developed a series of blades and axial fans for stables
It recently won the "Lider" award as the best company in the territory of Ripolles, in the province of Girona, Spain. We are talking about Casals Ventilacion, an Iberian company that has specialized in... more
ForeignWine: France destroys excess production
200 million subsidies for producers heavily penalized by the drop in demand
In France, the wine sector continues to be in serious difficulty. After last April, the government was forced to finance the uprooting of almost 10,000 Bordeaux vines with 38 million euros, the next step... more
ForeignBRICS summit: Xi: "Africa will achieve food self-sufficiency"
The Chinese president promises new investments, especially in training
China will allocate more resources to Africa's industrialization and agricultural production, as well as train thousands of African students in their professional skills. This is what Chinese President... more
GlutenfreeDr. Schaer takes over plant in Finland
Acquired Hero's gluten-free operations in the Nordic countries
Dr. Schaer, an Italian company specializing in foods for special diets, has announced that it has taken over the "gluten free" business of Hero in the Nordic countries. The transaction will be completed... more
WinesSchenk Italian Wineries grows in the semester
The group announces the purchase of new vineyards in Montepulciano
In the first half of 2023, the Schenk Italian Wineries Group grew with an aggregate turnover of 66.8 million euros at 30 June (+14% compared to the same period last year) and a shipped volume of 21.9 million... more
Studies and researchPictet: how to create the financial bubble on new foods
Agriculture? A scourge to humanity. Alternatives? Eat bacteria
One of the world's largest investors relies on a journalist's provocative arguments to defend funding for laboratory food. more
ForeignTimmermans says goodbye to Bruxelles. Now he will challenge Dutch farmers
The Vice-President of the Commission resigns to stand as a candidate in the general elections in the Netherlands
The intransigent champion of the European Green Deal, which caused the rift between the Populars and the Socialists, leaves the scene. more
ForeignWill it still be possible to talk about "veg burger"?
The judgment of the European Court of Justice on "meat sounding" is imminent
As has already happened with assisted evolution techniques, Europe could closely follow the line drawn by Italy. Media sources believe that a ruling by the European Court of Justice on the controversial... more
Studies and researchLivestock: the world congress on meat in Padua
At the 69th edition of Icomst also the contribution of Italian "Carni sostenibili"
The 69th edition of ICoMST 2023, the most important international congress on meat science and technology, is currently underway in Padua until 25 August. Scientists, researchers and the most renowned... more
AgrifoodItalian Senate's VP: "Europe in favor of crickets but against experimentation"
Senator Gian Marco Centinaio defends his bill on genome editing techniques
Lega senator Gian Marco Centinaio, vice president of the Senate and former Italian minister of agricultural, has once again talked about his bill on the "experimentation of organisms produced with site-directed... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro grows in Czechia and Slovakia
After Prague, other three stores are expected to be opened by 2025
After the first opening in the Palladium shopping center in Prague last April, Rossopomodoro intends to focus on the Czech and Slovakian market by opening other points of sale in the future. This was announced... more
PeopleKraft-Heinz appointed new chief executive officer
Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take office on January 1, 2024
Kraft-Heinz has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera as Chief Executive Officer: the manager will take office on January 1, 2024, and he will take over as CEO from Miguel Patricio, who has served as the company’s c... more
Studies and researchFAO: livestock is important in healthy diets and sustainable food systems
According to the report pushibed by Committee on Agriculture – COAG
Livestock is important for ensuring healthy diets and sustainable food systems. That’s a key statement that emerged from a new report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO, and... more
Economy and financeRestaurant Brands, golden quarter exceeds analysts' estimates
Fast food chain with Burger King reports consolidated sales +9.6% to over $30 billion
Restaurant Brands International, the Canadian-American multinational fast food holding company, is off to a good start on the Wall Street stock exchange today (+1%) after beating analysts' consensus estimates... more
Economy and financeTyson Foods, earnings plummet and drag down stock on the stock market
Operating profit -82% in third quarter of fiscal 2023: blame falling consumer spending
The slump in profits of Tyson Foods, a U.S.-based company based in Arkansas (and branches also in Italy, in Verona) but above all one of the world's largest players in the animal protein sector, is not... more
Economy and financeCoricelli's challenges to defend oil made in Italy
Circular economy, blockchain, new contracts with farmers: the Spoleto-based company's challenges
When it comes to made in Italy Chiara Coricelli, ceo of Umbrian Pietro Coricelli, has nothing to learn. Her oil empire is one of the strongest brands not only in Italy. The family business has been based... more
PeopleLorenzo Ercole, the president of Saclà, has passed away at the age of 84
He leaves behind his wife Fernanda and daughter Chiara, who took over leadership of the company
Lorenzo Ercole, president of Saclà, has died at the age of 84. Born in Asti on july 10, 1939, he leaves behind his wife Fernanda and daughter Chiara. The announcement of the piedmontese entrepreneur's... more
NewsSan Remo's flowers want the Nobel Prize
Agreement between Liguria region and Swedish Foundation to decorate award ceremony
Liguria, or rather its flower riviera, is no longer satisfied with the Sanremo Festival and is aiming for the Nobel Prize. In fact, the Ligurian regional council, at the proposal of vice president and... more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: thanks to the "artificial climate" the desert will flourish
Dutch technologies in support of the food sovereignty of the Middle Eastern country
Climate change is man-made. We are not talking about the non-deliberate changes that ignite the current debate, a consequence of global C02 emissions, but about real "synthetic climates" and artificial... more
AgrifoodUnesco: Italian candidacy logo unveiled
Minister of Agriculture: "Italian cuisine added value that makes companies and the country grow"
The ceremony at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in the presence of three ministers and other institutional personalities. more
Economy and financeFiorucci salumi changes hands and returns to Europe
Historic delicatessen acquired by Germany's Navigato and Ireland's White Park
Fiorucci cured meats are returning to Europe. In fact, the company is moving from Mexican multinational Sigma Alimentos to Germany's Navigator group and Ireland's White Park Capital. Cesare Fiorucci charcuterie,... more
ForeignTaiwan: exports to the USA and Japan exceed that of China
Agriculture minister visits Seattle for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting on food
Taiwan's Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-Chung led a delegation to the United States to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting on Food Security in Seattle. Minister Chen... more