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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
SustainabilityNestlé signs the sugar revolution
The company has patented a method to reduce by 30% the presence in milk, malt and fruit juices
Nestlé presented a new technology for reducing sugar. The new technology, versatile and economical, would, according to the company, "have a minimal impact on taste and texture": using an enzymatic process,... more
NewsWheat Ukraine. Peskov: "We will give our cereals for free"
The statements of the Kremlin's spokesman after the non-renewal of the agreement
After the non-renewal of the agreement on Ukrainian wheat, the Russian government is once again changing its strategy and displacing its Western adversaries. Europe's stance on the grain deal "should be... more
Fairs"Anuga Organic": the largest organic trade fair
Group exhibitions expected in Cologne next October from 16 countries and 4 continents
The next edition of Anuga, which will be held in Cologne from 7 to 11 October 2023, will offer a complete picture of the global offer of organic products. At the "Anuga Organic" trade fair, visitors will... more
Economy and financeDigital agriculture, European Agritech project kicks off
Coordinated by the University of Pisa has a budget of 3.5 million euros
The Agritech EU project, "Digital Agriculture for Sustainable Development", is underway. With a budget of about 3.5 million Euros, co-financed at 50% under the Digital Europe program, it is coordinated... more
Economy and financeInvitalia publishes Sustainability Report 2022
More than 100,000 companies supported with incentives: 4.6 billion to support business
There are more than 100,000 enterprises supported with incentives in 2022, of which 23% are in the South, with a growth of 38% compared to 2021: of these about 4,800 are new enterprises, 76% of which are... more
Studies and researchIn Naples, Italy's first course in sustainable food system
Presented at Federico II University, it will train specialized figures to face the new "agrifood challenges"
Italy's first master's degree program in Sustainable food system arrives. Officially presented at the Portici campus of Naples' Federico II University, the course will train specialized figures to tackle... more
ForeignFishing: Spain releases aid for the EU-Morocco protocol
Funds financed partly by the government, partly by the European fund
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has accelerated procedures so that the fishing fleet affected by the finalization of the fisheries protocol between the European Union and Morocco... more
Economy and financeBarry Callebaut, nine difficult months
Sales fall 2.7% but revenues rise 3.6%
Barry Callebaut closed the first nine months of fiscal year 2022/2023, which ended last may, with 6.29 billion Swiss francs (equivalent to nearly 6.5 billion Euros) of revenue, up +3.6%. Sales, however,... more
NewsRussia says no to wheat deal
Moscow announces it will not sign renewal: reasons unclear, developments expected
Russia said it will not renew the Ukrainian grain deal that expires today. Announcing the decision was Dmitri Peskov, the spokesman for russian president Vladimir Putin. The agreement had so far served... more
Fruit and vegetablesFruttagel closes 2022 with a turnover of 146.7 million euros
Stanislao Fabbrino confirmed as president, Paolo Cristofori appointed general manager
On 25 May, the assembly was held to approve Fruttagel's financial statements for the 2022 financial year. Initially scheduled for 19 May, the assembly was postponed due to the floods which hit all of Romagna... more
Catering and hospitalityWagamama brings pan-Asian cuisine to Rome
The well-known English format opens the first restaurant in the capital
Wagamama, a pan-Asian restaurant format, born in the UK in 1992 and now widespread in 22 countries, today opened the new restaurant in Termini Station in Rome, the first in the capital.Located in the Mazzoniana... more
Economy and financeChristine McGrath is the new president of the World Cocoa Foundation
Also on the board of directors are Kojo Amoo-Gottfried and Tejinder Singh Saraon
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced the appointment of Christine McGrath as its new president. McGrath is senior vice president and chief Impact & sustainability officer of Mondelēz International... more
Economy and financeNestlé brings regenerative agriculture to its productions
Initiative involves wheat farms and tomatoes for DiGiorno pizzas
Nestlé has launched an initiative to help bring regenerative farming practices to wheat farms within its "DiGiorno" pizza brand supply chain. The initiative, which will bring regenerative farming practices... more
Economy and financeCarrefour strengthens in France with Cora and Match brands
Deal closed with Delhaize Group: acquired the two brands for 1.05 bn in cash
The transaction includes the acquisition of the properties of 55 hypermarkets and 77 supermarkets. The transaction will be finalized in the summer of 2024 more
Economy and financeWater treatment, Ebara Europe acquires Spandau
Vicenza-based water pump company buys Skf's German business unit
Ebara Europe acquires Germany-based Spandau. The Gambellara, Vicenza-based company has signed an agreement with Swedish multinational Skf to acquire the business. The Vicenza-based company is a European... more
BeverageGuala Closures: Luca Mammola new Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Cappelletto will be CEO of Labrenta, the Group's Luxury division
Jonathan Marshall takes over as Business Development Manager Spirits. more
Packaging and logisticsTetra Pak: greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 39%
The company's 24th sustainability report has been published: 84% of electricity comes from renewable sources
Tetra Pak presents the 24th edition of its sustainability report, which confirms the commitment and progress made by the company, one of the leaders in food processing and packaging solutions, in five... more
ZootechnyAustralia: goodbye "eggs in a cage"?
It is expected to be abolished by 2036, however, many farmers are on a war footing
Caged eggs could be phased out across Australia by 2036. Agriculture ministers are meeting to discuss and eventually adopt standards and welfare guidelines for Australian poultry. The regulatory framework... more
Economy and financeGfk and NielsenIQ, merger completed
Born a $4B consumer intelligence giant with more than 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries
GfK and NielsenIQ complete their merger. They officially announced this yesterday, speaking of the completion of their "strategic union" intended to create a global entity in the consumer intelligence... more
PeopleFabio de Petris appointed managing director of Bat Italia
Manager to head "fast-growing" business. Chairman Alessandro Bertolini
Bat announces the appointment of Fabio de Petris to the position of managing director of Bat Italia. The world's leading consumer goods company with a multi-category product portfolio in the tobacco sector... more
Food safetyAntibiotics in foods: an instrumental controversy
In fact, EU rules are always scrupulously applied
If there is one risk that European consumers do not run, it is that of absorbing antibiotics from the foods they eat. To protect them are the strict rules of the European Union which set a period of time... more
FairsAnuga prepares for "Meat" from Oct. 7 in Koln
Until the 11th the "who's who" of the international meat industry: 800 exhibitors expected
Once again this year, from October 7 to 11, Anuga Meat will bring together the "who's who" of the international meat industry in Koln. There are currently about 600 exhibiting companies at Anuga's specialized... more
PeopleMassimo Barboni new general manager Italy for Martini&Rossi
Takes over from Stephane Cluzet to lead business development in our country
Massimo Barboni is the new general manager of Martini & Rossi, a company part of the Bacardi Group and active in the production and distribution of drinks and spirits. Barboni, who takes over from Stephane... more
Economy and financeAb InBev invests €31 million in alcohol-free beers
The goal is to improve the technology of its breweries in Belgium's Flemish Brabant region
It hasn't been but a few hours since experts anticipated the British boom in alcohol-free beers, and here comes an industry giant like AB InBev announcing that it is investing 31 million Euros to improve... more
Economy and financeProsecco on tour in the U.S.
July 17-23 in New York City, sixth edition for National Prosecco Week
Given the great success of the previous editions, we are pleased to return to the United States for the sixth edition of National Prosecco Week". This was said by Stefano Zanette, president of the Prosecco... more
Oils and condimentsPietro Coricelli: turnover at +49% in 2022
The olive oil company also publishes its first sustainability report
Provide a complete description of the sustainable development strategy adopted, trying to represent in the most complete way not only the financial performances but also those in the Environment, Social... more
SustainabilitySoil health: European Court of Auditors "rod" EU and Member States
60-70% of the land would be unhealthy, also due to inadequacy of management practices
On soil health, the European Commission and member countries have never done enough. The warning comes from the European Court of Auditors, just a few days after the new package of measures ordered by... more
Economy and financeAlgebris Green Transition Fund, new round of 70 million
Fund that invests in agritech excellence has a 300 million fundraising target
Algebris Green Transition Fund, Algebris Investments' first private equity vehicle focused on energy transition, continues to grow and closes an additional funding round with 70 million Euros. With this... more
Catering and hospitalitySodexo Belgium: Caroline Aelvoet is the new CEO
The manager succeeds Michel Croisé. He led the company's human resources during the pandemic years
Sodexo Belgium, a subsidiary of the French multinational distributor of meal vouchers and personal services, has a new CEO. Caroline Aelvoet succeeds Michel Croisé. The baton will be handed over on 1... more
ForeignRestoring nature: Timmermans launches a desperate appeal to the "prodigal sons" of the EPP
On Wednesday, there's the vote in the EU Parliament and the vice president of the Commission attacks the right
Frans Timmermans finds himself in political difficulty and, having put himself on the defensive, identifies the scapegoat in the European right, starting with the Italian one. Indeed, the draft law on... more
Economy and financeBrazilian acquisitions for Italian exhibition group
Mundogeo Eventos and Consultoria Empresarial acquired for 2 million euros
Italian exhibition group announces that it has acquired, through its subsidiary Ieg Brasil Eventos Ltda, 100% of the Brazilian company Mundogeo Eventos e Consultoria Empresarial Ltda. The Brazilian-registered... more
Packaging and logisticsSaica acquires minority shares of two Italian companies
The Spanish paper and packaging group is conquering southern Europe
Involved in the operation Adda Ondulati and Cartaorobica, over 100 million euros in turnover in both. more
LiqueursWhisky: even Scottish distilleries are looking to save water
In one of the rainiest regions of Europe, a plan has been drawn up for a sustainable use of water
The Scotch Whiskey Association (SWA) is working to make water usage more efficient during the brewing process. The use of water by Scotch Whiskey distilleries varies greatly according to capacity and location,... more
SustainabilityArla Foods, new fiber-based caps from Scandinavia.
Danish dairy cooperative's green revolution involves Blue Ocean Closures (Alpla)
Speaking of sustainability, we cannot fail to pay attention to what is happening outside our national borders, where green initiatives are multiplying far more than at home. One example is Arla Foods,... more
WinesRosso di Montalcino: 2022 sales almost +20%
Consortium refers to a national exploit and the growth of exports
Abroad, the US market is growing above all (+40%) which covers 30% of the world total. more