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DessertsGalak, 60 years old and still going strong
Brand celebrates with Choco Milk, the new bar that combines innovation and tradition
There are timeless products that have the power to always remain young and alive in the minds of consumers. This is the case of Galak, the iconic white chocolate bar created under the historic Nestlé... more
FairsRiminiWellness warms up its muscles for the 2025 edition
Appointment from May 29th to June 1st with the exhibition that in 2024 exceeded 100 thousand visits
RiminiWellness, the international manifesto event for the promotion of healthy lifestyles and wellness in motion, will return from May 29th to June 1st to the Fiera and the Rimini Riviera. These are the... more
Economy and financeCourt of Auditors EU: Green Deal goals far away
Lausanne auditors are hitting Europe: Green national plans
Someone had said it. Focusing on two issues such as security and competitiveness the Green deal is second to none, it appears as a "non-priority". The president of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen,... more
DessertsInvestindustrial creates Vitalfood
Italcanditi and Csm Ingredientes are merged to supply fruit-based preparations, creams and candied
Competence, customer service and over 70 years of experience in the industrial and craft channels. These distinctive traits are the basis of the link between Italcanditi, a leading company in the production... more
SustainabilityItalian Assobibe (analcoholic beverages producers) supports Unesda's Manifest
Ambitious commitments: recyclable packaging from 2025, 90% collection of Pet, glass and aluminum
Assobibe's support for the Unesda Manifest 2024-2029 confirms the ambition of the soft drink producers sector to achieve important environmental goals. For several years, in fact, the sector has been focused... more
Economy and financeCoffee. Germany leads extra-EU imports. Italy follows
However, Italy holds the record for roasted coffee production (556,500 tons) in 2023
In 2023, the European Union imported 2.7 million tons of coffee from non-EU countries, for a value of 10.6 billion euros. The quantity remained almost stable compared to 2013 (also 2.7 million tons), but... more
Packaging and logisticsTetra Pak Packaging Solutions: Roberto Mastri appointed Managing Director
Among the objectives of his mandate: to develop cutting-edge packaging solutions
Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions in Italy announces the appointment of Roberto Mastri as its new Managing Director. Previously Vice President of Customer Issue Resolution for the company, Mastri succeeds... more
WinesVITÆVINO: italian campaign for responsible consumption begins
Declaration in support of wine culture also signed by Minister of Agriculture Lollobrigida
The European campaign in support of the VITÆVINO Declaration, promoted at a continental level by the wine sector organizations Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (Ceev), Confédération Européenne des V... more
PeopleDanone: Judit Gonzalez Sans president and CEO Italy and Greece
The manager boasts twenty years of experience in the company
Effective October 1, 2024, Judit Gonzalez Sans is the new President and CEO of Danone Italy and Greece and President of the Danone Institute Foundation, taking over from Fabrizio Gavelli . With a twenty-year... more
PeopleCasa Optima: Javier Ferrán is the new president
A past as CEO at Bacardi, the manager is currently at the head of Diageo
Casa Optima, an Italian group active in over 150 countries and owner of eight brands in the artisanal gelato, high-quality pastry and mixed drinks market, announces the arrival of Javier Ferrán as Chairman... more
Mineral waters and drinksSant'Anna "drinks" the French Eau Neuve for 50 million euros
The Piedmontese group aims at expansion in the transalpine gdo
At a time when more and more Italian companies are being acquired by foreign companies, Acqua Sant'Anna, the market leader in mineral waters, reverses the trend and acquires the French company La Compagnie... more
Government actsG7 Agriculture: Climate change, AI and Africa in ministers' declaration of intent
Final statement focuses on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture /Attachment
The G7 Agriculture Ministers, meeting in Syracuse, adopted the communiqué that officially concludes the work of the Italian Presidency. Among the main points:- Strengthen agriculture for profitable, resilient,... more
News"At the school of sweetness" by Eridania
The educational programme for balanced nutrition is being re-launched in Italian schools
About 2,000 classes, for a total of 50,000 pupils and families throughout Italy, will be able to take awareness, having fun, the importance of a correct and balanced diet related to the world of carbohydrates... more
Economy and financeLongino & Cardenal, 1H24 in recovery
Ebitda returns to positive at 300 thousand euros: revenues at 17.3 million, +3.5% year-on-year
The growth trend of the main economic indicators continues at Longino & Cardenal, active in the research, selection and distribution of rare and valuable foods and reference point for national and international... more
PeopleCopa: Italian Massimiliano Giansanti is the new president
Confagricoltura's number one elected by the assembly of EU agricultural organizations
CAP review, protection of farmers' income and reciprocity in trade among the priorities of his program. more
DistributionPoke: an all-Italian passion
50% of all deliveries via Glovo globally take place in Italy
With almost 2 million bowls delivered in the last year alone, Italy dominates the global scene, representing 50% of total poke deliveries via Glovo. This growing passion testifies to the trend of Italians... more
NewsG7 Agriculture: Italy and Germany converge on Africa's development
German Minister Özdemir urges EU to develop (currently absent) strategy on the black continent
Visiting the G7 Agriculture in Ortigia yesterday, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir congratulated the Italian presidency of the G7 summit on a key topic during the summit. "They couldn't have chosen... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Butter and cream: skyrocketing prices
Sugar and crude palm oil prices rise, but to a lesser extent. Lentils fall sharply
According to Aretè's weekly report, butter and cream prices are consolidating a record bullish trend. The EU reference for 82% butter, listed on the German Kempten market, reached a historic record of... more
Economy and financeEurostat: Agricultural prices down (-3%) on an annual basis in the Q2 2024
The sharpest decrease concerns lemons and limes (-48%), while olive oil continues to increase (+41%)
According to Eurostat, in the second quarter of 2024, agricultural prices in the European Union decreased for both outputs and non-investment related inputs. The average price of agricultural production... more
Economy and financeNestlé Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Global Alliance for YOUth
Over 40 million professional development opportunities for young people around the world aged between 18 and 30
The Global Alliance for YOUth is celebrating its first decade of existence this year. It is a corporate alliance created and co-founded by Nestlé to help young people advance their careers and find opportunities.... more
AgrifoodG7 Agriculture /2. Origin Italia presents the "Ortigia Declaration 2024"
Greater protection of GIs urged, starting with their exclusion from duties /Annex
The document delivered to italian Minister of Agriculture. more
Cheese and dairy productsG7 Agriculture: Granarolo in support of African supply chains
President Calzolari participate in the Forum on development and sustainability in the black continent
It is expected that in 2024 40% of the Group's turnover will come from the valorization of Italian dairy products abroad. more
NewsCopa Cogeca: postpone EU deforestation regulation
For European farmers less than 100 days from entry into force "we are still grappling with legal and market uncertainties"
With less than 100 days available and without clear implementation tools, major European producers and various industries are calling for a delay in the entry into force of the Eudr, the EU Deforestation... more
FairsPadua. Flormart, the Salon of Floriculture organized by Fiere Parma
From today to 27 September meetings and "experiential areas" on the sector: protagonist also agrivoltaico
It opens today, 25 and lasts until 27 September Flormart Green Italy, International Fair of Floriculture, Green and landscape and agricultural chain. On the occasion of the Exhibition that will take place... more
FairsIeg Asia Best Italian SME in Singapore
An award from the Iccs of the Lion City, the first destination for Italian exports in South-East Asia
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (Iccs) awarded Ieg Asia Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg), during the Iccs Business Awards '24, recognizing it as 'Best Italian SME... more
Cheese and dairy productsEU at WTO to challenge China’s dairy investigation
No to China’s trade defence based on "questionable allegations and insufficient evidence"
The European Commission has launched a consultation request with the World Trade Organisation (WTO-OMC) to challenge the opening by China of an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of certain dairy... more
NewsG7 Agriculture. Food technologists at a conference in Syracuse
"Nutrition and food education are central aspects of public health and sustainable development policies"
"In the G7 countries, nutrition and food education are central aspects of public health and sustainable development policies". Giorgio Donegani, spokesman of the National Council of Food Technologists... more
IndustryNestlé: In Latin America it is among the companies where it is best to work
New CEO Freixe applauds the result and looks with interest at the potential of the Caribbean
Nestlé has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Latin America in 2024. Among more than 2,500 participating companies, the group secured ninth place in the prestigious Best Places... more
Studies and researchCashless, foreign tourists spend more but make fewer transactions
SumUp Observatory, this summer transactions grew by +24.5%: hotels 43%
The summer of 2024 overtourism, with the main holiday destinations taken by storm from visitors from all over the world, has affected the trend of cashless payments: in the tourist sector transactions... more
Economy and financeNutkao, transaction in closing with Morocco's sovereign wealth fund
White Bridge fund will sell Piedmontese confectionery company to Teralys
It was coveted by many Nutkao, in which Spain's Natra seemed interested a couple of months ago and one step away from acquisition. But no. The Piedmontese bigwig (from Canove di Govone, in the province... more
IndustryNewCold and Froneri join forces for new cold hub
Over 70 million euros of investments for the production plant close to Rome
A new cold hub, which aims to become the largest and most innovative automated logistics warehouse in Central and Southern Italy: the first stone of the new cold store of NewCold, an advanced food logistics... more
Oils and condimentsG7 Agriculture: Modena Balsamic Vinegar at Casa Italia
Consortium promotes conferences and debates in the presence of politicians and experts
The Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico di Modena will be, at “Casa Italia Dop Igp” with OriGin, protagonists of the G7 Agriculture and Fisheries, scheduled until September 29 in Ortigia, Syracuse, as par... more
FairsTuttoFood Milano: 70% of the stands booked 8 months before the event
Cellie (Ceo Fiere Parma): "Strategic countries for Europe and the entire world will be present"
Eight months before the event, over 70% of the available spaces have already been booked for the first edition of TuttoFood Milano, the event that will trace the future of the food sector on a global level... more
NewsG7 Agriculture. Meloni: "Our food exports could be worth up to 70 billion euros"
Italian Premier opens event in Syracuse in front of a Grana Padano wheel
“If things go as we believe this year, exports of agri-food products will be worth up to 70 billion euros. It is the value of our wealth that is produced by farmers.” This was declared last Saturday by... more
Economy and financeF.lli Polli sold at Platinum equity
The family retains a minority share
The indiscretion we gave a few days ago has been confirmed. The Italian F.lli Polli is no longer Italian: those who until ten days ago were only "rumors" of a possible interest by Platinum, an American... more
Economy and financeMisitano & Stracuzzi, the semester flies
Sales revenues +9.3%, profit +48.4%. Event with analysts on September 25th
Misitano & Stracuzzi, listed on Euronext Growth Milan and active in the citrus essences sector, today approved its first half-year 2024 financial statements, which ended with a strong increase. Sales revenues... more
PetfoodPurina UK: €178.58M for Wisbech production site
The completion of the facility, which will house 40 new qualified workers, is expected in early 2025
Nestlé is investing more than £150 million (€178.58 million) in its Nestlé Purina PetCare factory in Wisbech, UK. The move follows other recent investments in Purina facilities around the world, as Nest... more
HealthNestlé supports balanced diets
Symposium in Lausanne reiterates need to rethink impact of nutrition on health
The debate about nutrition and health is constantly evolving. This includes not only the need to focus on the impact of individual nutrients, but also to consider the broader context of balanced meals... more
IndustryBayer celebrates 125 years in Italy
Corporate campaign launched to express "strong concept of Italianness"
The 19th century had not yet ended when Bayer landed in Italy: since then the marriage between the historic multinational and our country has been among the strongest.“We wanted to dedicate our 2024 c... more
PetfoodPurina: Pet Therapy at Fatebenefratelli Hospital in Milan
Collaboration underway for the project by Frida's Friends Onlus
Purina, a leading European company in pet care, is proud to support Frida's Friends in carrying out Iaa (Animal Assisted Interventions), more commonly known as Pet Therapy, at the Fatebenefratelli Hospital... more
Economy and financeCampari earthquake, the CEO Fantacchiotti leaves
Marchesini and Di Fede interim co-CEO in his place
There is no peace for Campari. The headline, which yesterday had recovered from some of its recent losses in the wake of the news of the acquisition of a minority stake in Capevin Holdings Proprietary... more
Economy and financeEU: Inflation rate (+2.2%) to fall in August 2024
Food & beverage is the second most important sector in the increase in prices (+0.46%)
The annual inflation rate in the euro area was 2.2% in August 2024, down from 2.6% in July. A year earlier, the rate was 5.2%. The annual inflation in the European Union was 2.4% in August 2024, down from... more
Economy and financeUnigrains bets on Beillevaire cheeses
Thanks to the agri-food fund, three acquisitions of French brands
The investment fund Unigrains supports the French dairy group Beillevaire, which has acquired three cheese producers, thus accelerating its external growth strategy. As the official statement of Beillevaire... more
Economy and financeIvs Group's Public Offer. Lavazza closer to the goal: 90% of the participants
Grey vehicle has passed the threshold: time until 27 September to join
New step forward for the takeover of Lavazza on vending by Ivs Group. After a few days ago we had announced the 51% level of accessions, yesterday the bidder announced that, considering the accessions... more
FairsS.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino pays homage to Central Europe
Appointment with “Germany: Food, wine, culture” from September 29th
A new chapter for S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino as a natural choice after the editions dedicated to Italy and France, all countries bordering Switzerland and with a very important exchange at a tourist and... more
Economy and financeCampari recovers on the stock exchange: the market likes the minority of Capevin
Operation of over 82 million euros financed "using available liquidity"
Campari has closed today’s session of Stock Exchange in Piazza Affari in red of a "light" -0.6%. Get back some of the title, then, after the falls of recent days. Today’s announcement about the completion of... more
Ice cream“Food Oscar”, Tonitto 1939 wins four awards
Dunnes Stores' Simply Better Italian Sorbet Range Wins at Great Taste Awards 2024
Tonitto 1939 conquers the 2024 Food Oscars. The Simply Better Italian sorbets line created for Dunnes Stores, a famous Irish multinational retail chain, has won the Great Taste Awards 2024 in London, the... more
Cheese and dairy productsItaly, G7 Agriculture. Grana Padano: "Common rules, we don't want a tariff war"
Consortium for the protection of the Dop will be present in Ortigia with tastings and masterclasses
The products protected by protected designations of origin, excellence among the typical geographical indications, represent a wealth to be protected and valorized by the European Union, which regulated... more
Economy and financeOrsero, first half of the year with profitability in line with
Net revenues of €744.1 million, adjusted ebitda of €40.9 million
The Board of Directors of Orsero, the holding company of the homonymous group in Albenga (Savona), one of the leaders in Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables,... more
NewsCannabis: Italian Parliament approves ban on inflorescences
With 157 votes in favor and 109 against, Deputies bans its manufacturing, trade and distribution
After the first approval in the Commission, shortly before the summer break, the Chamber of Deputies voted on the law that outlaws "cannabis light". The vote in the Chamber of Montecitorio translated into... more