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FairsMinus three: ready for Hospitality 2025
Official opening of the Salone dell'accoglienza on Monday 3 February at 11 in Riva del Garda
Minus 3. Three days to the inauguration of the 49th Hospitality-Il Salone dell'Accoglienza, the leading international fair in Italy in the horeca sector. The appointment is scheduled for monday, February... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly without frontiers
Investindustrial signs agreement with Azadea Group for the opening of 40 new sales outlets in the Middle East
True to the promise of expansion made a few days ago, on the occasion of the 18th birthday of the brand Eataly, by ad Andrea Cipolloni, the Italian catering brand in Investindustrial by Andrea Bonomi signs,... more
IndustryItalpizza opens new factory in France
With the reopening of the former Nestlé plant, the Modena-based company aims to reach markets in northern Europe
With the inauguration ceremony of the new French production site in Caudry (Hauts-de-France), held in the presence of the French Minister for Industry and Energy, Marc Ferracci, Italpizza, a company from... more
IndustryDe' Longhi: preliminary revenues 2024 at 3.5 billion euros
Estimated annual growth of +13.7%. 2025 turnover to increase by 5-7%
The De' Longhi Group closed 2024 with revenues in strong expansion compared to the previous year, thanks to a significant acceleration of organic growth trends in the main categories of the household sector,... more
DistributionCarrefour at the station: the French revolution of the GDO
Three-way agreement with Lagardere Travel Retail and SNCF: 30 new shops in railway stations
Carrefour has recently signed an agreement with Sncf, the French national railway company and French rail companies, together with Lagardère Travel Retail, a subsidiary of the Lagardère group specialized i... more
LiqueursDiageo denies sale of Guinness and Moët Hennessy
The Company confirmed the sale to Bardinet of the Cacique rum
"We take note of recent media speculation about the Guinness World Records and our participation in Moët Hennessy and can confirm that we do not intend to sell either". It is a tight statement that with... more
Government actsEU: Ebaf to make its official debut on February 4th
European Agriculture and Food Council formally established
The European Commission has officially established the European Agriculture and Food Council (EBAF), fulfilling a key recommendation of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture. Chaired by Agriculture... more
FairsMacfrut stops in Congo-Brazzaville and the DRC
Fair presented in the two capitals: "Growing success for us in Africa"
Macfrut's double international mission in the African continent: in Congo-Brazzaville (formerly French Congo) and in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC, formerly Zaire). Both missions were organized... more
Ice creamIllva Saronno gorges on artisanal ice cream in the North-West of Italy
Majority of the Genoese Arbore sas acquired through the subsidiary Disaronno
Illva Saronno Holding has acquired the majority of Arbore sas, a company in the sector of semi-finished products for artisanal ice cream and pastry shops in Liguria and Piedmont. The transaction took place... more
Economy and financeEurovo focuses on Northern Europe: acquisition in Belgium
The Imola company specialized in egg products buys the Belgian Hulstaert known under the brand Fleggs
Eurovo, the Italian group based in Imola (BO) and one of the main European leaders in the production and distribution of eggs and egg products, expands its activities in Belgium. It does so by acquiring... more
Conserved and jamsCirio: new TV campaign for the British market
Celebrity chef James Martin is the testimonial for 100% Italian tomatoes
“Made the farmerly way”. This is the slogan of the new Cirio commercial dedicated to the British market, which has been on air for a few days on the main television channels in the United Kingdom. Wit... more
Economy and financeNoberasco optimistic about 2025
Closed 2024 at 85 million turnover, the company of dried fruit aims to 120 million in 2027
"We are very pleased to announce that last week the Shareholders' Meeting approved the Balance 23/24 with renewed optimism". Flavio Ferretti, ceo of Noberasco, a historic company specializing in dried... more
SuperfoodFerrero expands to the US with protein snacks
Power Crunch acquired high protein bars and chips: 50 employees join the group in Alba (CN)
Ferrero, a global confectionery company, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Power Crunch from the Bio-Nutritional Research Group. Founded in 1996, Power Crunch has seen strong growth... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut, the volumes fall, the turnover rises
Chocolate giant closes 1st quarter 2024/25 with sales -2.7%; revenues up 53.9%
Barry Callebaut, chocolate producer and cocoa processor, reports results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024/2025 closed with lower sales than expected "due to delays in orders due to the renegotiation... more
IndustryBialetti, Nuo Capital ready to rescue?
According to rumors the offer of the Hong Kong fund of the Pao-Cheng family is close
The agreement between Bialetti and Nuo Capital, the investment arm of the Hong Kong family office Wwic, led by Stephen Cheng, is increasingly close. The company, controlled by the Pao-Cheng family and... more
Ice creamInvestindustrial acquires majority stake in Grupo Alacant
Spanish private label ice cream maker partially acquired by italian company
Global Icecream Investments S.à rl, an independently managed investment company of Investindustrial VIII SCSp (Investindustrial), has finalized an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Asociación d... more
Food safetyUS: Georgia on the alert for avian influenza
The "capital" of the USA chickens detects the 5th case of Hpai, but the first one that comes from a commercial premises
Georgia, considered the US capital of chickens, is alarmed by avian influenza. the State Department of Agriculture and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department... more
Government actsEU Recognizes New Geographical Indications in Romania and Türkiye
Jidvei wines and sparkling wines and Silifke Yoğurdu yogurt registered respectively as Dop and Igp
The European Commission has approved the registration of two new names, recognizing their distinctive qualities. The Jidvei name (registered as a Protected Designation of Origin) includes white, rosé,... more
FairsMacfrut world capital of horticultural biotechnology
The 42nd edition of the fair will host a symposium with top experts from around the world
Macfrut world capital of biotechnology applied to horticulture. The international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre (6-8 May 2025), will host for the first time... more
Import-exportEU-US tariffs. Tajani: "Dialogue is the best way, without giving up on protecting our interests"
The statement on the sidelines of the agreement on air transport between Italy and Mongolia
"About 40% of our gross domestic product depends on exports, and we cannot afford to enter into an economic war scenario". more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: foreign sell-in on the rise
USA and France confirm themselves as the first two markets for PDO
Parmigiano Reggiano is an increasingly international product: this is demonstrated by the positive data of foreign sell-in 2024 (source: Niq), which marked a +13.7% compared to the previous year. The opportunity... more
NewsThe EU trembles over the green lobby scandal
One billion euros of public funds to fund green lobbyists: former Commissioner Timmermans in the storm
One billion euros. This would be the amount of money intended for climate and environmental subsidies, instead used by Brussels to finance a "shadow lobby" linked to the Green. The EU’s 2025, therefore, o... more
Press releaseGranarolo, a global protagonist in exhibitions
From Lyon to Las Vegas, passing through Tuttofood in Milan, concluding with Cologne and Shanghai
Granarolo is aiming for international growth through participation throughout 2025 in some of the most important national and international fairs, to promote its quality products in the name of innovation.... more
FairsHospitality 2025: over 750 exhibitors, H Experience debuts
International hotel and restaurant trade fair kicks off in Riva del Garda on February 3rd
The 49th edition of Hospitality – Il Salone dell'Accoglienza, the international trade fair in Italy dedicated to the hotel and restaurant industry, scheduled for February 3 to 6 at the Riva del Garda E... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly turns 18 and Celebrates in Italy, USA and UK
Starred chefs and young talents next Monday on the occasion of the chain's anniversary
Eataly celebrates its eighteenth birthday with five large dinners that become an opportunity to enhance culture and traditions. On January 27, 2007, the first Eataly opened in Turin in the former Opificio... more
Economy and financeSabaf, revenues 2024 records
The company of kitchen components with sales up 15.7% in 2024
Sabaf, a manufacturer of components for domestic appliances and kitchens such as gas burners, taps and thermostats for gas cooking listed on the Ftse Italia small cap and the Star segment, It closed 2024... more
WinesTerra Moretti, 15 million sustainability bond
Signed by Cdp, Banca Sella and Banca Valsabbina for new projects of the Brescia winery
Terra Moretti, the group from Erbusco, in the province of Brescia, active in wine and luxury hospitality, has issued a sustainability-linked bond for 15 million Euros. The bond is signed by three credit... more
PeopleFranke: Maltempi new VP R&D and Category Management
He will report directly to CEO Barbara Borra
Franke Home Solutions, a division of the Franke Group and manufacturer of intelligent systems and solutions for the home kitchen, announces an important change within its Global Leadership Team (Gly).... more
Government actsSpanish EVO oil and Portuguese rice among EU geographical indications
Aceite de Menorca recognized as PGI, Arroz de Sarrabulho becomes TSG
The European Commission has approved the registration of two new denominations, recognizing their distinctive qualities, both from the Iberian Peninsula. “Oli de Menorca/Aceite de Menorca” has received rec... more
Catering and hospitalityTosca opens its first location in Metz
Stuffed schiacciate with PDO and PGI cured meats and cheeses to conquer the transalpine lands
After the success of the openings in Italy, Tosca is expanding its presence in France, opening its first international store in Metz with its partner Jrb Metz Origin, a company founded by Romane and Baptiste... more
Economy and financeArdian, record 3.2 billion euros collection
Successful closing for the sixth Expansion fund focused on private medium-sized companies between Frankfurt, Paris and Milan
Ardian, a leading global private market investment firm, today announced that it has raised €3.2 billion for its sixth Expansion Fund, the Ardian Expansion Fund VI (AEF VI). The "successful closing" c... more
BeverageUnited Breweries rethinks: resumes beer deliveries in India
Heineken company returns to distribute the Kingfisher "with immediate effect" to Telangana Beverages Corporation
United Breweries, known for its Kingfisher beer brand, is taking back deliveries of beer to Telangana Beverages Corporation Ltd (TGBCL) "with immediate effect". The same company reporting to Heineken in... more
Economy and financeAlgebris Investments launches Climatech fund
To invest between climate and deep tech, focusing on key sectors such as food
Algebris Investments has launched its first venture capital strategy, Algebris Climatech, with a first closing at around 60 million Euros. Investors include major institutional players, key players in... more
IndustryMaschio Gaspardo strengthens its presence in the Benelux
Acquired the totality of the shares of the Belgian branch and logistic structure of 5.000 square meters
Maschio Gaspardo, a Padova company based in Campodarsego and world leader in the production of agricultural machinery, strengthens its presence in the Benelux countries by announcing the acquisition of... more
LiqueursDiageo, new trends
The report "Distilled 2025": moderation in drinking, unique experiences and artificial intelligence"
Diageo, producer of iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Don Julio Tequila and Guinness, presented its annual global report on "being together" trends, which reveals the ways and reasons for socializing... more
FairsMarca 2025: Record edition closes
Calzolari (BolognaFiere): "Extraordinary goals, both for quality and quantity of the exhibition offer"
The 21st edition of Marca by BolognaFiere ends with an unprecedented success, with 1300 leading companies, 9 pavilions and 35,000 m2 of exhibition space. The number, representativeness and authoritativeness... more
IndustryUnox, 2024 turnover at 330 million euros
Oven manufacturer increases orders and prepares to land at Sigep
The unstoppable growth of Unox, a company specialized in the design, production and sale of professional ovens for the catering, retail, pastry and bakery sectors, continues, closing the year with a turnover... more
MeatsZootechnics. The risks of dismantling livestock farms
Spangaro (Carni Sostenibili): "For food and social security, avoid the crisis of the sector like the automotive one"
“Reducing livestock farming and related activities would be a serious risk for our food and social security, let's avoid putting our livestock sector like the automotive sector into crisis” said Michele Spa... more
Economy and financeItalian food industry increasingly performing
The sector showing the most marked trend growth is ice cream (+18.9%)
The Federalimentare Study Center confirms that the food industry is the best performing manufacturing sector. According to Istat statistics for November 2024 (read EFA News ), production volumes recorded,... more
DistributionGrr Garbe Retail makes its first shopping spree in Italy
German group acquires €222 million portfolio of 7 hypermarkets and 15 supermarkets
Thirty-year lease agreement with Coop Alleanza 3.0 perfected. more
IndustryCrealis recycle 93% of industrial waste
By 2030, commitment to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 42%/Attachment
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, recovery of industrial waste, product innovation, a corporate culture based on inclusion, professional growth and local roots. These are the cornerstones of the first... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco Acquires Knorr-Tomato Flavored Sauces from Unilever
German premium references enrich the portfolio of the leading Italian tomato group
The Casalasco group, one of the world's leading operators in the production and processing of industrial tomatoes, has purchased the well-known German range of pasta sauces "Knorr - Tomato al Gusto" from... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: Italian sales on the rise
In 2024, volumes will exceed 47 thousand tons, for a value exceeding 873 million euros (+4.1%)
The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium returns to Marca by BolognaFiere, the Italian trade fair dedicated to the private label. The event is an opportunity to develop collaborative relationships with large-scale... more
Economy and financeCampari, buy back millionaire
Between 6 and 10 January, shares worth 1.23 million euros were purchased
Davide Campari-Milano N.V. states that "under the current authorization to purchase own shares to be used for the service of incentive plans based on financial instruments, as decided by the shareholders'... more
FishVongola Romagnola becomes EU registered trademark
Identity sees the adhesion of the fishing cooperatives associated with Legacoop
The "Vongola Romagnola" becomes a registered trademark in the European Union. The territorial collective trademark of the Consortia for the Management of Molluscs of Ravenna and Rimini has obtained the... more
FairsMarca by Bolognafiere 2025: four institutional events
Among other issues, it will deal with sustainability and women in retail, with an eye on solidarity
Interest and participation in the International Private Label Selection – Ipls, the initiative promoted by Marca by BolognaFiere in collaboration with Expertise On Field – Iplc, are growing significantly. Dur... more
CoffeeDavid vs Golia:th Sicilian roasting sues the giant Zara
The battle is mainly about the name
The Spanish company would have decided to open a series of coffee shops by calling them Zacaffè: too similar to Zicaffè, which uses the EUIPO more
ZootechnyFoot-and-mouth disease: first outbreak in Europe in 14 years
Disease in a farm in Germany, where no cases had been found since 1988
After 14 years, foot-and-mouth disease is back in Europe. An outbreak has been detected on a buffalo farm in the Märkisch-Oderland region of Brandenburg. The announcement was made on Friday, January 10... more
FairsSigep 2025, minus 5: an edition of record
Flavia Morelli from Ieg says: from 18 to 22 January Fiera Rimini will host 1,300 companies from 33 countries in 30 pavilions
"Here we are: a record edition is waiting for us that will showcase the city of Rimini". Flavia Morelli, group exhibition manager of the food&beverage division in Ieg who is organising Sigep 2025, a reference... more
Economy and financeEuro area, retail sales in modest growth in November 2024
In the Eurozone +0.1% compared to -0.3% in October: food, beverages and tobacco sales up both in trade
Lower-than-expected growth in retail sales in the Eurozone in November 2024. According to Eurostat, sales rose by 0.1% on a monthly basis, below the consensus of +0.3%, compared to -0.3% in October 2024... more