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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
IndustryKellogg integrates the world's first technology for the visually impaired into cereal packaging
The system is based on a code that reproduces product information in audio form
Kellogg Europe today announces the launch of a pan-European project that will make all of the company's cereal packs more accessible to the blind and visually impaired by the end of 2022, thanks to the... more
IndustryRitter Sport: climate neutrality reached
The 2019-2020 sustainability report has been published
Ritter Sport, a brand of chocolate squares belonging to the German family company Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, presented its latest sustainability report entitled "Doing the right thing" and referred to... more
IndustryNestlé Waters aims for a positive water impact
Objective: to strengthen collaborations with partners to identify and support solutions on a local scale
Nestlé Waters will expand current initiatives to manage water resources sustainably, strengthen partnerships with partners to identify and support local-scale solutions designed to help restore ecosystems... more
IndustryCoca-Cola Hbc to buy 30% stake in Caffè Vergnano
An opportunity for the Italian Company for international growth
Caffè Vergnano signed, on June 25, 2021, an agreement with Coca-Cola Hbc AG for the exclusive distribution of Caffè Vergnano products in the Coca-Cola Hbc territories outside Italy. The agreement also i... more
IndustryFood Supplements Recover Covid Fatigue
For Intesa SP at pre-pandemic levels, + 8.6% exports 1 * Q.
Food supplements recover the fatigue of Covid. The sector in Italy in the first quarter of 2021 has already recovered to pre-pandemic levels. In the period considered, the trade surplus was close to 150... more
IndustryPrinces invests in Cardiff's soft drinks
60 million pounds for the expansion of the factory
Princes has completed the first phase of a planned £ 60 million investment in the expansion of its Cardiff soft drink manufacturing site. The first phase of the project saw the installation of seven new... more
IndustryNestlé: Diversity & Inclusion policies at the heart of the Group's philosophy
Emotional Communities Lgbt + and Gender Balance to promote an open and inclusive corporate culture
Diversity & Inclusion policies represent the pillar of Nestlé's philosophy, as evidenced by the support for the United Nations Free & Equal Standards of Conduct for Business to combat discrimination against... more
IndustryAgria (Select legumes): agreement with Invitalia for new investments
Resources for technological innovation, on food safety and sustainability
New productive investment for Agria Spa, the Italian company for the selection and packaging of legumes and cereals, which for over 60 years with the Select brand has been operating in this sector of the... more
IndustrySns Food takes a taste for innovation with Centric Plm
Chinese seasoning and spice manufacturer selects the software to drive competitiveness
Sns Food Co., Ltd, the Chinese condiment and spice company, chose Centric Software's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Centric Software offers the most innovative enterprise solutions for planning,... more
IndustryConsorzi Agrari d'Italia chooses Microsoft
The cloud to support the sustainable development of the agri-food sector
Cai, Consorzi Agrari d'Italia, has chosen Microsoft's cloud solutions to standardize the management and optimize the operations of a complex, geographically extensive and highly heterogeneous organization,... more
IndustryGuala Pack acquires the Easysnap Technology single-dose sachet company
An operation aimed at increasing productivity, innovation and sustainability
Guala Pack SpA announces the acquisition of the majority stake in Easysnap Technology, a leading company in the Italian packaging Valley, known for having patented the Easysnap technology, an innovative... more
IndustryRizzoli Emanuelli turns 115 years
Celebrate with a new logo and the expansion of the Parma production plant
Rizzoli Emanuelli, the oldest Italian fish preserves company, turns 115. It was founded in Parma in June 1906 by the brothers Luigi and Emilio Zefirino Rizzoli together with Aldo and Antonietta Emanuelli,... more
IndustryCarlsberg Group renews its commitment to the environment
Inaugurated a new and innovative water recycling plant
World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5, this year dedicated to the theme of "restoring ecosystems", with the aim of raising public awareness on the importance of finding solutions that regenerate... more
IndustryUK: Ferrero related company agreement to acquire Burton's Biscuit
From Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
The Ferrero CTH related Company today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton’s Biscuit Company (“Burton’s”) from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (“Ontario Teachers’”)... more
IndustryValpizza acquires La Pizza +1
Second operation in a few days for the subsidiary of Aksìa Group
Another acquisition in less than two weeks for Valpizza, the subsidiary of Aksìa Capital V, a fund managed by Aksìa Group, which is thus establishing a new national pole for the production of industrial p... more
IndustryMaschio Gaspardio (agricultural machinery) is financed with Italian Guarantee
Collected 120 million euros, of which 76 guaranteed by Sace
The Maschio Gaspardo Group, leader in the production of agricultural machinery and equipment, has signed an important financing agreement for a total of 120 million euros, of which 76 million assisted... more
IndustryAli Group makes $3.3 bln cash bid for U.S. rival Welbilt
The proposal topps a buyout bid made by rival Middleby Corp last month
In response to media reports, the Italian Ali Holding S.r.l. (Ali Group, with important brands, like Carpigiani, Rancilio, etc), one of the largest and most diversified global leaders in the foodservice... more
IndustryEat Just: $170 million for Good Meat expansion
The fake meat company is preparing to enter the US market
Eat Just has raised $ 170 million in funding for the expansion of its Good Meat cultured meat division, and is preparing for entry into the US market. With the transaction, Good Meat becomes a subsidiary... more
IndustrySaputo: two new acquisitions in the dairy alternatives sector
A total investment of 72.6 million dollars
The Montreal-based dairy company Saputo has announced two strategic acquisitions in the dairy alternatives and value-added ingredients sectors, for a total investment of 187 million Cad (approximately... more
IndustryMarfrig acquires a quarter of the Brf shares
An operation of approximately 800 million dollars
The Brazilian meat company Marfrig has acquired a minority stake of 24% of the local competitor Brf. The shares were purchased for approximately $ 800 million, as confirmed by Reuters. Marfrig explained... more
IndustryMondelēz eats Chipita for $ 2 billion
Greek company specializing in baked goods (croissants and snacks) in Central-Eastern Europe
Mondelēz International announced the acquisition of Hellenic company Chipita Sa, a major player in the croissant and baked snack category in Central and Eastern Europe, for $ 2 billion. Chipita was founded... more
IndustrySweet Products Group winks at the Cémoi chocolaterie
Negotiations are underway for a Franco-Belgian business marriage
If the "wedding" takes place, the impact on the chocolate market, not only in Europe, will be strong: the new entity will invoice 1.2 billion euros, employ 5,000 people and manage 24 production plants in Europe, the United States and England and Ivory Coast more
IndustryFerrero: agreement with Falck Renewables for clean energy
The Alba group aims to source 100% from renewable sources
Ferrero has signed a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Falck Renewables, an international operator in the field of renewable energy, to produce and feed into the grid 100% renewable green electricity,... more
IndustryCentric enters the Food and Beverage market
Plm solutions for manufacturers, retailers and brands
Centric Software has launched Product Lifestyle Management solutions specifically for the food and beverage industry. Centric Software provides enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop and sell apparel,... more
IndustryEquipment: Arcelik (Beko) takes over Whirpool Turkey
The acquisition, worth 78.3 million euros, also includes a plant with 1000 employees
Arçelik, the Turkish group that represents the second largest household appliance company in Europe by market share, with a consolidated turnover of 5 billion euros in 2019, controlling among others the... more
IndustryGranarolo acquires 100% of Granarolo Uk
An M&A campaign begins in Italy and abroad
Granarolo SpA announces the acquisition of 49% of Granarolo Uk Ltd and increases its share capital from 51% to 100% with a view to consolidating its presence in the United Kingdom, as happened in France.... more
IndustryBasf celebrates its first 75 years in Italy
The communication campaign inspired by "The formula of the future" is underway
Present in our country since 1946, this year Basf celebrates its first 75 years in Italy with "The formula of the future": a communication campaign that reaffirms the contribution that the Group offers... more
IndustryDe' Longhi: a record first quarter
Strong expansion of turnover (€ 625.7 million) and margins
The Board of Directors of De’ Longhi SpA today approved the results for the first quarter of 2021. Consolidated revenues for the first quarter amounted to € 678.7 million, growing by 72.6%. The expansion of... more
IndustryKellogg launches the wellness manifesto
Actions in collaboration with Banco Alimentare and the Italian Red Cross
The new wellness manifesto launched in recent days by Kellogg at a European level is a story that highlights how social commitment, environmental and nutritional benefits go hand in hand. "A holistic vision... more
IndustryAcqua San Benedetto with Ca' Foscari University for a new training project
Develop transversal skills of current and future managers of the company
Consistent with the corporate mission of development and growth of internal resources, San Benedetto launches the training project in partnership with the Ca 'Foscari Challenge School and financed by the... more
IndustryLavazza: the first roasting shop opens in the United States
A new facility will be built in West Chester, Pennsylvania by fall 2021
Lavazza North America, part of the Italian coffee company Lavazza, will build the first coffee roasting and packaging plant in the United States. The opening of the new plant is scheduled for October 2021... more
IndustryHiperbaric presents the Hpp Innovation Week
Event on high pressure processing technology for the food and beverage industry
The HPP Innovation Week 2021 is the reference event on high pressure processing technology (HPP) for the food and beverage industry. A virtual conference that will bring together manufacturers, retailers,... more
IndustryNestlé acquires core brands of The Bountiful Company
The transaction is valued at USD 5.75 billion
The Swiss giant expands health and nutrition portfolio. more
IndustryGuala Closures accelerates on smart manufacturing
Objective: to improve the efficiency of production lines, water and energy savings
Technological innovation and digitalization of production, efficiency of production lines, quality control and improvement, less waste and energy and water savings. These are the pillars of the industrial... more
IndustryForno d'Asolo more and more sustainable
New trigeneration plant built by Siram Veolia
Sustainability and innovation are the pillars behind the project created by Siram Veolia for Forno d'Asolo, the Treviso-based company leader in frozen sweet and savory baked goods today at the center of... more
IndustryNestlé aims to acquire The Bountiful Company
The American company specializes in vitamins and supplements
Swiss food giant Nestlé has confirmed that it is in talks to buy the American vitamin and supplement manufacturer The Bountiful Company, as anticipated by rumors in the American press. The Swiss group... more
IndustryBimby celebrates 50 years old
Evolution and progress from 1971 to today's Tm6
It was 1971 when Vorwerk launched the first food processor on the European market, the Thermomix which this year celebrates 50 years. It all started in France in 1961 when Vorwerk distributed the first... more
IndustryEarthday: Syngenta reaffirms its commitment to sustainable agriculture
The Good Growth Plan continues to enhance the planet
On the occasion of the 51st edition of Earth Day, Syngenta reaffirms, through the projects contained within the new The Good Growth Plan, its constant commitment to defend and enhance the mother of all... more
IndustryJbs will acquire the vegetable meat producer Vivera
An operation worth 341 million euros
Brazilian meat producer JBS will acquire the plant-based meat company Vivera for approximately € 341 million. This operation, which is still pending regulatory approval, will allow JBS to have its own p... more
IndustryDanone: a first quarter of 2021 to forget
Sales dropped by 9.4% due to the negative impact of exchange rates
Danone recorded € 5.66 billion in sales in the first quarter of 2021, reporting a decline of 9.4%, mainly caused by the negative impact of exchange rates. However, the company called that just ended "... more
IndustryArcadia Biosciences acquires the Spanish Agrasys
It will market tritordeum, a combination of durum wheat and wild barley
US agricultural biotechnology company Arcadia Biosciences has acquired Agrasys, a Spanish food ingredients company that has developed a new grain with agronomic and nutritional benefits. Based in Barcelona,... more
IndustrySanpellegrino cancels CO2 emissions by 2022
Investments of over 4 million euros per year to accelerate the adoption of biofuels
Sanpellegrino, the leading company in Italy in the mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks sector, intensifies its efforts to combat climate change and on the occasion of Earth Day, announces its commitment... more
IndustryPepsiCo announces its 2030 target for "Positive agricolture"
The company aims to extend regenerative practices
PepsiCo, has announced a new and impactful business ambition of “Positive Agriculture”, anchored in the 2030 goal of spreading regenerative farming practices on 7 million acres, roughly equal to its ent... more
IndustryIn Houston, Domino's pizza arrives with robots
Partnership with Nuro for the launch of an automated delivery service
Domino's has partnered with robotics company Nuro to launch an automated pizza delivery service in Houston, United States. Starting last week, select customers who place a prepaid order from the company's... more
IndustryEni abandons palm oil for biorefinery in Venice
It will be replaced by biomass from waste vegetable edible oils and waste animal fats
"The Venice biorefinery is preparing to stop using palm oil for the production of biofuels". This was announced by Eni, explaining that in recent days it presented "the documentation for the verification... more
IndustryGranarolo buys 100% of Mulino Formaggi
The investment will allow to expand the international offer in the hard cheese segment
Granarolo SpA acquires 60% of Mulino Formaggi Srl from Mulino Alimentare SpA, bringing its stake from 40% to 100% of the capital. Mulino Formaggi was born in Parma in 2018 following the meeting of two... more
IndustryAromas: Ambienta conquers the English TasteConnection
The company is a leader in the production of flavorings and aromatic substances for the food sector, especially for snacks and salty foods
Ambienta Sgr, a European private equity fund focused on sustainability, through the subsidiary Nactarome (in the portfolio of the Ambienta III fund) has acquired 100% of TasteConnection, one of the leading... more
IndustryBolton joins the UN Global Compact
It is the largest strategic corporate citizenship initiative in the world
Bolton Group, the industrial holding of the Nissim family that controls numerous brands, including Rio Mare, Simmenthal, Borotalco, Neutro Roberts, Omino Bianco, UHU, Collistar, has joined the United Nations... more
IndustryIvs (vending machines) acquires Dai 24
The Group intends to develop its business model on a national basis
IVS Group, the Italian leader and the second player in Europe in the business of automatic and semi-automatic vending machines for the supply of hot and cold drinks and snacks, informs that its subsidiary... more