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PeopleBesana Importaco: Tucci is the new commercial director
The group grew in 2021, reaching a turnover of 662 million
A new face at the commercial top of Besana, a company of the Importaco Group, European leader in the processing and marketing of dried fruit: Nicola Tucci , born in 1972, has in fact taken on the role... more
DistributionLidl continues to grow in Italy
The 700th supermarket inaugurated in Milan
Lidl Italia reaches an important milestone thanks to the inauguration of the 700th store in Italy: yesterday morning, in the presence of the Councilor for Economic Development and Labor Policies Alessia... more
WinesPinot grigio in Triveneto: the production led by Doc delle Venezie is growing
Positive signs from US and UK: premium categories are driving consumption
For the production chain of Pinot Grigio of Triveneto, 2021 goes to the archive with the plus sign, recording a growth of 6% on the previous calendar year, for a total bottled of almost 2.4 million hl... more
Studies and researchDoes olive oil make you live longer?
The position of the European Food Information Council
A series of recent articles reported a study that consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil per day would reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. "Although olive oil is at the heart... more
DessertsHappy birthday Baci Perugina
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary, a Limited Edition for Valentine's Day 2022
The story of Baci Perugina begins in 1922 in Perugia, thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of Luisa Spagnoli, one of the most influential Italian figures of the early twentieth century. Visionary and creative... more
DessertsLindt grows double-digit in 2021
Turnover of Chf 4.59 billion (+ 14.2%), despite the losses in branded stores due to Covid
In the financial year 2021 Lindt & Sprüngli reported strong double-digit growth. As anticipated by the Swiss chocolate giant, the group's turnover in fact rose to 4.59 billion Swiss francs (approximately... more
FairsAt Macfrut 2022 the renewed Biosolutions International exhibition
Dedicated exhibition area, technical tables and space for innovation, at the Rimini fair from 4 to 6 May 2022
Exhibition area, technical discussion tables, recognition of the most significant innovations. These are the ingredients of the renewed proposal of Biosolutions International Event, the international exhibition... more
AgrifoodMiiMOSA and the European Investment Fund together for agricultural transition
The EIF underwrites €20 million investment in MiiMOSA transition #1 fund
The European Investment Fund (Fei - part of the European Investment Bank Group) has signed a commitment of 20 million euros in the MiiMosa transition # 1 Fund, first investment fund established in 2021... more
WinesWine: record-breaking Brunello in 2021
The ceiling of 11 million bottles on the market has not been exceeded since 2010
Almost 11.4 million bottles of Brunello di Montalcino placed on the market in 2021, 37% more than in the previous three years, with over 1 million reserves (+ 108% on 2020); average bulk price at + 28%... more
SustainabilityEnvironment. Non-forest ecosystems forgotten by the EU?
For WWF "the destruction of peat bogs is responsible for 5% of greenhouse gas emissions"
As the governments of EU countries and the European Parliament start to discuss the European Commission's bill against deforestation, a new WWF report underlines that the EU will miss the goal of effectively... more
BeverageCoca-Cola Hbc relaunches the Biella plant in Pidmont
Investment of 30 million for a plant to produce new 100% rPet bottles
Coca-Cola Hbc Italia, the main bottler of The Coca-Cola Company brand products in Italy, has announced the investment of over 30 million euros for the reopening of its production site in Gaglianico (Biella).... more
SustainabilityGuinness (Diageo) "moves" with increasingly sustainable vehicles
It will introduce four zero-emission trucks in the "Quality" fleet from summer 2022
Guinness, a brand owned by the Diageo Group, will expand its fleet of "Quality" means of transport with the introduction of the first "zero emissions" vehicles, starting from summer 2022. The brewery already... more
Economy and financeNestlé invests in Eureka!
250 million francs for packaging innovation
The Nestlé Group continues its commitments for the sustainability of packaging in Italy with an investment of 5 million euros in the Italian venture capital fund Eureka! Fund, managed by Eureka! Venture... more
ForeignHungary sets the price of some food products
They are seven, and range from white sugar, to flour, to chicken breast
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced last week that the government, starting next February, will set retail prices for six types of food products, such as white sugar, wheat flour, sunflower... more
BeverageUnicredit finances Ibg (PepsiCo and Neri bottler)
The Campania group aims to become a benefit company
UniCredit has signed a 7 million euro bond loan issued by Ibg Spa, a company active in the food and beverage sector that produces and distributes Pepsi brand products and all Neri beverages, a historic... more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging takes over the French company La Parfait
The group strengthens its position in the glass containers segment
Berlin Packagin has completed the acquisition of the Le Parfait activities and brands from OI France Sas, thus strengthening its position as a reference company for the supply of high quality glass containers... more
Studies and researchGarden Gourmet (Nestlé) investigates the habits of Italians in the post-pandemic
New rules and a food approach increasingly guided by sustainability/Annex
Garden Gourmet, Nestlé's international brand positioned in the wellness food segment and also specialized in veg or meat substitute products, has analyzed the new eating habits of post-Covid Italians,... more
NewsToday is World Pizza Day
But the Italian pizzerias have little to celebrate because of infections
Due to Covid, Italian pizzerias suffered a 2.5 billion euro crack in 2021, compared to before the pandemic, due to closures and restrictions, in addition to the "hiccup" presence of foreign tourists. This... more
PeopleMelinda: Erneste Seppi is the new president
After 18 years Michele Odorizzi passes the baton
Ernesto Seppi is the new President of the Melinda Consortium in office for the next three years, unanimously voted by the board of directors of the 16 cooperatives that make up the Trentino consortium.The... more
Economy and financePrivate equity: Carlyle puts Irca up for sale
The Varese group produces chocolate and ingredients for the confectionery industry
Irca Spa, a Gallarate group active in the production of chocolate and ingredients and semi-finished products for pastry, bakery and ice cream, 100% controlled by the private equity fund Carlyle, is for... more
Oils and condimentsSlap to Nutriscore: US studies support the importance of olive oil
It can reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cancer mortality
"Those looking to impose the Nutriscore to encourage the consumption of foods such as fries or sugary drinks should keep in mind the study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group brings Sigep to the world
Strategic agreement between the Rimini and Cologne fairs
Italian Exhibition Group and Koelnmesse have signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership that projects the Sigep of Rimini, the international event of the IEG flagship of Made in Italy... more
DistributionDeliveroo travels more and more electrically
Partnership in Italy signed with Nilox bikes (Esprinet)
To accompany and support the transition to electric for home delivery of food, Deliveroo is today launching a new partnership with Nilox, one of the best known and most appreciated brands in the electric... more
IndustryPolicom: the almond tradition "guides" the Plant based in Calabria
Interview with Tito Polimeni, Marketing & Sales Director of the company
In the first half of 2021, the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in Italy stood at 2.9 million tons between January and June, with an increase in the consumption of vegetable proteins in general,... more
ForeignSheep/goat farming in the EU: Romania in the top 5
It breeds, but it is not at the top of the meat production
In 2021, Romania exported more than 20% of its livestock for a total value of more than 225 million euros, according to data provided by the National Statistical Institute. Despite being among the top... more
IndustryBindi turns to French patisserie
Acquires Gelpat Tradition and aims to achieve 30% of revenues abroad
Sipa, owner of the historic Milanese brand Bindi, a company controlled by the private equity fund BC Partners Llp (through Forno d'Asolo) has reached an agreement to acquire Gelpat Tradition, a French... more
IndustryBerlin Packaging acquires the Italian Premi
In addition to food, the group is also strengthening in the cosmetics and beauty sector
Berlin Packaging, a US provider of global packaging services, yesterday announced the acquisition of Premi SpA, a company specializing in packaging solutions for the cosmetics and beauty industries. This... more
WinesProsecco: first balance on 2021 data
The effervescence of a Doc that broke through the ceiling of 6oo million bottles/Attachment
If in a particularly difficult year such as 2020, thanks also to the immediate success of Prosecco Rosé, there was a growth that led the denomination led by Stefano Zanette to cross the threshold of half... more
IndustryFood supplements: Specchiasol and Farma-Derma merge
White Bridge Investments will have the majority of the new Italian nutraceutical group
A new Italian group for nutraceuticals is born: Farma-Derma and Specchiasol have announced a partnership for the creation of a new reality that will be able to count on a turnover of around 130 million... more
MeatsCoati acquires a stake in San Paolo sausage factory
The partnership will enable the development of a joint growth strategy
Coati, a Valpolicella cured meats company led by the family of the same name, has acquired a minority stake in the share capital of the San Paolo of Traversetolo sausage factory, in province of Parma,... more
Economy and financeTruffles: Intesa Sanpaolo allocates 10 million for the Umbrian supply chain
Collaboration agreement with Urbani Tartufi and Truffleland
As part of the Filiere Program, Intesa Sanpaolo, Urbani Tartufi Srl and Truffleland Srl have signed a collaboration agreement for access to credit for companies that are part of the distribution process... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks: new partnership with Q8 in Italy
First DriveThru restaurant in a service station in the Brescia area
Inauguration of a new Starbucks venue, the first with the Drive Thru formula, in Erbusco (Brescia) in North Italy, as part of a new partnership between Percassi (licensee of the American brand for Italy)... more
IndustryRijk Zwaan and Fri-El together for new green greenhouses
Sustainability, innovation and technology at the heart of the partnership
Rijk Zwaan, a Dutch multinational engaged in the research and marketing of vegetable seeds for professionals in the sector, renews its partnership with Fri-El Green House on the occasion of the inauguration... more
Studies and researchThe "Ernesto Illy" University Master in Economics and Science of Coffee is starting
23 students from 16 different countries will take part in11th edition
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Economy and financeSodexo consolidates post-pandemic recovery
In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, revenues increased by 18.8%
Sodexo, a multinational company operating in the sector of services for businesses, the public and private sectors, closed the first quarter of the 2021-2022 financial year with revenues of € 5.3 billion, a... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria: green light from EU antitrust for the acquisition by Investindustrial
The Ferraioli family will lose control and the company will leave the stock exchange
The competition dg of the European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of La Doria by Amalfi Invest Opportunities, a company based in Luxembourg and which belongs to the Investindustrial... more
ForeignFrance: plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables banned
The measure concerns about thirty fresh fruit and vegetables
The most delicate products such as mushrooms, strawberries and raspberries are exempted, for which there will be time until 2026 more
Catering and hospitalityFra Diavolo: Gesa and Mir Capital take over the majority
The chain aims to double the number of pizzerias with 8 openings in 2022
The Gesa Group of the Ferrieri family, already owner of the Cioccolatitaliani, Bun Burgers and Pizzeria Italiana Espressa brands, has announced the acquisition of the majority of the Fra Diavolo chain... more
WinesCantina Tollo, strong export growth
The Abruzzo group closes 2020-21 with a turnover of 42 million (+ 14%)
The turnover of the Cantina Tollo Sca Theatine group in 2020-21 amounted to 41.9 million euros, an increase compared to the 37.4 million of the previous year. The results were presented during the shareholders'... more
Cheese and dairy productsIsrael: Remilk raises $120 million to produce milk in the laboratory
The new funds will be used to extend the use of the protein to cheese and ice cream
Israeli lab-grown milk start-up Remilk raised $ 120 million in a Series B funding round. The company, through a yeast-based fermentation process, produces milk proteins without the use of animals. which,... more
IndustryUnigrains supports the development of Arfitec
New funding for expansion projects in France and abroad
Arfitec, a company specializing in technologies for the diffusion of liquids through misting systems for supermarkets and for the agri-food industry, has issued convertible bonds underwritten by Unigrains,... more
WinesHyle Capital Partners enters the capital of Contri Spumanti
The fund will support the family in the development plans of the company
The private equity fund Finance For Food One, managed by Hyle Capital Partners Sgr and specialized in investments in made in Italy companies active in the agri-food and related services sector, has invested... more
SustainabilityFelsineo and FelsineoVeg become Benefit Companies
The commitment for CSR of the food group was sealed
Felsineo Spa and FelsineoVeg Srl have completed the process of incorporation as a Benefit Company, in line with the provisions of law no 208 of 28 December 2015 (Article 1, paragraphs 376 et seq.). The... more
WinesWine: Uzbekistan and Chianti closer to promote the Tuscan product
Among the projects in the pipeline: a grape festival and a university of oenology
A grape festival and a university of oenology: these are some of the initiatives to seal the friendship and collaboration between Uzbekistan and Tuscany, in the name of Chianti wine. A delegation from... more
IndustryChina Awards: Divella among the "Italian excellences"
The award underlines the importance of internationalization for companies in Italy and China
F. Divella SpA has been awarded as "Italian excellence" which has been able to take advantage of the business and exchange opportunities between Italy and China. The important recognition was awarded in... more
DistributionVending: Ivs conquers Gesa
84 million invested to take over one of the most important national operators
Ivs Group, leader in the vending sector of drinks and snacks, has signed a contract with some shareholders for the acquisition of a 75.8% stake in GeSA, one of the most important Italian operators in the... more
Catering and hospitalityBurger King opens the 232nd restaurant in Italy
The chain announces another 100 new venues within 4 years
Burger King Restaurants Italia opened a new restaurant in Novara, Piedmont, just before Christmas. The restaurant, in a stand alone structure, is number 232 for the chain in Italy, where it has been operating... more
FairsMarcabyBolognaFiere postponed for the pandemic
The exhibition will be held on 12-13 April
Due to the escalation of the pandemic, BolognaFiere announces the move of the 18th edition of MarcabyBolognaFiere: the event has been rescheduled to 12 and 13 April 2022, with a postponement of three months. MarcabyBolognaFiere,... more
WinesSanta Margherita USA acquires majority ownership of ROCO Winery
First international acquisition for the Marzotto family Group
Santa Margherita USA, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo, has acquired majority ownership of ROCO Winery in Oregon.ROCO Winery was founded in 2001 by Rollin & Corby S... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday, after the long weekend
EFA News communicates to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the long weekend on the occasion of the Epiphany, at the end of the holiday season.The agency will therefore... more