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Economy and financeOecd, stable trend inflation in November: rising in Italy
Inflation has fallen in 11 countries and remained stable or broadly stable in 13
The trend inflation of Oecd countries, in November 2024, remained stable at 4.5%. The Oecd itself reports that in Italy, in the same month, the trend of inflation rose to 1.3% from 0.9% in October. Overall,... more
Economy and financeMore Old Wild West finance spin
QuattroR fund would be interested in 20% of the Cigierre chain
The QuattroR fund, chaired by Franco Valeri and led by Francesco Conte, would be ready to enter Old Wild West with a minority stake of around 20% through a capital increase. For now this is only an indiscretion,... more
AgrifoodEuropean Agricultural Policy: Italians among the most in favor of the new course
According to Eurobarometer, 80% of respondents expressed "fairly" or "very positive" opinions
Italy is one of the countries where the European Common Agricultural Policy is gaining the most consensus. In the ranking of the European Union countries most in favor of the current course of the CAP,... more
Ice creamSigep/2. Pernigotti relaunches "Signor Stefano"
The company returns to the semi-finished products market for ice cream parlors with a tribute to the founder
Pernigotti SpA returns to the semi-finished products market for ice cream with the new brand “Signor Stefano”. The historic confectionery company from Novi Ligure (Alessandria) – owned, starting from... more
FairsSigep. Eurovo: from pastry to mixology, the egg is the protagonist
A roundup of events, chefs and showcooking scheduled at Rimini Expo Centre (18-22 January)
When we think of eggs, we often limit ourselves to seeing them as a simple ingredient. But what happens if we start looking at them for what they really are? A noble raw material, rich in unexplored potential,... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: debut for the Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
World-class event hosted in Italy for the first time (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May)
Big news at Spices&Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2025. The main European exhibition dedicated to spices, medicinal and aromatic herbs will host the International Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and... more
CoffeeNescafé Espresso Concentrate: Cold Coffee for Everyone
Launching in the US to cater to Gen Z tastes
Nescafé, the largest coffee brand globally, is launching its first-ever liquid espresso concentrate in the US, the biggest coffee market in the world.1 With one out of every three cups of coffee consumed... more
ForeignChina: Record Cereals, but Government Wants More
Encouraging cultivation of corn, rice, wheat, soybeans and rapeseed, Beijing aims to improve food security
The future of Chinese agriculture will be played out in particular on cereals. In this regard, Beijing has announced the selection of new varieties of soybeans and corn, while priority will be given to... more
Economy and financeMarr is awarded SME status
The recognition of the food company of the Cremonini Group allows the increase from 3% to 5% of the share capital
Marr S.p.a., a leading company in Italy for the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, has been awarded the SME status. The company of the Cremonini group itself... more
FairsSigep 2025: the new paths of Italian high-end pastry making
Maestri Ampi will have an exclusive space, a true hub of innovation and sharing
Accademia Maestri Pasticceri Italiani (Ampi) is taking part in the 46th edition of Sigep - The Dolce World Expo, scheduled for 18 to 22 January 2025, at the Rimini exhibition centre. In a new large multifunctional... more
PeopleCoca-Cola: Paola Donelli new Frontline Activation Mktg Director Italy and Albania
The aim of her mandate is to combine iconicity and the evolution of consumer needs
Paola Donelli has been appointed Frontline Activation Marketing Director Italy and Albania, to coordinate the team that manages the marketing and communication strategies of The Coca-Cola Company brands... more
BeverageHeineken Italy: Michela Filippi new Marketing Director
In the company since 2020, the manager has led the growth of the Ichnusa and Birra Messina brands
Starting from January 2025, Michela Filippi has taken on the role of Marketing Director of Heineken Italy. In her new role, the newly elected will consolidate the marketing strategy of the Group's brand... more
FairsSigep Vision /2. Between virtuous practices and "bioarchitectural" gelato
Three focuses on the Sustainability District and a selection of super-automatic coffee machines
In addition to the reference talks (read EFA News), Sigep Vision will be the guideline that will also determine three 'on site' projects: Taste of Tomorrow, Sustainability District and the Innovation and... more
FairsSigep Vision: the future of foodservice is being written
Three talks on innovations and market trends scheduled for the next edition (Rimini, 18-22 January 2025)
The reference point for the main market trends in the foodservice world. And not least of the technological and sustainable innovations that will guide the sector into the future. Sigep Vision is the flagship... more
BeverageHeineken /2. Non-Alcoholic: There's Still a Stigma in Gen Z
Study reveals that in 5 countries, 21% of young people hide their consumption due to social pressure
The Heineken study announced at the launch of the new campaign (read EFA News ), after interviewing 11,842 adults in five developed non-alcoholic beer markets – the UK, US, Spain, Japan (over the legal d... more
BeverageHeineken: First Campaign of 2025 Celebrates Sobriety
"0.0 Reasons Needed" to dispel the latest prejudices about "zero alcohol" /Video
A clear message: if someone stays sober, no matter why, it is a choice to be respected. This is the core of Heineken's brand new "0.0 Reasons Needed" campaign, coming out in January. While there are still... more
WinesSparkling wines: Italy retains EU lead in 2023
638 million litres produced in Italy last year, against the backdrop of a declining sector
In 2023, the European Union produced 1,496 billion liters of sparkling wine from fresh grapes. This figure represents an 8% decrease compared to approximately 1,624 billion in 2022. According to Eurostat,... more
SustainabilityIntesa Sanpaolo is the only Italian company in sustainability indices
For the 14th year, the bank is in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe Sustainability
Intesa Sanpaolo has been included again this year in the financial indices Dow Jones Sustainability world index and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe index, among the most important global and European stock... more
TechnologyCDP Equity and Trilantic Europe acquire agritech Diagram from Nextalia
The buyers take two shares of 41.6% each: BF Agricola keeps a stake
CDP Equity, a subsidiary of the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group, and Trilantic Europe, a leading pan-European private equity investor in the mid-market, have acquired a majority stake in Diagram Group,... more
DessertsFerrero: Italian companies' turnover almost reaches 2.96 billion euros
Net Profits up across the board. Holding company's rises to 169 million
Board of Directors appointed, with Bartolomeo Salomone confirmed as President. more
Catering and hospitalityDoppio Malto, a flurry of new openings
Exclusive. CEO Giovanni Porcu: "In addition to Italy, 4 new locations in France"
Beer, food and happiness: this is the promise of Doppio Malto, an Italian brewery and restaurant chain that has opened a new location in Modena, the fifth in the region. The brand's mission is to offer... more
Economy and financeItalian extra-EU trade: exports and imports on the rise
Sells abroad are going strong especially in Türkiye, OPEC countries, ASEAN countries and UK /Istat Annex
In November 2024, Istat estimates, for trade with non-EU27 countries, a strong cyclical increase for both flows, slightly larger for exports (+5.6%) than for imports (+5.3%). The monthly increase in exports... more
SustainabilityElephant Vert, new setup to aim for global expansion
French agricultural biosolutions company takes the transalpine group BIO3G to develop sustainable agriculture worldwide
New acquisition for the Eléphant Vert group that strengthens its position on the European and world markets by becoming a 100% shareholder of the French BIO3G group. The objective of the company is to... more
ForeignBird Flu: California Declares State of Emergency
Meanwhile, in Louisiana, the first serious case in a human being. But there hasn't been a "species jump" yet
While Europe is receiving reassuring news about avian flu, the same cannot be said for the US. In Louisiana, a hospitalization was announced for the first serious case of avian flu found in a human. The... more
ZootechnyEuropean Parliament: Intergroup for sustainable livestock farming is born
A new reference point to bridge the gap between politics and the needs of breeders
The European Parliament has officially established the Intergroup on Sustainable Livestock Farming, supported by numerous MEPs from different countries and the main political groups. This initiative represents... more
Catering and hospitalitySigep Asia & Restaurant Asia: Three-Year Partnership with ACA
Agreement with airline catering association, covering 64% of the global market in the sector
Sigep Asia & Restaurant Asia has announced an exclusive three-year partnership with the Airline Catering Association (ACA), an organization that represents 64% of the global airline catering market and... more
DessertsUk. Nescafé and KitKat launch chocolate milk sachets
An "indulgent coffee" that is added to a number of other Nestlé confectionery collaborations
Nescafé has partnered with KitKat to create a "delicious chocolate milk" specifically for the "coffee break". The Nescafé KitKat Latte arrives in stores across Britain this week and, as the multinational o... more
FairsSigep 2025: it will be the most international edition ever held
More than 3000 buyers, over 40 talks and 60 international speakers, with Saudi Arabia as "guest country"
Sigep World - The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence is preparing to welcome an unprecedented international participation, with a strong presence of delegations, associations, foreign trade confederations,... more
FairsMacfrut. Medicinal plants: a bridge between Italy and Hungary
Workshop in Budapest, in view of Spices&Herbs Global Expo (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May 2025)
“Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: a bridge between Italy and Hungary”. This is the bilateral workshop that brought together Italian and Hungarian producers of medicinal and aromatic plants to explore new... more
Economy and financeAmbienta cedes Wateralia
The fund will continue to support the company for investments in the water sector
Ambienta Sgr, one of the largest asset managers in Europe focused entirely on environmental sustainability, announces the divestment of Wateralia, platform company of the Fondo Ambienta III. Wateralia... more
LiqueursDiageo leaves Italy
Confirmated by Kerry Easter, Operation Manager: the company will close the Alba plant
In 350 will lose their place. It is hoped that a buyer for the plant is fully effective. more
HealthNestlé: Bioactive Nutrients Discovered to Support Longevity
Study Published on Preventing Age-Related Muscle Decline /Attachment
As the world’s population continues to age, it is more important than ever to understand the mechanisms behind aging. In this regard, Nestlé is exploring science-based nutritional solutions for specific ag... more
CoffeeSouth Korean company Spc is targeting Italy with the brand Paris Baguette
The group expects 12 thousand coffee-bakery in the world by 2030: we have the jv with Pascucci coffee
There is not only the hamburger in the expansion plans of the big chains that see in Italy a new territory of conquest. There is also coffee, as demonstrated by the South Korean group Spc, a Seoul-based... more
Packaging and logisticsBarilla consolidates its partnership with Chep
Italy's supply chain converted to reusable pallets, improving sustainability and efficiency
Chep, a global provider of supply chain solutions and a leader in pallet pooling, announces that it has signed a landmark agreement with Barilla, the world’s largest pasta manufacturer headquartered i... more
Catering and hospitalityNatfood: Gimoka becomes majority shareholder
Management structure confirmed. Lochis family to retain minority stakes
Gimoka has acquired the majority of Natfood, an Italian company in the hot and cold beverage sector (ginseng, barley, chocolate, tea, herbal teas, creams) for the Ho.Re.Ca channel. The operation completes... more
Cheese and dairy productsBelgium. European dairy production, new cheese major
Merger between Vache Bleue Group and Flanders Food Production creates reality with a turnover of over 500 mln
A new European cheese major is born. The news comes from Belgium where two famous dairy companies, namely Vache bleue group and Flanders food production (FFP) have merged: a new company, European Dairy... more
Catering and hospitalitywagamama opens new location in Milan Central
The Asian cuisine format expands the catering offer at the station managed by Grandi Stazioni Retail
wagamama has opened a new restaurant in the Milano Centrale station, expanding the restaurant offering with Asian cuisine in the second Italian station in terms of number of travellers, managed by Grandi... more
WinesBubbles: Record 1 billion bottles exceeded in 2024
355 million sold just for the holidays (+7%). Cocktails boost exports (+9%)
Italian bubbles are set to surpass the record quota of 1 billion bottles produced and marketed in 2024; of these, 355 million (+7%) will be uncorked between Christmas and New Year's in Italy and around... more
SustainabilityItalian Granarolo awarded for bee health
Winner of the European Bee Award for a project carried out together with Conapi /Video
The italian company Granlatte-Granarolo Group and Conapi-Mielizia - Consorzio Nazionale Apicoltori have won The European Bee Award 2024, the recognition established by the European Landowners' Organization... more
Economy and financeNestlé awards Nigerian students: 5 of them will receive internships in Switzerland
Needs YOUth Program is investing in new African human resources
For the thirteenth consecutive year, Nestlé has awarded twenty young Nigerians who completed their technical training program in Agbara with highly recognized City & Guilds certifications. Additionally,... more
Government actsDenmark: 155 million euros from EU for "green" fishing and aquaculture
Scheme approved under State aid rules for environmentally friendly energy sources
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €155 million Danish scheme to promote green investments in the fishery and aquaculture processing sector. The scheme aims to support l... more
Economy and financeWomen and young people in agriculture: EIB funding of 3 billion euros
Soil health, digital tools, water management and climate resilience among the objectives of the package
European Investment Bank (EIB) Group President Nadia Calviño has announced a €3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe, along with measures to strengthen agricultural in... more
Government actsEuropean Commission says yes to Mercosur
Negotiations for a cooperation agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay have been concluded today
December 6, 2024 will probably become a historic date in the agendas of European agri-food policy. Today, after years of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur have reached a political agreement on an innovative... more
SustainabilityVerdalia Bioenergy acquires 5 biomethane plants in Italy
Operational from the end of 2025 in Lombardy and Veneto
Verdalia Bioenergy, a European biomethane company supported by the infrastructure funds of Goldman Sachs Alternatives, has reached an agreement for the acquisition of 5 greenfield biomethane plants in... more
Economy and financeLigabue (maritime catering), contracts for 500 million
The Venetian society signs agreements in Algeria, Kazakhstan and area of the Gulf: closing 2024 revenues +22.5%
As it expands its portfolio and continues its expansion abroad, it strengthens its positioning and global leadership in the primary backbone of Energia della Ligabue S.p.a., a company founded in 1919 in... more
Economy and financeEurostat, two-speed retail sales in Europe
In October, the seasonally adjusted volume of trade falls by 0.5% in the Euro area and by 0.3% in the EU-27
Mixed data from the Eurozone’s retail sales in October 2024. According to Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office, in October 2024 compared with September 2024, the seasonally adjusted volume of... more
FairsCesena Fiera in full swing: 2024 turnover estimated at 9.7 billion euros (+5%)
Gross profit at 769 thousand euros (+60%), while sales are expected to reach 11.3 million in 2025
Flattering results for Cesena Fiera which closes the budget in positive for the 41st consecutive year. The numbers were presented this morning at the shareholders' meeting which approved the 2024 preliminary... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian cheese: expected value over 5 billion euros at the end of 2024
Dairy Expo Tech: Italy third country in the global supply chain and with the fastest growing market
Starting today and throughout tomorrow, the Piacenza Expo pavilions will host Dairy Expo Tech, the exhibition and conference dedicated to machinery and equipment for the production of milk and all dairy... more
AgrifoodPurina for regenerative agriculture
The number of companies in the Len network is increasing, which now has over 2000 hectares
Purina, a leading European pet care company, two years after the launch of LENs (Landscape Enterprise Networks), the regenerative agriculture project launched in 2022 with the aim of promoting the transition... more
Government actsItaly-Spain agree on quality, safe and sustainable food
Ministers Lollobrigida and Planas at the Dialogue Forum between the two countries
"I thank the associations and Enrico Letta for the invitation to the Spain-Italy Dialogue Forum, an important opportunity to strengthen ties between Italy and Spain. Agriculture represents an asset of... more