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NewsSlovenian balsamic: the question comes to the Senate
The appeal of the consortia meets the support of the senators: "start the infringement procedure against Slovenia"
The spotlight is rekindled on the Slovenian question which has been affecting the Modena balsamic vinegar sector for over a year and which has met the full support of the entire Italian political and institutional... more
FairsSigep 2022: sustainability, traditions and future of leavened products
The bakery world at the Italian Exhibition Group event, 12-16 March to Rimini fair
Focus on sustainability, healthy ingredients, typical products and food of the future among demos, talks with international guests and training sessions more
IndustryKkr acquires a majority stake in Refresco
The investment will serve the company to further expand globally
Kkr has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Refresco Group for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1999, the company produces branded and private label beverages, with a portfolio that includes... more
Economy and financeBofrost: turnover of 310.9 million in 2021-22
Renewed logo and expansion of the fresh range to conquer new market shares
Bofrost Italia SpA, an important Italian company engaged in the home sales of frozen and fresh specialties, closed the 2021-22 financial statements at the end of February with a turnover of € 310.9 million, w... more
NewsCrédite Agricole Italy: fine by the Antitrust for improper practices
$1 million fine for suggesting more expensive wire transfers on the app
The Antitrust Authority closed an investigation procedure against Credit Agricole Italia Spa, imposing an administrative fine of 1 million euros. According to the Authority, the bank "limited the freedom... more
Economy and financeContri Spumanti: Credem PE acquires minority interest
Investment of 18 million euros
Credem Private Equity sgr, the private equity management company of the Credem Group, has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in the controlling vehicle of Contri Spumanti spa through the three... more
NewsFrom Ukrainian producers and companies food to the most vulnerable
Kiev government reports: 1 million food parcels are on the way
The government of Kiev made it known yesterday in a note: "At the request of the Minister of Social Policies of Ukraine Maryna Lazebna and with the assistance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Ukrainian... more
Fruit and vegetablesThe tomato of the future: good, resistant and with an Emilia Romagna heart
Conserve Italia takes part in Va.Po.Re. to create a healthy and perfect product to be transformed
Creating the industrial tomato of the future: which is of high quality and resistant to diseases, which can be grown with less use of pesticides or pesticides, proving sustainable for the environment,... more
FairsEverything is ready for Sigep 2022 – The Dolce world Expo
Pastry masters, associations and training institutes meet from 12 to 16 March, at the Rimini Fair
Iginio Massari, Luigi Biasetto, Francois Stahl, Davide Malizia, Stefano Laghi, Gino Fabbri and Roberto Rinaldini are the great guest masters of the Pastry Arena (pavilion B5) which at Sigep - The Dolce... more
Studies and researchFood&beverage, resilient sector will grow also in 2022
Cerved's research "Trends and prospects of the F&B market" presented
In Italy, the Food & Beverage supply chain has withstood the impact of Covid well (+ 0.8% in 2020 on 2019) compared to the collapse of the entire economy (-8.9%) and is preparing to experience a 2022 under... more
Economy and financeJde Peet's: increases turnover in 2021
Organic double-digit sales growth expected in 2022
Jde Peet's, a Dutch company known for being one of the largest pure-plays in the world for coffee and tea, has released its financial results for the full year of 2021. Organic sales increased by 6.1%... more
Economy and financeKeurig Dr Pepper, sales increase in 2021
Growth mainly driven by the cold drinks portfolio
Keurig Dr Pepper (Kdp) reported a 9.2% increase in net sales to $ 12.68 billion in 2021, driven primarily by growth in its cold drinks portfolio. The company's fourth-quarter net sales increased 8.7% to... more
Economy and financeAB InBev "recovering" in 2021
Revenues up 12.1% in the fourth quarter and 15.6% for the full year
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, reported revenues up 12.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 15.6% for the full year. The Group reported a 23.5% increase in the combined revenues of the... more
FairsMacfrut: Turkey will be present for the first time
Fruit of President Piraccini's mission to Istanbul
Turkey, the world's leading producer of cherries, will be at Macfrut (Rimini Expo Center 4-6 May 2022) for the first time with a national stand, together with the main companies in the sector. This is... more
Economy and financeSan Daniele Dop ham: turnover up 14% in 2021
2.8 million hams sold for a total of 350 million euros
The increase in the number of processed thighs and pre-sliced trays led to an increase in sales compared to last year. Excellent results also on the export front. more
Economy and financeDanone, quarterly sales exceed estimates in 2021
The Group will raise prices to offset cost inflation
Danone, the big French food company, known above all for dairy products and mineral waters, recorded an increase in net sales of 3.4% on a like-for-like (Lfl) basis in 2021, a result slightly above analysts'... more
WinesVilla Sandi closes 2021 with strong growth
Turnover of 121 million euros (+ 33%), volumes of 29 million bottles (+ 20%)
Villa Sandi, the winery of the Moretti Polegato family, active in the production of wines and prosecco in Veneto for the year 2021, achieved a turnover of 121 million euros, up 33% compared to 91.5 million... more
PeopleBat appoints new HR director
Vera Cubranic Bocak becomes HR & Inclusion Director for Italy and the Southern Europe Area
BAT-British American Tobacco Italia, a world leader in consumer goods with a multi-category product portfolio in the tobacco sector, announces the appointment of Vera Cubranic Bocak as the new HR & Inclusion... more
LiqueursCampari: double-digit growth in 2021, increases dividend
Net revenues of € 2.17 billion (+ 22.6%), Net profit of € 284.8 million (+ 51.6%).
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV approved the Campari Group's annual financial report as at 31 December 2021. Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Chief Executive Officer commented: "2021 was a very... more
Packaging and logisticsGualapack grows in North America
The new commercial office in Miami has been inaugurated
Gualapack announces the opening of a new commercial office in Miami, Florida, dedicated to the American and Canadian market. The inauguration coincides with a new step forward in the international expansion... more
CoffeeJulius Meinl turns 160
Renews its historic blend: the new signature coffee 1862 Vienna is born
Julius Meinl, historic Austrian roasting company with a productive heart in Vicenza, on the occasion of its 160th anniversary renews the recipe of his iconic 1862 Premium blend: this is how 1862 Vienna... more
NewsThe new CAP 2023-2027: future scenarios for the livestock sector
Round table by Assocarni, Coldiretti and Msd Animal Health
"The Italian breeding model is made of balance in terms of animal welfare, environmental sustainability, circular economy and environmental protection and despite this it is one of the sectors most penalized... more
ForeignWine: the Benvenuto Brunello event in New York
The 2017 preview and the 2016 Riserva of the Tuscan red are on agenda
The US edition of Benvenuto Brunello, edited by the Consortium of wine Brunello of Montalcino, kicks off today. The appointment for the 2017 preview and the 2016 Riserva of the prince of Tuscan reds is... more
FairsSpices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2022
The presentation of the first exhibition dedicated to spices scheduled for Monday 28 February
It makes its debut at Macfrut 2022 (Rimini Expo Center 4-6 May), Spices & Herbs Global Expo, the exhibition dedicated to the world of spices, medicinal and aromatic herbs. A unique event in the European... more
WinesThe Chianti Classico Wine Consortium comes back to New York
Organizing a tasting event in presence with 58 participating wineries
After a few years in which the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium continued to preside over its first reference market, the United States, with various activities, which in the last period, due to the health... more
AgrifoodThe World Farmers Markets School is born
The first "university" for farmers' markets around the world that promote the sale of food at zero km
The first meeting will be held on Wednesday 23 February at 4 pm with the webinar on “Removing barriers to Farmers Markets around the world”. more
FishAquaculture, Skretting Aquaculture Innovation arrives
A multifunctional unit in Norway that integrates all aspects of innovation, from basic to applied research
Skretting Arc, a research organization of Skretting (a company that deals with the provision of innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions for the aquaculture industry), has been renamed and refurbished... more
SustainabilityQaac (catering) recycles 1 million kg of plastic waste in one year
Reduced the annual volume by nearly 1688 tons
Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (Qacc), the Qatar Airways subsidiary for catering, achieved its one-year environmental sustainability target by recycling over one million kilos of plastic waste and donating... more
IndustryCSM Ingredients (Investindustrial) buys Hi-Food
The Parma company produces food ingredients of natural origin
CSM Ingredients, held by an investment company of the Investindustrial VII LP fund and engaged in the research and production of food ingredients, has acquired Hi-Food, an innovative company specializing... more
CoffeeBazzara Espresso towards a new goal: to become a B Corp
Efa News interviews Mauro Bazzara, CEO of the company
From 2022 the coffee trees of the "Bazzara Forest" will also grow in Asia. This time it is Nepal's turn, the scene of the latest reforestation action supported by the historic Bazzara Espresso coffee roaster.... more
Economy and financeHeineken: beer volumes and revenues up in 2021
The Group publishes the financial data relating to the entire fiscal year
The Dutch brewery group Heineken closed 2021 with a net profit of 2.04 billion euros, an improvement on the loss suffered in 2020 due to the pandemic. The group, in a note, also announced that it had recorded... more
IndustryHaier: from catalogue to showroom, presents "the home of the future"
Neosperience creates the first metaverse where virtual and augmented reality come together
Neosperience SpA, innovative SME and reference player in artificial intelligence, listed on Euronext Growth Milan, has created for Haier, one of the first operators in the world in the household appliances... more
Economy and financeNestlé: a 2021 of perseverance and growth
The Group publishes the financial data relating to the entire fiscal year
Nestlé, a multinational company active in the food sector, based in Vevey, Switzerland, has released its results for the entire fiscal year 2021. The company's organic growth reached 7.5%, with real internal... more
NewsClimate change and rural poverty
World leaders are calling for innovative solutions and urgent funding
World leaders are calling for urgent and innovative investments to help rural communities in the world's poorest countries adapt to climate change. Speaking at the opening of the annual meeting of the... more
VideoUrbani Tartufi: the cultivation of truffles that "saves" the supply chain
EFA News exclusively interviews Olga Urbani, the company's CEO
What is the truffle culture? Is it possible to cooperate to create and develop short supply chains in the truffle sector? These and other questions were answered on Friday 11 February (see EFA News article... more
ForeignDairy: Saputo "optimises" production operations
It will close a California facility and invest $169 million in new US sites
Saputo, a Canadian dairy company headquartered in Montreal, has announced a program to "streamline" its manufacturing operations, which also includes the closure of a plant and investment in new US sites.... more
PeopleBirra Peroni announces the appointment of the new CFO
The entry of Adam Legersky will help broaden the company's international profile
Birra Peroni announces the appointment of Adam Legersky as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The manager, who will report directly to the CEO Enrico Galasso, will be in charge of guiding and implementing... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: preliminary figures as of 31 December 2021
The results of last year improved compared to guidance -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA today reviewed and approved the preliminary consolidated revenue performance for the twelve months ended 31 December 2021. Preliminary figures as of 31 December... more
NewsThe Italian Nutrinform Battery label presented at the Italian Foreign Ministry
Patuanelli: "Information is one thing, conditioning is another"/ Video
"With the proposal of the Italian system of nutritional labeling, NutrInform, Italy intends to look to the future of European agri-food systems, since our country cannot accept the trend towards a model... more
Economy and financeThe Coca-Cola Company "resists" to a 2021 of uncertainties
Revenues up 17% to $ 38.7 billion
In 2021, the net revenues of the multinational The Coca-Cola Company increased by 17% to 38.7 billion dollars. "In 2021, our system has demonstrated resilience and flexibility in going through another... more
SustainabilityEqualitas certifies the Swedish Sustainable Choice
Sustainability standard promoted by the Systembolaget spirits monopoly
Among the standards, worldwide, results able to satisfy the parameters required by Systembolaget there is the “Sustainable Product” certification of Sopd Equalitas rev.4. more
FairsRoma Food Excel becomes an international fair
On 25 and 26 April it will host the world championship of pizza without borders
Roma Food Excel, the Rome fair dedicated to the food and wine sector scheduled from 24 to 27 April 2022 at Fiera Roma, has officially obtained the "international" qualification from the Lazio Region, regional... more
IndustryAr.pa Lieviti celebrates 50 years of history
An opportunity to define the projects for future: new products and an approach to new markets
A growing reality, specialized in yeasts and preparations for sweet and savory creations, this is Arpa Lieviti. The brothers Arcangelo and Paolo Fantazzini, in 1972 founded a small company in Ozzano Emilia,... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures renews partnership with Vinexpo Paris 2022
From 14 to 16 February the eagerly awaited wine fair
Guala Closures, globally active in the production of aluminum and special closures, will present its latest innovations at the Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022 fair to be held from 14 to 16 February at... more
ForeignIndia: Government lowers taxes on palm oil imports
A move to mitigate costs by helping the country's refineries and consumers
The Indian government has lowered taxes on imports of crude palm oil from 7.5 to 5 percent, in a move that attempts to mitigate costs by helping the country's refineries and consumers. With the reduction,... more
Oils and condimentsOil: Italy is once again the second producing country in the world
Despite the campaign below expectations, our country ranks behind Spain
Italy returns to the second step of the podium of world olive production for the 2021/2022 campaign. This was announced by Unaprol (Italian Olive Consortium) on the basis of official estimates released... more
FairsInnovation takes place at Macfrut
The specific areas dedicated to the fruit and vegetables of the future
Innovation in the fruit and vegetable sector protagonist at Macfrut 2022 in a specific dynamic area of over 1600 square meters. Appointment from 4 to 6 May at the Rimini Expo Center with a test field that... more
PeopleBasf: handover in the Agricultural Solutions division
Alessandro Oltramari is the new sales director for Italy
Transfer of deliveries within the Agricultural Solutions division of Basf Italia: starting from February the leadership of the sales department passed to Alessandro Oltramari, who replaces Angelo Stradiotti.... more
NewsLabels: Italy launches the alternative to Nutriscore
The Nutrinform Battery system will be officially presented on 15/2 to Farnesina
On 15 February, from 10.30, an event will be held at the International Conference Room of the Farnesina to present the "Nutrinform Battery" nutritional labeling scheme, proposed by Italy as part of the... more
NewsWine and cancer: the supply chain appeals to MEPs
Uiv: "Unscientific and harmful continuing to demonize alcoholic beverages"
“We believe it is unscientific and harmful continuing to demonize alcoholic beverages, especially wines, considering them as risk factors for cancer in and of themselves, given that the discriminant i... more