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Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italia and Orva for the industrial bread supply chain
Debut of the Romagna company on the Supply Chain Finance platform of the banking group
Crédit Agricole Italia has signed a supply chain agreement with Orva Srl, an Italian company engaged for 40 years in the production of Romagna piadina, soft loaves and bread substitutes, for the activation... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's Italia continues to enhance typical products
650 tons PDO and IGP for the fourth edition of the sandwiches selected by Joe Bastianich
After 65 million sandwiches sold since the first edition, My Selection is back, the line of recipes made by McDonald's and Joe Bastianich to enhance and bring to the general public the products of excellence... more
Cheese and dairy productsPiave PDO cheese enters in German supermarkets
The Consortium has signed a partnership with Edeka Group to sale the specialty in Germany
Thanks to the protection consortium and the Nice To Eat-EU promotion project, Piave Dop cheese is continuing its rapid race to conquer European territories. Broadening the horizons, year after year it... more
Foreign2021: Japanese agricultural exports exceed € 7.5 billion
This figure has never been found in the agri-food, forestry and fishing sectors; to tow, meat and sake
In 2021, the annual value of Japanese exports of food and products from the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors exceeded the threshold of 1 trillion yen (7.7 billion euros) for the first time.... more
BiologicalRigoni di Asiago acquires the French company Saveurs & Nature
Prestigious company specializing in organic chocolate
Rigoni di Asiago, the leading Italian organic company of the Rigoni family, parent company of the Nocciolata, Fiordifrutta and Mielbio brands, has acquired Saveurs & Nature, a prestigious French company... more
PeopleFarewell to Ambassador Fulci, former president of Ferrero
Leave an indelible trace in the history of diplomacy/Video
Ambassador Paolo Francesco Fulci, historic member of Italian diplomacy and President of Ferrero until December 2019, passed away in Rome on Friday at the age of 90. He leaves his wife Claris and children... more
ForeignDelivery. Kitch-In, a food technology platform ready to attack Europe
Born in 2021, it has already grown by 1300%, and starting from the Netherlands aims at global market
Kitch-In, a food technology platform, will launch its first burger delivery concept in the Netherlands thanks to an exclusive agreement with Johnny's Burger Co., an agreement that will allow consumers... more
BeverageThe alcoholic beverages market is growing: wine is worth over 240 billion
Border Growth Capital and Vino.com photograph the numbers of the wine shop of the present
In 2021, the world market for alcoholic beverages and its five segments (wine, spirits, beer, cider, ready to drink) reached the value of 1,317 billion euros for an estimated 5-year CAGR (2020-2025) of... more
CoffeeItalian coffee on Unesco's World Heritage List: the official candidature has been submitted
Comment by Michele Monzini, President of the Coffee Promotion Consortium
Italian coffee is a candidate for UNESCO intangible heritage of humanity. "In Italy, coffee is much more than a simple drink: it is a real ritual, it is an integral part of our national identity and is... more
HealthIs alcohol carcinogenic? Thinking about the warnings on label
It could happen in Canada, like for cigarettes. But the industry does not agree...
The topic is really much debated: according to a recent study published by the journal The Lancet Oncology, alcohol plays an important role in cancer risk. What's more: although more than 7,000 cases of... more
CoffeeThe German Tchibo drinks Molinari coffee
The Modenese family business has a history of more than 200 years
Caffè Molinari, a Modenese family business with 200 years of history, was acquired by the German group Tchibo, specialized in the production of coffee and which manages a European network of over 900... more
IndustryAmìo (legumes): relaunch operation
The Nuova Ilta has French companies and a fund as partners
Nuova Ilta Srl, a company owned by Ciacam, Sabarot Wassner and the investment fund Menara Investments SA, has acquired the business branch of Ilta Alimentare Spa, a Venetian company operating in the European... more
ForeignEurope: Mongolia registers an IGP product
It is Uvs Chatsargana PGI, or sea buckthorn berries
The registration of the Uvs Chatsargana PGI denomination was published yesterday in the Official Journal of the EU, the first product of Mongolia included as a Protected Geographical Indication that will... more
Fruit and vegetablesConsorzio Melinda takes over AD Chini
After almost 20 years of collaboration, "Melinda Trasformati" is born
At the end of 2021, the signing took place in Cles, which formalizes the acquisition by the Melinda Consortium, one of the main European companies in the fruit and vegetable market, of AD Chini, a company... more
FairsAcqua Campus among the protagonists of Macfrut 2022
It features the most advanced technologies for water saving in the field
The agreement between Macfrut and Acqua Campus extends and strengthens in anticipation of the new edition of 2022 international fruit and vegetable fair at Rimini Expo Center 4-6 May. Technology in the... more
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