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IndustryLa Linea Verde presents the Fast Farm to Fork plan
The company invests 25 million euros in favor of agriculture 4.0 and sustainability
Linea Verde has planned an investment of 25 million euros for a new three-year plan (2021/2023) called “Fast Farm to Fork”. Dedicated to the group's factories, the project aims at a strong evolution in... more
FairsBellavita Expo and Pizza and Pasta Show together in London in 2022
Events organized with the support of the commercial partners Vinitaly and Cibus
Following the acquisition of European Pizza and Pasta Show by Bellavita Expo Ltd, the eighth edition of Bellavita Expo London, the largest trade show dedicated to Mediterranean Food & Beverage in the United... more
Catering and hospitalityKFC: "Italy is the European market with the greatest potential"
The 50th restaurant opened. Another 20 openings are expected in 2022
With the opening of the restaurant in Verona, Kfc - Kentucky Fried Chicken reaches the milestone of 50 restaurants in Italy, distributed in 13 regions from Friuli to Sicily. As a note explains, over 1000... more
FairsLivestock excellence has been found in Cremona
Concluded the international fairs. Biloni: "We are available to the sector and the entire supply chain"
Three intense days in Cremona, with the enthusiasm of the operators palpable to finally be able to touch again the technical innovations, the technologies, and of course the animals of the Livestock Fairs,... more
Catering and hospitalityGuangzhou Restaurant Group adopts Centric Software technology
Likoufu brand will use PLM solution to coordinate R&D and improve business efficiency
Guangzhou Restaurant Group, a Cantonese food company, has adopted Centric Software's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution for its Likoufu brand. Centric Software provides innovative business solutions... more
FishNew DNV certification for F4F products
Important tool for sustainable aquaculture by Skretting
New certification for F4F productsA new important certification has been granted from DNV to Feed4Future. The new certification covers not only the carbon neutrality feature, but all the sustainability... more
FishThe EU finances EcoeFISHent
A circular economy project for fishing in the name of blue economy and sustainability
Recovering and reusing fish and fishing material waste to reduce food waste and safeguard marine ecosystems thanks to technological innovation: this is the goal of the European project born in Genoa EcoeFISHent... more
Economy and financeGrana Padano: a more than positive 2021
Global consumption recorded + 1.4% compared to 2020
In 2021 Grana Padano recovered its out-of-home sales and is confirmed as the most consumed PDO product in the world with a clear recovery also in the foreign market. The restart of the catering and away... more
NewsWorld olive day: the Coi celebrates it in Tbilisi
The event today in the ceremonial palace of Georgia with international authorities
On the occasion, an international seminar was held on the trends of the world olive oil market more
Mineral waters and drinksBlueTriton Brands acquires Saratoga Spring Water
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed
Blue Triton Brands (formerly Nestlé Waters North America), has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Saratoga Spring Water Company, a spring water manufacturer and supplies its products to customers... more
Veg worldImpossible Foods raises another 500 million dollars
The meat substitute business continues to attract investors
Californian plant-based mock meat company Impossible Foods raised about $ 500 million in a round of funding, led by investor Mirae Asset Global Investments. The round also involved past investors such... more
Veg worldThe Beyod Meat case alarms the markets
The company's stock has lost 50% in the past 5 months
The "case" Beyond Meat, the American company producing plant-based fake meat, the protagonist of an exploit on the stock exchange at the time of listing, alarms the markets due to the 50% collapse of the... more
ForeignAgriculture. The organic business in Germany is losing momentum
The goals set by Berlin on organic farming by 2030 are far behind
According to experts, the organic market is constantly growing, however this year in Germany it will not be as high as last year: this is what Tina Andres, president-designate of the Council of the Federation... more
PeopleGlanbia Nutritionals: new managers for the EMEA area
The group is a world leader in functional foods, ingredients and supplements
Glanbia Nutritionals, a multinational leader in the nutrition sector (ingredients, supplements, functional foods, etc.) has announced the appointment of two new managers for the Europe, Middle East and... more
ForeignBig data and AI: the new challenge of the Chilean food industry
ProChile Global X: the Government acceleration program for start-ups and scale-ups
Thanks to major investments and public-private partnerships, the Chilean agro-industrial industry has capitalized on its experience in international markets, its modern infrastructures and its logistic... more
FairsThe Italian dairy DOP protagonists at Expo Dubai 2020
Appointment with Grana Padano at the M-Eating Italy restaurant in March
“After a complex period like the one experienced in the last two years due to the health emergency, returning to live in the presence of international events like this is really important and represents a... more
Oils and condimentsInternational olive day is celebrated on November 26th
Monini's sustainability plan includes one million new plants
Monini, the Italian company that has been producing extra virgin olive oil for over 100 years, celebrates the International Olive Day, scheduled for next November 26th. A moment of reflection wanted by... more
NewsoriGIn: the general assembly of PDO PGIs from all over the world is underway
The works spread between yesterday and today. Elections for the new bodies yesterday afternoon
Yesterday, 23 November and today 24 November, the biennial meeting of oriGIn is held, the organization that promotes the world network of food and drink producers with Geographical Indication, such as... more
WinesFedervini: Italy is the first country for growth in wine exports
The new Economic Observatory was presented with Nomisma and Trade Lab
According to the Federvini Economic Observatory, Italy is the first country for growth in wine exports in the comparison 2021/2019. Sustained growth of spirits on the domestic market and in exports. Balsamic Vinegar of Modena drives the export of vinegars. more
NewsNutriscore lands in Italy, and Antitrust initiates 5 investigations
On the use of the system by GS, Carrefour Italy, Pescanova Italy, Valsoia and foreign companies
According to the Authority, the consumer could be induced to attribute health properties to products with a positive judgment according to NutriScore or Yuka and therefore to trust the labeling system and the app to make food choices. more
NewsThe Italian wine sector against Prošek
Letter sent today to Commissioners Wojciechowski and Gentiloni and to Comagri
"The recognition of the Traditional Term 'Prošek' would lead to a general weakening of the EU PDO and PGI protection system, which should instead enjoy a wider scope of protection: the geographical location... more
MeatsJbs enters the cultured protein market
Will acquire a majority stake in BioTech Foods and build an R&D centre in Brazil
Jbs has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in BioTech Foods, and build an R&D centre in Brazil, for a total investment of $100m. The deal also includes an investment to build a new plant in Spain... more
Catering and hospitalityCalifornia Bakery: "CB Franci" project kicks off
50 new franchise openings and 30 own premises in Italy within 12 months
Following the announcement last March of the acquisition of the California Bakery brand by the Orlean Invest Holding Group, headed by entrepreneur Gabriele Volpi, the "CB Franci" project was presented.... more
Economy and financeBerlin packaging welcomes new shareholders
Oak Hill Capital and Cpp investments lead company recapitalisation
Oak Hill Capital and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board have entered into a definitive recapitalization agreement with Berlin Packaging L.L.C. to facilitate the next phase of its growth. Berlin Packaging's... more
ForeignThe VI week of Italian cuisine in the world kicks off
Objective: to promote Italian food excellence in 110 countries
On Thursday, 18 November 2021, the VI edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World was presented at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. "Tradition and perspectives of... more
IndustryUnilever sells Lipton for 4.5 billion euros
Cvc Capital acquires the entire tea and infusions division
Unilever announced the sale of the global tea business to CVC Capital Partners for € 4.5 billion, concluding a division review and spin-off that lasted more than two years.The business sold, called "Ekaterra", h... more
AgrifoodEni and Intesa invest in the Bonifiche Ferraresi holding
A strategic agreement has also been signed with Eni joining the agricultural company
Eni and Intesa Sanpaolo enter the capital of Bf Spa, the listed holding that controls the agricultural company Bonifiche Ferraresi, the Italian seed company, the Le Stagioni d'Italia brand and IBF Servizi.... more
NewsEu antitrust punishes Conserve Italia
Fine of 20 million euros for making a cartel
The European Commission has fined Conserve Italia Soc. Agricultural cooperative and its subsidiary Conserves France S.A. with a fine of 20 million euros for violation of EU antitrust rules. Brussels noted... more
PeopleIlly Caffè will go public
Objective entrusted to the new CEO, Cristina Scocchia
Illy Caffè heads to Piazza Affari and calls a new CEO to lead the company for the crossing on the financial markets. From the Kiko group, where she worked alongside the Percassi family, Cristina Scocchia... more
IndustryUnilever to sell its Tea business
To CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII for €4.5bn
Unilever announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its global Tea business, ekaterra, to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII for €4.5 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis.ekaterra is the w... more
Food safetyThe color label rejects 85% of DOP and IGP
Traditional made in Italy products, whose recipe cannot be changed
From extra virgin olive oil to Parmigiano Reggiano, from Parma ham to gorgonzola up to Varzi salami are just some of the made in Italy products at the table rejected without appeal by the color label that... more
AgrifoodAubergines: Spain is the first supplier to the EU market
In the 2020/2021 season; followed by Holland and Turkey. Italy sixth
According to what the Spanish Hortoinfo reported in recent days on data from the statistical service Euroestacom (Icex -Eurostat), in the fruit and vegetable campaign 2020/2021 (1 September-31 August),... more
ForeignPasta increases in Austria
Large domestic producers announce price increases
The large Austrian pasta producers (such as Recheis and Wolf) report that an upcoming increase in the prices of their products in the order of 10/15% is inevitable, mainly due to the increase in energy... more
PeopleThe Sezamo brand of Rohlik Group arrives in Italy
Andrea Colombo appointed new CEO for our country
Rohlik Group is preparing to launch its online food delivery services under the new Sezamo brand in the first half of 2022 also in Italy and Romania, while in the second half of the year it will arrive... more
NewsDanone awarded among the Caring Companies 2020
Recognition to companies that promote synergies between life and work and enhance diversity
Lifeed, an education technology company, launches Caring Company, an award that rewards companies able to foster the synergy between life and work, to promote models of caring leadership and to value people... more
NewsThe European scientific community against the NutriScore
"It has no scientific basis and risks confusing the consumer"
Reaffirming the unscientific nature of the NutriScore, demonstrating the lack of arguments in support of the measure and highlighting well-established studies that have always highlighted the weaknesses... more
FairsThe Cremona International Livestock Fairs are back
40 appointments are scheduled to address the hottest topics of the sector
"The dairy sector is undoubtedly one of the main assets for the agri-food sector of our country", says Massimo De Bellis, director of CremonaFiere, "and despite having withstood the shock wave of the global... more
ForeignUruguay: trade union tug-of-war brings the meat sector to its knees
Huge losses to the sector across the country, says the National Rural Federation
For the series when everyone loses for one. The Rural Federation of Uruguay (an institution that brings together associations of rural producers), did not go lightly in condemning the actions implemented... more
NewsThe great Tuscan wines to conquer New York
Eight Italian excellences protagonists of an exclusive event
The great Tuscan wines land in New York. And they seduce the Big Apple. Eight excellences of the Italian wine scene, including 6 Tuscan labels, will be protagonists in the city's temple of luxury, the... more
CoffeeCocabel from Honduras wins the Illy International Coffee Award 2020
Arabica coffee available exclusively in selected places
Only for the month of November, it will be possible to taste the Arabica coffee of the Cocabel Cooperative of Honduras, winner of the "Best of the Best" and "Coffee Lovers Choice" of the Ernesto Illy International... more
NewsFrance: fast food restaurants adopt Nutriscore
Unaprol: "French fries better than olive oil, it's madness"
French fries are healthier than a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil which, in turn, has the same value for the body as a heavily stuffed hamburger. "It is the latest folly of Nutriscore", highlights... more
DistributionMarr exceeds € 1B in turnover in the first 9 months
Activity will return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year
At the end of the first nine months, Marr's total consolidated revenues reached € 1,076.9 million, up compared to € 856.1 million in 2020; total revenues which had instead been 1,302.1 million in 2019. Eb... more
Veg worldValsoia closes the first 9 months with 70 million in revenues (+ 8.9%)
Sales abroad grow (+ 10%)
In the first nine months of 2021 Valsoia recorded sales revenues for € 70.0 million compared to € 64.3 million in the previous 2020 period (+ 8.9%). "The improvement of distribution coverage - explains a no... more
BeverageHeineken ready for new purchases in South Africa
It will acquire Distell Group Holdings and Namibia Breweries, to create a € 4B group
Dutch brewer Heineken has announced its intentions to buy South African companies Distell Group Holdings and Namibia Breweries Ltd, in order to create a 4 billion Euro beverage group in Southern Africa.... more
WinesArnaldo Caprai celebrates 50 years
A limited edition of Montefalco Sagrantino Docg was presented for the occasion
Arnaldo Caprai celebrated 50 years since its foundation at the Franciscan museum of Montefalco, in Umbria. An opportunity for dialogue on the territory, business, green society, culture, tourism and art.... more
NewsWhy does the EU finance synthetic meat?
MP Picierno and De Castro ask the Commission for clarification
"Can the Commission explain on what grounds and for what reasons the Feed for Meat project by Dutch companies Nutreco and Mosa Meat recently received a substantial € 2 million grant from the React-EU p... more
FairsThe International Livestock Fairs are back
From 26 to 28 November in Cremona the event specialized in highly profitable zootechnics
After a difficult 2020 marked by the health emergency, a year in which CremonaFiere was in any case alongside the breeders with a special edition of the Livestock Fairs, the only event in Italy dedicated... more
WinesIn Montalcino an 11-day "Benvenuto Brunello"
Tastings are scheduled with 119 wineries for a total of 4000 bottles of wine to be uncorked
Eleven days of tastings with 119 wineries for a total of 4000 bottles of wine ready to be uncorked. It is "Benvenuto Brunello", the forefather event of the Italian premieres which on the occasion of its... more
SustainabilitySUG_Hero: great success for the exhibition in Italy
The exposition made by Amorim Cork is preparing to be replicated in Piedmont
With over 1,731 visitors, great feedback for the exhibition "SUG_Hero - Metaforme - Il tappo di sughero tra storia, innovazione e sostenibilità"", held in Conegliano, Treviso, at Palazzo Sarcinelli from... more
IndustryBerkel completes the integration of Antiche Coltellerie Maniago
In 4 years + 250% of turnover, we aim for a further doubling by 2024
Berkel, the iconic Made in Italy Food Supplies brand of the Rovagnati Group, announces the completion of the integration of Antiche Coltellerie Maniago, a company founded in 1952 in the province of Pordenone... more