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IndustryPrivate equity: 21 Invest takes over Witor's
The Cremona company is one of the leading chocolate producers in Italy
21 Invest, an investment holding founded and led by Alessandro Benetton, has announced the investment in Witor's, a Cremonese company leader in the production of chocolate products. Founded in 1959 by... more
CoffeeStarbucks delivered record results in Q3
Consolidated net sales of $7.5 billion grew 78 percent year-over-year
Starbucks opened a net 352 new stores in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, representing 3 percent year-over-year growth, and ended the period with a record 33,295 units globally, 51 percent of which were... more
Pasta and bakery productsMorato (sliced bread) eats Romar
To sell the Semenzato family and the Alto Partners fund
The Morato Group has announced the acquisition of Ro.Mar, the historic company of the Semenzato family specialized in the production of sliced bread based in the province of Venice. Together with the Vicenza... more
Economy and financeAB InBev surpasses pre-pandemic revenue with 27.6% growth
Organic revenue rose to $ 13.53 billion
Strong performance of AB InBev in the second quarter of 2021: organic turnover grew by 27.6% to 13.53 billion dollars. Despite the impact of the pandemic, the company recorded growth of 3.2% compared to... more
Economy and financeDanone up again in the second quarter 2021
Recorded a 6.6% increase in net sales on a like-for-like basis
The Danone company returned to growth in all product categories in the second quarter of 2021, and recorded a 6.6% increase in net sales on a like-for-like basis. The owner of Evian and Activia reported... more
FairsSigep 2022: the 43rd edition of the fair is back in January
Business, networking, training, new products and a strong international connotation
In January 2022, Sigep will return to the large and welcoming spaces of the Rimini exhibition center, as the Italian ambassador of dessert. Artisan ice cream and pastries, chocolate, coffee and bakery,... more
Economy and financeMondelēz: sales up thanks to the rebound of emerging markets
12.4% increase in net revenues in the second quarter of 2021
Mondelēz International reported a 12.4% increase in net revenues in the second quarter of 2021 thanks to the rebound of emerging markets. The owner of Toblerone and Oreo posted revenue of $ 6.64 billion... more
IndustryDe'Longhi, strong growth in the half year
Net profit 181 million (+ 320%), to which acquisitions also contributed
De' Longhi reported net revenues of € 1.43 billion in the first six months of 2021, up 59.7% (65.4% at constant exchange rates) compared to the first half of 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was equal to 251.4 m... more
ForeignLow-alcohol drinks are on the rise in Japan
Towards an increasingly healthy trend; the giants of national beer and wine are standardized
Leading Japanese spirits manufacturers are introducing a range of low-alcohol products to the market, with the aim of meeting the needs of consumers who fear drinking too much, especially after the government's... more
Pasta and bakery productsEbro Foods shines with top pasta brands
+ 4.3% first half profit to 107 million
Ebro Foods shines with top pasta brands. The Spanish food multinational, owner, among others, of the Italian brands Garofalo and Bertagni and shareholder with 40% of Riso Scotti, closed the first half... more
Economy and financeOno Exponential Farming closes an investment round worth over € 2 million
The startup, born in the agritech sector, is opening its horizons to the world of Pharma
Ono Exponential Farming, an innovative start-up active in the agritech sector, focused on highly sustainable high-tech vertical solutions that is opening up to the horizons and applications of the ambitious... more
Economy and financeNew agreement between Crédit Agricole and the Brunello di Montalcino wine consortium
Objective: to activate the Revolving Pledge and strengthen the Italian wine sector
Crédit Agricole Italia has signed an innovative collaboration agreement with the Brunello di Montalcino wine consortium, born in 1967 to support and enhance its product with a controlled and guaranteed... more
FairsCibus returns to the presence: the program and the authorities present
Almost 2,000 companies, 500 new products and about 40,000 international operators are expected
The major international fairs will restart in attendance and the first will be Cibus, the 20th International Food Exhibition to be held at the Parma Fairs from 31 August to 3 September. The success of... more
Economy and financeCallipo: first half turnover up 12.5%
The canned fish company closed 2020 with revenues of 67.4 million
Callipo, a Calabrian company with a history of 108 years in quality fish preserves, recorded, at 30 June 2021, a turnover of € 37,438,168, up 12.5% compared to the same period in 2020. A result that c... more
FairsAromatic herbs invade the streets of Zurich
Everything is ready in view of the Food Zurich to be held from 16 to 26 September 2021
The Food Zurich event in Zurich has practically already begun. Although the renowned culinary event is scheduled from 16 to 26 September next, in the central Europaallee from the beginning of July a great... more
Economy and financeUnifrutti Group: significant growth in volumes and profitability
The Group approves the 2020 financial statements and continues its expansion with strategic acquisitions
Unifrutti Group, one of the global leaders in the production, marketing and distribution of high quality fresh fruit, consolidates a 2020 with unprecedented results despite the complexities of last year... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's: Q2 sales higher than 2019
But the stock drops on the stock market due to risk warnings announced for the 3rd quarter
In the second quarter of the year McDonald's recorded global comparable sales up 40.5% compared to 2020 and 6.9% compared to 2019, with positive performances in all segments. Consolidated revenues increased... more
Cheese and dairy productsGalbani debuts in the buffalo market
The first Santa Lucia mozzarella with 100% Italian buffalo milk
Galbani Santa Lucia enters a valuable market that has grown strongly in recent years: that of buffalo mozzarella. The goal is to make an ever wider audience appreciate the taste of this product of Italian... more
Economy and financeCampari Group celebrates 20 years on the stock market and toasts the semester
Strong double-digit sales growth across all geographies and brand clusters
The board of directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV approved the half-year financial report as of June 30, 2021. Bob Kunze-Concewitz , Chief Executive Officer: "In the first half of 2021 we recorded double-digit... more
NewsUN pre-summit on food systems
Idf launches the special edition of the Dairy Sustainability Outlook/Attachment
The Pre-Summit of the UN summit on food systems began yesterday in Rome (see EFA News article of 26-7-21), which will lay the foundations for the summit in September. The event, which ends on July 28,... more
WinesSicilian wine exports grew double-digit in the 1st quarter
The exploit certified by WineMonitor's survey: + 10% for reds, + 45% for whites
The export of Sicilian wines grew double-digit in the first four months of the year. This is certified by Wine Monitor, the Nomisma Observatory on the wine market, in its latest report. The numbers are... more
NewsIt splits in two Dr Oetker, that of Cameo and pizza Ristorante (and not only)
Deep family disagreements at the origin of the split into two independent groups
To be precise, the split concerns Oetker Gruppe, or the German multinational that under the Dr. Oetker brand produces baking powder, mixes for cakes, frozen pizzas, puddings, decorations for confectionery,... more
Oils and condimentsNew recognition for aged balsamic vinegar of Modena 5 bunches
Rated as "very good" by the German magazine Öko Test
Following laboratory tests and analyzes, the independent German magazine Öko Test awarded 5 bunches of aged balsamic vinegar of Modena from the Giuseppe Cremonini vinegar factory in Spilamberto (Mo).... more
NewsFood Systems pre-summit/2: Confeuro comments
"At the Rome summit, putting the primary system back at the center"
To fight hunger, tangible and immediate actions are needed that put the primary sector at the center, declares Andrea Michele Tiso, national president of Confeuro, the Confederation of European and world... more
NewsDraghi speaks at the UN pre-summit on food systems
The primary objective is to achieve "Food safety for all"/Video
Prime Minister Mario Draghi spoke today in Rome at the high-level pre-summit event hosted by the Italian government, which anticipates the United Nations Food Systems Summit, an event to be held in September.... more
Industry100% Co2 compensated: Monini's new eco frontier
First company in the sector to carry out an integral carbon neutrality project
If eliminating CO2 emissions in production processes remains a utopia today, it is however possible to compensate them, even in full, obviously after having measured and reduced them as much as possible:... more
IndustryFerrero publishes the 12th sustainability report
Among the most ambitious goals is the reduction of the Group's carbon footprint by 2030
The Ferrero Group today published the twelfth sustainability report, which contains updates on the progress made in relation to its objectives. Ferrero has managed to respond effectively to the challenges... more
IndustryPrinces launches the 2021 campaign in Italy
4.0 technologies in favor of the Apulian tomato supply chain
With the latest meeting with agricultural cooperatives and producers' organizations in the area, Princes Industrie Alimentari, a company that manages the largest tomato processing plant in Europe in Foggia,... more
BeverageSanpellegrino, a value for Italy
2.5 billion euros generated along the supply chain in 2020, equal to 0.15 of GDP
Sanpellegrino, a leading company in the mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks sector, in 2020 created 2.5 billion euros of shared value along the supply chain in which it operates in Italy, equal to 2.8... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill inaugurates 5 new premises in Manchester airport
Through the subsidiary HMS Host, in the new terminal just inaugurated
Autogrill subsidiary HMS Host International opens its first premises in the new Terminal 2 (inaugurated on 14 July) of Manchester airport, the third largest in the United Kingdom. Serving the first departing... more
IndustryOrkla acquires Swiss ingredient manufacturer Hans Kaspar
The deal is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021
Orkla Food Ingredients announced the acquisition of the Swiss company Hans Kaspar; a move that the company reported will serve to strengthen its position in the market for confectionery and ice cream ingredients.... more
IndustrySaputo buys the manufacturing operations of Wensleydale Dairy Products for £ 23 million
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of July
Canadian group Saputo has announced the acquisition of the manufacturing operations of the British company Wensleydale Dairy Products for 23 million pounds (approximately 39 million CAD). This produces,... more
IndustryMonari Federzoni: the sustainable way of balsamic vinegar of Modena Igp
The green commitment of the historic Modena company on natural resources, packaging and production
Monari Federzoni Spa, a historic Modenese company, producer of balsamic vinegar of Modena PGI, condiments and drinks, has 360° objectives on the fronts of natural resources, packaging and production.... more
Economy and financeUnilever: Q2 2021 sales up 5%
The increase in the cost of raw materials affects the company
The second quarter of 2021 closes for Unilever with sales growth of 5%, but with a cut in the operating margin due to the increase in raw material costs. The owner of Ben & Jerry's, Marmite and Hellmann's... more
Import-exportHolland is the largest beer exporter in Europe
For 21 years, as was reaffirmed by the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics
On Tuesday the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) reaffirmed that the Netherlands is the largest beer exporter in the European Union (a title it has held for 21 years), reports Ice today. In 2020,... more
FairsCremona Zootechnical Fairs: international push moves the restart
In November, the great return of the international beef auction and the awaited livestock exhibition
Decided to restart after the pandemic wave that has swept the entire sector, the Cremona International Livestock Exhibitions are already at the starting line with the organization of the 2021 edition,... more
Economy and financeThe Italian Agritech & Food fund takes off
Thanks to Bf which invests 120 million euros in the vehicle controlled by CDP
The board of directors of BF SpA approved the investment by Bf in the Italian fund Agritech & Food, an Italian closed-end alternative investment fund reserved for professional investors, set up and managed... more
FishThe power of fish protein for athletes
The Tokyo Olympics choose Msc sustainable fishing
Athletes have different nutritional needs depending on their discipline, upcoming competition, and the needs of their training regimen. " A good source of protein at every meal helps muscle repair and... more
IndustryBayer doubles its partnership with Giffoni film festival
A short film highlights the relationship between generation Z and knowledge of agricultural tools
Bayer Italia is also supporting the children's film festival this year, which again celebrates its first 50 years with the ''50 years plus'' edition. For the company, Giffoni remains an opportunity for... more
Economy and financeRigoni is financed with Unicredit for 10 million euros
The bank supports companies that are committed to improving their sustainability profile
UniCredit has granted a loan of 10 million euros for the sustainable growth of Rigoni di Asiago, a leading company in Italy in the jams and spreads sector. The operation is bound to the achievement of... more
Cheese and dairy productsCompral Latte closes 2020 with a turnover of 68 million
The cooperative will invest 5 million in the new Inalpi plants
The assembly of the Compral Latte cooperative of Cuneo, representing the 250 member companies, approved the 2020 financial statements with a turnover of approximately 68 million euros, and with an operating... more
ForeignHungarian Hell Energy announces investment
Over 225 million euros to increase the production of energy drinks
Hungarian energy drink manufacturer Hell Energy has announced that it will increase production capacity at its Szikszó plant, located in the country's northeast Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, which currently pr... more
Economy and financeLiquors on the stock exchange with Compagnia dei Caraibi
The spirits distributor has announced the listing on the Aim Italia segment
Compagnia dei Caraibi, a Turin operator specializing in Italy in the development, management and distribution of premium and super premium spirits and wines, has submitted an application to Borsa Italiana... more
VideoAssobirra: the new president Alfredo Pratolongo speaks
The first guidelines of his mandate in this exclusive interview
Sustainability, value of the supply chain, Italian character, dialogue with institutions on tax issues: these are some of the topics covered in this exclusive interview by Alfredo Pratolongo , the new... more
Economy and financeBf Spa (Bonifiche Ferraresi) invests in the iItalian Agritech & Food fund
120 million Euros to support and develop the agritech and food sector
The board of directors of BF SpA, with the abstention of the directors Rossella Locatelli and Davide Colaccino, the investment by Bf in the Italian fund Agritech & Food, an Italian closed-end alternative... more
IndustryBayer strengthens its commitment to sustainable fruit and vegetable production
The new portfolio innovations and a commercial strategy for horticulture
Bayer reaffirmed its commitment to boosting global fruit and vegetable consumption with the announcement of new portfolio innovations and a business strategy for horticulture. The strategy focuses on activities... more
FairsMacfrut Field Solution: technological innovation in a demonstration field
Live tests in the name of research and sustainability
Innovation and sustainability are the two keywords that cross what has been called agriculture 4.0. At the Rimini Expo Center from 7 to 9 September on the occasion of Macfrut, the international fruit and... more
FairsEurovo Group across the border
Participation in international food fairs on the occasion of restart
Eurovo Group will also this year take part in the most prestigious foreign events, which return to the presence after the forced stop caused last year by the pandemic. It starts on 23 September: for 4... more
NewsAdvanced course on olive growing and climate change
On-line, September 27-October 1st, organized by the International Olive Council and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza
The International Olive Council (IOC) and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ) have planned to organise an advanced course on Olive Growing and Climate Change from September 27 to October... more
CoffeeThe positive effect of caffeine on stamina in athletic performance
The new research published in the "British Journal of Sport Medicine"
The Tokyo Olympics countdown has officially begun. A few days before the opening ceremony on 23 July, athletes from all over the world are preparing for the sporting event par excellence. And in view of... more