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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
WinesChianti Classico is a candidate for Unesco
The support of the Tuscany region in the path to make it become a "heritage of humanity"
The memorandum of understanding in support of the candidacy of the Chianti Classico cultural landscape in the Unesco world heritage list represents a highly anticipated moment, "essential and essential... more
Cheese and dairy productsDalterfood closes 2020 growing
Turnover at 111 million (+ 2.8%), foreign share at 76%
DalterFood, one of the main producers and exporters of Parmigiano Reggiano, in 2020 recorded a 2.8% increase in consolidated turnover, which exceeded 111 million euros."We are satisfied with the results... more
ForeignUnilever, the Israeli government reacts to the boycott
The company announced it will no longer sell Ben & Jerrys ice cream in the occupied territories
For the prime minister of Tel Aviv "there will be serious consequences". more
VideoFico Eataly World is relaunched, transformed into a real theme park
Interview with Nicola Farinetti, CEO of Eataly
After a year of work to transform it into a real theme park, Fico Eataly World, the Bolognese food park heir to the concept of Expo Milano 2015 and symbol of the Food Valley, will reopen on 22 July 2021.... more
ZootechnyAfrican swine fever: information campaign extended to other countries
EFSA targets farmers in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Estonia, Hungary and Romania
Last summer, EFSA launched an important awareness campaign on the disease in south-eastern Europe. The campaign was conducted in collaboration with the local authorities of countries classified as "areas... more
IndustryCoprob (Italia Zuccheri): Gallerani confirmed as president
For the next three years.The 2021 beet-sugar campaign is open
Coprob (Cooperativa Produttori Bieticoli) - national producer of 100% Italian sugar, on the market with the Italia Zuccheri brand -, after the approval of the 2020 financial statements closed with a profit... more
FairsThe thirteenth edition of Cheese is here
The largest international event dedicated to raw milk cheeses and forms of milk
"Without animals we would not have milk and cheese. And there would be no Cheese either. Precisely for this reason we have decided to put animals at the center of our program, so that the public will also... more
IndustrySatispay acquires the start up AdvisorEat
First operation of this kind for the mobile payment company
Satispay, the Italian company known for its mobile payment system, has announced its first acquisition. This is AdvisorEat, the Italian startup founded in 2017 by Stefano Travaglia who was the first to... more
VideoCooperative Fisherman of Trasimeno will inaugurate a new restaurant
Exclusive interview with the president of the old association, Valter Sembolini/Gallery
The Trasimeno Fishermen Cooperative was established on 23 September 1928 with the aim of improving the economic conditions and the quality of life of the fishermen members. Made up of a workforce of at... more
FairsAt Macfrut 2021 showcase on biostimulants
International congress, exhibition area and the novelty of the Biosolutions International Award
The main protagonists of the universe of the defense and nutrition of plants with natural methods will meet at Macfrut, in attendance from Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 September 2021. The Biosolutions International... more
BeverageMartini & Rossi celebrates 150 years
All suppliers will obtain Equalitas certification for sustainable production by the end of 2021
Martini, the sparkling wine and vermouth owned by the Bacardi Group, announces that all its suppliers of white Muscat grapes for Asti will obtain the Equalitas certification, the most complete sustainability... more
MeatsRigamonti and Kipre allies to conquer the USA
Strategic agreement between the two leaders of the Italian delicatessen
Under the aegis of the respective holding companies: the Brazilian Jbs for Rigamonti and Wrm Group of Raffaele Mincione for Kipre. more
IndustryBeer: the largest malt industry in Italy announced
It will be built by K-Adriatica in Veneto. The supply chain contracts will involve 800 agricultural businesses
The largest malt house in Italy from 2023 will be branded K-Adriatica, a company active for over 50 years in the sectors of fertilizer production and beer malt with plants in Loreo, Melfi and Vukovar (Croatia),... more
FishSpain, France and Italy Comprise Over a Half of European Frozen Crustacean Imports
In value terms, imports dropped to $4.6B (-2,7%) in 2020
In 2020, frozen crustaceans imports in the European Union reduced to 601K tonnes, which is down by -2.7% on the year before, due to supply chain disruptions and limitations of the HoReCa segment. In value... more
Oils and condimentsStandardization and Research: upcoming meetings of the Ioc
The calendar of the Olive Council Unit is rich in the rest of the year despite Covid
Despite the pandemic, the calendar of the Standardization and Research Unit of the International Olive Council, Ioc, set for the second half of 2021, is rich. That is:- 15 -17 September: second edition... more
Catering and hospitalityGed Capital’s Comess Group bolts on Levaduramadre
The artisan bakery chain plans to expand from Madrid to the rest of Spain reaching 180 stores
GED Capital, a private equity group specialised in the Iberian lower mid-market segment, has acquired a majority stake in the artisan bakery chain Levaduramadre, a 60 stores' chain specialised in the gourmet... more
FairsBio universe: preview on "Sana 2021"
In Bologna from 9 to 12 September, it will be an opportunity to take stock of a constantly growing market
Four days to make and spread culture on Organic and Natural, with a panel of initiatives and opportunities for in-depth analysis of great interest for operators and the public: from "Bio Revolution", the General States of organic, to "La Via delle Erbe"; from Sanatech and Sana Tea news to scheduled conferences more
AgrifoodProvolone Valpadana aims at internationalization
Two researches certify the perceived value of Geographical Indications by consumers, in Italy and abroad
The consortium is planning communication campaigns abroad, starting with Australia, one of the most important non-EU countries for Provolone Dop. more
PeopleGiuseppe Villani confirmed president of the San Daniele ham consortium
In 2020, 2.5 million hams will be processed with a total turnover of 310M euros
The new board of directors of the San Daniele ham consortium has confirmed Giuseppe Villani in the role of president. The renewal of the mandate, lasting three years, confirms the outgoing president at... more
DessertsLady Amarena 2021
The international competition dedicated to the women of the shaker restarts
The international competition dedicated to female mixology restarts: after a period of forced pause linked to the pandemic contingency, Lady Amarena returns, the competition created in 2015 by Fabbri 1905... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express announces new opening plan
In the stations of Naples, Turin, Rome, Florence and Palermo
"We belong to a large group, with a motivated and far-sighted ownership behind us, with a long-term vision. As far as possible we have courageously confirmed some planned openings, such as for the restaurants... more
Packaging and logisticsTetra Pak among the top 50 leading companies for its commitment to sustainability and climate
The “50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders” project, promoted by the international business community
Tetra Pak has been identified as one of the 50 leading companies in the world for sustainability and climate. The recognition of the multinational, one of the world leaders in food processing and packaging... more
AgrifoodFeeding Europe with organic? You can ...
But a radical transformation is needed, says Confeuro
Cnrs study challenges the widespread belief that only intensive agriculture and the massive use of pesticides can guarantee food for all. more
IndustryVerallia and Zonin 1821 bet on new generations
The winners of the Design Award, on glass food packaging, were awarded
Verallia, has decided to restart together with Zonin 1821, enhancing the many skills that are hidden among the desks of the design schools. In fact, the VDA represents a bridge that brings school and business... more
IndustryCoprob (Italia Zuccheri) closes 2020 with a turnover of 215 million euros
It is the 58th balance sheet of the cooperative, the only 100% of Italian sugar producer
Coprob (beet producers cooperative), the only national 100% Italian sugar producer, closed the year with a profit of 1.38 million euros. The 58th balance sheet of the cooperative, approved by the members... more
WinesMoët Hennessy and Campari: JV to create a premium player in the e-commerce
Schaus (Moët Hennessy): "It is a significant step forward in our e-commerce strategy, which was already a growing channel for wines and spirits"
Moët Hennessy and Campari Group together for the creation of an equal joint venture with the aim of investing in wine & spirits e-commerce companies and to build a European player specialized in this... more
Catering and hospitalitySeda, Comieco and McDonald's agreement for sustainable packaging
The Italian fast food of the American chain will recycle the packaging at 100%
The agreement between McDonald's Italy, Comieco and Seda International Packaging Group was presented today in Rome to reduce the impact of the use of disposable packaging in the fast food restaurant sector,... more
BiologicalValsoia, big deal in Sweden
With the acquisition of Swedish Green Food, it consolidates its direct presence in Europe
Valsoia today signed a preliminary agreement for the purchase of 100% of the Swedish Green Food Company (a company specialized in the distribution of 100% veg products) from the Dutch parent company Green... more
NewsCelavie, an Italian-Tunisian project on aquaponics, has been launched
EU-funded cooperation in the aquaculture and agriculture sectors
Celavie, an Italian-Tunisian cooperation project in the aquaculture and agriculture sectors, funded by the European Union, has been launched. The project has a financial endowment of 900 thousand euros... more
Economy and financeAltria will sell the Ste. Michelle wine business for $ 1.2 billion
The business will pass into the hands of the private equity firm Sycamore Partners Management
Altria entered into an agreement to sell its US business Ste. Michelle Wine Estates to private equity firm Sycamore Partners Management for approximately $ 1.2 billion. Ste. Michelle produces and sells... more
NewsItalpizza is one of the first food companies symbol of Made in Italy
According to the ranking made by 'ItalyPost' - 'Corriere della Sera'
Study center 'ItalyPost', in partnership with the newspaper column 'L'Economia' by the newspaper 'Corriere della Sera', has published the ranking 'Imprese Top 2021' ('Top Enterprises 2021'). It's a very... more
Economy and financeEmiliana Conserve finances itself with Unicredit
Approved a Sustainability Linked Minibond
Unicredit approved an 8 million euro Sustainability Linked Minibond issued by Emiliana Conserve Società agricola Spa. The procedure, guaranteed by Sace, is finalized to support the growth of the Busseto... more
DessertsNesquik turns 50
To the tune of ambassador Francesco Facchinetti's hit
In 2021, Nesquik Italia turns 50. Half a century has already gone by that distant 1971, year in which the firm entered italian households for the first time, characterizing many of children's breakfasts.... more
Import-exportEU extends economic sanctions on Russia for crisis in Ukraine
Made in Italy agri-food exports loses 1.4 billion due to the embargo decided by Putin
Made in Italy agri-food exports to Russia have lost 1.4 billion in the last seven years due to the embargo decided by Putin which still affects an important list of European products with the ban on the... more
CoffeeWill the cost of coffee skyrocket?
Drought, bad weather and social unrest in producing countries at the origin of the pessimistic forecast
The pessimistic vision of Retail.ru, the Russian online portal dedicated to retailers and suppliers in the retail sector, would be based on two phenomena: a severe drought in Brazil, which is the world's... more
Fruit and vegetablesChina Dominates the Global Chestnut Market
Italy was the largest importing country
China (1.9M tonnes) remains the largest chestnut-consuming country worldwide, accounting for 81% of total volume, according to the Indexbox report "World - Chestnut - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends... more
Catering and hospitalityLagardère invests € 25 million in the Belgian subsidiary
€ 19 million will be used to reduce losses
The French Lagardère Group will invest 25 million euros in Lagardère Travel Retail Belgium, which owns about thirty shops, several of which are duty-free in the two Belgian airports of Zaventem and Charleroi, a... more
ForeignHazelnuts: AgriChile will invest USD 40 million in new plant
The project through Ferrero confirms Italy's commitment to Chile
The operation aims to double the processing capacity of hazelnuts and will consolidate the country as one of the main producers of the fruit in the world more
WinesLuigi Moio new Oiv president
It is an intergovernmental and technical-scientific organization of the vineyard and wine
Satisfaction from the Unione Italiana Vini for the election of Luigi Moio to the presidency of the International Organization of Vine and Wine which took place today in Paris. For the president of Uiv,... more
Import-exportAndriani presents the third sustainable development report
The company integrates innovation and sustainability by combining the concept of Natural Innovators with that of Open Innovators/Attachment
The sustainable development report of Andriani SpA Società Benefit is now in its third edition, which reports and certifies the activities carried out in 2020 and is drawn up in compliance with the Global... more
VideoFierAvicola restarts with the 2021 special edition
Interview with Stefano Gagliardi, coordinator of the technical-scientific committee
FierAvicola is the leading event in Italy and one of the most important B2B fairs in Europe for the poultry sector. The new exhibition venue in the Rimini Fair, the growing number of Italian and foreign... more
Packaging and logisticsVirosac conquers Rapid
The Italian pole of conservation and freezing is born
Food storage: Virosac, an Italian company from Pederobba (TV) which produces bags for garbage, curacasa and food, has acquired 100% of Rapid, a Brescia-based company that produces items for the kitchen... more
VideoMacfrut is back, in attendance, from 7 to 9 September
Interview with Renzo Piraccini, president of the international fruit and vegetable exhibition organized by CesenaFiere
Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable exhibition organized by CesenaFiere, returns to the Rimini Fair from 7 to 9 September 2021, and celebrates one of the key events in the sector worldwide:... more
Studies and researchAnimal proteins: world market growing, up to 531 million tons in 2030
But there is room for lab meats, according to McKinsey study/Annex
The market for "real" animal proteins is growing at a rate of 1% per year, with a volume that is expected to reach 531 million tons in 2030. But the potential consumers, and the numbers, of synthetic meat... more
FairsSana 2021: a preview of scheduled events
An opportunity to take stock of purchasing habits, production and packaging techniques
The agricultural areas destined for bio are increasing and organic consumption is growing: Italy confirms itself as a leading country in Europe for the sector. Sana 2021, scheduled in Bologna from 9 to... more
WinesProsecco: the Italian market is worth 2 billion euros
Its protection represents a guarantee for all wine made in Italy
There are over 620 million bottles produced by the three Prosecco DOPs; of these, 370 million are exported. Overall, the most famous tricolor sparkling market in the world is worth 2 billion euros in annual... more
Oils and condimentsInternational olive oil council: the magic of extra virgin olive oil
A study is coming, the results of which will open a completely new debate on the sector
Whoever deals with and talks about olive oil is a positive person. This is the first surprising discovery of a study by the Coi, the International Olive Council, which will be announced at the end of July.... more