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IndustryIngredients: Mta acquired by Solina
The French multinational aims to expand in Southern Europe
The Italian company offers customized solutions, including clean-label, allergen-free and natural options, for the development of meat products such as beef, pork and poultry applications. more
Studies and researchSwine fever. EFSA: fences necessary but not enough
New report encourages further investigation into insects' role in contagion/Attachment
New insights from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveal that while fences can help control the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) they need to be used alongside other measures for maximum effectiveness.... more
Packaging and logisticsSonoco Completes Acquisition of Eviosys
The merger aims to create a global leader in the production of food cans
Sonoco Products Company, a global player in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Eviosys, a leading European manufacturer of metal... more
Fruit and vegetablesMelinda: Ernesto Seppi confirmed as president
Board of Directors appointed Michele Iob as vice president
Ernesto Seppi has been confirmed as president of Melinda until 2027. The Board of Directors of the Consortium decided unanimously.Seppi, born in 1966, an agricultural entrepreneur with a degree in economics,... more
BeverageCampari: Simon Hunt is the new CEO
Over 30 years of experience in the spirits industry
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV has announced the appointment of Simon Hunt as Chief Executive Officer of Campari Group. The appointment is the result of an in-depth evaluation of internal... more
Government actsBerne Convention/2. Copa Cogeca’s satisfaction
First concrete step towards EU-wide downgrading of wolf
"Copa and Cogeca welcome the decision of the Berne Convention as a first concrete step towards downgrading the wolf to EU level". This is what the official statement of the EU agricultural organization... more
Ice creamIce Cream: Davidson Kempner Acquires Ysco From Belgian Micolbel
EU Commission clears transaction under Merger Regulation
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of the Belgian company Ysco NV by the US company Davidson Kempner Capital Management of the United... more
SustainabilityBern Convention: Wolf downgraded from "strictly protected" to "protected" species
Italian Agriculture's Minister: "It's the result of a position that our country was the first to support"
The EU Commission will propose a legislative change, which the European Parliament and the EU Council will have to adopt. Each member state will manage the containment according to flexible criteria. more
BeverageCarlsberg strikes deal for Russian operations
The Danish group has agreed to sell its shares in Baltika Breweries
Carlsberg has struck a deal for its Russian operations. The Danish group has agreed to sell its shares in Baltika Breweries. As part of the deal, Baltika Breweries will transfer all of its stakes in Carlsberg... more
Pasta and bakery productsPool of banks finances De Angelis Food with 52 million
More than 21 million euros come from Illimity Bank
The money is for the expansion of plants in North America more
CoffeeSimonelli aims high and goes shopping in Sweden
Acquired stake in 3Temp, manufacturer of innovative dispensing systems
Simonelli Group, a manufacturer and exporter of professional coffee machines, has announced the acquisition of a stake in 3Temp, a Swedish company that produces filter coffee machines. The percentage of... more
FairsMacfrut announces international potato symposium
From 6 to 8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre, focus on the symbolic product of the 2025 edition
A global vegetable par excellence, it is grown in 160 countries over an area of 18 million hectares. more
Economy and financeEU. Eurostat: spice imports at 339,800 tons in 2023
Volumes increased by 44% in 10 years. Ginger (114 thousand tons) and paprika (110,600 thousand) at the top of the ranking
In 2023, the European Union imported 339,800 tonnes of spices from non-EU countries. China was the main supplier of spices, accounting for 39% of all spice imports to the EU, according to Eurostat. The... more
SustainabilityGreen Oleo in the Olympus of the most sustainable companies in the world
Italian group further improves EcoVadis ranking achieved last year
Green Oleo has received the platinum medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ranking for the second consecutive year, with an even higher score than in 2023, placing it among the 1% of the most virtuous companies... more
Oils and condimentsPietro Coricelli in support of women in difficulty in Italy and Asia
Olive oil company supports the cause of the Pangea Foundation with a limited edition of Profilo d'Autore
With a limited edition of its flagship product, Profilo d'Autore, the oil company supports projects for women in difficulty. The product will be available exclusively on the Fondazione Pangea website,... more
BeverageBeer/2. Cold cuts and cheeses (but also desserts) perfect for a meal
Bagnolini (AssoBirra): "It confirms itself as a versatile ally; it enhances the authenticity of Italian conviviality"
“Beer is a pillar of the Italian food tradition, able to adapt to every season and occasion”. This was stated by Andrea Bagnolini , general manager of AssoBirra, commenting on the data from the third edi... more
BeverageBeer: for 29% of Italians it is synonymous with winter relaxation
This is what emerges from the latest Bva Doxa survey, conducted by Cib of AssoBirra / Attachment
Winter is the season that celebrates simple and authentic pleasures, intimate atmospheres and moments to be lived slowly. It is a period that invites us to rediscover the beauty of small daily gestures,... more
TechnologyEatable Adventures with Cern for agrifoodtech growth
Partnership to promote innovation and sustainable growth of start-ups
Eatable Adventures, one of the leading agrifoodtech accelerators on a global scale, announces its new strategic collaboration with Cvc, Cern venture connect, the strategic program of Cern in Geneva: the... more
Studies and researchMeat and farming essential for the future of humanity
The issue was discussed in a round table in Rome, with a focus on the usefulness of the Mediterranean diet
For the occasion, the latest books by Juan Pascual and Elisabetta Bernardi were presented. more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis-Nestlé launch new yogurt line
With the "Piacere di Yogurt" range, the joint venture strategically enters a new segment
The joint venture between Lactalis and Nestlé born in 2021 and specialized in “ultra fresh” products such as yogurt and desserts, announces the launch In Italy of a new range of creamy yogurts to offe... more
PeopleGiovanni Guarneri confirmed chairman of the milk group Copa Cogeca
Elected to represent the Alliance of Agri-Food Cooperatives: will be joined by two Vice-Presidents from France and Poland
Giovanni Guarneri was re-elected today in Brussels as chairman of the Milk Working Group of Copa-Cogeca, the main European agri-food representative organisation. Guarneri, from 2022 president of the dairy... more
Studies and researchRomania, the New Frontier of the Food Industry
Daniele Iacona (Schoenherr): "Great opportunities from the country's modernization program"
Romania, despite its great agricultural potential, faces a significant trade deficit in the food sector, a strategic problem that affects national security and the country's economy. Imports of agri-food... more
Catering and hospitalityThe first Café Ginori opens at St Regis Florence
A food union in the name of luxury: opening soon in Abu Dhabi
The opening of the first Ginori Café at St. Regis Florence in Florence, the city where Ginori was born, is scheduled for 26 November. The opening takes place in the enchanting setting of St. Regis, a... more
BeverageKrombacher Renovates Historic Brewery
Investment of 100 million to ensure sustainable development
Over the next six years, the German brewery Krombacher will invest a total of more than 100 million euros in the renovation of its bottling plant, thus preparing itself for the future. With the largest... more
VideoStarbucks: European flagship store in Rome
Interviews with CEO Matteo Morandi and GM Vincenzo Catrambone
Italy increasingly central to Starbucks. The American giant, after opening the only European Roastery in Milan, has inaugurated the first Starbucks flagship store in Europe in Rome, inspired by the new... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro aims at the USA
CEO Nicola Saraceno comments on the recent openings in Rome and Denver
Rossopomodoro expands at home and overseas. The new inauguration for the Sebeto group brand in Rome took place a few weeks after another ribbon-cutting, in the heart of the US Midwest, to be precise in... more
Economy and financeHenoto Group (BolognaFiere) shopping in the Usa
Acquired FM Exhibit based in Atlanta (Georgia), specialized in exhibition venues
The Usa, Mexico, the Middle East and Asia are among the most attractive foreign markets for Italian companies, areas at the heart of all export strategies and where our main brands are entering to open... more
Economy and financeCreation of a health fund by 21 Invest (Benetton)
Closing at 70 million euro and target at 150 million: invests in nutraceutical and wellbeing companies
The first specialised fund of 21 Invest, a European investment group founded by Alessandro Benetton with offices in Italy, France and Poland, is born. The new fund is called 21 Invest Healthcare, and it... more
Fairs"Great success" Ibe, Intermobility and bus expo
Visitors +90%, exhibitors +58% at the Rimini Fair for the event of Italian exhibition group dedicated to the world of collective transport
The 11th edition of Ibe Intermobiltity and bus expo, the reference event that Italian Exhibition Group dedicates to the world of public transport and related industrial sectors, closed today at the Rimini... more
FishEurostat: 3.3 million tons of fish caught in the EU in 2023
Approximately 72% of the total catch occurred in the Northeast Atlantic
In 2023, the total EU fish catch was estimated at 3.3 million tonnes live weight from the seven marine areas covered by EU statistics. This continued the downward trend in catches since 4.6 million tonnes... more
Government actsBeko Europe: Italian Government Opposes Industrial Plan
Bergamotto: “We will take every possible action to ensure that the ownership changes strategy”
"We do not share and cannot accept the plan presented by the top management of Beko Europe. We will enforce the golden power, which for us means protecting employment". This is what the italian undersecretary... more
AgrifoodCop29, organic waste and farmers at the center of debate
Signed by 35 countries (not Italy) the Declaration on the reduction of methane from organic waste: launched Harmoniya for agriculture
Italy is missing among the 35 countries that signed the Declaration on the reduction of methane from organic waste launched by the presidency of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The countries that account for... more
AgrifoodIn Stockholm, the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World
Until 25 November the event entitled "The origins of the Mediterranean diet: health and tradition"
It is in full swing in Stockholm until 25 November "Den Italienska Matveckan i Världen", that is the 9th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World organized by the Embassy of Italy in Stockholm in collaboration... more
ForeignFukushima: Fishing Industry Seeks Redemption, Faces Off with Government
Japanese Agriculture Minister: "More damage to the sector's reputation, we will work to support them"
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto made his first visit to Fukushima prefecture in northeastern Japan since taking office this month, holding talks with local business owners. "What I found shocking... more
TechnologyEurostat: Agricultural census from geospatial data
Experimentation will allow to measure the size of farms, livestock and workforce
Eurostat has launched a new webpage on the geospatial data of the agricultural census as part of its experimental statistics collection. Users will be able to find maps with information on the number of... more
HealthNestlé /2. Materna: new nutritional solutions for pregnancy and fertility
Products aimed at alleviating recurring related symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting
Nestlé has introduced two new nutritional solutions, Materna Pre and Materna Nausea, designed to support female fertility and relieve some of the pregnancy-related symptoms that women may experience,... more
Economy and financeNestlé increasingly supporting employees
For the fifth consecutive year, the group is ranked among the "World's Best Employers"
For the fifth year in a row, Nestlé was named one of the "World's Best Employers" by Forbes, consistently improving its placement each year in both global and category rankings. The list is based on input... more
FairsSustainable mobility starts 11th edition of Ibe
Organized by Italian exhibition group at the Rimini Fair, Intermobility and bus expo focuses on sharing
The 11th edition of Ibe Intermobility and bus expo, the biennial event organized by Ieg, Italian exhibition group, "with turbo" started. " Mobility, to be sustainable, must be shared": this is the message... more
SustainabilityFarming: food and much more. Talk in Brussels
EAAP annual meeting, promoted by ATF, will deal with the role of livestock in ecological balance
The topic of sustainable red meat also arrives in the capital of Europe. "Livestock Are More Than Food" is the title of the conference scheduled in Brussels on November 20, at 09:00, at the University... more
Studies and researchXylella: a hope comes from the University of Camerino, Italy
Study published in Industrial Crops and Products identifies molecule useful against spittlebug / Attachment
A new contribution on the causes of Xylella comes from the University of Camerino. The work of Eleonora Spinozzi , research fellow in Filippo Maggi 's group, of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and... more
DistributionBologna: New Carrefour and Glovo Urban Warehouse for Ultra-Fast Deliveries
Open 7 days a week, with guaranteed times of less than 30 minutes and over 3500 products in the catalogue
Glovo and Carrefour strengthen their collaboration with the opening of the second 'Carrefour Sprint' in Italy, in the city of Bologna. This new urban warehouse, entirely managed by Glovo, will guarantee... more
Import-exportUkraine increases exports of cereals, oilseeds, flour and oil by $1.6 billion
It touches 6.1 billion the turnover in the season 2024/2025
Ukraine increased its exports of cereals, oilseeds and oil in the 2024/2025 season (July-October) by USD 1.6 billion compared to the previous season, bringing it to USD 6.1 billion. Farmers received much... more
Studies and researchNestlé Observatory: 51% of Italians feel younger than their age
Perception of aging and loneliness is surprisingly lower among those over 65
Every day, each of our choices and habits – from nutrition to sleep quality, from physical activity to mental serenity – contributes to a long and fascinating journey: longevity. What if, in addition to... more
BeverageHeineken invests 45 million in new research centre in the Netherlands
Named after the chemist Henry Pierre Heineken, the new 8,800 square metre plant is located in Zoeterwoude
Heineken has decided to invest 45 million Euros in a new global research and development centre at Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands. The new centre will be called Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre, named after Henry... more
MeatsMortadella Bologna PGI: sales (+1.2%) and exports (+5.2%) growing in the first 9 months of 2024
Good increases in France (+6.1%), Spain (+7.6%) and UK (+10.5%). Cold cuts also did well (+3.8%)
In the first nine months of 2024, almost 25 and a half million kg of Mortadella Bologna PGI were sold. Compared to the same period in 2023, sales grew by 1.2% (data provided by the control body Ifcq certifications).... more
FairsFood Ingredients Europe 2024 is ready to start
There will be no shortage of Italian companies at the exhibition scheduled in Frankfurt from 19 to 21 September
Everything is ready in Frankfurt for Food Ingredients Europe 2024. The reference fair for the food ingredients sector will be held at Messe Frankfurt from Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 November. The show offers... more
Studies and researchCommodity. Chickpeas and rice up (but beware of the Eudr)
Aretè: bullish trend also for gas and energy and for raw materials related to the postponement of deforestation legislation
Canadian Kabuli chickpeas prices have rebounded by 8% in the last week, returning to the levels of early October and confirming a phase of extreme volatility. Prices are however 22% lower than in the same... more
FairsSigep World 2025 presents itself in Berlin under the banner of internationality
Ieg presented the next edition to stakeholders and professionals of the foodservice sector in Germany
An international roadshow for an event that increasingly looks to the world. Yesterday, at the Italian Embassy in Berlin, in collaboration with Ice Agenzia, Italian Exhibition Group presented the next... more
FairsIeg: 9-month revenues at 179.4 million (+20%)
Profit jumps to over 21 million (9.5 million in 2023)
CEO Peraboni: "We confirm the upper end of the guidance on the economic and financial results expected for 2024". more
DistributionMarr /2. Sales Accelerate in October 2023
Activities continue for a logistics platform in Lombardy and for a new distribution center in Puglia
As regards the market context of food consumption outside the home, as previously indicated, according to the Confcommercio Research Office (Congiuntura n° 10, November 2024) the quantity consumption... more