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ForeignLidl tests the Eco-score in its 171 Belgian stores
The label is embossed on about one hundred of its own brand food products
From 2 August 2021, Lidl introduced the Eco-score on around 100 food products in Belgium. It is actually a first test phase carried out in 171 of its stores located in the country. The experimentation... more
DistributionMarr returns to profit in the semester
And announces extraordinary dividend in October
Marr, the absolute leader in Italy in food distribution to bars, restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, etc., closed the first half of 2021 with total revenues of 542.0 million euros (447.1 million in the first... more
IndustryThe Elanco foundation announces a partnership with the Jbs fund
First external organization to contribute to the RestaurAmazônia project which combines cocoa cultivation with livestock farming
Elanco Foundation has announced a partnership with the Jbs Fund for the Amazon (The Fund) aimed at supporting the RestaurAmazônia project, which promotes sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation... more
Studies and researchEfsa: EU Choose Safe Food
New campaign to encourage Europeans to make confident food choices by explaining the critical role played by science
European consumers are among the best protected and informed in the world about food chain risks. The EU food safety system gives every European citizen the right to know how the food they eat is produced, processed, packaged, labelled, and sold. As part of this system, EFSA’s impartial experts review scientific data and studies to evaluate food risks. This ensures that all products on our markets and in our shops are safe. more
Economy and financeHeineken doubles H1 operating profit
The company generated a turnover of EUR 9.97 billion and increased by 14.1% on an organic basis
Heineken more than doubled its first-half operating profit, but also felt the impact of rising raw material costs in the second half of 2021. The company posted organic growth of 109.3% in profit. operating.... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Alternative Funds invests in hydrogen
It has signed binding agreements for a minority shareholding in Omb Saler
Sustainable Development, a private equity fund specialized in investments in Italian SMEs with the promotion of SG issues, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has signed binding agreements for... more
IndustryNew acquisition for Naturalia Tantum
Agreement signed to acquire Natural Way Laboratories from Ibla Capital
The run of Naturalia Tantum continues, the "pole" of natural companies promoted by Assietta Private Equity Sgr Spa together with Paolo Colonna. After acquiring the Togethair company, active in the professional... more
TraditionsItaly has a new PGI EU product: it is the Rome Oil
Thus, the official Italian food Igs recognized by Europe/Attachments rise to 315
In the Official Journal of the European Union L 277 of 2 August 2021, the name Olio di Roma PGI was registered which, according to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, in the Food sector is number... more
IndustryNb Aurora invests in Farmo
Partnership aimed at international support and the launch of new products
Nb Aurora SA Sicaf-Raif, listed in Italy on the Miv-professional segment market organized and managed by Borsa Italiana SpA, with the aim of acquiring stakes in unlisted Italian SMEs of excellence, announces... more
AgrifoodRurAll is born, a digital platform for Agriculture 4.0
Launched by Antares Vision in partnership with Bf, Bluarancio and Sdf
Antares Vision, a Brescia-based group listed on the AIM of the Italian Stock Exchange, specialized in hardware and software tracking solutions (anti-counterfeiting and supply chain transparency), inspection... more
IndustryElica (kitchen hoods) returns in profit in the semester
Leap in turnover (also compared to pre-Covid) and Ebitda
The board of directors of Elica, a Marche-based group active in the production of kitchen hoods, approved the consolidated results of the first half of 2021 which "benefit from both an important growth... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill, first signs of recovery in the half year
The group expects to close 2021 better than expected
Autogrill records signs of recovery, with the half year ending with a loss almost halved compared to the same period of 2020. The group recorded revenues of € 938.3 million in the first half of 2021 (... more
CoffeeCoffee: Massimo Zanetti BG acquires Saicaf from Bari
The presence of the Veneto group is strengthened in the Center-South of Italy
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, one of the world's leading companies in the production, processing and distribution of coffee (including its Segafredo brand international chain of coffee shops), strengthens... more
Economy and financeColvin, the flower startup, signs capital increases of 45 million
The venture capital P101 sgr also took part in the round
Colvin, the technology company dedicated to the floriculture industry, closed a € 45 million Series C investment to expand its business in Europe and become a leader in the flower and plant market with i... more
LiqueursDiageo: 2021 sales up 8.3%
Performance driven by reopening in North America and demand for premium spirits
Diageo recorded an 8.3% increase in year-round net sales, driven by the reopening of bars and restaurants in North America and growing demand for premium spirits. Owner of Gordon's gin and Smirnoff vodka... more
Pasta and bakery productsBakery: Morato completes a new acquisition in Spain
Detected Cerealto-Siro, a production plant in the north of the country
The Morato Group completes its second acquisition abroad: the financial transaction is part of the strategic plan for expansion in Europe, and confirms the company's desire to concentrate its business on the bakery market. more
FairsMacfrut 2021: membership for The China Day is increasingly massive
Full day dedicated to the Asian giant, with events, b2b meetings and 111 Chinese companies
The number of Chinese companies present at The China Day, Macfrut's overture scheduled for Monday 6 September, an entirely digital event and a great opportunity for professionals in the fruit and vegetable... more
IndustryNestlé: leap in organic growth (+ 8%) in the half year
Turnover of 41.9 billion Chf, net profit of 5.9 billion
Nestlé recorded a 1.1% increase in its net profit in the first half of the year to 5.9 billion Swiss francs (the equivalent of 5.4 billion euros) and an increase in turnover of 1, 5% to 41.8 billion.... more
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