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BeverageHeineken: 1st quarter profit was 168 million
Volumes up 12%
Heineken closed the first quarter up from last year, but not yet at 2019 levels. The group said net profit increased in the first quarter on the back of higher volumes in more than 40 of its markets but... more
IndustryEarthday: Syngenta reaffirms its commitment to sustainable agriculture
The Good Growth Plan continues to enhance the planet
On the occasion of the 51st edition of Earth Day, Syngenta reaffirms, through the projects contained within the new The Good Growth Plan, its constant commitment to defend and enhance the mother of all... more
Wines"En Primeur" arrive on Vindome
The wine trading platform will be the first app to sell Bordeaux wines online
Vindome, the first app dedicated to online investment in fine wines, is ready to turn the spotlight on the "Semaine des Primeurs", one of the appointments of the world wine calendar, scheduled from 26... more
IndustryJbs will acquire the vegetable meat producer Vivera
An operation worth 341 million euros
Brazilian meat producer JBS will acquire the plant-based meat company Vivera for approximately € 341 million. This operation, which is still pending regulatory approval, will allow JBS to have its own p... more
IndustryDanone: a first quarter of 2021 to forget
Sales dropped by 9.4% due to the negative impact of exchange rates
Danone recorded € 5.66 billion in sales in the first quarter of 2021, reporting a decline of 9.4%, mainly caused by the negative impact of exchange rates. However, the company called that just ended "... more
IndustryArcadia Biosciences acquires the Spanish Agrasys
It will market tritordeum, a combination of durum wheat and wild barley
US agricultural biotechnology company Arcadia Biosciences has acquired Agrasys, a Spanish food ingredients company that has developed a new grain with agronomic and nutritional benefits. Based in Barcelona,... more
Economy and financeDe Longhi approves the 2020 financial statements
The year ended with revenues up by 11.9%
The shareholders 'meeting of De' Longhi SpA, which met today in ordinary session, approved the 2020 financial statements, thus confirming the data approved by the board of directors on 11 March 2021. "2020... more
IndustrySanpellegrino cancels CO2 emissions by 2022
Investments of over 4 million euros per year to accelerate the adoption of biofuels
Sanpellegrino, the leading company in Italy in the mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks sector, intensifies its efforts to combat climate change and on the occasion of Earth Day, announces its commitment... more
FishPirovano (Rio Mare) leaves the board of Issf
Kevin Blixer of Thai Union appointed to chair of the foundation for marine sustainability
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) announced the appointment of Kevin Bixler as Chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Bixler, Global Director of Group Fish Procurement for Thai Union... more
IndustryPepsiCo announces its 2030 target for "Positive agricolture"
The company aims to extend regenerative practices
PepsiCo, has announced a new and impactful business ambition of “Positive Agriculture”, anchored in the 2030 goal of spreading regenerative farming practices on 7 million acres, roughly equal to its ent... more
MeatsSan Daniele ham, an ally of the environment
The consortium committed to supporting the consortium members in the sustainable management of the production process
Over 3,600 tons of used salt recovered and reused per year; increasingly purified wastewater and odor control more
DessertsRitter Sport takes care of the planet
The company announces its commitment to sustainability for the first time in Italy
On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of "World Earth Day", a moment of celebration of the earth and promotion of its preservation set for 22 April, the Ritter Sport chocolate brand, belonging to the... more
Economy and finance"Don't just share, care" for "Earth Day 2021"
SodaStream presents its sustainability goals / Video
The SodaStream campaign for "Earth Day 2021" "Don't just share, care" starts today, starring the well-known American entrepreneur Randi Zuckerberg , who in a video invites people to show concern for the... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital: approved the financial statements at 31 December 2020
Net profit of 25.4 million euros
The general meeting of shareholders of DeA Capital SpA met today under the chairmanship of Lorenzo Pellicioli. The shareholders' meeting approved the financial statements at 31 December 2020 of the parent... more
Oils and condimentsAn Italian among the winners of the Mario Solinas Quality Award 2021
The World Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition established by the International Olive Council/Annex
Applications came last November from Algeria, Argentina, Australia, China, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey. more
NewsEU says stop to Burmese rice from Myanmar
Ente Nazionale risi comments: a long-awaited signal from the European institutions
A strong message from the EU institutions against those responsible for the ongoing coup in Myanmar was long overdue. Ten individuals and two economic entities belonging to the Burmese army, the Myanmar... more
Cheese and dairy productsNigeria. Value4Dairy Consortium Set to Increase Milk Production
With the participation of FrieslandCampina WamCo,Urus, Barenbrug and Agrifirm
FrieslandCampina WamCo (the Nigerian branch of the Dutch giant) Urus, Barenbrug and Agrifirm have set up a strategic partnership tagged ‘Value4Dairy’ to increase self-sufficiency for dairy in Nigeria. Thi... more
AgrifoodCereal Docks achieves the Farm Sustainability Assessment certification
The corn product (waxy) gets the "Silver" level
Cereal Docks Spa with its plant in Portogruaro (Venice) obtained the Farm Sustainability Assessment (Fsa) certificate at the "Silver" level for the corn product (waxy) with a project that involved a supply... more
DistributionMd: + 15% net sales in 2020, confirmed 2nd in the discount
Development program with 47 new stores, 385 million investments in 2021
The Italian discount retailer Md closes 2020 with an increase in net sales of 15% compared to 2019. This is a result that significantly exceeds the average growth recorded by Nielsen for the retail discount... more
FairsMarcabyBolognaFiere postponed to 2022
The event dedicated to private individuals surrenders to Covid
No way. They tried to the last, but in the end MarcabyBolognaFiere, one of the most important events in the world dedicated to private label, gives up in the face of the persistence of the epidemic. The... more
Mineral waters and drinksCoca-Cola, March volumes at pre-pandemic level
Results for the first quarter beyond forecasts
Coca-Cola announced better-than-expected revenues and earnings for the first three months of 2021, although demand for its products in North America and Europe remained unchanged from the same period last... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: Bertinelli confirmed as president of Consortium
Scordamaglia (Filiera Italia): "His election is an important step in strengthening the supply chains also in the quality DOP and IGP products"
Nicola Bertinelli , National Vice President and Regional President of Emilia Romagna of Coldiretti, was elected today by acclamation to the presidency of the Parmigiano Reggiano Dop Consortium for the... more
Economy and financeWith the pandemic, the sale of frozen food at home is growing
For Bofrost suisse turnover of 37.3 million Chf, + 25.8%
Bofros suisse AG, a Swiss company engaged in the home-based sales of frozen foods, closed its 2020-21 financial statements at the end of February with a turnover of 37.3 million francs, + 25.8% compared... more
IndustryIn Houston, Domino's pizza arrives with robots
Partnership with Nuro for the launch of an automated delivery service
Domino's has partnered with robotics company Nuro to launch an automated pizza delivery service in Houston, United States. Starting last week, select customers who place a prepaid order from the company's... more
Import-exportDoubles the made in Italy food in China
Positive signs from foreign trade for the exit from the pandemic
A sign of hope for the post covid comes from the made in Italy food exports to China which more than doubled (+ 130%) with the exit of the Asian giant from the pandemic with the recovery of trade, economy... more
MeatsParma Ham: 2020 exports of € 260 million
The closing of the Horeca channel continues to weigh on the sector
The pre-sliced up by 21%, a positive trend destined to consolidate over time more
Cheese and dairy productsDespite the decline in the year of Covid, Taleggio Dop resists
President Sangiovanni takes stock of the supply chain in the annual Assembly of the Protection Consortium
Taleggio PDO is resistant. Production in the year of Covid-19 is down, as expected but, thanks to the important work carried out by the Consortium and all the partners, the decline is softer than feared... more
FairsCapital increase for Veronafiere
Unanimously approved by shareholders for 30 million
The shareholders' meeting of Veronafiere, met today in an extraordinary session, unanimously approved a capital increase of 30 million euros to support the development of the action plan for the restart.... more
Economy and financePepsiCo on the rise in the first quarter of 2021
Recorded net revenues of 2.4%, the company expects further increases in Q2
PepsiCo reported organic growth in net revenues of 2.4% in the first quarter and expects a further increase in the second quarter thanks to reopening in the restaurant channel. The company reported first-quarter... more
Economy and financeHeineken aims for carbon neutral by 2030
New goals announced as part of the EverGreen growth strategy
Heineken announced its commitment to become carbon neutral in manufacturing by 2030 and across the value chain by 2040. The announcement marks the first in a series of "Brew a Better World" goals, which... more
Packaging and logisticsThe circular economy enters in fast food
Comieco webinar on sustainable packaging
On the occasion of Paper Week 2021, McDonald's, Comieco and Seda International Packaging Group address the theme of the circular economy and sustainability applied to the world of catering by analyzing... more
IndustryEni abandons palm oil for biorefinery in Venice
It will be replaced by biomass from waste vegetable edible oils and waste animal fats
"The Venice biorefinery is preparing to stop using palm oil for the production of biofuels". This was announced by Eni, explaining that in recent days it presented "the documentation for the verification... more
MeatsMortadella Bologna on the rise
Fly sliced with + 17% and Normal Trade + 18%
2020 closed with a positive sign for Bologna IGP mortadella. The data of the certification body Ifcq recorded a production of over 37.6 million kg with an increase of 1.1% compared to 2019. Sales also... more
Studies and researchFmcg: changes in the sector and the evolution of professions
Gi Group: about 1 role out of 2 will see its importance increase in the next 3/5 years
About 6,399 companies and almost 231,390 thousand employees are involved in the FMCG industry (Largo consumption, or Fast Moving Consumer Goods, i.e. all types of commercial products that are produced... more
Import-exportThe first export campaign of Italian rice in China is underway
Those Italian rice mills that had requested it authorized by Beijing
The Mipaaf announced that the negotiations for the export of Italian rice to China have been concluded. The Italian embassy in Beijing announced today that all the Italian rice mills that had requested... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole, sink into the Valtellinese
The offer has been adjusted to 12.2 euros per share. Maioli: It's our final offer"
Crédite Agricole relaunches the takeover bid on Credito Valtellinese, with an increase to 12.2 euro per share (from 10.5) plus another 3 cents if 90% of the shares delivered in takeover bid are reached.... more
FairsCovid does not bend Cesena Fiera
Macfrut, the first fair in digital format in the fruit and vegetable sector, recorded a massive international presence
Covid does not bend Cesena Fiera which closes 2020 with a budget profit. Although last year was the worst in history for world trade fair systems, the Cesena company managed to respond to the crisis through... more
NewsParmigiano Reggiano: final balance sheet 2020 approved
New board of directors ratified. The appointment of president and vice president is expected in the next council
In the general meeting of the consortium members, an investment in marketing and communication of 23.6 million euros, equal to 50% of revenues, stands out. There was an increase in production of 183,630 wheels: 4.9% more than in 2019. more
Catering and hospitalityThe Italian Way for Burger King
Here are the new sandwiches with Parmigiano Reggiano Dop and Nduja of Spilinga
Burger King has chosen Parmigiano Reggiano as the distinctive ingredient of its new The Parmigiano Reggiano Burger. The sandwich, which will enrich the Italian Kings series dedicated to territorial excellence,... more
IndustryGranarolo buys 100% of Mulino Formaggi
The investment will allow to expand the international offer in the hard cheese segment
Granarolo SpA acquires 60% of Mulino Formaggi Srl from Mulino Alimentare SpA, bringing its stake from 40% to 100% of the capital. Mulino Formaggi was born in Parma in 2018 following the meeting of two... more
Coffeeillycaffè becomes B Corp
It is the first Italian coffee company to receive certification
illycaffè is the first Italian coffee company to obtain the B Corp certification, awarded to organizations that are committed to respecting the highest standards of social and environmental performance,... more
IndustryAromas: Ambienta conquers the English TasteConnection
The company is a leader in the production of flavorings and aromatic substances for the food sector, especially for snacks and salty foods
Ambienta Sgr, a European private equity fund focused on sustainability, through the subsidiary Nactarome (in the portfolio of the Ambienta III fund) has acquired 100% of TasteConnection, one of the leading... more
WinesItalian Wine Brands launches bonds for 130 million
Ammunition to make acquisitions "in the fragmented Italian wine&food market"
The board of Italian Wine Brands, considering the favorable market conditions, has approved the issue of a senior, non-convertible, unsubordinated and unsecured bond loan for a nominal amount between a... more
WinesFake Made in Italy: Chianti continues to win in Europe
The court once again affirms the reputation and distinctive character of the Black Rooster symbol
In September 2017 a company in Rome requested the registration in class 33 (wines) of a trademark with an image similar to that of the Gallo Nero trademark. The Chianti Classico Wine Consortium immediately... more
Studies and researchWill one-tenth of meat be with alternative proteins in 2035?
A $ 290 billion global market, according to BCG
Today it is easy to find plant-based milk on supermarket shelves, it can happen to find plant-based meat in fast food burgers and you can even taste meat "grown" from animal cells in some restaurants in... more
WinesMr Diesel goes up to Masi Agricola
Now Renzo Rosso is the 4th shareholder, with 7.5% of the capital
Red Circle Investments, the investment company of Renzo Rosso, owner of Diesel (and of the Diesel Farm winery, on the Vicentini Hills), is still growing in Masi Agricola, one of the most important names... more
CoffeeZanetti goes shopping for fine Ecuadorian coffee and cocoa
Acquires Hoja Verde Gourmet Hovgo, will produce on site
Massimo Zanetti Beverage group has acquired Hoja Verde Gourmet Hovgo. The company is based in Ecuador, a country that produces the best quality coffee and cocoa in the world. The acquisition, explained... more
Food safetyEfsa report on pesticide residues in Europe has been published
Agrofarma: Italy European excellence for controls and quantities
"We are deeply proud, our country proves once again to be at the top in Europe - and therefore in the international panorama - for the levels of food safety, confirmed by the results achieved in terms... more
DessertsFerrero, a new challenge in ice cream
In the large-scale distribution segment, which in Italy is worth 1.2 billion euros
Sticks with Ferrero Rocher and Estathé flavored popsicles will be produced in Spain. more
Import-exportGrana Padano PDO exports grew of 3.43% in 2020
Cross-border sales continue to drive consumption. Double-digit increase in last month of the year
A new milestone reached by PDO cheese among the most consumed in the world: with 2,112,870 forms of Grana Padano shipped abroad, 2020 closed with an increase of 3.43%. "A result that in a year like this,... more