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BiologicalFrom Biofach/Vivaness the numbers of the world organic
Before the pandemic, over 106 billion euros in turnover
Before the pandemic, world organic grew in terms of turnover, number of farms and cultivated areas, marking a new record year for the sector. These are the numbers presented by the Swiss Fibl Institute... more
Oils and condimentsSasso is a historical brand of national interest
Exclusive interview with Roberto Sassoni, general manager Italy business unit of Deoleo
Sasso, the Italian historic brand of olive oil with the iconic green can, has been officially recognized as historic brand of national interest. We asked Roberto Sassoni, Deoleo general manager Italy business unit, to comment on this prestigious award. more
DistributionCarrefour 2020 results show further strong growth
Record commercial performance (+7.8% Like-For-Like)
Carrefour's full-year 2020 gross sales increased by +7.8% on a like-for-like basis. The Group's gross sales stood at €78,820M, an increase of + 4.4% at constant exchange rates. Net sales amounted to €... more
IndustryNestlé grows in 2020 on an organic basis
Turnover and profits down due divestitures and exchange rates
Divestitures weigh heavily on Nestlé, but the multinational in 2020 recorded a net increase in sales on an organic basis (net of acquisitions, divestitures and currency effects), driven above all by those... more
FairsDubai Food festival returns from February 25
From street-food to comfort-food to 5-star refined cuisine, the city is confirmed as a gastronomic hub
Dubai confirms its status as the region's gastronomic hub with the return of the eagerly awaited Dubai Food Festival (DFF) from 25 February to 13 March 2021. In fact, the countdown for the eighth edition... more
HealthKolinpharma (nutraceuticals): more medical prescriptions in the 4th trim
Sales of food supplements increased in December (+7% in volume and +11% in value)
Kolinpharma, an innovative SME listed on the Aim segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, in the fourth quarter of 2020 confirmed the positive growth trend of medical prescriptions, equal to n. 130,361,... more
MeatsPoultry production in Italy grows by + 2.5%
Unaitalia: "we fear Mercosur ratification and increase in raw material prices"
The poultry sector, a totally made in Italy sector, continues to grow also in 2020, recording an increase in production of + 2.5%, with increases for turkey (+ 4.4%) and for chicken (+ 2%) . But the sector... more
PeopleSanpellegrino appoints Fabiana Marchini as head of sustainability
The manager chosen to lead a task force dedicated to sustainability
Fabiana Marchini , from Cremona, born in 1974, has been appointed head of sustainability at Sanpellegrino, a leading company in the mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks sector, part of the Nestlé Group.... more
Oils and condimentsExtra virgin: Spain queen of production, Italy overtaken by Greece
Italian consumption up by almost 6%, exports equal to 3.3%
Italy loses the second step of the podium of the world production of extra virgin olive oil. In fact, behind the giant Spain capable of producing 1.6 million tons, Greece rises, which according to data... more
Economy and financeTpp Capital Holdings Launches Urban Agriculture Fund
Investments are aimed at social promotion in slums
The fund will focus on creating sustainable, vertically integrated food businesses in the Black majority neighborhoods of the US. more
ZootechnyEnvironment: Italian farms will be "zero carbon" in 10 years
The study on the impacts of Italian zootechnics by Georgofili Academy/Attached document
The contribution of Italian zootechnics to greenhouse gas emissions is modest and constantly decreasing, representing 5.2% of the national total. Ammonia emissions are down. Real water footprint numbers have been published: 100-300 liters of water for one liter of milk, and 500-1000 liters of water for 1 kg of meat. more
WinesWines in amphora, resistant grapes and forgotten grapes
The first company to produce amphorated wines is born in Valsugana
"Wines in amphora, resistant grapes and forgotten grapes, enhanced by the courage to dare". These are the ingredients that led to the birth of a new micro-company located in Valsugana. The North-Italian... more
DistributionAldi Italy is committed to reducing emissions
By 2025, it aims to decrease by a quarter compared to 2016
Since March 2018, energy consumption in Aldi stores has decreased by 8.5% thanks to photovoltaic systems, energy recovery initiatives and the use of latest generation refrigeration systems. more
WinesChianti meets U.S Consul general in Florence
"Our wine is increasingly loved overseas; let's strengthen this bond"
A "toast" to seal the historic friendship between Tuscany and the United States. In recent days, the president of the Chianti Wine Consortium Giovanni Busi and the director Marco Alessandro Bani met with... more
IndustryAntares Vision expands its capabilities through the acquisition of Rfxcel
A leading US-based Software-as-a-Service company
Antares Vision, an Italian leading global provider of intelligent Track & Trace, Inspection and Smart Data Management solutions for the Life Science and Food & Beverage sectors, announced entering into... more
IndustryNestlé agrees on sale of Waters North America brands
Perrier, S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna are not included in the agreement
Nestlé S.A. today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its regional spring water brands, purified water business and beverage delivery service in the U.S. and Canada to One Rock Capital... more
Economy and financeBialetti, the rally on the Stock Exchange doesn't stop
Negotiation activities continued with lending banks and investors on the group's restructuring
The race for the title of Bialetti continues, which today in Piazza Affari closed at + 6.36%, after being the best title in Milan also last week with an increase of 36.15%. The news on the group, at the... more
IndustryBat awarded by e-cig
Earnings and dividends grow
British American Tobacco awarded by electronic cigarettes. The second world group active in the production of tobacco and derivatives recorded, in the fiscal year 2020, a higher profit than expected thanks... more
SuperfoodInsects go to the Stock Exchange
Israeli company FlyingSpArk to go public
FlyingSpArk, which produces an alternative form of protein powder from fruit fly larvae and was founded by Eran Gronich, is planning on making an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange... more
FairsMelinda again at Biofach, from today to 19 Feb.
The Consortium returns to the World Organic Fair, this year in a digital version
After last year's debut, Melinda returns to Biofach, the world leading exhibition of organic food, which for the first time due to the pandemic takes place in a completely digital format, from 17 to 19... more
Economy and financePictet-Clean Energy winner of the "Esg Champions" award
The company recognized as the "best environmental fund"
Prize conceived by Mainstreet Partners to select the champions of sustainability among 350 strategies. more
Economy and financeThe turnover of Roncadin frozen pizzas is growing
It reaches 140 million euros, + 16.6% compared to 2019
2020 for Roncadin, a company from Meduno (Pn) specialized in the production of frozen pizzas for the Italian and foreign markets, closed with a plus sign. In fact, its turnover reached 140 million euros,... more
Oils and condimentsThe EU Oleum project is born
Analytical solutions to fight olive oil fraud
The EU-funded Oleum project has developed innovative analytical solutions to detect and combat the most common olive oil fraud and to ensure product quality and authenticity. Fraudulent commercial actions... more
WinesWinelivery also wants to reach small towns
Exclusive interview with the CEO and founder Francesco Magro
Record numbers are those recorded in 2020 by Winelivery, the 30-minute delivery service of wine, drinks, beverages and snacks at the ideal temperature. We talked about it with the CEO and founder Francesco Magro. more
Packaging and logisticsCds (caps) takes over the Polish company Viki Plast
The acquired company is the European leader in mineral water dispenser closures
Cds Srl, a Piacenza-based company among the main European producers of closures for the beverage industry, has acquired 100% of the capital of the Polish company Viki Plast Sa, the European leader in closures... more
WinesMasi Agricola signs an agreement for the Patent box
Significant certification of brand value
Masi Agricola Spa, a company listed on AIM Italia of the Italian Stock Exchange, leading producer of Amarone and premium wines, has signed a prior agreement with the Revenue Agency - Regional Directorate... more
NewsIFAD: 44th session of Board of Governors kicks off
Two days in digital session. At the end, the new president will be designate
The 44th session of the Board of Governors of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) opens tomorrow, February 17. Heads of state, ministers and agricultural development experts will... more
VideoBufala Campana PDO, one of the most faked products in the world
Exclusive interview with Domenico Raimondo, Consortium for the Protection's President
About 90 associates, with companies whose turnover reaches up to 50 million euros to smaller companies with a turnover of around 2-3 million euros per year, with a fairly large range, ranging from small... more
Studies and researchThe Mediterranean diet keeps the mind young
University of Edinburgh study: promotes cognitive function in old age
Following the rules of the Mediterranean diet, eating lots of green leafy vegetables and little meat, gives you the opportunity to remain mentally more active in old age. To say it is a study by the University... more
Studies and researchSoil: retaining Co2 to combat climate change
A project of Creaf and Jean Leon winery
Creaf (Center de Recerca Ecològica i Aplicacions Forestals) is working together with the Jean Leon wineries, producers of the Familia Torres wine brand, to study the ability of the soil of the vineyards... more
Packaging and logisticsGoglio: 30 million in new technologies
Sace, Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit support the company in international growth
Goglio Spa, an Italian company operating in the flexible packaging sector, receives a EUR 30 million loan from Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit and guaranteed by Sace, a publicly held Cassa Depositi e Prestiti... more
WinesFY2020 ends positively for Fantini Group
Turnover grew by + 8%, above expectations
The annus horribilis 2020 closes with a balance sheet above expectations for Fantini Group, a company active since the beginning of 1994, which, starting from Ortona in Abruzzo, has gradually made space... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard closes the first half down by 3.9%
Airport and duty free closures weigh heavily
Pernod Ricard ended the first half of fiscal 2021 with a decline in sales and profit, although he observed an improvement in the second quarter. Sales of the French wine and spirits producer stood at € 4... more
Economy and financeArtisan Partners goes against Danone
The fund is a minority shareholder with approximately 3% of the shares
The investment firm Artisan Partners has requested that changes in governance and strategy be made in Danone through a letter addressed to one of the board members of the French food company, Gilles Schnepp.... more
WinesTannico: 2021 will be the year of small artisan labels
Exclusive interview with CEO and co-founder Marco Magnocavallo
After a record 2020, with an 82% growth in revenues compared to the previous year, Tannico aims to further improve the selection of labels (focusing on small artisan businesses) and consolidate its presence abroad. CEO and co-founder Marco Magnocavallo unveils it to EFA News. more
WinesAvignonesi becomes a benefit company
The historic Tuscan winery has focused on organic and biodynamic agriculture
The historic Avignonesi winery, founded in 1974 in Montepulciano and acquired in 2009 by Virginie Saverys, a Belgian entrepreneur who led the turning point towards organic and biodynamic agriculture, has... more
BeverageCoca-Cola European Partners relaunches on Amatil
Increases the offer to 13.5 AUD per share
Coca Cola European Partners, one of the world's leading bottlers of the well-known carbonated soft drink, has raised its takeover bid for Australian counterpart Coca Cola Amatil following the improved... more
BeverageCoca-Cola Hbc: volumes in Italy down by 14% in 2020
The global bottling group had revenues of 6.13 billion (-12.7%)
Coca Cola Hbc, one of the largest bottling companies in Europe, based in Switzerland, and leading manufacturer and distributor of The Coca-Cola Company branded products in Italy, has released its financial... more
CoffeeMassimo Zanetti Beverage Group, goodbye to the Milan Stock Exchange
Shares withdrawn from the list today, less than six years after listing
Game over. As anticipated (see EFA News article of 29/1/2021) Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, a leading company in the production of coffee and in the management of an international network of Segafredo-branded... more
IndustryVorwerk Italy: 2020 record for Bimby Thermomix
Turnover + 10%, thanks to online demonstrations
A record 2020 for Bimby Thermomix. In fact, the Vorwerk Italia food processor division closed the year surpassing forecasts and posting a 9.7% growth in turnover compared to the previous year; increase... more
Packaging and logisticsEcoTensil launches the new AquaDot cardboard cutlery range
Project for EU ban on the use of single-use plastic items
Among the first European groups to choose the new solution is Hilcona Ag, a food processing company based in Liechtenstein more
IndustryUnifrutti finalizes the acquisition of Dimifruit in Almeria
Greenhouse production of sustainable vegetables enriches the Group's offer in Europe
Unifrutti starts 2021 by focusing on diversification, finalizing the acquisition of Dimifruit in Almeria. The European operation is part of a global strategy that continues to include well-established... more
Conserved and jamsIntesa Sanpaolo supports sustainable growth of Rigoni di Asiago
Loan of 2,850,000 Euros for Esg improvement objectives
Intesa Sanpaolo and Rigoni di Asiago have finalized a financing operation aimed at the sustainable growth of the plateau company. The loan from the credit institution of 2,850,000 euros provides for two... more
Economy and financeCovid slows down the Rigamonti bresaola race
The company closes 2020 with a turnover of 122 million euros
In the annus horribilis for the bresaola sector, characterized by an ongoing pandemic and by increases in the price of raw materials, Rigamonti closes 2020 with 122 million euros of net turnover. The managing... more
NewsSustainable cocoa: partnership between Barry Callebaut and Deloitte
To support the professional growth of farmers in Indonesia
Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of high quality chocolate and cocoa products and Deloitte, a professional services provider, have jointly announced a multi-year strategic partnership to provide education... more
IndustryCanada: Quench (Culligan) acquires Trusource H2O
The transaction is the Group's tenth purchase since the beginning of 2020
Quench, a company that rents and distributes filtered water chillers, operating in the United States and Canada and a brand owned by Culligan, has acquired Trusource H2O Canada. The latter is a provider... more
PeoplePepsiCo, new assignment for David Flavell
He will take over from Dave Yawman, who leaves the company
Starting March 1, David Flavell will be PepsiCo's new Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. more
Economy and financeA 2020 to forget for Autogrill
Revenues down by 60%, turnover down by 59.8%
Preliminary data for 2020 published. more
IndustryElica (hoods), positive impact of 4th quarter on numbers for the year
Total revenues 2020 equal to 452.6 million (-5.7%), net profit 8.5 million
The Elica group of Fabriano (Marche Region), leader in the production of hoods and extraction systems for kitchens, presented the main preliminary consolidated results for the year 2020. The group achieved... more
Economy and financeCarlsberg, more and more "Towards Zero"
Sustainability report published, Co2 emissions down by 7%
The Carlsberg Group's 2020 sustainability report shows important progress towards achieving the objectives set by Together Towards Zero, the Group's sustainability strategy. Carlsberg recorded a 7% decrease... more