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Economy and financeKraft Heinz closes 2020 in profit
Revenues and profitability grow in the 4th quarter, sharp decline in profit for fiscal year 2020
Net sales increased by 6.2% in the fourth quarter more
Veg worldKellogg's comes out stronger from the pandemic
Net global revenues up 1.4% to $ 13.77 billion
Kellogg Company has released Q4 2020 and full fiscal year results. "The year 2020 was different from the others, a year in which the world faced an unprecedented situation and challenges", said Steve Cahillane... more
DessertsIcam Cioccolato, 5 consecutive years of growth
The trend is confirmed also in the 2020 fiscal year
Turnover reaches 177 million euros (+15 million on 2019) more
PeopleSegafredo Zanetti, new CEO for Italy takes office
He's Nicolas Peyresblanques, who is also responsible for the French branch
Meanwhile, the parent company Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group is moving towards delisting of Milan stock exchange. more
WinesSvinando lands in Germany
The new platform of Italian Wine Brands
Svinando lands in Germany. This was announced by Italian Wine Brands which controls the platform, among the first to have adopted the model of private wine sales online. Svinando landed on the German market... more
Catering and hospitalityDoppio Malto launches the "sartorial" franchise
Project to help 10 new openings planned for 2021
Doppio Malto foresees 10 new openings in 2021 and launches an innovative sartorial franchising project ideal for those who want to open a place from scratch or intend to convert an existing business. more
Catering and hospitalityDelivery: Foodhub grows in the UK
Overtaken the "rival" UberEats
The threshold of 20 thousand partner restaurants in the United Kingdom has been passed. This is the only delivery platform that asks for a monthly fee instead of a commission on each order. more
IndustryUSA. Freshly (Nestlé) opens 5th distribution center
The Austell site generates 250 new jobs
Freshly, a home-cooked meal delivery company, has opened a distribution center in Austell generating 250 new jobs, according to a press release on February 10, 2020. The 134,000-square-foot facility located... more
BeveragePepsiCo grows in 2020: revenues at $ 70.37 billion (+ 4.8%)
Accelerated in the 4th quarter, with sales + 8.8%
PepsiCo in the year ended December 26, 2020 had net sales of $ 70.37 billion. Operating profit was $ 10.08 billion, down 2% from last year's $ 10.29 billion figure. The company's division into Asia Pacific,... more
DessertsFerrero, strong growth in 2020 despite Covid
Consolidated turnover of € 12.3 billion (+7.8%), with investments of € 619 million
Ferrero International SA, the parent company of the Ferrero Group, closed the financial year at 31 August 2020 with a consolidated turnover of 12.3 billion euros, an increase of +7.8% compared to the previous... more
IndustryKraft Heinz sells nuts to Hormel foods
Cash transaction of $ 3.35 billion
TheKraft Heinz Company (Kraft Heinz) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nut business to Hormel Foods Corporation via a $ 3.35 billion cash transaction. The transaction... more
PeopleUk. Omsco appoints Arla Foods Chief Financial Officer as CEO
David Williams will officially take office in early April
Omsco, a UK-based organic dairy co-operative, has appointed David Williams, chief financial officer of Arla Foods, who will officially take office in early April, as CEO. Williams has more than 25 years... more
BeverageHeineken, pandemic impacts 2020 accounts
Global revenues of 23.77 billion (-16.7%)
Heineken's bill is high due to the global pandemic. The Dutch beer giant recorded a net loss of 204 million euros in 2020, with global revenues down by 16.7% to 23.77 billion euros. “We have taken diligent c... more
MeatsTyson Foods acquires 49% stake in Malaysian poultry
Malayan Flour Mills Berhad sells stake in Dindings Supreme Sdn Bhd
Tyson Foods will invest in the Malayan Flour Mills Berhad (Mfm) poultry business, based in Malaysia; an operation that will increase procurement opportunities for both companies. Specifically, MFM declared... more
PetfoodIvc Evidensia, investments for global growth increase
Eqt, Silver Lake and Nestlé Purina continue their partnership with the veterinary group
Ivc Evidensia, with the aim of becoming the best veterinary group in the world, announces that it has received further investments in order to accelerate the growth of the company. With this in mind, the... more
PeopleDeA Capital: advisory board established
Gianluca Muzzi joins the team
Within the scope of its previous announcement, DeA Capital communicates the completion of the establishment of its Advisory Board, which is to support the Alternative Asset Management Platform’s activities, w... more
NewsLabels: Spanish GIs also marry Italian lawsuit against Nutriscore
The main association goes against the Madrid government and aligns with our demands
While the Madrid government has taken a stance in favor of Nutriscore, another important step has been taken today towards strengthening the protection of Italian and European PDO and PGI products. The... more
Import-exportThe first container of Apofruit apples leaves for Taiwan
About 20 thousand kilos divided into 18 kilogram packs of Candine and Fuji
The first container of Apofruit Italia apples is leaving for the general markets of Taiwan. A success for the company that has partners and plants throughout Italy, but above all a success of the agreements... more
BeverageCoca-Cola, a year to forget
The Company posted full-year net revenues of $33 billion and operating income of $8.997 billion (-11%)
The Coca-Cola Company has recorded a 11% decline in net revenue for the full-year, following ‘incremental pressure’ amid the pandemic during Q4. The company posted full-year net revenues of $33 billion and... more
IndustryCcbsa triples the shareholding of employees
The Group collaborates with the Government for a more inclusive economy in South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (Ccbsa) announced a 20% increase in the stake held by employees and black empowerment investors in the company. "This agreement will lead employees to increase their current... more
IndustrySedamyl (ingredients) expands to UK
It invests £ 80m to double the production of Selby plant
Piedmont-based Sedamyl, a leader in the production of starches, sweeteners, proteins, alcohols, and ingredients for all major food and industrial applications, has announced a major £ 80 million expansion... more
Economy and financeNewlat Food, the bond is full
Bond issue for 200 million just signed, with Cdp anchor investor
The Italian sovereign fund Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Cdp), in synergy with Sace, supports the growth and development plans in Italy and on the international markets of the Newlat Group, subscribing as... more
Baby foodEvolve BioSystems collects $ 55 million in funding
Cargill and Manna Tree support the start-up of probiotics for children
Evolve BioSystems announced that it has completed an initial close of a $ 55 million Series D funding round, led by Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial company, and Manna Tree,... more
Studies and researchAgricultural policies: the future of European sugar
The study of DG Agri will be led by the Italian Areté
The study of the European Commission's Agriculture Directorate General (DG Agri) on the future of the sugar supply chain in Europe will be carried out by Areté, a Bolognese company specialized in agrifood... more
NewsCrac Parmalat, Tonna returns to prison
He must serve over 8 years of final sentence
After more than 17 years of being arrested for the Parmalat crash, Fausto Tonna, former financial director of the group and at the time the right-hand man of Calisto Tanzi, returned to prison to serve... more
IndustryHeineken Spain, first beverage company "Zero Waste to Landfill"
The Cruzcampo plant recycled over 1,148 tons of waste in 2020
Heineken Spain awarded the seal "From Waste to Resources: Zero to Landfill" by Saica Natur. This is a big step forward in sustainability, leading the company to be the first beverage producer in the country... more
Packaging and logisticsItalmobiliare sells Petruzalek and Sirap GmbH to Zeus
Packaging in France and the United Kingdom remains at Pesenti
Italmobiliare sells Petruzalek to Zeus. Sirap Gema, 100% controlled by the Pesenti family holding, and the Irish Zeus Packaging have signed a binding agreement in the food packaging sector: Sirap Group... more
Packaging and logisticsChep for sustainable freight transport
Conversion of two routes by ship and by road into south-north railway routes
They are called "green kilometers" because, according to data from the European Environment Agency, only 0.5% of emissions in the transport sector in Europe are attributable to the train. Much less than... more
IndustrySardinia: intelligent distribution for tomato processing
Casar chooses Abb to manage the electrical distribution of his plant
Casar Srl is a company that has been processing tomatoes grown exclusively in the Sardinian countryside since 1962 and its production plant in Serramanna (Su) occupies an area of about 120,000 square meters,... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital: divestiture of remaining stake in Migros completed
Overall capital gain of over 70 million euros
DeA Capital SpA announces that its subsidiary Kenan Investments (approximately 17% of the capital) has completed the sale, through accelerated book-building, of the residual stake held in Migros (equal... more
IndustryNestlé sets climate priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa
Objective: reach its 2050 net-zero climate goal
Nestlé has today explained its top priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa to reach its 2050 net-zero climate goal. Nestlé revealed that nearly two-thirds of its total emissions are linked t... more
Government actsAgea-Cee Convention: EU denies judgment on national agreement
European Commission reply the question by Ignazio Corrao
EFA News publishes in full the written answer of Janusz Wojciechowski on behalf of the European Commission. (8.2.2021)The commission cannot express an opinion on an internal national convention and its... more
NewsNutella: Rome Mint dedicates a coin to Italian excellence
5 euro silver for the dedicated World Day
On the occasion of World Nutella Day in the year in which the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Ferrero company occurs, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance issues a silver coin, minted... more
ZootechnyEU on meat: "We will not reduce consumption, no to imported products"
European Commission reply the question by Hermann Tertsch
EFA News publishes the written answer of Mr Wojciechowski in full on behalf of the European Commission. (8.2.2021)No specific targets or objectives have been set in the Farm to Fork Strategy in relation... more
IndustryFaema (Cimbali Group) settles in Japan
New partnership with Dksh Japan for expansion in the Asia-Pacific area
Faema, a brand of the Cimbali Group, an Italian company active in the sector of professional espresso coffee machines, signs a strategic partnership and an exclusive distribution agreement with Dksh Japan... more
FishBrussels promotes sustainable fish consumption
"Taste the Ocean", a social campaign supported by 9 European chefs, is starting
The European Commission has launched "Taste the Ocean", a new campaign on social networks in which the best European chefs promote the consumption of fish and shellfish caught or produced in a sustainable... more
Fruit and vegetablesAlto Adige: the new RedPop apple is born
Vog and VI.P have the exclusive right of production and sale in EU
The Italian nurserymen Consortium has already introduced the variety in the USA, Chile, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand more
Packaging and logisticsThe Peak Rock Capital fund takes over the majority of Amb
The Friulian company will continue to be managed by the current management
AMB Spa, San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, a leader in food packaging products and services announced today it has reached a definitive agreement for a majority controlling investment from an affiliate of... more
Studies and researchNatural yeast: monumental analysis over 30 years of studies
Research conducted by scientists of Micro4Food Laboratories of University of Bolzano/Annex
A team of researchers from Micro4Food laboratories of University of Bolzano, led by prof. Marco Gobbetti , reviewed the main studies dedicated to mother yeast published in over 50 countries in the last... more
Pasta and bakery productsDe Cecco enters in Filiera Italia
Common path for the enhancement of Italian durum wheat
The historic De Cecco pasta factory has decided to join Filiera Italia, the new association that brings together for the first time in a foundation the best of national agricultural production, represented... more
Economy and financeA coffee for Taste of Italy 2
The fund takes over the majority of Caffè Cellini from Pieri family
Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has acquired a majority stake in Ekaf Spa, the largest Ligurian roasting company,... more
PeopleCaffitaly: Marta Colombo new marketing and project development manager
The team in support of the CEO Giuseppe Casareto has been completed
Caffitaly, a company among the leaders in the portioned coffee market and today among the top 5 producers of single-serve coffee in the world, announces the entry into the role of marketing and project... more
NewsWanted food for astronauts leaving for Mars
NASA launches a $ 500,000 contest
NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (Csa) and the Privy Council Office (Pco) have collaborated in the creation of "The Deep Space Food Challenge", a competition that the three agencies hope will provide "innovative... more
WinesFantini lands in Spain with Finca Fella
It aims to internationalize with high-end wines
Fantini Group lands in Spain with Finca Fella. The wine group founded in Abruzzo by Valentino Sciotti, leader among the exporting companies of Southern Italy, welcomes in its system the Iberian wine reality,... more
Conserved and jamsRigoni di Asiago, double-digit growth in 2020
Exclusive interview with Cristina Cossa, marketing manager
After a 2020 closed with excellent results, for 2021 Rigoni di Asiago has every intention of continuing to grow. Marketing manager Cristina Cossa tells us about it. more
Economy and financeCarlsberg, 2020 sales drop of 8.4%
The Group estimates a growth in operating profit in 2021 between 3% and 10%
The Carlsberg Group has disclosed the financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2020. Overall, organic revenues reported a -8.4% amounting to 58,541 million Danish crowns. The total organic... more
Economy and financeHershey: sweet 2020, despite the Covid
Consolidated net sales of $8,149.7 million (+2.0%), net income of $1,278.7 million (+11.9%)
The Hershey Company has disclosed the financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2020. Consolidated net sales of $8,149.7 million, an increase of 2.0%, 0rganic, constant currency net sales... more
FairsFieravicola changes date
Appointment from 7-9 September, for the first time at the Rimini Expo Center
Fieravicola meets in Rimini from 7 to 9 September for a new edition in the name of internationalization. The event moves the new date to September precisely in order to guarantee the irreplaceable modality... more
FairsA "special edition" Macfrut for 2021
Appointment from 7 to 9 September with a new format
Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable fair, makes an appointment in the Rimini exhibition center from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 September 2021 in what will be a special edition in terms of format... more
VideoFattorie Garofalo: an increasingly sustainable supply chain
Exclusive interview with Raffaele Garofalo, CEO of the company
Company history, turnover growth, product innovation, supply chain supervision, export strategy: these are the main issues addressed in an exclusive interview for EFA News with Raffaele Garofalo, who represents the second generation of Capua's company. more