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Veg worldLab's proteins: Eat Just closes a $ 200 million funding round
Since its founding, the food technology start-up has raised over 650 million
Food tech start-up Eat Just has closed a $ 200 million funding round. The transaction was led by the Qatar Investment Authority (Qia), the sovereign wealth fund of the state of Qatar, flanked by private... more
DessertsNew York: Venchi lands in the Village
Second chocolate shop in the Big Apple. The expansion plan continues with Simest support
Venchi's art of Italian chocolate continues to expand abroad and aims at the rich American market with a new chocolate ice cream shop in New York in the prestigious West Village area, at 233 Bleecker Street,... more
IndustryFerrero still in field against the scourge of child labor
Strategic partnership with Save the Children renewed with a € 8 million project
Achieved the 2020 goal of sourcing 100% certified sustainable cocoa, through independently managed standards more
NewsBrexit. British food exports to the EU collapse
Drop of 75.5%, with a loss of 750 million pounds
Rude awakening for post-Brexit Brits. HMRC data released by the Food and Drink Federation revealed a significant drop in food and beverage exports to the European Union (EU) and other international markets... more
DistributionCarrefour takes over Grupo Big from Walmart
The French group invests 1.1 billion euros and consolidates its presence in Brazil
Carrefour announces to purchase Brazil’s third biggest food retailer Grupo Big from Walmart and Advent International, in a deal that values the company at 7 billion reais (€1.1 billion). The deal aims to... more
Fruit and vegetablesFirst World Congress of Southern Hemisphere Fruit Exporters
They account for 25% of global exports worth $ 14 billion
The symposium, tomorrow 25 March, will be opened by a speech by the FAO Deputy Director General, Beth Bechdol. more
Ice creamIce Cream Day: Covid melts cones and cups
A 40% drop in consumption in Italy has been recorded
The Covid emergency melts cones and cups with a drop in Italy of 40% of the consumption of artisanal ice cream due to forced closures, travel limits and the paralysis of national and above all foreign... more
MeatsNutrition and health: "Europe enhances the Mediterranean Diet"
Filiera Italia: "No to the unjustified penalization of meat and cured meats"
"The food supply chain is deeply convinced that the nutritional aspect represents one of the cornerstones of cancer prevention, and that a healthy and varied diet, associated with a healthy and non-sedentary... more
AgrifoodSame tractors plow the fields of Bonifiche Ferraresi
Delivered 6 new vehicles for the Cortona estate
Bonifiche Ferraresi, the largest Italian agricultural company with its approximately 9 thousand hectares of surface distributed in Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Sardinia, received the delivery of six new... more
Cheese and dairy productsBurrata di Andria Igp: EU approves change to production regulations
"No minor" adjustments that allow to further enhance the craftsmanship of the product/Attachment
The Consortium for the Protection of Burrata di Andria PGI announces that the procedure for amending the Production Regulations with the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union no. 100... more
Cheese and dairy productsPecorino Toscano Dop goes gets up after a difficult 2020
The Consortium will invest in growth on the domestic market, and will aim straight for sustainability certification
A horrible year 2020, which could have made all the enhancement and promotion work carried out in recent years by the Consorzio del Pecorino Toscano in vain: against a record start of the year (in January... more
WinesIt's official: Morellino di Scansano Dop can be called Tuscan
OJ publishes amendment to the specification that allows you to insert the word "Toscana" on the label
With the publication in the Official Gazette No. 68 of 19 March 2021, the possibility of inserting the wording “Toscana” on the label of Morellino di Scansano controlled and guaranteed designation of... more
NewsUSA: the first "national agriculture day"
Recognition of the strategic value of food production during the pandemic
Yesterday, March 23 has become the National Agriculture Day of the United States, an act that recognizes the strategic role of the sector in the midst of the Covid emergency. It is the decision of US President... more
IndustryEnervit, revenues drop in 2020 (-18%)
Boom of e-commerce, which however does not compensate for the losses caused by the pandemic
Enervit, a Lombard company active in the sports food supplement and functional nutrition market, closed 2020 with revenues of € 51.8 million, down by 18% compared to 2019. "In particular, Italy which r... more
DistributionEataly loses 30% of turnover in the year of the pandemic
And in Italy closes the store of Bari
Eataly closes 2020 with sales down by about 30 percent. The figure emerges from the Letter to the shareholders of Tamburi Investment Partners (TIP), the investment holding company with approximately 20%... more
Government actsTypical products. European Commission approve Pistachio of Raffadali
The denomination is produced in the province of Agrigento (Sicily)
The European Commission has approved the application for registration of "Pistachio di Raffadali" in the register of protected designations of origin (PDO). The Raffadali Pistachio is produced in the province... more
NewsDespar recognized as a historic brand in Italy
The group has been present in Bel Paese since 1960
Despar is officially a historical brand of national interest. The brand has in fact obtained registration in the special register that protects national companies of excellence historically linked to the... more
Economy and financeRevolving pledge: agreement between Crédite Agricole and Consorzio Balsamico Modena
Grosoli: "The ability to access credit against a pledge of goods can really make a difference for our producers"
Crédit Agricole Italia has signed a collaboration agreement with the Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico di Modena which will allow associated companies to use the revolving pledge for the next marketing... more
VideoSegafredo Storia is here, 100% traceable coffee
Thanks to the blockchain, the new packaging reveals to the consumer the story behind each cup
Exclusive interview with Alberto Lusini, marketing director Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group. more
Conserved and jamsSustainability: Rio Mare is the first in the world to have EPD certification
The consumer has objective, comparable and verified information, based on the analysis of the product life cycle
Rio Mare, Bolton Group brand, absolute market leader, announced that it is the first seafood brand in the world to have obtained EPD (Environmental Product Declaration or Environmental Product Declaration)... more
Mineral waters and drinksWorld Water Day. Sanpellegrino increasingly sustainable
AWS certification for the Ruspino plant, by the end of the year also Acqua Panna
Valuing water and raising awareness of the effects of its shortage are the themes at the center of the World Water Day 2021 which is celebrated all over the world. A challenge that Sanpellegrino, leader... more
Cheese and dairy productsBel and Lactalis enter exclusive talks to sell Leerdammer
Lactalis will acquire the dairy businesses in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and Ukraine
Bel Group and Lactalis Group announced they have begun exclusive negotiations having signed a unilateral promise to purchase a business, including Royal Bel Leerdammer NL, Bel Italia, Bel Deutschland,... more
Fruit and vegetablesSeed. Rijk Zwaan launches resistant zucchini to New Delhi
They will be marketed under the DelhiDefens brand
After years of research, a team of researchers and growers from the Dutch company Rijk Zwaan from the Netherlands, Italy and Spain managed to develop the first varieties of zucchini resistant to the “New D... more
IndustryDe' Longhi conquers Eversys
It rises to 100% of the Swiss industrial group
The Italian De’ Longhi Group, formerly a minority shareholder of the Swiss Eversys group, has reached an agreement to take over the total control of the group. The amount agreed for the remaining 60% s... more
Catering and hospitalityIt is possible to eat kosher on Emirates
Meals procedure started in a certified facility in Dubai
Other signs of detente between the Jewish world and the Arab countries, at least those gathered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Kosher Arabia, the joint-venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC)... more
Oils and condimentsOrangutan Land Trust joins the Italian union of sustainable palm oil
They share the goal of promoting the transition towards full sustainability of the supply chain
Orangutan Land Trust (olt), the non-governmental organization led by Michelle Desilets, an expert engaged in the conservation of orangutans for over 25 years, adheres as a supporting member to the Italian... more
DistributionDHL strengthens the supply chain
The Food & Perishable Competence Center supports the made in Italy in the international market
DHL Global Forwarding is at the forefront to support the relaunch of excellence in Italy, in a market severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Through investments in resources, personnel and infrastructures,... more
ForeignHungary supports the food industry
And Vita-Sütő completes a plant for bakery products by investing 2 million euros
Vita-Sütő Kft has completed a major investment of around 2 million euros for the development of the production plant in Komárom, north-west of Hungary. The company, active in the bakery products sector, ob... more
Cheese and dairy productsTaleggio Dop: desire to restart that focuses on exports
Not only Europe and the United Kingdom but also America and Japan in the Consortium's objectives
The market is launching the first significant signs of recovery, first of all the suspension for four months of the duties imposed on the United States, and encourages projects to strengthen exports. The... more
Economy and financeMare Aperto: new systems for water recovery
The announcement on the occasion of the World Water Day
For Mare Aperto, a company attentive to sustainability in the sector of fish preserves, water management is one of the key aspects of its industrial process, as an integral part of its commitment to the... more
FairsSum up the digital edition of Sigep Exp
268 buyers met the companies, giving rise to 2,500 meetings and 1,250 hours of web connection
Sigep Exp, the completely digital edition (see EFA News article of 15-03-21 ) of the Italian Exhibition Group event dedicated to artisanal ice cream, pastry and bakery and coffee has come to an end. An... more
NewsWorld Water Day: chocolate, cocoa and coffee at the top of footprint
Capri: "However, we need local data, correctly measured, which take into account the concept of water shortage and need for ecosystems"
Today is celebrated throughout the World Water Day, that is the world day established by the UN in 1992 to reflect on the efficient use of this precious resource. Agricultural production is obviously one... more
Mineral waters and drinksPE's Clessidra and Magneter confirm entry into Acque Minerali d'Italia
Definitive ok to the arrangement with a capital increase of 50 million
The private equity funds Magneter and Clessidra will receive the majority with an increase of 50 million euros, as anticipated by EFA News last 8/1/2021. Acque Minerali d'Italia was definitively admitted... more
Conserved and jamsCirio is the best-selling Italian tomato brand in Great Britain
In 2020 sales + 23% for Conserve Italia brand
Brexit is not scary for the Cirio tomato, which in 2020 conquered the tables of the British confirming its first place in the hit parade of the best-selling Italian tomato brands in the United Kingdom.... more
BiologicalValsoia, growth of all economic indicators compared to 2019
The draft financial statements at 31 December 2020 had been approved
The board of directors of Valsoia SpA met today, chaired by Mr. Lorenzo Sassoli de Bianchi, and approved the draft financial statements at 31 December 2020 and the proposed distribution of the dividend.... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food grows in 2020
The group aims to reach a billion in turnover within 24 months
The board of directors of Newlat Food Spa approved the figures for 2020. The consolidated pro forma revenues of the Group in 2020 amounted to Euro 516.9 million, up 3.2% compared to 2019, on a like-for-like... more
CoffeeItalian Government proposes to nominate espresso coffee to Unesco
The requests of the coffee world have been accepted
Italian Ministry of Agricolture presents the candidacies for intangible cultural heritage of humanity of the traditional Italian espresso coffee ritual, which is also a real art, and in the alternative... more
Economy and financeCaviro presents the second sustainability report
555 thousand tons of managed agro-industrial waste per year and total energy self-sufficiency
82,000 tons of C0 2 of fossil origin, equivalent to the absorption capacity of a forest of 19,000 hectares, an extension greater than the city of Milan: this is the saving of C0 2 emissions into the atmosphere... more
IndustryNespresso expands in Switzerland by investing $ 126 million
Expansion of the Avenches center and creation of 3 new production lines are planned
Nespresso has announced an investment of 117 million francs (approximately $ 126.34 million) in the expansion of its production and distribution center in Avenches in Switzerland. An investment to meet... more
ConsumptionInternational Day of happiness
Nutritionist's advice for dealing with the "Pandemic fatigue"
Tiredness, exhaustion and mood swings. According to the WHO, the "Pandemic fatigue" affects 60% of Europeans. A state of crisis that can also be fought at the table, with the right foods and the most suitable... more
DistributionDeliveristo triples volumes and closes investment round at 4.5 million
Exclusive interview with Ivan Aimo, founder and CEO
Deliveristo has developed a digital platform for B2B food delivery. The investment round is aimed at supporting the company's development plan and geographic expansion. more
IndustryEaton brings Industry 4.0 to Turri's bakery machines
Solutions for specific production needs, with high levels of performance and flexibility
Italian Turri F.lli srl, which has been designing and manufacturing machines for bakeries, pasta factories, pastry shops and pizzerias since 1960, has chosen the American multinational Eaton to automate... more
DistributionVending: boom of innovations in the year of Covid-19
New features: contactless apps, smart keys, sanitation systems for vending machines
Many of these technologies will be visible at Venditalia, the international vending event to be held from 25 to 28 May 2022 at Fiera Milano Rho. more
Economy and financePedon closes 2020 with a positive sign
Strengthening the presence in its reference market of legumes, cereals and oil seeds
Positive trend for the Venetian company Pedon, specialized in the production of legumes, cereals and seeds, and today oriented towards products with a high service content, such as snacks and quick solutions,... more
Packaging and logisticsWisecap: a new brand is born for Cds
Expression of growth and innovation process of recent years
The Cds group, active in the production of plastic capsules for beverage, consisting of Cds Srl of Piacenza, Viroplastic of Calenzano (Fi), Viroplastic Cz in the Czech Republic, Manufacturas Inplast in... more
ForeignWine: Chianti travels to Asia
Starting today, seminars and tastings in Japan, Vietnam and China
Virtual events to guide Asian operators to the knowledge of the denomination: we start again with Osaka, then Ho Chi Minh, Tokyo and Vinitaly Chengdu 2021 in April more
ForeignMade in Italy: the third phase of Let's Eatalian starts in Qatar
Thanks to the Ice-Lulu Group agreement, Italian products are promoted in large-scale retail supermarkets
After eight months of the launch of the promotional campaign involving the Italian Ice-Agency of Doha and the large-scale distribution chain LuLu Hypermarket, the third moment of Let's Eatalian begins... more
NewsNutri-Score, the Spanish government splits up
The Minister of Agriculture refuses to adopt a system that "harms national interests"
The statements made to Radio Cope. And the opposition of the Popolari and Vox cite the Italian Nutrinform Battery system among the alternatives. more
IndustryKellogg to invest €30m in Belgium
In Mechelen Pringles plant, to boost sustainability and production
Us cereal and snacks giant Kellogg Company has announced a €30 million investment in its Pringles plant in Mechelen, Belgium, to boost sustainability and to increase production. The facility is one of t... more
Food safetyItaly to set the stage for UN Food Systems Summit
The event will take in July
The United Nations and the Government of Italy announced today that the Pre-Summit gathering for the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit will be in Rome, Italy from July 19 to July 21, 2021. Under the leadership... more