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![Tazzina di caffè Segafredo](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/b65f9e2dce1cd340afeb15e15b4c0460.jpg.webp)
CoffeeMZB Group 1H results hit by pandemic: revenue down 8.1% to €404m
Net result is equal to € -17.0m
The Board of Directors of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, approved... more
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FishSkretting Italy rallies the value chain for post-COVID opportunities
The new aperitivONline platform is helping to reimagine aquaculture food systems
Recognising that the food landscape is likely to be very different as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Skretting Italy has been hard at work alongside many of the country’s leading aquaculture p... more
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VideoNestlé and European Clean Trucking Alliance call for more sustainable road freight
Further reducing CO2 and air pollution from road transport will help achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal
Nestlé has today joined other partners in founding the European Clean Trucking Alliance. This unique coalition brings together NGOs, shippers, logistics and consumer goods companies. Together they share... more
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IndustryNestlé, European Clean Trucking Alliance for sustainable road freight
This unique coalition brings together NGOs, shippers, logistics and consumer goods companies
Nestlé has today joined other partners in founding the European Clean Trucking Alliance. This unique coalition brings together NGOs, shippers, logistics and consumer goods companies. Together they share... more
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Coffeeillycaffè aims to become carbon neutral by 2033
One Makes The Difference is the new initiative part of global sustainability plan
illycaffè presents One Makes The Difference, the new initiative that is part of its global sustainability plan and which will lead the company to becoming carbon neutral by 2033: the first step is the... more
![Segun Agbaje, board of directors of PepsiCo](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/244cebac00b050ef8d2334aca3d0b21a.jpg.webp)
BeveragePepsiCo elects Segun Agbaje to board of directors
He currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank plc
PepsiCo elects Segun Agbaje to board of directors. He currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank plc more
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CoffeeArla and Starbucks celebrate successful 10 year partnership
The partnership has been a success from the start
2020 marks 10 years since European farmer-owned dairy cooperative Arla Foods and the American coffee company Starbucks partnered up to combine chilled coffee and milk for the ready to drink (RTD) market. The partnership has been a success from the start, securing continuous growth in a high pace global market, in which unit production has increased by no less than 1700 per cent. more
![Massimo Garavaglia, CEO and General Manager of De’ Longhi SpA](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/2b509478dff244e736eb29d3825c013b.jpg.webp)
PeopleDe’ Longhi appoints Massimo Garavaglia as Ceo and General Manager
The manager will take over the role of CEO from Fabio de’ Longhi
The Board of Directors of De’ Longhi SpA, has unanimously appointed the new director, Massimo Garavaglia, as CEO and General Manager of the Company. Massimo Garavaglia will take over the role of CEO f... more
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VideoItalian Exhibitions sing talent and work from a country in silence because of Covid-19 crisis
A video launched by Aefi on the notes of "Casta Diva" by Bellini
From a country in silence, the Italian Fairs take off to sing Italian talent and work on the skies of the world. On the notes of "Casta Diva" by Bellini an allegorical "megaphone" over the big cities symbol... more
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LiqueursCampari Group into negotiations for the acquisition of Champagne Lallier
The seller is Sarl Ficoma, family holding of Mr Francis Tribaut
Davide Campari-Milano announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with the privately owned French company Sarl Ficoma, family holding of Mr Francis Tribaut, for acquiring an 80% interest,... more
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CoffeeCaffè Vergnano supports God’s Love We Deliver in New York City
Carolina Vergnano: "We believe that solidarity has no boundaries or nationality"
Italian Caffè Vergnano supports God’s Love We Deliver in New York, whose mission is to provide nutrition therapy, by cooking and delivering medically tailored meals for people living with severe illness in... more
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LiqueursThe Amaro del Capo acquires Petrus, the historic Dutch brand
The deal is part of a larger project of growth for the Calabrian Company owned by Caffo Family
The Amaro del Capo acquires Petrus. The historic Dutch brand, until yesterday under the multinational Diageo, has passed to the Calabrian Caffo 1915 group whose main product is the Antico Amaro del Capo... more
![Antonio Baravalle, AD Lavazza](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/79c92f5e01266d75f8efdf10335f88fa.jpg.webp)
CoffeeRecord 2019 results for Lavazza thanks also to Mars Drink
Revenues + 18% and + 45% net profit, 2020 uncertain but "the Group is solid"
The Board of Directors of Lavazza Group has examined and approved the draft Annual and Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2019, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting... more
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DistributionIvs Group (vending), closes 2019 on the rise
But in 2020 Covid-19 weighs and the company does not distribute dividends
The Board of Directors of IVS Group S.A. (Milan: IVS.MI) examined and approved the Annual Report 2019 (statutory and consolidated), the Management Report and related documents and the Sustainability Report. Given... more
![Ramon Laguarta, Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/791d8639dc9b7094161ba87cfa8effac.jpg.webp)
BeveragePepsiCo To Provide Enhanced Benefits To All U.S. Employees
Additional Compensation To U.S. Frontline During Unprecedented Health Pandemic
Will Hire 6,000 New, Full-Time, Full-Benefit Frontline Employees Across the U.S. The PepsiCo Foundation Investing Up to $11 Million to Provide Critical Support to Communities more
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LiqueursIllva Saronno opens a branch in the UK
The new company will open in 2021. Neil Jardine appointed managing director
The Italian liquor company Illva Saronno will launch its branch in 2021, marking the end of its twenty-year collaboration with William Grant & Sons UK. more
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DistributionMarr, revenues 2019 rise to Euro 1.7 billion
Net profit of 66.6M, a record dividend of 0.80 Euros. Covid-19 will weigh on 2020
The Board of Directors of Marr Spa (Milan: MARR.MI) the leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice sector, owned by Cremonini Group, today approved the consolidated... more
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LiqueursPernod Ricard invests in Italicus
The Dutch alcohol company De Kuyper Royal Distiller has sold its shares in the Italian brand
Pernod Ricard has invested in Italian premium bergamot-infused aperitivo brand Italicus, as the spirits company continues to strengthen its portfolio. The announcement coincides with the news that Dutch... more
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BeveragePepsiCo To Acquire Rockstar
Expanding Presence In Fast-Growing Energy Category
"Over time, we expect to capture our fair share of this fast-growing, highly profitable category and create meaningful new partnerships in the energy space" said PepsiCo Chairman and CEO, Ramon Laguarta. more
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Packaging and logisticsSacmi acquires Velomat
The Imola-based Company is the world’s leading provider of closures-beverage solutions
Italian Sacmi Imola, the world’s leading provider of closures-beverage solutions, purchased Abruzzo-based Velomat, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-speed assembly machines for caps, micro-pumps a... more
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CoffeeThe Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group’s 2019 revenues amounted to Euro 914.5 Mln
The Board of directors will propose to shareholders the distribution of a gross dividend of Euro 0.19 per share
The Board of Directors of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A., one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, approved... more
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PeopleBeniamino Garofalo appointed as new Ceo at Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo
The turnover of the leading Italian wine company stood at more than 189 million Euros in 2019
Beniamino Garofalo is the new CEO at Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo, one of the leading Italian companies within the world of wine, owned by Marzotto Family. Garofalo, 50, from Milan and married with... more
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Veg worldArla introduces new brand and plant-based products
The Company will launch three oat drinks under the new brand, Jörd
Arla has decided to enter the market for plant-based products to meet consumer demand and to develop the category with natural products and unique flavor compositions. more
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Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food: Consolidated aggregate Net Profit 2019 of € 10.2 million (+71%)
Ebitda and Net Profit for the year showed a better performance than foreseen in the Business Plan
The Board of Directors of Newlat Food S.p.A. approved the consolidated aggregate preliminary data for the year ended 31 December 2019. Newlat Food recorded consolidated aggregate revenues of € 320.9 m... more
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Cheese and dairy productsBrands and transformation deliver strong 2019 results for Arla
Arla’s branded sales volume grew 5.1 per cent in 2019
In 2019 farmer-owned Arla Foods exceeded expectations for global branded sales whilst simultaneously transforming its business securing cost-savings at the top end of expectations through the Calcium programme. This enabled Arla to deliver a stable milk price to its farmers owners and a strong cash flow further strengthened the company’s investment power in future growth. more
![Luigi Cremonini, fondatore di Inalca e presidente del Gruppo Cremonini, illustra la nuova grande struttura distributiva -sorta a Mosca tramite la controllata Marr Russia-, nel giorno dell'inaugurazione il 13 febbraio 2020 alla presenza del del viceministro dell’Agricoltura russo Levin e del ministro italiano del Mipaaf, Bellanova](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/10c626ad8fa2a3a06f3908a4d6715e14.jpg.webp)
MeatsInalca (Cremonini Group) opens a new distribution platform in Russia
Located in Moscow close to the hamburger production plant inaugurated in 2010
It includes various warehouses with the most advanced cold chain management technology and a capacity of 33,000 pallets. Total investments of 25 million Euro. more
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Catering and hospitalityAutogrill: FY2019 preliminary revenue up by 6.4% to €5.0bn
Strong revenue growth and results in line with guidance
The Board of Directors of Autogrill S.p.A. reviewed and approved on the 6th of February the preliminary consolidated revenue performance for the twelve months ended 31 December 2019.Revenues were €5.0bn, +... more
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CoffeeKimbo named Roberto Grasso, a former Ferrero executive, as new CEO
The Company, based in Naples, is a leading coffee brand in Italy
Kimbo Spa, one of Italy’s leading coffee brands, has announced the appointment of Roberto Grasso as the company’s CEO. Grasso has a long career record as a top manager in Ferrero. During the course of h... more
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HealthEducation in Nutrition big assent in the Curricula of EU Doctors
ESPEN launches the European "Manifesto" to fill the training gap
ESPEN (European Nutrition Society) launched the "Manifesto for the implementation of nutrition education", in Nice, during the ESPEN-NEMS (Nutrition Education in Medical Schools Initiative) meeting. Nutrition... more
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FairsThe Future and Values of Foodservice at the Opening SIGEP and A.B. TECH EXPO 2020
The fair takes place in Rimini, organized by Italian Exhibition Group
The food of the future? It is not a question of ingredients, but consumer behaviour: it will be increasingly a question of sharing, a relationship with which to attempt a ´cross´ between history and m... more
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NewsUSA-China: the truce of duties signed
The agreement on Phase 1 comes after two years of commercial war / VIDEO
But there is no shortage of analysts doubts: tariffs remain largely in force, the real problems are only postponed. Trump: "Historical step never been done before with China. I will visit in the not too far future" more
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Catering and hospitalityAutogrill strengthens at North American airports
New contracts and openings in Texas and Florida
Italian Autogrill announced on 10th of January the winning of new contracts and new openings in North America in the airport channel through the subsidiary HMSHost. A new 10-year contract worth $ 186... more
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BeverageAB InBev signs solar power deal for European brewing operations
Ten-year virtual power purchase agreement with BayWa r.e.
AB InBev has inked a deal with energy developer BayWa r.e. to purchase 100% renewable electricity for its European brewing operations. The ten-year virtual power purchase agreement will see power supplied... more
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DistributionVéGé Group and Metro Italia allied for AFH market
Away From Home is worth around 85 billion euros
VéGé Group and Metro Italia announced this morning in Milan that they have formed an alliance focused on the Italian market away from home - AFH - consumption consisting of over 320,000 points of consumption -... more
![Marco Giovannini, Presidente Guala Closures](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/1e0d846958d23c6277663e925bf80d6b.jpg.webp)
IndustryGuala Closures acquires assets of German Closurelogic
Italian company consolidates its position in the beverage and water market
Guala Closures Spa, the world leader in the production of security closures for spirits and aluminium closures for wines, as well as one of the major world producer and distributor of aluminium closures... more
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DistributionLavazza Family holding has detected an important stake in Ivs Group
Torino 1895 Investimenti becomes the second shareholder of the automatic distribution giant
Ivs Group, the Italian leader and the second player in Europe in the business of automatic and semi-automatic vending machines for the supply of hot and cold drinks and snacks, informs that has received... more
![Prodotti di Sfoglia Torino, azienda partecipata da Fondo Agroalimentare Italiano](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/ced52c144c25bc814bdae688c8d8557e.jpg.webp)
Economy and financeFondo Agroalimentare Italiano holds €M 55 final close
Sponsored by Unigrains, the Fund accompanies the development of Italian agri-food SMEs
Fondo Agroalimentare Italiano held its final close with commitments of €M 55. Sponsored by French based holding Unigrains, the Fund’s subscribers include French, Italian and Swiss institutional investors and... more
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Frozen foodsItalian Frozen Food Holding has acquired Alcass
IFFH is e news business set up by Mandarin Capital Partners
Located in the Italian city of Genoa, Italian Frozen Food Holding (IFFH) was established in October last year by private-equity investor Mandarin Capital Partners, which is headquartered in Luxembourg... more
![Bob Kunze-Concewitz, ceo Gruppo Campari](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/a624f0bc98223a0afd48a023b77748d6.jpg.webp)
LiqueursCampari Group acquires Baron Philippe de Rothschild France Distribution
The Enterprise Value of the deal is €60.0 million
Further to the communication of November 15th, 2019, concerning the exclusive negotiations with Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. for the acquisition of 100% of the French distributor Baron Philippe de... more
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CoffeeThe new illy Caffè opened in Venice
Located in the historic Royal Gardens near San Marco
The new illy Caffè opened in Venice, inside the historic Giardini Reali near San Marco. The Royal Gardens were commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte in the early nineteenth century, and are now once again... more
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FairsItalian Exhibition Group: Corrado Peraboni has appointed Ceo
The nomination will be effective from January 1, 2020
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), a company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, leader in Italy in the organization of international trade fair events and among the main operators in the exhibition sector... more
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CoffeeJAB to list Peet’s and Douwe Egberts in €3bn coffee IPO
JDE Peet's would be the largest publicly traded, pure-play coffee company with annual sales of €7B
Jab Holding, a German conglomerate controlled by the Reimann family that collects many brands of consumer goods - including several in the beverage sector, such as Keurig, Dr Pepper, Peet's Coffee, Jde... more
![Steanie Mauritz, Anuga Director](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/fea4251608508e4c5708916cf08b74ae.jpg.webp)
PeopleAnuga, Stefanie Mauritz named Director
Many years of experience in Koelnmesse's food segment
Stefanie Mauritz (45) will be assuming the position of Director Anuga at Koelnmesse, thus directly managing and developing the world's leading food fair. Starting 1 February 2020, she will be taking on... more
![Composizione artistica di una tazzina di caffè](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/b640154b6725f977db570c04febb7aee.jpg.webp)
CoffeeItalian MPs support Unesco World Heritage bid for Traditional Espresso
Campaigners still need the support of the Italian government
A campaign promoted by the Consortium for the Safeguard of Traditional Italian Espresso Coffee seeking Unesco World Heritage status for this beverage was presented in the Italian parliament on 3th of December:the... more
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VideoTheFork opened new headquarters in Italy
Interview with the Ceo and Founder, Bertrand Jelensperger
The Fork is the leading online restaurant reservation site in Europe with 50 000 partner restaurants. Since may 2014, TheFork has joined the TripAdvisor Media Group. It operates and recruit in no less... more
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IndustryNestlé supports families with new global parental leave policy
Today the launch, in support of enhanced and more inclusive parenting
18 weeks parental leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, which can be increased where required by local regulations. This new policy will be adopted starting in 2020 and will be fully implemented globally by the end of 2022 more
![Niccolò Cinotti, Unaitalia](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/35b1a9de591ebb5f8e29d560b3681415.jpg.webp)
PeopleInternational Poutry Council announces new Secretary General
Nicolò Cinotti was policy advisor at Unaitalia
The International Poultry Council (IPC) today announced the appointment of Nicolò Cinotti to lead the organization as its new Secretary General from 1st January 2020. His previous career experience includes... more
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Catering and hospitalityCremonini and Percassi sign an agreement to develop catering activities
Chef Express acquires 60% of Percassi Food & Beverage, which becomes C&P
Chef Express, the company that manages the Cremonini Group's catering services, and Percassi, a leading company in real estate development and the management of important brands’ commercial networks, h... more
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Mineral waters and drinksDanone Waters to distribute Ferrarelle brand in US
The long-term distribution agreement will focus on building the brand in American market
Danone Waters of America has secured a deal to sell, distribute and merchandise Italian sparkling mineral water brand Ferrarelle in the US as of 2020. The long-term distribution agreement will focus on... more
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NewsSAI Platform organizes a new International Executive Programme on Sustainable Sourcing and Trade
18-19 November 2019 in Gravina in Puglia (Italy) hosted by Andriani
Designed specifically for sustainability professionals active in different parts of the value chain, this ground-breaking Executive Programme on Sustainable Sourcing and Trade will be held simultaneously... more