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Cheese and dairy productsDairy products ranked 1st in the cart of Italians
In 2020, milk, yogurt and cheeses saw sales grow by 8.4%
Boom in food & beverage spending in 2020: the lockdowns that have occurred during the year and the restrictions imposed to contain the pandemic, have led Italians to spend more time at home and, therefore,... more
IndustryFive italian companies join forces for a new compostable packaging project
Initiative led by the Ima Flx hub, concretely testify the Ima "Zero philosophy" of the Group
Five companies of excellence in the Italian supply chain are playing an important role as technological innovators in the transition process towards the circular economy, and they are Ima, Novamont, Saes... more
IndustryMetro strengthens in Spain with the acquisition of Davigel
An agreement between Sysco France, Davigel Spain and Makro Spain
Metro acquires Davigel España, a restaurant services company (FSD) until now controlled by the US wholesaler Sysco, to strengthen the company's strategy in the Spanish horeca market, where it operates... more
Economy and financeBorges closed the fiscal year with a consolidated profit of 23.7 million
In 2021, the Catalan oil and condiments group celebrates 125 years of history
Despite having recorded a very complicated second half, due to the effects of Covid 19, the Borges International Group achieved a consolidated net result of 23.7 million euros, which will also be used... more
IndustryAryzta sells the remaining stake in Picard
Agreement with Lion Capital and Invest Group Zouari for approximately 24 million euros
Food company with global interests Aryzta has reached an agreement with Lion Capital and Invest Group Zouari (Igz) to sell its remaining 4.64% stake in Picard for approximately € 24 million. In 2019, A... more
Veg worldVeganuary 2021 has officially started
The whole month of January without eating food of animal origin
Nestlé and Domino Pizza among the supporters of the initiative more
DessertsMondelez International towards agreement for "vegan chocolates"
The deal for the acquisition of Hu Master Holdings is expected this week
Mondelez International is pursuing negotiations for the stipulation of an agreement for the acquisition of Hu Master Holdings. A transaction that estimates the chocolate bar maker's value at over $ 250... more
IndustryMcCormick acquires Fona International
The operation is worth 710 million dollars
Fona, which is headquartered in Illinois, has $ 114 million in annual revenues, has 220 employees and has a center dedicated to technology innovation. more
NewsMasi Foundation remembers Pierre Cardin
The Italian naturalized French designer wins “Civiltà Veneta” Award in 1997
The Masi Foundation remembers Pierre Cardin, the naturalized French Italian designer who passed away on 29 december 2020. The unparalleled and revolutionary designer, forerunner of many fashion trends... more
Studies and researchBain & Co certifies the collapse of restaurants
Horeca in Italy loses 27 billion in 2020, 700 million just in Christmas time
Bain & Company analyzed the data at the end of the year in the public business sector, using data supported by over 2,000 interviews across Italy to understand how the 2020 turnover will close. Bars and... more
Conserved and jamsCallipo rewards employees
The company closed the year with turnover up by 7.6%, equal to 67.4 million
2020 ends with optimism for the future and positivity for Callipo employees. The Calabrian company, despite this complicated and difficult year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis,... more
Studies and researchCarbon Neutrality in agri-food: Lce launches Executive Program with Eiis
Interview with Assunta Filareto, Life Cycle Engineering sustainability manager
With the launch of the Green Deal, the strategic plan to make Europe climate neutral by 2050, the issue of carbon neutrality has entered by force in all the working agendas of governments and in the perspectives... more
FairsSigep Observatory: more training in the future of foodservice professionals
The sector faces 2021 with increasingly professional business models
"Practical skills and digital knowledge, entrepreneurial vision and a spirit devoted to eco-sustainability. The year that most questioned the habits and customs of the past, forcing the business world... more
MeatsEU Court of Justice: possible to ban halal and kosher slaughter
Animal activists rejoice, but for Israeli government it is a "harsh message to all Judaism"
In order to promote animal welfare in the context of ritual slaughter, Member States may, without infringing the fundamental rights enshrined in the Charter, impose a preliminary reversible stunning process,... more
DistributionOk conditioned to Delivery Hero on Woowa Brothers
However, the German company will sell the South Korean Yogiyo app
Delivery Hero has been given conditional green light to acquire South Korean competitor Woowa Brothers. However, the $ 4 billion transaction is conditional on the German company selling its South Korean... more
Packaging and logisticsItalmobiliare advances Plastic Tax and sells Sirap Gema assets to Faerch
Packaging sold in Italy, Poland and Spain for 162 million
Italmobiliare anticipates the Plastic Tax and achieves the sale of the packaging assets in Italy, Poland and Spain. The subsidiary of the Pesenti family holding company , Sirap Gema, sold to the Danish... more
BeverageAB InBev sells a share of the metal container manufacturing plants in the US
Sale of 3 billion dollars to a group led by Apollo Global Management
AB InBev sold a 49.9% stake in its U.S.-based metal container manufacturing facilities to a group led by Apollo Global Management for approximately $ 3 billion. The transaction, which closed at the end... more
Pasta and bakery productsDe Cecco über alles
Illustrious testimonials for the new advertising campaign for premium pasta in Germany
Four famous athletes and a well-known influncer are involved. more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's will open 30 restaurants in 2021 in Italy
17 premises opened in the last 6 months, despite Covid
Despite the crisis that has hit restaurants due to the pandemic, McDonald's in recent months has continued to invest in Italy by opening new restaurants throughout the peninsula. And on social networks... more
TraditionsItalian tradition, Imma Simioli new president of the consortium
She is CEO of Fresystem, a leading company in the production of pastry and snacks
Imma Simioli, CEO of Fresystem, is the new president of Tradizione Italiana-Italian Food Tradition, the consortium of companies that promotes quality Italian food. Simioli will join the CEO Sabato D'Amico.... more
FairsCesena Fiera closes 2020 in profit
Capital increase approved to support investments in the exhibition center
Cesena Fiera avoids the crisis, plans the future and closes 2020 with a profit (22 thousand Euros). The approval of the 2020 preliminary financial statements took place during the Cesena Fiera Shareholders'... more
TraditionsMonari Federzoni takes over Giacobazzi Farms from Granarolo
Base of balsamic vinegar with a turnover of 32 million is born
Monari Federzoni, historic Modena company, producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, condiments and drinks, has signed an agreement with Granarolo for the acquisition of Fattorie Giacobazzi di Nonantola,... more
MeatsBiosecurity, Unaitalia partner of a mega European project
Netpoulsafe aims to improve the sustainability of poultry production
Unaitalia, in the role of the main trade association in the poultry sector, will be part of the network of Italian partners of the Horizon 2020 project Netpoulsafe (Networking European poultry actors... more
BiologicalValsoia will distribute Oreo O's cereals in Italy
The partnership between the Bolognese company and Weetabix is strengthened
A coup at the end of the year for Valsoia which has finalized an agreement, effective from 1 January 2021, with Weetabix Ltd, an English company controlled by Post Consumer Brands LLC, for the exclusive... more
FairsRefrigera postponed to April in Bologna
The international fair dedicated to the industrial refrigeration industry
In order to ensure the best outcome of the event, A151 announced that the 2021 edition of Refrigera, the international trade fair event dedicated to the industrial, commercial and logistic refrigeration... more
TraditionsCaffè Florian in Venice: a sad 300th anniversary for the oldest coffee house in the world
In an empty city, the bar risks not reopening for Covid
The historic Caffè Florian, in Piazza San Marco in Venice, has just turned 300 years old (29 December 1720 - 29 December 2020). But it is a bitter birthday marked by the closure, like all the clubs in... more
FairsSigep Observatory: The moka is back, due to lockdown
Next edition of Rimini Fair's will take place on 18 and 19 of March
Conceived in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti, the moka is a coffee maker subsequently produced in more than 105 million copies. It is, always says the encyclopedia of the network, a product of Italian industrial... more
CoffeeDe’ Longhi Group finalizes the acquisition of Capital Brands Holdings
United States becomes the first market for the Treviso Group
Following the completion of the authorization process by the competent bodies (in particular the Antitrust bodies) and the occurrence of the conditions precedent, the De' Longhi Group finalized the contract... more
FairsTuttofood and HostMilano will take place together at Fiera Milano
The event has been postponed to October 2021
Tuttofood Milan, the global, B2B event for the agri-food sector and national and international point of reference, traditionally held in May, has been postponed to October 2021. The event will now take... more
PeopleEridania Italia (Cristan Union) appoints the new general manager
Alessio Bruschetta is part of the group since 2014
Eridania Italia, starting from 1 January 2021, has a new General Manager, in the person of Alessio Bruschetta. “It is with immense pleasure and honor that I welcome this opportunity", said Bruschetta, "... more
AgrifoodRenewables, BF signs partnership with Graded
BF Energy was born to enhance the Bonifiche Ferraresi's systems
Graded, the Neapolitan Energy Saving Company, has signed a partnership with BF Spa, the listed on Milan Stock Exchange controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi, which will lead to the birth of Bf Energy,... more
MeatsRondanini Salumi, the relaunch is a family story
Exclusive interview with Annamaria Bruno, CEO of the brand
A new site and new products, Rondanini Salumi is preparing to face the new year with a long-term investment plan and a debut in new markets. more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packging acquires Novapack
To strengthen the glass offer in the Italian wine sector
Berlin Packaging, a world leader in the supply of glass, plastic and metal containers and closures, has announced the acquisition of Newpack, an important company in the glass packaging sector, based in... more
Studies and researchHighest levels of microplastics found in molluscs
New study from UK researchers at Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull
Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals (1). The research, led by researchers at Hull York Medical School and the University... more
CoffeeSegafredo Zanetti is the Partner of the AC Milan Football Club
The partnership enables activations across the Senior men’s and women’s teams
Segafredo becomes the Official Coffee and Partner of the Club and is going to offer a wide range of products at AC Milan’s venues and hospitality areas. AC Milan and Segafredo Zanetti, two global brands, t... more
NewsRbi, worldwide renunciation of caged eggs
The decision concerns the Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes chain's
Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes will eliminate cage-free eggs at all locations and in all products. This includes products such as mayonnaise that use egg as an ingredient. In Western Europe, North... more
Catering and hospitalityCrowfunding: Feat Food raises 152,000 euros
Part of a € 1.8 million round
Feat Food, the startup that created the algorithm cook, has successfully concluded an equity crowdfunding campaign on CrowdFundMe with a collection of almost 152,000 euros, compared to a minimum target... more
IndustryAgricultural machinery: Mps support Ama with Italy Sace Guarantee
2 million to face the decline in activity due to Covid
Ama puts 2 million in a loan from Monte Paschi di Siena bank with Sace's Italy Guarantee. The leading Italian company in the supply of components for the preparation and maintenance of Off Highway Vehicles... more
DessertsFerrero continues to grow in Italy
Turnover 2020 of 1.52 billion (+3,5%)
Ferrero Spa and the four subsidiaries in Italy have communicated the results of the management trend over the period 1 September 2019 - 31 August 2020. The main subsidiary, Ferrero Commerciale Italia Srl,... more
Studies and researchConsumption: the 2020 budget according to the Italians
66% in 2020 spent more on Food&Beverage
A survey conducted by the ShopFully Consumption Observatory more
Press releasePrinces asks Apulian children to draw Christmas
"Bimbi in Princes-Christmas Edition", contest to bring the little ones closer to their parents' work
A Santa Claus with a mask that smiles with his eyes, the elves spaced out preparing the packages of Pia tomato, the Three Wise Men who bring the Apulian tomato as a gift to the Child Jesus and many images... more
News#ChristmasMenu: the top 10 of "must have" according to Instagram
Panettone wins over pandoro, lasagna and lentils always present
Instagram reveals what are the must haves for the perfect Christmas lunch or dinner. First of all, the age-old question: panettone or pandoro team? With more than 580 thousand photos posted under the hashtag... more
IndustryAryzta rejects Elliott's € 734 million offer
The Group will sell business units in North America and Latin America
Swiss based Aryzta Group has rejected a € 734 million acquisition offer from the US investment firm Elliott and has announced its intention to sell its business units in North America and Latin America. E... more
WinesValpantena merges with Cantina of Custoza
The majority of the shareholders's assembly, in favor
President Luigi Turco: "A concrete growth project, our commitment remains valid". Financial year 2019/20 has also been approved. more
TraditionsDos Sicilia is born, the association of regional excellences
There are two objectives: to favor the aggregation of producers and to enhance the regional agri-food
Dos Sicilia was born, the association of consortia of Sicilian denominations of origin and Qs, Qualitatively safe products. It was born in Catania, in the office of the notary Ottavio D'Angelo, where the... more
Catering and hospitalityFoodtech: Deliveristo closes a 4.5 million Euro round
Agreement with United Ventures to digitally connect suppliers and restaurateurs
Deliveristo, the company that connects Italian producers and distributors with the world of restaurateurs through a virtual market, has closed a Series A investment round of 4.5 million euros with United... more
Studies and researchIbm Food Sustainability Study 2020
Consumers more attentive to sustainability and blockchain-based traceability
Also this year, Morning Consult and Ibm conducted the “Ibm Food Sustainability Study” in the United States and Europe analyzing the importance that consumers give to food sustainability. The survey, whi... more
CoffeeE-commerce, Caffè Milani goes on Alibaba
BtoB platform connects 18 million buyers in 190 countries
From next January, Caffè Milani makes its entrance on Alibaba, the largest e-commerce in the world, which with its BtoB platform connects 18 million buyers in 190 countries. A step made necessary by the... more
WinesThe online wine shop Etilika.it boosts its growth thanks to Mamacrowd
Equity crowdfunding campaign for € 500,000 collection target
Etilika, the Italian e-commerce focused on national wines, launches its equity crowdfunding campaign on Mamacrowd in order to accelerate its internationalization and catalogue expansion. After closing... more
Cheese and dairy productsEmmi sells Spanish goat’s cheese producer
The 80% majority stake in Lácteos Caprinos buys by Lácteas García Baquero
Emmi, the major Swiss milk processor, has sold its 80% majority stake in Spanish goat’s cheese manufacturer Lácteos Caprinos to Lácteas García Baquero. Founded in 2002 in Jaen, Lácteos Caprinos specialises in th... more