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ForeignCeva hits EUR1 billion in revenue
Performance was strong across all geographical regions
2017 will go down in history as the year for leading French player in animal health market achieved growth of 20% more
IndustryLabels based on nutritional profiles: the global map
GDA is the most common system. Among black Chilean octagons and English traffic lights consumer’s confusion increases
“It is necessary to provide citizens a labelling system on a strong scientific basis which takes into account the food as a whole and with univocal rules for the unique market”. That is what Luigi Sco... more
AgrifoodMaccarese (Rome), the pole of excellence in zootechnics
The new Milk Standard Laboratory will be inaugurated on February 12
On Monday 12th of February 2018 from 11:00 am at the premises in Via dell’Industria in Maccarese, in municipality of Fiumicino (Rome), there will be the inauguration of the new Milk Standard Laboratory, a... more
MeatsBachoco sees higher Q4, full year 2017 earnings, sales
Company’s CEO says it saw historically high numbers
Bachoco, the largest poultry company in Mexico, announced higher revenue and sales for the fourth quarter and full year 2017.Earnings per basic and diluted share totaled MXN2.46 (US$0.13) for the fourth... more
Economy and financeAgro- food exports: € 41 billion (+ 6.5%) in 2017
Coldiretti presents "True Italian Taste" for the promotion of an authentic made in Italy agro-food
At the national level, agri-food exports touched for the first time the € 41 billion in 2017, with a significant increase of 7% compared to the last year (Coldiretti elaboration from annual projections o... more
Oils and condimentsOlive oil:"traffic light labels"penalize exports in UK (-11%)
Granieri (Unaprol): "Well, instead, sales in China"
Italian olive oil with over 40 million euros shows a 41% growth in the Chinese market. This is what Coldiretti has estimated, on Istat data. "It is a developing market that is experiencing an impressive... more
Food safetyLabel: EU Commission doubly in default
The "nutrient profiles" on which the UK traffic light label system is based should be abolished
"The European Parliament approved with 402 yes and 285 no a resolution, that call on the Commission to revise the concept of nutrient profiles, also in view of their possible overcoming. These are the... more
Economy and financeUnilever: 2017 revenues of € 53.7 billion, net profit up 17%
Food increases, thanks to the new product portfolio
Unilever profits rose in 2017, thanks to the growth in emerging markets and its 11 acquisitions. Net income is 16.9% to 6.5 billion euros and turnover rose 1.9% to 53.7 billion euros. The company declared... more
AgrifoodBarilla e Cnw for the agriculture 4.0
The Agrosat platform on the smartphone to support farmers
The Institute of Biometeorology of the National Research Council of Florence and Foggia (Ibimet-Cnr, Bioagroalimentare-Disba Department) in collaboration with Barilla S.p.a. has created 'Agrosat': an online... more
BeverageCoca-Cola: debate about food in advertising
On air from February 4, the new campaign realized in Italy
During, before and after meals: in Italy, the debate about food doesn't seems to fade. The opinions from whom loves high pizza and those who prefer the low one, from whom choose cheek lard and those who... more
Ice creamUnilever to acquire Betty Ice
The value of the transaction is estimated in 100 million euro
Signed an agreement to acquire the business of the Romanian ice-cream producer more
Cheese and dairy productsArla Foods eyes further growth with 527 million euro investment
The farmer-owned dairy cooperative has announced plan 2018
Arla Foods will invest in new, expanded and improved production capacity as well as innovative technology more
Food safetyLabel information: Italian Federalimentare critics the British traffic light system
Mr. Scordamaglia (Italian Food Industry): "We are in favour of a shared European system"
"I believe that the whole agri-food supply chain, in terms of agricultural and industrial production, would achieve better results and would be more effective if we would share morecommon battles and joint... more
AgrifoodCherkizovo Group Announces 2017 Operating Result
Cherkizovo Group (LSE: CHE; MOEX: GCHE), is the largest vertically integrated meat producer in Russia
Cherkizovo Group (LSE: CHE; MOEX: GCHE), the largest vertically integrated meat producer in Russia, today announces operating results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2017.Poutry DivisionSales volumes... more
Cheese and dairy productsArla Foods: Brabrand Dairy to be closed
The company will close the site in mid 2019
Production relocated to other sites in Denmark, Holland, and Germany more
Food safetyEfsa confirms health concerns for hydroxyanthracene derivatives in food
Extracts containing them are used in food supplements for their laxative effect
Some substances belonging to a group of plant ingredients known as hydroxyanthracene derivatives can damage Dna and may cause cancer more
Government actsLactalis: Ue parlamentary questions
What action is the Commission planning to take to coordinate measures carried out by the Member States to address this new health scandal?
Parliamentary questions12 January 2018P-000177-18Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 130 Eric Andrieu (S&D) , Guillaume Balas (S&D) On 1 December 2017, the Lactalis group ordered a recall... more
PeoplePepsiCo Names Mike Spanos CEO Asia, Middle East and North Africa
Sanjeev Chadha to serve as Chairman of AMENA through end of Q1 2018
PepsiCo, Inc. announced January 1, 2018, Mike Spanos, currently President, PepsiCo Greater China Region, become Chief Executive Officer, Asia, Middle East and North Africa (AMENA), and Sanjeev Chadha,... more
Cheese and dairy productsDmk Group and Arla Foods sign mozzarella contract manufacturing agreement
German dairy company will invest 15 million euro to focus the entire capacity on mozzarella cheese by late 2018
The contract will see Dmk produce 35.000 tons of mozzarella cheese for Arla per year at its Nordhackstedt site in northern Germany more
LiqueursDiageo launches ‘The Bar’ for the Amazon Echo Show
To inspire consumers to create cocktails at home
Diageo has launched a new skill for the Amazon Echo Show in the UK to help consumers create great cocktails at home more
VideoThe international development of Parmareggio
Interview to Francesco Muratori Casali, export manager of Parmareggio
Francesco Muratori Casali, export manager of Parmareggio, on the occasion of Anuga 2017, tells about the company and the most important markets for the export.Parmareggio, declared Muratori Casali "is... more
DistributionLuciani Group: Bio Food Market, pet food and future mobility
“The Green Evolution” has just been inaugurated in Rome: a new integrated and ecologically sustainable break area with State-of-the-Art vending machines
The Green Evolution has just opened In Viale Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the north of Rome, in a green area named Cortina City Park - a park of about 1.5 hectares, managed by private companies, open to the p... more
IndustryInvestindustrial to acquire Ceme Group
The operation 285 milion euros worth
An investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VI L.P. (“Investindustrial”) has agreed to acquire CEME Group S.p.A. (“CEME”) from Investcorp. CEME is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered, precisi... more
Economy and financeAutogrill start negotiations to acquire Le CroBag
The agreement is an opportunity to enter the main European railways channel
Autogrill, through its German subsidiary Autogrill Deutschland, has entered exclusive negotiations with Soufflet Group subsidiary Boulangerie Neuhauser to acquire 100% of food & beverage operators Le CroBag.The... more
Economy and financeBelgium company Greenyard explores acquisition of Dole Food
Today it isn't a final agreement
Belgian company Greenyard NV said on Tuesday it was in advanced negotiations to acquire Dole Food Company [DFCI.UL], the world’s largest fruit and vegetable producer, confirming a Reuters report.For D... more
CoffeeCaffitaly arrives on the Indonesian market
The agreement with Coca-Cola Amatil, one of the world's leading Coca-Cola bottlers
Caffitaly System S.p.A. announces a new a partnership for the Indonesian market with Coca-Cola Amatil (Cca), one of the world's leading Coca-Cola bottlers and one of the most important beverage producers... more
IndustryUnilever to sell its Spreads business to KKR for €6.825 bilion
Completion is expected mid-2018
Unilever to sell its Spreads business to KKR. Unilever stressed that divestment will allow us to focus better on the highest growth business. Unilever spreads business includes brands such as Becel, Flora,... more
Pasta and bakery productsFoodDrinkEurope submits official complaint against Italy on COOL
Following the recent adoption, by Italy, of decrees on mandatory country-of-origin labelling (pasta, rice, and tomatoes)
Following the recent adoption, by Italy, of decrees on mandatory country-of-origin labelling, as well as the country’s rules on the mandatory indication of the place of production, FoodDrinkEurope has p... more
VideoParma Alimentare promotes Italian food excellence abroad
Interview with Executive Manager Alessandra Foppiano
Alessandra Foppiano, Executive Manager of Parma Alimentare, on the occasion of Anuga 2017, tells the story of the promotion of Italian excellence abroad, since 1976. Foppiano explains that the Parma Alimentare... more
NewsItalian cooking week in Uk: positive results
The event was concluded last sunday
The second edition of the "Italian Cooking Week in UK" was concluded last Sunday. It was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and the Academy... more
Press releaseNestlé acquires Atrium Innovations
The Swiss Group extends consumer healthcare portfolio
Nestlé announced that it agreed to acquire privately-held Atrium Innovations, a global leader in nutritional health products, from a group of investors led by Permira Funds for USD 2.3 billion in cash.... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill: Alessandra De Gaetano Chief Operating Officer in Spain
Replacing Octavio Llamas, Chief Operating Officer Iberia, who is leaving the Company
Autogrill announces Alessandra De Gaetano’s appointment as its new Chief Operating Officer Spain replacing Octavio Llamas, Chief Operating Officer Iberia, who is leaving the Company.Alessandra De Gaetano r... more
IndustryInlace and Cdp, a protocol of understand for the food industry in Angola
Italy supports the creation of the largest agri-food centre on the African continent
On the occasion of the Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni’s visit to Angola, the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group and Inalca (Cremonini Group), through their own Angolan subsidiary, have preannounced the s... more
Catering and hospitalityAugusto Srl in Milan at the new CityLife shopping center
The Italian Jesi-based company fitted out as general contractor three important food service formats
There is a touch of made in Marche Region entrepreneurship inside CityLife Shopping District - the largest urban shopping center, designed by Zaha Hadid - that is opened in Milan.Augusto Srl, the Jesi-based... more
VideoOlitalia wins abroad with product innovation
Angelo Cremonini, the company's President, reveals the future objectives of the brand
Olitalia, one of the major five oil producers in Italy, present at the Anuga 2017, the biggest food fair in Cologne. Angelo Cremonini, president of Olitalia, in this exclusive interview, speak abouth the... more
ForeignKentucky Fried Chicken coming to the Slovenian market
The first restautant will open by the year
The American food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (Kfc) announced the future entry into the Slovenian market. By the year, the first restaurant on the motorway connecting Maribor with the Austrian border,... more
WinesVinitaly Russia: Italian wine coming to the Russian market
Pier Paolo Celeste, the director of Ice in Moscow: "182.716 liters of italian wine were sold during the period from January to August 2017”
"Russia is a market with a great potential in which Veronafiere will continue to invest". This is the declaration released by the president of Veronafiere spa, Maurizio Danese, who participated in the... more
ForeignChinese debut for Bistrot: the Autogrill concept arrives at Shanghai
Italian genuine dishes, handmade pizza and pasta, with a consideration for the "local food"
Through HMSHost International, Autogrill makes its entry to China with Bistrot, the concept developed in collaboration with the University of Gastronomic Sciences (Unisg) in Pollenzo. Bistrot Century Ave,... more
Economy and financePepsiCo declares quarterly dividend
A 7% increase versus the comparable year-earlier period
Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.805 per share of PepsiCo common stock more
DistributionMarr: at the end of the first nine months, net profits to 53.9 million Euros
Total consolidated revenues of 1,263.1 million Euros (1,204.5 in 2016)
The Board of Directors of MARR S.p.A. (Milan: MARR.MI), the leading company in Italy in the distribution of food products to foodservice, today approved the interim report as at 30 September 2017.The total... more
Cheese and dairy productsArla sells its share in Vigor
The company has decided to divest its eight per cent share in the company
"Arla has operated in the Brazilian market for decades, however a co-ownership of Vigor no longer serves our strategic purpose" more
Veg worldPollen + Grace launches new vegan food-to-go options
Available in 50 stores including Planet Organic, As Nature Intended, Simply Fresh, and Wholefoods
Designed in collaboration with in-house Naturopath Anastasia more
Government actsCommission continues action against food waste and food poverty
Adopted today guidelines to facilitate food donation in the Eu
The primary focus of food waste prevention should be to act directly at source by limiting the generation of surplus food at each stage in the food supply chain more
AgrifoodOmnibus: provisional deal on simpler and fairer post-2018 Eu farming policy
Thursday members of the Agriculture Committee have reached the agreement
Simpler and more flexible Eu’s farming policy rules, stronger farmers in the food supply chain, better tools to deal with production and market risks more
Fourth range vegetablesBonduelle: increase 2016-17 in current operating result, higher than the annual objective set
Increase in net result at + 11.4%
On the 29th of September 2017, the Bonduelle Supervisory Board, under the chairmanship of Martin Ducroquet, reviewed the statutory and consolidated financial statements for FY 2016 - 2017 as presented... more
BeverageThe World’s 50 Bars: The American Bar at The Savoy in London tops the ranking
The definitive list of global drinking destinations
A live ceremony in London’s Southwark Cathedral on Thursday 5th October more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill announced the corporate reorganization
The Reorganization Project is aimed at separating the management and coordination activities
Autogrill S.p.A. announced that today its Board of Directors has identified the preliminary framework of transactions for the implementation of the corporate reorganization project launched and announced... more
Food safetyCommission assists Member States to identify and act against dual quality of food products
Issued today a set of guidelines on the application of EU food and consumer laws to dual quality products
The guidelines will help national authorities to determine whether a company is breaking EU laws when selling products of dual quality in different countries more
Cheese and dairy productsArla Foods launches branded organic milk in the Middle East
Arla Organic Milk is now available in leading retailers across the United Arab Emirates
The producer also has plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in 2018 more
BeverageWorld's 50 Best Bar Awards 2017 announce 51-100 list
The prestigious annual awards ceremony is taking place on Thursday 5th October in London
This list features a host of new names making their mark on the increasingly dynamic international bar scene more