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Press releaseAssocarni: elected team for presidency 2023-2025
The new management entrusted to Serafino Cremonini of Inalca
The assembly of Assocarni, the meat association adhering to Confindustria, was held today 5 May 2023, which elected the president Serafino Cremonini and the presidency team for the period 2023-2025.In... more
Press release"Solid collaboration" between Italy and Israel in agriculture
Confirmation of Confagricoltura at the Economic Forum with Prime Minister Netanyahu
"The joint work of exchanging knowledge on the agricultural and innovation front with respect to the global challenges of climate change and food security, see Confagricoltura as a leading partner in the... more
Press releaseCarrefour: a new strategic partnership with Meta
An agreement to digitally transform the Group
The Carrefour Group, a french company among the world’s leading food retailers, has signed a new partnership with Meta, an american company that controls the social network services of Facebook, Instagram a... more
Press releaseSupplements: Cdp Vc and LVenture invest in MyLab Nutrition
Financing round of 600 thousand euros concluded with the startup relaunch fund
MyLab Nutrition Group, a Roman startup that owns 4 brands of food supplements, has concluded an investment round with the Startup Relaunch Fund, managed by CDP Venture Capital Sgr, for an amount of 600... more
Press releaseKerry Group launch take over on Biosearch Life
A Spanish probiotics company controlled by Lactalis Iberia
The Spanish company Biosearch Life, a manufacturer of probiotics based on human breast milk, will soon be acquired by the Kerry Group more
Press releaseThe "Blue Cookbook" of Msc sustainable fishing is coming
Ten international chefs together for the oceans
Marine Stewardship Council (Msc), a non-profit organization that works to promote seafood sustainability through its standards for sustainable fishing, publishes the "Blue Cookbook": 10 recipes from 10... more
WinesDigital campaigns push Brunello to USA and Canada
End-of-year sales quadrupled in the USA, revenues in Ontario (+ 60.5%)
Almost 18 thousand bottles of Brunello (+ 300% on 2019) sold in the US between September and November 2020 on the Wine.com platform alone and a growth of 60.5% in value in the sales of LCBO, the Canadian... more
WinesItalian Wine Brands closes 2020 with revenues up 29.7%
Export and e-commerce support the growth trend
Italian Wine Brands SpA confirms the positive trend of the first half of the year and achieves consolidated revenues as of 31 December 2020 of Euro 204.3 million (+ 29.7% compared to 31 December 2019). The... more
Catering and hospitalityLa Piadineria, 2021 development plan launched
The opening of another 50 restaurants is in pipeline, 5 only in January
La Piadineria has launched the development plan for the year 2021, which has the opening of another 50 restaurants in the pipeline. Five new ones will be opened in January: those at Carrefour in Pavia,... more
IndustryRiso Scotti obtains financing from Banco Bpm and Sace
5 million Euros to consolidate presence of made in Italy in foreign markets
Banco Bpm has completed a 5 million euro loan in favor of Riso Scotti SpA, guaranteed by Sace as part of the export and internationalization support activity of Italian companies. The operation is aimed... more
Economy and financeAutogrill Group finalizes the sale of Spanish businesses
Included 60 points of sale in the Iberian motorway channel
The Autogrill Group announces that Autogrill Europe SpA - following obtaining the authorization from the Spanish antitrust authority - has implemented the agreement, already announced on 24 November 2020,... more
Economy and financeCortilia: new 34 million round and transformation into a B-corp
Renzo Rosso enters the capital and the board of directors
Cortilia, announces conclusion of a new round of investments worth 34 million euros, underwritten by the existing shareholders and by Red Circle, and the transformation into a benefit company. Red Circle... more
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
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
DistributionMarr obtains an A rating for the Esg 2020 assessment by Msci
Company awarded for policies in support of "Environment, Social and Governance"
Marr, the company leader in Italy in the sale and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice, has received an upgrade (from BBB to A, on a scale from CCC to AAA) in the ESG Ratings assessment... more
IndustryAcqua Sant'Anna, 10 million investment in technology
By February 2021, the company's laser-guided robots will reach 45 units
Alberto Bertone, president and chief executive officer of Acqua Sant'Anna, announces the investment of 10 million euros aimed at expanding the range of LGV robots and the purchase of a new bottling line,... more
Oils and condimentsBalsamic of Modena: today the assembly of the members of the Consortium
The importance of the results obtained for the protection and promotion of the product
This morning the shareholders' meeting of the consortium for the protection of balsamic vinegar of Modena IGP was held, which hosted the institutional interventions of the MEP, member of the agriculture... more
Press releaseLendlease, the new Spark Food District in Milano Santa Giulia
The marketing of over 2,000 square meters of restaurant space has started
Lendlease, an international real estate group specializing in the regeneration of urban areas, has started the marketing of over 2,000 square meters of restaurant spaces at the foot of the Spark One and... more
AgrifoodAgricultural Solutions (BASF), invests in Italy
“Agrigenius” digital service, dedicated to the wine sector
With Agrigenius Vite, Basf promotes the sustainable management of Italian vineyards; the service will be extended to other countries in the Mediterranean area more
Packaging and logisticsIfco: solidarity initiatives to support food banks around the world continue
Donated 360,000 Rpc since the start of this program
Ifco, a leading company in the supply of reusable plastic packaging for fresh food (Rpc), confirms its social commitment also in 2020, continuing to support the programs of food banks around the world... more
BeverageSorghum production in Italy increases
Naturally gluten-free cultivation, 3,859,000 quintals produced in 2020
Sorghum production in Italy increases. According to the latest Istat data, in 2020 the cultivated area reached 53,934 hectares compared to 46,799 in 2019, equal to a total production of 3,859,000 quintals... more
BeverageAB InBev, turnover up by 4%
The company embraces trends and focuses on premium and superpremium products
The Group in Italy contributed 13%, in terms of value, to the growth of the beer market in the January-October period. more
Cheese and dairy products"Mozzarella di Gioia del Colle" obtains the protected designation of origin
L'Abbate (Mipaaf): "PDO is not a point of arrival, we need commitment to enhancement in the world"
With the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on 9 December, the implementing regulation for the registration in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical... more
FairsAppointment with Ism and ProSweets Cologne in 2022
Fairs of confectionery and snack products, postponed due to pandemic
The persistence of the pandemic has forced Koelnmesse Gmbh to cancel the next edition of ProSweets Cologne and Ism, the two fairs that "together offer the world's largest showcase for confectionery and... more
Cheese and dairy productsMüller, new program to support milk producers
Improve collaboration, animal welfare and increase sustainability
Müller has launched a new program for farmers to further improve collaboration with suppliers within their supply chain, animal welfare and increase sustainability.The UK-based program, called Müller A... more
CoffeeSelecta and Nestlé, extended partnership for the distribution of coffee throughout Europe
After Starbucks, also the premium brands Nescafé and Zoégas
Selecta Group, a European self-service retailer, has extended its strategic partnership with Nestlé, and will distribute Nestlé's premium coffee brands in Europe for another five years. Following the n... more
BeverageCiroc Vodka, new limited edition capsules by Palace
Only 24 hours for the online purchase of the Diageo brand, 170 copies available for Italy
Following the 2017 partnership, London-based clothing brand Palace is once again collaborating with Ciroc Vodka to launch an exclusive limited edition bottle. The new agreement sees the two realities come... more
Press releasePine nuts, the future of the market increasingly in the Far East
Besana takes stock of world consumption and production
During the last edition of the annual Nut Fruit Conference, the world congress on dried fruit organized by Inc (International nut & dried fruit council), Riccardo Calcagni, CEO of the Besana Group active... more
BeveragePepsiCo and Uefa, partnership until 2024 for the Champions League
SodaStream joins Pepsi, Lay's and Gatorad in the company's brand activations
PepsiCo today announced the extension of its partnership with the Uefa Champions League football elite for the 2021/22 and 2023/24 seasons. The partnership follows the company's recent announcement of... more
BeverageLimoncello Pallini is gold medal of "Spirit Selection"
The itinerant event of the "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020"
Limoncello Pallini, received the gold medal of the "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020" at the recent "Spirit Selection", an international event in its 21st edition, which rewards the best spirits from... more
BeverageDuPont Nutrition & Biosciences in partnership for innovation with Iftf
Developing solutions through customers, who anticipate market changes
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has entered into a partnership with the Palo Alto's Institute for the Future (Iftf) to promote innovation in the food and beverage industry. By partnering with Ifts, the... more
ForeignFerrero and Ilo in Turkey, to fight child labor in the hazelnut harvest
40 months of project and a contribution of over 4 million dollars
Ferrero supports Ilo (International Labor Organization) in the implementation of a project in Turkey, lasting 40 months, to contribute to the elimination of the worst forms of child labor in seasonal agriculture... more
ForeignNestlé reveals new names of Australian confectionery brands
Allen's Red Skins and Chicos, "racist shades that are not in step with the company's values"
Nestlé has renamed its Allen's Red Skins and Chicos lollipops to Red Ripper and Cheekies, in response to "shades that are out of step with the company's values." The brand's products underwent overhaul... more
ForeignGerber (Nestlé) unveils the frozen Freshful Start range for children
Nutritious options for little ones's meals
Gerber, a Nestlé-owned brand, enters the frozen food sector with the launch of a new line of organic morsels based on vegetables and whole grains. According to the company, the products of the Freshful... more
IndustryCovid does not stop Barry Callebaut, sales resumed in the 4th quarter
Recovery of 4.3%, as anticipated by the company at the beginning of the year
Barry Callebaut confectionery company founded in 1996 from the merger between the Belgian chocolate producer Callebaut and the French confectionery company Cacao Barry, after a 14.3% decline in revenues... more
Fruit and vegetablesNoberasco, partnership with Bonifiche Ferraresi is strengthened
The development of new 100% Italian supply chains is planned
Bonifiche Ferraresi, an Italian farm with 8300 hectares of agricultural land used in Italy, a company of the Bf Spa Group listed on the Milan stock exchange, and Noberasco, a company operating in Italy... more
ForeignNomad Foods acquires Findus Switzerland for 110 million euros
The transaction will unify the ownership of the Group across Europe
Nomad Foods Limited announced today that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Findus Switzerland from Froneri International Ltd, and of certain properties of a Nestlé SA subsidiary... more
ForeignNestlé takes over the majority of Mindful Chef
Company producing nutritionally balanced ready meals in the UK
Nestlé announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the British company Mindful Chef in a move to strengthen its direct-to-consumer offering in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2015, Mindful Chef offers... more
CoffeeCaffè Borbone leads the positive trend of Italmobiliare
Revenues at 51.5 million, up 27% in the 3rd quarter; 155.8 + 23% in the first nine months
The board of directors of Italmobiliare SpA approved the additional periodic financial information as at 30 September 2020. During the first nine months of the year, also in light of an overall positive... more
Economy and financeNutella Biscuit, the best-selling biscuit in Italy
One billion individual biscuits sold, also "in tubes" from 2021
One year after its launch on the Italian market, Nutella Biscuits breaks through the wall of 1 billion biscuits sold in Italy. Ferrero had assumed to reach 25 million packages sold, more than 47 million... more
Studies and researchVitalis Prima, the diet of breeders and fry
Skretting's new nutritional solution, meets the needs of farmers
Launched globally, Vitalis Prima is Skretting's new marine breeder nutritional solution that supports spawning and fry health. The product that replaces Vitalis Cal, incorporates some of the latest technologies... more
DistributionThird quarter Kraft Heinz, sales growth in all sectors
Up 6%, reached $ 6.44 billion thanks to "at home" consumption
The Kraft Heinz business report for Q3 2020 shows net sales growth across all six consumer platforms as families continue to eat and cook more at home. Thanks to sustained at-home consumption in the third... more
Studies and researchSlaughter of cattle: assessment of welfare problems
Efsa: 40 hazards identified that could occur during killing
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has published an assessment of the welfare of cattle at the time of slaughter based on current scientific studies and research. The recent scientific opinion is part... more
ForeignItalian companies at the China International Import Expo
Ferrero too at the Shangai's show, with 8 new products
An Italian business delegation will participate in the third edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) with over 80 exhibitors. "The Italian companies involved in the exhibition this year are... more
BeverageAB InBev: sales increase, +12.8 billion dollars in the third quarter
Positive performance in Brazil and the United States, Colombia and South Africa in down
AB InBev recorded an improvement in the number of sales in the third quarter, driven by the continued strength of the premiumisation trend with innovations such as seltzer Bud Light having a positive impact... more
IndustryBranca International presents the "Sustainability and Awareness Report 2019"
Positive results in terms of economic efficiency, environmental and social protection
Branca International, a company operating in the alcoholic beverages sector, today presented its 2019 sustainability and awareness report. The Group, which has developed over the years according to the... more
Packaging and logisticsRomagnoli: Potatoes 100% eco-friendly
Experimentation with the University of Tuscia and Legambiente
Romagnoli F.lli Spa continues the path of research and innovation with a view to sustainability for the entire potato supply chain, in which the company operates from sowing to marketing and announces... more
CoffeeGlobal Coffee Festival: Lavazza official sponsor of the sustainability channel
Preview of "La Reserva de iTierra!", Colombian blend
Lavazza will be the official sponsor of the sustainability channel of the Global Coffee Festival. A single event that simultaneously involves 12 cities around the world with 12 hours of non-stop live streaming.... more
IndustryFerrero and Climate Change: new 2030 sustainability goal
Latest evolution of the "Care for the Better" commitment
The Ferrero Group has published its 11th sustainability report as the latest evolution of its "Care for the Better" commitment. In the Report, Ferrero outlines ambitious new goals to reduce its carbon... more
BeverageHeineken will purchase the Asahi brands
It brings together the Strongbow global portfolio
Heineken has signed an agreement to acquire five beer and cider brands from Asahi Beverages, an operation that will meet the conditions for Asahi's purchase of Carlton & United Breweries (Cub). The condition... more