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ForeignVon der Leyen: "Agricultural career must be made attractive"
EU Commission President announces "other measures to strengthen negotiating power" in the sector
A new appeal for the first sector came from the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen , in the video message addressed to the Federation of Swedish farmers, on the occasion of their... more
WinesAntinori bets on robots for its vineyards
The historic Tuscan winery has entered the capital of France's Vitibot
Antinori, one of Italy's oldest family-owned wineries, has entered the capital of VitiBot, a company based in Reims, France, among the leaders in the field of vineyard robotics, part of the Sdf Group,... more
Cheese and dairy productsTaleggio Dop: stable production but declining exports in 2023
France was the first buyer of the denomination, followed by the USA, Germany and Belgium. UK growing
The annual meeting of the Taleggio Protection Consortium took place in recent days. The members met in Brusaporto (BG), where the 2023 budget was made official, the Board of Directors' report was presented... more
AgrifoodTaste of Italy 2 invests in Serroplast
Acquired 59% of a company producing roofing systems for table grape cultivation
Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has acquired 59% of Magel Srl (Serroplast) with the aim of accelerating its growth... more
Oils and condimentsPietro Coricelli: turnover over 330 million euros
With rising revenues (+36%) the Umbrian company confirms its solidity and sustainable growth
Pietro Coricelli SpA successfully continues its path of growth, transparency and sustainability: in 2023 the company reaches a record turnover of 331 million euros, up 36% compared to 2022. Values with... more
Ice creamUnilever holds ice cream products in Russia
Original news The Russian ice cream of the multinational will not be part of the spin-off announced in march
Russian breakthrough for Unilever in the ice cream sector. In fact, the multinational has decided to continue producing ice cream in Russia even after it has spun off the ice cream division, as announced... more
Studies and researchOlive oil: useful for reducing the risk of cancer
This was revealed by a joint investigation by the Umberto Veronesi Foundation Ets and Irccs Neuromed
An Italian study shows the effects of olive oil consumption in reducing the risk of mortality not only from cardiovascular diseases, but also from tumors. The results collected by the Umberto Veronesi... more
Economy and financeDifficult 1Q for Masi Agricola
Revenues down by 15%. Better in April
The board of directors of Masi Agricola, a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan and one of the Italian leaders in the production of premium wines, approved the consolidated results at 31 March 2024.... more
CoffeeCaffè Vergnano: turnover rises to 106 million euros in 2023
The fastest growing sector (+14%) is Horeca which covers 37% of the turnover
Caffè Vergnano closes 2023 with a total gross turnover of 106 million euros, up 7% compared to the previous year. The fastest growing sector was Horeca (+14%) which represents 37% of the total turnover,... more
Packaging and logisticsSupercap closes agreement with "Best-in-Class" of cork
New partnership launched for microgranule production for "SD Shank" clear spirits
Supercap closes a new agreement with a Portuguese "Best-in-Class" in cork production and consolidates its market positioning with a new partnership for the supply of microgranules. The subject of the contract... more
FairsFood&Science Festival: Syngenta is the protagonist
Events dedicated to innovation and regenerative agriculture
Also this year Syngenta is a partner of the Mantova Food&Science Festival, now in its eighth edition. For the global giant, the Festival confirms itself as an important moment, one of the events linked... more
NewsS.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna support italian Catering Day 2024
For the second year the two brands support the event dedicated to the culture of Italian catering
Catering Day 2024 (Giornata della Ristorazione) is coming soon, an event created by Fipe - Confcommercio, with the aim of celebrating a renewed feeling of community through the valorisation of the culture... more
WinesAt auction, a Piedmontese monastery with vineyard
The estate is Agricola Montefiorito: it costs 3.9 million euros including 13 hectares of vines and 30,000 bottles
Sotheby's auction house is auctioning off a 17th-century monastery with commercial vineyards in Piedmont. The target price is 3.9 million Euros and bidding will open on May 23. This is a monastery in Asti:... more
PeopleFabrizio Dosi new ceo of Frescobaldi
He succeeds Giovanni Geddes and will oversee the group's many brands
Marchesi Frescobaldi Group has appointed Fabrizio Dosi as its new ceo. As ceo, Dosi will oversee the group's many brands, including prestigious Super Tuscan producer Ornellaia, Tenuta Luce in Montalcino... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group: revenues of 88.9 million euros in the first quarter of 2023
Board of Directors approves consolidated interim management report: results growing on an annual basis
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group SpA (Ieg), a leading company in Italy in the organization of international trade fair events, met today and approved the consolidated interim management... more
Studies and researchAfrican swine fever: infections quintupled in 14 EU states in 2023
Efsa: highest number of outbreaks recorded among domestic pigs since 2014 /Annex
In 2023, 14 Member States were affected by African swine fever (ASF) and it caused a five-fold increase in outbreaks in domestic pigs compared to the previous year. These are the main findings of the latest... more
Import-exportBrenner Pass: Italy beats Austria
The EU commission gives reason to Italy on the mobility restrictions to the state border
Italy was right for once. We talk about the Brenner and its implications in commercial traffic, with the obstructionism of Austria that wants to "dose" the passages to the pass and the consequent import... more
FairsMacfrut creates a bridge between Romagna and Argentina
The meeting between Legacoop and 58 South American cooperatives opens up prospects for collaboration
A bridge between Italy and Argentina: it was built by the latest Macfrut, on the occasion of which contacts were initiated between the agri-food sector of Legacoop Romagna and the companies associated... more
Catering and hospitalityPinsami: 10 million euros from Banca Finint
The investment is aimed at the creation of a new production line in Emilia Romagna
Banca Finint has structured a loan of 10 million euros for the benefit of Pinsami Srl. The objective is to support the investment and development plans of a Made in Italy company, with an already respectable... more
FairsMacfrut gives wings to Cesena Fiera: 9.2 million euros of production value
The contract for the use of the pavilions of the Rimini Expo Center has been renewed until 2029
Having archived Macfrut 2024 as the best edition ever (read EFA News ), Cesena Fiera this afternoon (14 May) approved the budget for the year 2023 which records a decisive leap forward. The value of production... more
DistributionMarr: consolidated revenues of 418.1 million euros in the first quarter
Growing numbers due to margins; net profit of 1.7 million euros
The Board of Directors of Marr, a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, has approved the interim management report as at 31... more
IndustryDeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr invests in fine steel blanking
Capital increase of 15 million euros subscribed for the benefit of Util Industries
DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr and Trasteel Trading Holding SA announce a new partnership for the development, growth and consolidation of the production base of Util Industries SpA. The partnership... more
Pasta and bakery productsAndriani increasingly sustainable
The Apulian company improves its ESG rating score, which grows by 2.5% in the space of a year
Andriani SpA Società Benefit, the Apulian company that has made food innovation the fulcrum of its business activity, has seen its commitment to increasingly sustainable development recognized through... more
VideoAgri-food resilience: here are the three key words
Jan Teuwen (dss+) explains to EFA News the contents of the conference scheduled in Bologna on May 20th
Protect, transform, sustain: these are the three key words that will animate the conference "Agri-food resilience: how to build the road to perfect food". Ahead of the dss+ event, scheduled to take place... more
DistributionLidl Italia: almost 94 thousand jobs created
The socio-economic impact balance sheet was presented
The “Socio-economic impact report of Lidl in Italy” drawn up by The European House – Ambrosetti was presented today. The study measured the impacts and contribution of Lidl to the creation of value for t... more
Veg worldValsoia: revenues of 24.7 million euros in the first quarter of 2024
Sales abroad are particularly growing, awaiting the summer season
In the first quarter of 2024, Valsoia reported an improvement in revenues but, at the same time, "a decidedly negative trend in total packaged consumer goods volumes". This is what emerges from the additional... more
Government actsIntesa Sanpaolo: 20 billion euros to relaunch Italian agriculture
Circular economy and efficiency improvements at the center of the agreement between bank group, Ministry of Agriculture and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Cdp) and Intesa Sanpaolo signed an agreement today to promote credit policies and synergies aimed at the development... more
AgrifoodPac: EU Council adopts targeted review
The rule will come into force by the end of May
Less administrative burdens and more flexibility in environmental regulations are on the horizon more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: agreement with Enersem for ecological transition
Consortium promotes environmental sustainability by the adoption of Ssda software
The Consortium for the Protection of Grana Padano cheese has entered into an agreement with Enersem, a spin-off of the Polytechnic University of Milan, for the promotion of the Ssda software, the first... more
NewsSugar Tax/2. Soft drink's entrepreneurs: "Inevitable effects on prices and inflation"
Assobibe's President Pierini: "Final text contradicts the technical report, companies penalized"
“We confidently ask the Government to continue working to identify useful solutions for postponing purely ideological measures that are harmful to the country because they increase inflation, penalize c... more
Government actsSugar Tax: Italian Government approves amendment, taking effect July 1
The rule splits the government. Foreign Minister Tajani: "It puts businesses in difficulty, Parliament's wishes should be respected"
For more than a year he held sway in government discussions. Any decision would have displeased one political party or in any case would have split public opinion in two. In the end, after various postponements,... more
MeatsAfrican Swine Fever: Parma ham not affected by US limits
Washington bans imports of products aged less than 400 days
(Update 5/13/2024)Only yesterday was the serious alarm launched by Assica to Cibus (see EFA News article) on the catastrophe that could strike the Italian delicatessen industry due to the spread of African... more
FairsMacfrut 2024 closes with 56,200 visitors (+13%)
President Piraccini: "If you want to know where the sector is going, this is where you have to come"
The enthusiasm of the exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event for the fruit and vegetable supply chain. During the three days at the Rimini Expo Center there were 56,200 entries into the... more
News'Competere' presents guide to agribusiness policies
From the think tank a document aimed at European/Allied
As the European elections scheduled for June 8 and 9 approach, stances on topics such as agribusiness, one of the sectors most in the spotlight of insiders and others, are multiplying. Among the most... more
SustainabilityMacfrut. Bayer's Vynyty Pro Press awarded Biosolutions Innovation Award
The product line is based on the principle of fighting pests with zero impact on the environment
Product innovation was rewarded at Macfrut (Rimini fair) in the fourth edition of the Biosolutions Innovation Award, as part of the Biosolutions International Event, which makes the trade fair the European... more
FairsMacfrut /2. Fresh-cut products: little awareness of brands
From marketing to conservation to sanitization: the cross-section of a constantly evolving sector
At Macfrut, in the first appointment of the day of the Innovation Hub for Healthy food exhibition, fresh-cut products were examined. These consist of fruit and vegetables and in general, fresh vegetables,... more
FairsMacfrut: all the benefits about medicinal plants
During the fair, indoor cultivations and applications in the pharmaceutical sector will be discussed
Indoor grown medicinal plants, fourth range evolutionary products, spiced ice cream. These are some of the events on the first day of Macfrut (Wednesday 8 May) opened with a full audience in the Rimini... more
FairsCibus. Brazzale: "The future is now"
The Veneto dairy group illustrates its innovative and sustainable projects
That of Brazzale is a truly complete system: the international production chains, the innovative products, the Brazzale Science Center with its laboratories, the Gran Moravia robotic maturing, the plant... more
IndustryFerrero opens first chocolate factory in North America
75 million dollar investment in new plant in Bloomington, Illinois
Ferrero North America has decided to invest 75 million dollars to open its first chocolate processing plant in North America, the third globally. The project sees the addition of 70,000 square meters to... more
AgrifoodCibus /3. Eurovo launches Le Naturelle drink rich in calcium and proteins
The company arrives at the fair, consolidating its expertise in the professional world
Eurovo presented itself at the XXII edition of Cibus, the International Made in Italy Food Exhibition in Parma, with a significant innovation: in addition to the usual presence in the large-scale retail... more
FairsMacfrut 2024: ribbon cutting for the 41st edition
Italian Agriculture's Minister Lollobrigida praises fruit and vegetable entrepreneurs, "pride of the nation"
“Entrepreneurs in the fruit and vegetable, agri-food and agro-industry sectors are the pride of this nation”. Clear words in support of the fruit and vegetable sector from the Minister of Agriculture, Foo... more
Food safetyEfsa launches Safe2Eat campaign
Renewed commitment to raise awareness of conscious food choices
Building on the success of the previous three years, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and its partners in EU Member States have launched the Safe2Eat 2024 campaign. Previously known as #EUChooseSafeFood,... more
Economy and financeThree acquisitions for Omnia Technologies
Acmi, Sacmi Beverage and Sacmi Labelling join the company that becomes Italian giant in high-speed beverage
Omnia Technologies, the platform active in automation and bottling technologies for the sectors of spirits, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, dairy products and pharmaceuticals, launches a new division dedicated... more
FairsCibus. Italy grows in agrifood more than all of Europe
From 2013 to 2023 +27% compared to the EU average (+12%). Satisfaction at the opening of the Salone by the ministers Lollobrigida and Urso
Italy is growing up in agrifood and it makes it known from the privileged stand of Cibus, the agri-food fair in progress in Parma until May 10. From here, from Parma, on the occasion of the inaugural conference... more
NewsAntitrust South Korea stands against shrinkflation
Fine up to € 6,900 to food manufacturers and suppliers who do not inform if they reduce the amount of products
South Korea openly opposes shrinkflation, the hateful practice of reducing the size, quantity or quality of food in the packaging of products on sale, not to increase prices, a practice defined by the... more
Fairs"Cibus 2024": tomorrow ribbon cutting with Italian ministers Urso and Lollobrigida
"International competitive dynamics in the agri-food sector", the theme of the inaugural conference
Among the most curious novelties: the musical lollipops, the vegetable egg, the truffle salami with parmesan covering and the Modena balsamic vinegar chutney more
Government actsEU Commission: 6 month extension for aid to agriculture and fisheries
Up to 335 thousand euros for companies affected by the crisis or sanctions linked to Russia
The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework for State aid to extend by six months some provisions of the framework aimed at addressing persistent market... more
Packaging and logisticsLogistic, Ignazio Messina and Tarros connect Italy, Libya and Egypt
The new line from half june will scale three Italian ports, three Libyans and one Egyptian/ Annex
The shipping companies Ignazio Messina and Tarros connect Italy with Libya and Egypt. They do so with a service that, in the case of Messina is called Eli, acronym for Egypt, Libie and Italie, and in the... more
Economy and financeMondelez beats first quarter estimates
The turnover at 9.2 billion dollar is more than the forecast of 9.1 billion: the merit goes up in prices (+6.3%)
Mondelez International beat market estimates by closing a first quarter with sales and earnings exceeding analyst expectations. In the first trimester the company has recorded a turnover clearly of 9,29... more
Economy and financeDanone buys Functional Formularies
The company Usa develops formulas to provide essential nutrients to those who have difficulty consuming solid foods
Danone has acquired, from Swander Pace Capital, Functional Formularies, a company based in the United States that develops formulas designed to provide essential nutrients and support people who may have... more