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Packaging and logisticsEU: New Packaging Regulation Comes Into Force
The aim is to develop a single market for waste, secondary and reusable materials.
The European Regulation on packaging and packaging waste enters into force with new measures to further address the environmental challenges caused by excessive packaging. The measure aims to "significantly... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: what biosolutions for quality peaches?
International congress with experiences from all over the world scheduled at Riminifiera, from 6 to 8 May
“What biosolutions for quality peaches?”. This is the theme at the center of the International Congress scheduled for the next edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sup... more
BeverageVelier consolidates partnership with Fever-Tree on the Italian market
The Genoese importer and the brand of the soda's range renew their multi-year distribution contract
Independent importer and distributor Velier, founded in Genoa in 1947, and mixer giant Fever-Tree are strengthening their partnership on the Italian market, formalizing the renewal of their distribution... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction: The European showcase of the Beverage & Bar Industry grows
Beer sector represented at 360 degrees, with a complete offer, from craft brewers to large multinationals
Beer&Food Attraction 2025 is the stage of choice for the entire beer sector and from 16 to 18 February it will bring together national and European producers, distributors and professionals at the Rimini... more
Economy and financeChinese markets rise as consumption growth boosts Shanghai and Shenzhen
Strong contribution from Lunar New Year: retail and catering trade up; 500 million tourist trips
Government increases subsidies for consumer goods: sales of refrigerators and household appliances rise more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction 2025: the essential role of meat
"In Europe we care for Beef" project on display during the Rimini event
The In Europe we care for Beef project, promoted by Aop Italia Zootecnica and funded by the European Union, will participate in the next edition of Beer&Food Attraction, the reference fair for the Out... more
Fruit and vegetablesApples. Vog Consortium turns 80
Anniversary celebrated at Fruitlogistica
2025 marks an important anniversary for VOG – Home of apples: 80 years dedicated to the origin, expertise, sustainability and development of products and brands to grow the apple sector. A note, on the o... more
VideoRegenerative agriculture according to Bayer
Interview with Patrick Gerlich, Managing Director of Crop Science Italy
The 22nd edition of the Forum Impresa Persona Agroalimentare event, held in Milano Marittima (Ravenna), hosted Bayer, a lead actor in the prominent event. The Italian manager of Crop Science branch, Patrick... more
DessertsLotus Bakeries: 2024 revenue on the rise, driven by Biscoff
The only obstacle to the profits of the Belgian biscuit factory is the temporary limitation of the production units
After a 2024 closed with a record turnover (1.23 billion euros), Lotus Bakeries is confident in its flagship brand, but there are obstacles. Biscoff is a brand of biscuits widespread throughout the world,... more
Packaging and logisticsIlpra: Stefano Bertocco new general manager
He joins his father Maurizio at the top of the food packaging group
Ilpra, a Pavia-based company listed on the EGM segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, has announced the appointment of Stefano Bertocco as its new General Manager, a move that, according to a statement,... more
ForeignChina-Kyrgyzstan: Technical tests for agro-trade cooperation
Asian country aims for more efficient infrastructure and modernization of plants
Among China's new agro-trade partners is also Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Prime Minister of the Central Asian country Bakyt Torobaev held a series of meetings with representatives of Chinese companies and organizations... more
NewsHelicopter crash in Parma, Italy: Lorenzo Rovagnati's death confirmed
CEO of the well-known ham and sausage company leaves behind a wife, two children, a third on the way
The identity of one of the three victims of the accident involving an A-109 GrandNew helicopter, registration I-CPFL, which crashed in Castel Guelfo, a hamlet of Noceto, in the province of Parma, on the... more
Fruit and vegetablesItalian Kiwi production halved
Federagripesca's appeal to the EU
"Fruit and vegetables are the sector most exposed to the effects of climate change. To continue to safeguard current production levels, a clear reversal of the trend with respect to the drastic decline... more
FairsFruit Logistica: Over 400 Exhibitors Come From Italy
The new edition is underway, with China, Türkiye and Israel in strong growth in the Berlin exhibition spaces
Fruit Logistica 2025 opened its doors today at Messe Berlin. The show will host over 2,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries and all segments of the fresh produce supply chain until February 7. This year's... more
Cheese and dairy productsBergader: New Sales Director Italy and Balkans Appointed
Andrea Brognolli will lead the Bavarian company in strengthening their respective markets
Significant news in the organizational structure of Bergader. The Bavarian company producing and exporting high-quality cheeses has appointed Andrea Brognolli as sales director for Italy and the Balkans.... more
SustainabilityStandard Ethics, Italy 2nd in Europe for sustainable companies
The Boot with 70% of esg companies is behind only the UK (78%): Italian food and beverage has the greatest scope for improvement
Among the five largest nations in Europe, the UK has the highest percentage of sustainable farms (78%), but Italy is second with 70% of sustainable farms, ahead of Germany (67%), France (66%) and Spain... more
LiqueursPallini /2. 150 years of tradition and innovation
Historic products such as Amaro Formidabile and Mistrà will be the subject of a further relaunch
Antica Casa Pallini was founded in 1875 in Antrodoco, a town on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo, by the enterprising merchant Nicola Pallini. Initially a fabric and liquor bottle emporium, the business... more
LiqueursPallini: exports of 24.5 million euros in 70 countries
12 new markets opened in 2024, on the eve of the 150th anniversary of its foundation
The historic Roman distillery Pallini, founded in 1875 and moved to the capital at the beginning of the twentieth century, continues to grow: in terms of distribution (with over 3 million liters of products... more
FairsIeg, collaboration with Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo
The objective is to promote technologies and solutions on climate and bioenergy at Ecomondo and KEY The Energy Transition Expo
Italian Exhibition Group and Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo are entering into an important collaboration to promote in the countries of Africa and the Middle East the activities of Ecomondo and... more
Catering and hospitalityRistorante Del Cambio, Diego Giglio is the new executive chef
Takes the place of Matteo Baronetto at the head of the local Turin historian born in 1757
Il Ristorante Del Cambio, considered one of the "places of worship" of Turin food and wine, a place also frequented and loved by Cavour, announces the appointment of Diego Giglio as Executive Chef. This... more
FairsOrsero returns to Berlin for Fruit Logistica 2025
From tomorrow to 7 february: more than 2.500 exhibitors at the world event of fresh fruit and vegetables
Orsero returns to Fruit Logistica, the world fair for the fresh produce sector. The event will take place in Berlin from tomorrow, Wednesday 5 February to Friday 7 February, and will see over 2,500 exhibitors... more
FairsFruit Logistica 2025: Calabrian excellence showcased in Berlin
From clementines to bergamot, up to Tropea onions: regional fruit and vegetables on the front line
Made in Calabria will once again be a protagonist outside regional and national borders. The excellence of Calabrian fruit and vegetable production will be present at Fruit Logistica 2025, the most important... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction 2025: aperitifs and non-alcoholic drinks take centre stage
Fizzy drinks, lemonades, chinotti and much more, all in glass bottles, without artificial colourings
The light mineral water from Piccole Dolomiti will be the star of the Fonte Margherita 1845 stand at the Rimini fair from 16 to 18 February. A mineral water that comes from a mountainous context, that... more
Oils and condimentsAlliance between Aifo and Alibaba to expand the Italian Evo
Aim to conquer new markets for extra virgin olive oil
Italian extra virgin olive oil is an excellence recognized globally but for many producers reaching new international markets remains a complex challenge. To support the frantoiani in this path, the collaboration... more
MeatsMeat giant Jbs enters the egg business
Mantiqueira Brazil is the largest company in the sector in South America and 10th in the world
Brazilian meat giant Jbs, one of the largest food companies in the world (in Italy it controls the historic Rigamonti), has decided to enter the egg sector by acquiring a 50% stake in Mantiqueira Brazil,... more
WinesSanta Margherita wine group turns 90 and changes name
Herita Marzotto wine estates is born: based in Miami and continuity with the tradition
Celebrating the first 90 years of history and taking its witness, Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo is projecting itself into the coming years "with renewed passion and determination". Not only that, the... more
MeatsMeat essential for a balanced diet
Italian expert: "The protein transition proposed by the EU presents concrete risks"
"The idea is spreading that meat can be replaced by some vegetables in our diet without compromising nutritional intake, or even improving it. However, this belief is wrong and risks compromising our well-being,... more
FairsPescare Show is coming, in Rimini from 7 to 9 February
At the exhibition organized by IEG, experts and curious people will discover the latest news in the sector
From the most technical equipment to the most adventurous fishing trips, passing by the latest news in the field of boating: from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 February 2025, Rimini becomes the beating heart of... more
FairsMinus three: ready for Hospitality 2025
Official opening of the Salone dell'accoglienza on Monday 3 February at 11 in Riva del Garda
Minus 3. Three days to the inauguration of the 49th Hospitality-Il Salone dell'Accoglienza, the leading international fair in Italy in the horeca sector. The appointment is scheduled for monday, February... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly without frontiers
Investindustrial signs agreement with Azadea Group for the opening of 40 new sales outlets in the Middle East
True to the promise of expansion made a few days ago, on the occasion of the 18th birthday of the brand Eataly, by ad Andrea Cipolloni, the Italian catering brand in Investindustrial by Andrea Bonomi signs,... more
IndustryItalpizza opens new factory in France
With the reopening of the former Nestlé plant, the Modena-based company aims to reach markets in northern Europe
With the inauguration ceremony of the new French production site in Caudry (Hauts-de-France), held in the presence of the French Minister for Industry and Energy, Marc Ferracci, Italpizza, a company from... more
IndustryDe' Longhi: preliminary revenues 2024 at 3.5 billion euros
Estimated annual growth of +13.7%. 2025 turnover to increase by 5-7%
The De' Longhi Group closed 2024 with revenues in strong expansion compared to the previous year, thanks to a significant acceleration of organic growth trends in the main categories of the household sector,... more
DistributionCarrefour at the station: the French revolution of the GDO
Three-way agreement with Lagardere Travel Retail and SNCF: 30 new shops in railway stations
Carrefour has recently signed an agreement with Sncf, the French national railway company and French rail companies, together with Lagardère Travel Retail, a subsidiary of the Lagardère group specialized i... more
LiqueursDiageo denies sale of Guinness and Moët Hennessy
The Company confirmed the sale to Bardinet of the Cacique rum
"We take note of recent media speculation about the Guinness World Records and our participation in Moët Hennessy and can confirm that we do not intend to sell either". It is a tight statement that with... more
Government actsEU: Ebaf to make its official debut on February 4th
European Agriculture and Food Council formally established
The European Commission has officially established the European Agriculture and Food Council (EBAF), fulfilling a key recommendation of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture. Chaired by Agriculture... more
FairsMacfrut stops in Congo-Brazzaville and the DRC
Fair presented in the two capitals: "Growing success for us in Africa"
Macfrut's double international mission in the African continent: in Congo-Brazzaville (formerly French Congo) and in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC, formerly Zaire). Both missions were organized... more
Ice creamIllva Saronno gorges on artisanal ice cream in the North-West of Italy
Majority of the Genoese Arbore sas acquired through the subsidiary Disaronno
Illva Saronno Holding has acquired the majority of Arbore sas, a company in the sector of semi-finished products for artisanal ice cream and pastry shops in Liguria and Piedmont. The transaction took place... more
Economy and financeEurovo focuses on Northern Europe: acquisition in Belgium
The Imola company specialized in egg products buys the Belgian Hulstaert known under the brand Fleggs
Eurovo, the Italian group based in Imola (BO) and one of the main European leaders in the production and distribution of eggs and egg products, expands its activities in Belgium. It does so by acquiring... more
Conserved and jamsCirio: new TV campaign for the British market
Celebrity chef James Martin is the testimonial for 100% Italian tomatoes
“Made the farmerly way”. This is the slogan of the new Cirio commercial dedicated to the British market, which has been on air for a few days on the main television channels in the United Kingdom. Wit... more
Economy and financeNoberasco optimistic about 2025
Closed 2024 at 85 million turnover, the company of dried fruit aims to 120 million in 2027
"We are very pleased to announce that last week the Shareholders' Meeting approved the Balance 23/24 with renewed optimism". Flavio Ferretti, ceo of Noberasco, a historic company specializing in dried... more
SuperfoodFerrero expands to the US with protein snacks
Power Crunch acquired high protein bars and chips: 50 employees join the group in Alba (CN)
Ferrero, a global confectionery company, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Power Crunch from the Bio-Nutritional Research Group. Founded in 1996, Power Crunch has seen strong growth... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut, the volumes fall, the turnover rises
Chocolate giant closes 1st quarter 2024/25 with sales -2.7%; revenues up 53.9%
Barry Callebaut, chocolate producer and cocoa processor, reports results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024/2025 closed with lower sales than expected "due to delays in orders due to the renegotiation... more
IndustryBialetti, Nuo Capital ready to rescue?
According to rumors the offer of the Hong Kong fund of the Pao-Cheng family is close
The agreement between Bialetti and Nuo Capital, the investment arm of the Hong Kong family office Wwic, led by Stephen Cheng, is increasingly close. The company, controlled by the Pao-Cheng family and... more
Ice creamInvestindustrial acquires majority stake in Grupo Alacant
Spanish private label ice cream maker partially acquired by italian company
Global Icecream Investments S.à rl, an independently managed investment company of Investindustrial VIII SCSp (Investindustrial), has finalized an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Asociación d... more
Food safetyUS: Georgia on the alert for avian influenza
The "capital" of the USA chickens detects the 5th case of Hpai, but the first one that comes from a commercial premises
Georgia, considered the US capital of chickens, is alarmed by avian influenza. the State Department of Agriculture and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department... more
Government actsEU Recognizes New Geographical Indications in Romania and Türkiye
Jidvei wines and sparkling wines and Silifke Yoğurdu yogurt registered respectively as Dop and Igp
The European Commission has approved the registration of two new names, recognizing their distinctive qualities. The Jidvei name (registered as a Protected Designation of Origin) includes white, rosé,... more
FairsMacfrut world capital of horticultural biotechnology
The 42nd edition of the fair will host a symposium with top experts from around the world
Macfrut world capital of biotechnology applied to horticulture. The international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre (6-8 May 2025), will host for the first time... more
Import-exportEU-US tariffs. Tajani: "Dialogue is the best way, without giving up on protecting our interests"
The statement on the sidelines of the agreement on air transport between Italy and Mongolia
"About 40% of our gross domestic product depends on exports, and we cannot afford to enter into an economic war scenario". more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: foreign sell-in on the rise
USA and France confirm themselves as the first two markets for PDO
Parmigiano Reggiano is an increasingly international product: this is demonstrated by the positive data of foreign sell-in 2024 (source: Niq), which marked a +13.7% compared to the previous year. The opportunity... more
NewsThe EU trembles over the green lobby scandal
One billion euros of public funds to fund green lobbyists: former Commissioner Timmermans in the storm
One billion euros. This would be the amount of money intended for climate and environmental subsidies, instead used by Brussels to finance a "shadow lobby" linked to the Green. The EU’s 2025, therefore, o... more