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Catering and hospitalityRestaurant Group sells Frankie & Benny and Chiquito
The company's shares rise on the London Stock Exchange (+5%), after the sale to The Big Table Group
The London Stock Exchange has welcomed The Restaurant Group's decision to sell two loss-making restaurant chains for the symbolic price of one pound and with the addition of a cash contribution of 7.5... more
BeverageCampari: Bob Kunze-Concewitz leaves the position of CEO
The Group's Board of Directors has designated Matteo Fantacchiotti as the new CEO
After 18 years with the company, Bob Kunze-Concewitz , CEO of Campari Group, has decided to retire to pursue his passions, effective from the Shareholders' Meeting on 11 April 2024. Kunze-Concewitz has... more
IndustryArmchair movements in Guala Closures
Mauro Caneschi new CEO of the Group; Del Torchio confirmed as president
Guala Closures SpA, active globally in the production of closures for spirits, wine, water and beverage bottles, announces that Gabriele Del Torchio , current president and CEO, will remain as Chairman... more
AgrifoodMatteo Zoppas: "60 billion of food and wine exports, of which 14 of wine"
The president of Ice Agenzia indicates the fight against Italian Sounding as one of his objectives
“Being Italian and spreading “Made in Italy” abroad has always meant bringing with you the taste, passion and culinary tradition of a land rich in history and extraordinary flavours. This implies embod... more
CoffeeNestlè-Starbucks: a five-year partnership
Among the next objectives of the two companies: to seize new opportunities with iced and seasonal coffees
Nestlé and Starbucks are celebrating five years of their Global Coffee Alliance, established in 2018 between the two companies. The alliance combines the strength and affinity of the Starbucks brand and... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco participates in Anuga 2023
The main Italian tomato supply chain in Cologne for the largest food & beverage fair
Casalasco SpA will participate in the 18th edition of the Anuga Fair in Cologne, Germany, with its integrated supply chain model, unique in the world in the tomato sector, and its broad product portfolio.... more
Veg worldValsoia: revenues up (+12.6%) in the first half of 2023
Significant growth in sales in Italy, more contained abroad
In the first half of 2023, Valsoia recorded sales revenues of 55.8 million euros compared to 49.5 million euros in the previous period of 2022. The increase is 6.3 million euros (+12.6%) compared to the... more
ForeignWheat Ukraine. Bild: "Secret UN proposal to Russia"
The German newspaper reveals four "scandalous" conditions put forward by secretary Guterres
Four concessions, however of considerable size, through which Russia could rejoin the agreement for the free circulation of Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea ports. This is what the German newspaper Bild... more
BeverageAeb Group: SimonPietro Felice is the new CEO
The manager, former Caviro, boasts twenty years of managerial experience
AEB Group, an international company specializing in biotechnology and natural ingredients for the production of wine, beer and other food and beverages, controlled by the private equity fund Seven2 (formerly... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian sounding. The "Sartori Asiago" brand canceled in Australia
Legal victory for the Consortium for the protection of the well-known Vicenza cheese
New important victory for the Asiago Cheese Protection Consortium in Australia, the third largest non-European market for exports of the Veneto-Trentino specialty. At the end of a long procedure, the Australian... more
Economy and financeEuropean banks: Messina (Intesa Sanpaolo) confirms itself as the best CEO
The group's board of directors ranks first in the 2023 ranking drawn up by Institutional Investor
Intesa Sanpaolo confirms itself as first in Europe for relations with institutional investors and financial analysts and for ESG aspects, according to the 2023 ranking drawn up by the specialized research... more
Economy and financeStarbucks puts out the first 5 candles in Italy
Catrambone: "We continue to expand the store network". Next opening in Naples
Starbucks celebrates today, with a rich calendar of events, the 5 anniversary of its arrival in Italy. Forty years after the first visit to Italy by the founder of Starbucks in 1983, Howard Schultz’s d... more
Catering and hospitalityThe world’s top foodie cities: Venice and Milan the most loved
According to the Compare The Market ranking
Italy stands out in the ranking of the best restaurants in the world of Compare The Market, a comparator website founded in 2006 that is part of the British group BGL, born in 1997 as an insurance company... more
Economy and financeNestlé, expansion in Brazil with Kopenhagen
The multinational is willing to buy the brand Carioca chocolate and Brasil Cacau
Nestlé decided to acquire the Brazilian chocolate brand Kopenhagen. The news leaked through local media that the multinational confectionery will pay about 3 billion reais (equal to over 562.4 million... more
SustainabilityChep Europe presents the first pallet born from recycled plastic waste
The supply chain solutions company focuses on innovation promoting sustainability
Chep, a global pallet pooling specialist and expert in sustainable supply chain solutions, has announced the relaunch of Q+, a revolutionary fourth of display pallets. This new version is the first pallet... more
FairsInternational Livestock Fairs: registrations are already booming
The event in Cremona (30/11-2/12 2023) will see the participation of 150 farms
Those expected for the 78th edition of International Livestock Fairs are numbers that confirm Cremona as an international point of reference for zootechnics. The leading event in the livestock sector,... more
AgrifoodSicily candidate for "European Region of Gastronomy 2025"
The nomination was made official after the visit of the competent body to the production sites on the island
The process for Sicily's nomination for the title of "European Region of Gastronomy 2025" has been concluded. The candidacy for international recognition will be presented to the press on Friday 8 September... more
CoffeeNespresso and George Clooney launch the new compostable capsules
In the promotional campaign, the actor is involved alongside Jean Dujardin and Camille Cottin
Following last year's 'How Far Would You Go for Nespresso' TV advert, the comedy trio of George Clooney , Jean Dujardin and Camille Cottin are back on our screens for the launch of Nespresso's Paper Collection.... more
Catering and hospitalityMarr among the protagonists of the Italian Sustainability Week
For some time the company has started a process of strengthening ESG strategies
With a view to a growing commitment in the ESG field, Marr participates in the Italian Sustainability Week, an event promoted by the Italian Stock Exchange, scheduled from 4 to 8 September and entirely... more
Economy and financeSimest subsidises Sapa (vehicle components)
Six million euros investment for the purchase of Spanish Hispamoldes
With a total of 6 million Euros, Simest, the Cassa depositi e prestiti group's company for the internationalisation of companies, has provided Sapa, a Campania-based company specialising in sustainable... more
PeopleFarewell to Lorenzo Cagnoni, president of Italian Exhibition Group
The historic manager, architect of the success of the Rimini fair, had been ill for some time
Lorenzo Cagnoni, president of Ieg-Italian Exhibition Group, the group listed on the stock exchange born from the integration of the management companies of the Italian Rimini and Vicenza fairs, passed... more
Economy and financeValsoia, HY23 with revenues up 12.6%
Food division in Italy grows 31% driven by Häagen-Dazs ice creams
Valsoia's board of directors approved the half-year financial report as of June 30, 2023, which shows total revenues at 55.8 million Euros, up 12.6% compared to the same period in 2022. In Italy, revenues... more
Conserved and jamsTomato and basil: Barilla focuses on "short supply chain"
100% of sauce, gravies and pesto packaging is designed for recycling
July and August are now over, but the harvest of tomatoes and basil for the production of Barilla sauces, sauces and pestos continues, which, together with pasta, guarantee almost 60% of the Parma Group's... more
FairsAnuga Frozen Food: over 600 companies from 56 countries
The international frozen food industry celebrates its anniversary at the largest food fair
Frozen foods are very popular in Anuga. For over 600 companies from 56 countries, Anuga Frozen Food is the leading export platform for the global frozen food industry. At the 2023 special edition which... more
MeatsParmacotto, target of 150 million turnover in 2023
The group has acquired a new factory in the USA
From a turnover of 127 million euros in 2022 to 150 million for the current year: this was announced by the CEO of Parmacotto, Andrea Schivazappa , on the sidelines of the news of a new acquisition of... more
NewsAlcohol labels. Cep: "All of Europe should do like Ireland"
Italian Minister's reply: "Unreasonable request, their only objective is to stigmatize Italian wine"
The controversy over anti-alcohol health alerts, which dominated the debate in the first months of this year, returns forcefully to the fore following the intervention of the Centers for European Policy... more
DistributionUnited Kingdom. Scandal: Red light on children's snacks
Lidl has recalled the product, recommending that it be returned and a refund be requested
The Paw Patrol-themed snack packs contained a compromised URL that, when opened, displayed pornographic content. A scandal of considerable proportions, aggravated by the fact that Paw Patrol is a cartoon... more
FairsMacfrut 2024: the promotion starts from Azerbaijan
A school of agricultural and food sciences will be created from the collaboration with the University of Baku
The international promotion of Macfrut 2024, the fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from 8 to 10 May, has kicked off from Azerbaijan. A strategic country for Italy as the main supplier of oil, the... more
ForeignWheat Ukraine /2: Brussels at a crossroads
Commissioner Wojciechowski hopes for the ban to be extended in 5 countries but Kiev opposes it
Meanwhile, the USA, together with Romania and Moldova, are studying an alternative route for cereals, which should pass through the Danube. more
ForeignArgentina: special fund of over 10 million dollars for tobacco
The government invests in a sector considered vital for at least seven provinces
Argentina bets on tobacco. The Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Juan José Bahillo signed the transfers corresponding to the resolutions that allow the distribution of the Special Tobacco... more
MeatsFrance. Vegetable proteins: from now on, don't call them meat!
Paris notifies EU of draft decree that will ban appellations like 'steak' or 'fillet'
France has notified the European Union of a draft national decree to ban the use of certain names used for meat, for products based on vegetable proteins, such as "fillet", "sirloin", "rib steak", "sirloin".... more
ForeignGrain Ukraine. Lavrov-Fidan meeting: a glimmer of hope opens
The Russian Foreign Minister receives his Turkish counterpart and dictates conditions for restoring the agreement
A return to the status quo is possible, if the attached memorandum between Moscow and the UN is applied. more
AgrifoodVenice Festival: Modena Traditional Balsamic Vinegar among the partners of the opening ceremony
The Protection Consortium together with Parmigiano Reggiano at the 80th Venice Film Festival
Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena celebrated great cinema together at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. The protection consortia of two of the most popular PDOs... more
Economy and financeDomori, chocolate is ready for large-scale distribution
New line in the pipeline for the brand, which opens its new store in Trieste on September 16
Domori chocolate is ready to land in the large-scale retail channel. The Illy Polo del Gusto brand is preparing a new line dedicated to the large-scale retail trade: this is the news expected in the coming... more
FairsFood Zurich!: ten days of full immersion in the cuisine of the future
From 7 to 17 September, the 8th edition of the appointment dedicated to all the news in food
The eighth edition of Food Zurich! kicks off in a few days in Zurich, the by now classic event dedicated to taste, products, recipes and, in general, all the news in the food sector. From 7 to 17 September,... more
FairsIeg, stock market jump after the half-yearly report
Record profit and turnover. CEO Peraboni: "We are aiming for new acquisitions"
Euphoric stock exchange for Italian Exhibition Group. The company, listed on euronext Milan and leader in Italy in the organization of international trade fair events (in the Rimini and Vicenza fairs)... more
Economy and financeEathic, the platform that solves restaurants' problems
Interview with Andrea Manfré, co-founder of the startup that connects producers and restaurateurs
It has just closed a 120,000 euros funding round, qualifying as a new player within the food tech landscape. We are talking about Eathic, the ethical startup and marketplace, born among the classrooms... more
IndustryRepa and Jbt Avure announce strategic partnership
Original spare parts available for the food industry
Repa, the main European distributor of spare parts and John Bean Technologies Corporation (Jbt), leader in technological solutions for food processing, have signed a partnership agreement for the exclusive... more
Economy and financeSecond Ukrainian ship loaded with grain departs Odessa
"Primus" sails to Bulgaria to avoid Russian attacks
Left Odessa yesterday Sunday, August 27 "Primus", the second Ukrainian ship loaded with grain. To avoid Russian attacks it sails toward Bulgaria. After Russia abandoned the grain agreement, the Black Sea... more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: more investments in agricultural innovation
Launched a farm-to-fork project in the Tabuk region
Red Sea Global (RSG), owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, has launched a cooperative to boost the agricultural economy in the Tabuk region. The initiative, dubbed Tamala, a farm-to-fork... more
ForeignBelarus. Agriculture Minister: "European producers ready to collaborate"
Minsk hopes for relaxed trade policies, with the purchase of meat and dairy products
European manufacturers are ready to cooperate with Belarus. This was stated by Belarusian Minister of Agriculture and Food Sergei Bartosh to the Ont television channel, according to the Belta website.... more
Economy and financeVortice with acquisition of Casals contributes to animal welfare
The two companies have developed a series of blades and axial fans for stables
It recently won the "Lider" award as the best company in the territory of Ripolles, in the province of Girona, Spain. We are talking about Casals Ventilacion, an Iberian company that has specialized in... more
ForeignWine: France destroys excess production
200 million subsidies for producers heavily penalized by the drop in demand
In France, the wine sector continues to be in serious difficulty. After last April, the government was forced to finance the uprooting of almost 10,000 Bordeaux vines with 38 million euros, the next step... more
ForeignBRICS summit: Xi: "Africa will achieve food self-sufficiency"
The Chinese president promises new investments, especially in training
China will allocate more resources to Africa's industrialization and agricultural production, as well as train thousands of African students in their professional skills. This is what Chinese President... more
GlutenfreeDr. Schaer takes over plant in Finland
Acquired Hero's gluten-free operations in the Nordic countries
Dr. Schaer, an Italian company specializing in foods for special diets, has announced that it has taken over the "gluten free" business of Hero in the Nordic countries. The transaction will be completed... more
WinesSchenk Italian Wineries grows in the semester
The group announces the purchase of new vineyards in Montepulciano
In the first half of 2023, the Schenk Italian Wineries Group grew with an aggregate turnover of 66.8 million euros at 30 June (+14% compared to the same period last year) and a shipped volume of 21.9 million... more
Studies and researchPictet: how to create the financial bubble on new foods
Agriculture? A scourge to humanity. Alternatives? Eat bacteria
One of the world's largest investors relies on a journalist's provocative arguments to defend funding for laboratory food. more
ForeignTimmermans says goodbye to Bruxelles. Now he will challenge Dutch farmers
The Vice-President of the Commission resigns to stand as a candidate in the general elections in the Netherlands
The intransigent champion of the European Green Deal, which caused the rift between the Populars and the Socialists, leaves the scene. more
ForeignWill it still be possible to talk about "veg burger"?
The judgment of the European Court of Justice on "meat sounding" is imminent
As has already happened with assisted evolution techniques, Europe could closely follow the line drawn by Italy. Media sources believe that a ruling by the European Court of Justice on the controversial... more
Studies and researchLivestock: the world congress on meat in Padua
At the 69th edition of Icomst also the contribution of Italian "Carni sostenibili"
The 69th edition of ICoMST 2023, the most important international congress on meat science and technology, is currently underway in Padua until 25 August. Scientists, researchers and the most renowned... more