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AgrifoodItalian Senate's VP: "Europe in favor of crickets but against experimentation"
Senator Gian Marco Centinaio defends his bill on genome editing techniques
Lega senator Gian Marco Centinaio, vice president of the Senate and former Italian minister of agricultural, has once again talked about his bill on the "experimentation of organisms produced with site-directed... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro grows in Czechia and Slovakia
After Prague, other three stores are expected to be opened by 2025
After the first opening in the Palladium shopping center in Prague last April, Rossopomodoro intends to focus on the Czech and Slovakian market by opening other points of sale in the future. This was announced... more
PeopleKraft-Heinz appointed new chief executive officer
Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take office on January 1, 2024
Kraft-Heinz has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera as Chief Executive Officer: the manager will take office on January 1, 2024, and he will take over as CEO from Miguel Patricio, who has served as the company’s c... more
Studies and researchFAO: livestock is important in healthy diets and sustainable food systems
According to the report pushibed by Committee on Agriculture – COAG
Livestock is important for ensuring healthy diets and sustainable food systems. That’s a key statement that emerged from a new report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO, and... more
Economy and financeRestaurant Brands, golden quarter exceeds analysts' estimates
Fast food chain with Burger King reports consolidated sales +9.6% to over $30 billion
Restaurant Brands International, the Canadian-American multinational fast food holding company, is off to a good start on the Wall Street stock exchange today (+1%) after beating analysts' consensus estimates... more
Economy and financeTyson Foods, earnings plummet and drag down stock on the stock market
Operating profit -82% in third quarter of fiscal 2023: blame falling consumer spending
The slump in profits of Tyson Foods, a U.S.-based company based in Arkansas (and branches also in Italy, in Verona) but above all one of the world's largest players in the animal protein sector, is not... more
Economy and financeCoricelli's challenges to defend oil made in Italy
Circular economy, blockchain, new contracts with farmers: the Spoleto-based company's challenges
When it comes to made in Italy Chiara Coricelli, ceo of Umbrian Pietro Coricelli, has nothing to learn. Her oil empire is one of the strongest brands not only in Italy. The family business has been based... more
PeopleLorenzo Ercole, the president of Saclà, has passed away at the age of 84
He leaves behind his wife Fernanda and daughter Chiara, who took over leadership of the company
Lorenzo Ercole, president of Saclà, has died at the age of 84. Born in Asti on july 10, 1939, he leaves behind his wife Fernanda and daughter Chiara. The announcement of the piedmontese entrepreneur's... more
NewsSan Remo's flowers want the Nobel Prize
Agreement between Liguria region and Swedish Foundation to decorate award ceremony
Liguria, or rather its flower riviera, is no longer satisfied with the Sanremo Festival and is aiming for the Nobel Prize. In fact, the Ligurian regional council, at the proposal of vice president and... more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: thanks to the "artificial climate" the desert will flourish
Dutch technologies in support of the food sovereignty of the Middle Eastern country
Climate change is man-made. We are not talking about the non-deliberate changes that ignite the current debate, a consequence of global C02 emissions, but about real "synthetic climates" and artificial... more
AgrifoodUnesco: Italian candidacy logo unveiled
Minister of Agriculture: "Italian cuisine added value that makes companies and the country grow"
The ceremony at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in the presence of three ministers and other institutional personalities. more
Economy and financeFiorucci salumi changes hands and returns to Europe
Historic delicatessen acquired by Germany's Navigato and Ireland's White Park
Fiorucci cured meats are returning to Europe. In fact, the company is moving from Mexican multinational Sigma Alimentos to Germany's Navigator group and Ireland's White Park Capital. Cesare Fiorucci charcuterie,... more
ForeignTaiwan: exports to the USA and Japan exceed that of China
Agriculture minister visits Seattle for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting on food
Taiwan's Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-Chung led a delegation to the United States to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting on Food Security in Seattle. Minister Chen... more
ForeignSpain: 37.5 million euro tender for agricultural innovation
The grants are part of the strategic plan for the common agricultural policy
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, through the Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (Fega), has opened the call, in advance for 2023, for aid for the preparation and implementation... more
AgrifoodMarr: revenues exceed 1 billion euros in the first half of 2023
The budget approved by the BoD marks an increase compared to the same period of the previous year
The Board of Directors of Marr SpA, a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, today approved the half-year financial report as... more
BeverageCampari: change in share capital and voting rights
The majority shareholder Lagfin SCA confirms its commitment to the growth of the Group
Davide Campari-Milano NV has concluded the conversion of 594,021,404 Special Voting Shares A held by the majority shareholder Lagfin SCA Société en Commandite par Actions and by other shareholders into a... more
Economy and financeKraft Heinz, sales miss estimates and stock suffers
Wall Street opening at -1.3%: blame net sales attested at $6.72 bn (analysts expected $6.8 bn)
Kraft Heinz's sales miss estimates as price increases hit demand. The company itself said this, announcing that it missed quarterly sales estimates as inflation-hit customers bought fewer packaged meals... more
Economy and financeWheat king Bunge raises 2023 estimates after positive half year
Missouri agribusiness forecasts earnings of $11.75 share, higher than market expectations
One of the world's largest agribusiness deals has just been initiated (and is about to close) that could turn the grain sector itself on its head, with Glencore's acquisition of Viterra, Canada's largest... more
DistributionPrices doubled for environmental impact: madness of a German chain
For one week Penny increases some food products by up to 94%. The reason? They pollute...
The brand has also been present in Italy since 1994 and today has over 400 discount stores with an "offensive" format, thanks to which it wants to attack the market, with innovation and determination, in order to obtain positive results for itself and for customers ". So it is reported on their site. Let's hope that the "offensive" does not include bizarre initiatives such as the one carried out in Germany in Italy. more
Economy and financeCherry Bank, €5 million loan to Sperlari
The goal is to foster the development of Paluani 1921's production lines
Strong support for both the manufacturing business and the excellence of made in Italy, without forgetting the impacts on the local economy. These are the key points that guided the closing of the 5 million... more
Studies and researchBarilla: safe and high-quality durum wheat thanks to DNA analysis
Exclusive: the new methods to verify the purity of the product and any critical microbial issues
Barilla has enriched its quality control and safety system for the durum wheat supply chain with a set of techniques which, through DNA analysis, can be particularly informative regarding certain aspects... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr invests in the Snaidero Group together with Amco
The operation envisaged a capital increase of over 15 million euro
IDeA Corporate Credit Recovery II (“IDeA Ccr II”), managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, today finalized an investment agreement in the Snaidero Group, confirming its support for the new 2023-2027 dev... more
FairsMacfrut 2024 is presented in Doha
Missions are also planned in Latin America open to fruit and vegetable companies
Macfrut 2024 is presented in Doha. Appointment on Wednesday 11 October in the capital of Qatar on the occasion of the presentation of the Italy Pavilion at Expo Doha designed by Cesena Fiera. The exhibiting... more
ForeignUkraine: Odesa port bombed
Russian drones against infrastructure to prevent grain exports. A silo was also damaged
A new attack by Russian drones occurred overnight in the Odesa oblast, on the Black Sea. Local governor Oleg Kiper reported this on Telegram this morning, specifying that "fires broke out in port facilities... more
Economy and financeMondelēz raises annual outlook thanks to rising revenues
Second quarter closed with sales up 17% to €7.7bn: 2023 forecast raised to 12%
Mondelēz International has raised its organic net sales growth forecast for the full year 2023 after reporting a 17 percent increase in sales in the second quarter, double the +9.5 percent increase in... more
BeverageDiageo: sales up 10.7% in the first half of 2023
However, volumes (-7.4%) and operating margin (-147 basis points) declined
Diageo, one of the world's leading alcoholic beverages producers, ended H1 2023 with sales of £17.1 billion, up 10.7% from a year earlier. This progress is notably attributed to strong organic growth... more
FairsEurochocolate 2023: autumn edition dedicated to big names
Among the novelties, events with pioneers of raw chocolate, obtained from unroasted cocoa beans
Another important preview in view of the next edition of Eurochocolate scheduled from 13 to 22 October at Umbriafiere in Bastia Umbra (Perugia). Accompanied by the claim inspired by Einstein's extremely... more
FairsAnuga 2023 against food waste
At the next edition it will be possible to donate advanced products or products close to expiry
Anuga, one of the most important world trade fairs for the food industry, is promoting its campaign against food waste and, to this end, is involving all the links in the food chain, from production companies... more
Economy and financePret a manger, sales at over 500 million in the first half of the year (+20%)
The British chain recently made its debut in Italy through Chef Express
Pret a manger, a U.K. based coffee and food-to-go chain, reported 20% year-on-year sales growth in the six months ended June 30, 2023 to reach 430 million pounds, or more than 501 million Euros. The company... more
Economy and financeBrazilian antitrust blocks sale of DPA to Lactalis
It seemed like a done deal: instead, Cade refers the purchase to the Court of Justice
The technical staff of Brazil's antitrust watchdog, Cade, or Administrative council for economic defense, has given the body its negative opinion on the sale of Dpa, Dairy partners america Brazil, from... more
Economy and financeDanone, "solid" first half 2023
Turnover up 8.4%, sales up 6.4%
Danone reported a "solid" first half of the year, with net sales of 14.17 billion Euros, up 8.4%. Second quarter sales stood at 7.2 billion Euros, up 6.4%, with prices up 8.7% and volume/mix down 2.3%.... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Real Estate Iberia: 100% occupancy of the Villaverde logistics platform in 5 months
The warehouse was the first expansion project in the Spanish market
DeA Capital Real Estate Iberia announces the full occupancy of its new last mile logistics project located in Villaverde (Madrid), just 11 km from the city centre, a privileged location for last mile e-commerce... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut: Kai Hummel is the new Global Head of Corporate Communications
The manager will take up his position in the Swiss confectionery company on 1 September
Kai Hummel has been appointed Global Head of Corporate Communications for the Barry Callebaut Group, a Swiss confectionary company, and will assume the position on September 1st. The manager succeeds Christiaan... more
AgrifoodBf (Bonifiche Ferraresi), announces a new capital increase
Industrial plan launched: shareholders will have to invest 300 million
Bf Spa, the controlling holding company of Bonifiche Ferraresi, recently presented the new 2023-2027 business plan, with the aim - in summary - of strengthening the presence of the national agro-industrial... more
CoffeeLavazza Group: 8 new appointments around the world
The Italian and Iberian regional area will be led by Igor Nuzzi
Lavazza has announced a series of organizational changes for the regional areas and the Group companies. To promote more dynamic and effective corporate management, a new organizational structure was approved,... more
AgrifoodEU: agri-food exports at the highest levels after three years
Trade surplus of +6.9 billion euros, an increase of 28% on a monthly basis
After February’s exports bounce back, the EU agri-food tradecontinued to progress with a significant increase of exports in March. This has resulted in a trade surplus of +€6.9 billion, representing a 2... more
AgrifoodIndian rice: EU liberalises it, Italian producers don't agree
According to the Ente Nazionale Risi, reciprocity is needed on the use of pesticides
After a ten-year hiatus, in the summer of 2022 the European Commission resumed negotiations with India for the definition of a free trade agreement. India is the world's largest exporter of rice and in... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli: revenue growth in the 1H23
Forecasts for the year revised upwards thanks to sales growth
The first half of 2023 was very positive for the Lindt & Sprüngli Group. Compared to the previous year, turnover grew organically by +10.1%, reaching 2.09 billion Swiss francs (excluding Russia). Operating... more
Economy and financeIllycaffe'. Trieste targets China with capsules
Partnership with Hangzhou Onechance Tech wants to triple Chinese business
"China remains a virgin country for us: we are present with a subsidiary but for us it is the biggest unexplored opportunity". This was said by Illy Caffè ceo Cristina Scocchia, according to whom the A... more
Catering and hospitalityCatering, the chains continue to expand in Italy
New premises for Doppio Malto, KFC and Starbucks
The development of organized catering activities continues in Italy. Doppio Malto, a restaurant format with its own beer, inaugurated two new venues in just a few days (in Magenta, near to Milan, and in... more
Cheese and dairy productsAssolatte-Usdec: strategic alliance for the dairy sector
President Zanetti: "Ambitious agreement: USA key destination for our businesses"
The US Dairy Export Council, the National Milk Producers Federation and Italian Assolatte signed a Memorandum of Understanding today. The agreement was created to support the development of fruitful international... more
SustainabilityEU: 25 million euros for biodiversity management
FAO will lead a consortium of partners. Among the objectives: to reduce the consumption of wild meat
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed €25 million in additional funding from the European Union (EU) to extend and scale up the Sustainable Wildlife Management P... more
Mineral waters and drinksAcqua Panna for Connection Award: the Chinese He-Sen Liu wins
Great expectations for the final of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
As preparations continue for the eagerly awaited Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23, to be held in Milan on 4 and 5 October 2023, the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian milk group Granarolo Baby lands in China
Social pages opened for the launch of the distinctive line of products dedicated to children
Granarolo SpA, the first agro-food group with Italian capital, officially launches Granarolo Baby in China, the international version of the distinctive line in the name of innovation dedicated to the... more
ForeignRussia: new duties on wine coming?
According to government leaks, they could increase from 12.5% to 20%
The strategy would be to penalize producers from hostile countries and favor allied or neutral countries such as South Africa or Armenia. more
IndustryNestlé: first-half sales at CHF 46.3 billion (+1.6%)
Purina and infant nutrition are up in double digits. S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna tow the waters
Nestlé has released its mid-year report globally. The multinational's organic growth was seen in all geographic areas and categories reaching 8.7%, (with 9.5% pricing and real internal growth of -0.8%).Total... more
SustainabilityLogistics. Chep Italy by 2025 energy only from renewables
Supply chain company sums up five-year program launched in 2020
Supply chain solutions provider Chep launched a five-year global program in 2020 that aims to transform how products are delivered by introducing pioneering, regenerative supply chains. Now the company... more
SustainabilityCop28: Agenda on food systems and agriculture
Call to sign first declaration on food and climate action in Rome
The Uae COP28 chairmanship launched its Agenda on Food systems and agriculture part of the work to shape the action agenda leading up to this year's climate conference. It was the COP28 chair, represented... more
Economy and financeFerrero: US subsidiary Ferrara Candy C. buys Dori Alimentos
The brazilian company in 2022 achieved sales of 226 million euros
Ferrara Candy Company, a U.S.-based confectionery manufacturer owned by the Ferrero Group, has taken over Dori Alimentos, a company founded in 1967, a large brazilian manufacturer and distributor of sweets... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: goodbye to the stock market
Dufry takeover bid has ended: after 26 years on the Milan Stock Exchange, the stock is no longer listed
It fits to talk about sadness in a case like this. Because it is peculiar and raises melancholy questions to no longer see on the stock market, in Milan, after 26 years of presence the ticker AGL linked... more