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WinesRenzo Rosso still focuses on wine (this time from the Langhe)
Mr. Diesel with the Brave Wine holding invests in the Josetta Saffirio brand
It's called Brave Wine and it's the company that Mr. Diesel, Renzo Rosso created to manage investments in the high-end wine sector. The new holding will have to manage its activities in this branch of... more
WinesSignorvino conquers La Giuva in Valpolicella
The brand of the Calzedonia group acquires the cellar of the former football coach Malesani
Sandro Veronesi is the founder and patron of the Calzedonia Group as well as creator of the Signorvino brand, the new owner of the Cantina La Giuva, in Valpolicella, a historic winery producing native... more
Economy and financeNewlat, 10 million invested in Cdp fund for the tech industry
The funding makes it possible to monitor innovative startups
The dairy company Newlat Food communicates the further consolidation of the strategic partnership with the CDP group, Cassa depositi e prestiti, the Italian Sovereign Fund. The new agreement provides for... more
Economy and financeAuchan under indictment: "Supplies the Russian army"
Ukrainian foreign minister points finger at French multinational, which denies it
The French retail chain Auchan is allegedly "a weapon of Russian aggression". The accusation comes directly from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, following an investigation report, according to which Auchan... more
FairsAnuga changes, Jan Philipp Hartmann new director
Replaces Stefanie Mauritz to lead the development of the food fair
As of 1 April 2023, Jan Philipp Hartmann will take over as Director of Anuga at Koelnmesse with responsibility for the direct management and development of the world's leading food fair. He will succeed... more
ForeignSynthetic meat: in 2040 the "big overtaking"?
According to a report, the consumption of "fake" or "veg" products will reach 60% of the total
In 2040, the consumption of synthetic and "veg" meat will exceed that of natural meat, primarily in the USA. This is what emerges from the report by GovGrant (specialists in intellectual property, innovation... more
Economy and financeKraft Heinz Files an "Incredible Year"
Revenues +1.7% in 2022: +447.9% in the fourth quarter alone
The Kraft Heinz Company today released fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. We start with the fourth quarter, which ended with net sales up 10% over the same period a year ago, reaching... more
Economy and financeRoncadin, 155 million Euros of pizzas in 2022
The Italian Company closed an "extremely demanding" year: turnover +4.4%
Roncadin closed the 2022 financial statements with a turnover of 155 million euros, up 4.4% compared to 2021. Production volumes decreased slightly, going from 100 million to 95 million pieces. This was... more
NewsTurkey-Syria earthquake: FAO calls for aid to farmers
A "major disruption to agricultural and livestock production capacity"
After the earthquake of 6 February, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is stepping up its commitment to the rural communities of Turkey and Syria, affected by the earthquake.... more
SustainabilityFertilizers: European Parliament is asking for autonomy and lower prices
Also in this area we are moving in the direction of less dependence on "autocratic regimes"
The European Parliament has urged the European Commission to guarantee the supply of fertilisers, to ensure that prices are lowered and to increase the strategic autonomy of the European Union on this... more
Economy and financeRestaurant brands international, 2022 in strong growth
Sales at +12% for the giant owner of Burger King. Kobza new CEO since March
RBI, Restaurant brands international reports 2022 and fourth quarter results in which global sales grew nearly 12% and more than 13% for the full year. Consolidated sales, in turn, were up nearly 8% in... more
FairsAt Beer & Food Attraction the new challenges of the sector
Organized by IEG: eight pavilions dedicated to beverage at the Rimini Fair from February 19 to 22
Beers and the beverage industry are back in the spotlight thanks to Beer & Food Attraction. The event, organized by Italian Exhibition Group from February 19 to 22, 2023 at the Fiera di Rimini, consists... more
Economy and financeNestlé, sales rise but profit falls
Revenues up 8.4 percent in 2022: analysts' forecasts disappointed
Not pleasing the market were Nestlé's 2022 results, which reported sales growth of 8.4 percent to 94.42 billion Swiss francs (about $ 102.4 billion), up from $ 94.3 billion a year earlier. The performance,... more
DessertsFerrero International, consolidated turnover of 14 billion (+10.4%)
Investments of 830 mln were made in the 2021/22 financial year. Acquired Fulfill Nutrition
Ferrero International SA, parent company of the Ferrero Group, has approved the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2022 with consolidated revenues of 14 billion euros, an increase... more
FairsMyplant at FieraMilano: February 22-24 meets the green universe
From crops to gardens, from home greenery to public spaces, and more
From Feb. 22 to 24, Myplant will transform FieraMilano Rho into a 45,000sqm maxi-garden: a huge area where all-around green solutions will find space, from home decorations to cultivations, from gardens... more
NewsMeatball Day: the most loved meatball remains the one with gravy
Survey into research trends highlights the advance of the veg oxymoron
Maeatball veg, meaning literally meatballs... vegetables. Impossible, you will say. Instead it is yet another oxymoron of the veg narrative which also involves the celebration, on March 9, of Meatball... more
Studies and researchGrasslands: ecosystem useful for containing climate change
A FAO study explains how to improve carbon storage /Attachment
The first Global Assessment of Soil Carbon in Grasslands report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) analyzes the state of carbon stocks in the world's grasslands and... more
Government actsInternational Olive Council: Roberto Berutti is the Italian candidate
The Government's choice goes on the cabinet member of the EU Agriculture Commissioner
Roberto Berutti , member of the cabinet of the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, is the candidate chosen by the Italian government for the role of executive director of the International Olive Council.... more
IndustryFerrero, new technical innovation hub in Alba
A model of industrial architecture dedicated to food
The new technical innovation center for Ferrero in Alba, in Piedmont, takes the name of Ferrero Technical Center. Designed by the Frigerio Design Group, it represents the new frontier of industrial architecture... more
BeverageCoca Cola: +7% in the last quarter of 2022
The multinational's revenues amounted to 10.13 billion dollars
In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Coca-Cola Company reported net revenues up 7% to $10.13 billion. Organic revenues grew 15%. Adjusted operating margin was 22.7% versus 22.1% a year earlier. Earnings... more
FairsWaiting for BBTech Expo, technologies and services for the beverage supply chain
The event is organized by IEG - Italian Exhibition Group from 19 to 22 February at the Rimini Fair
Simultaneously with Beer&Food Attraction and Italgrob's International Horeca Meeting, it offers a complete vision of the sector. Focus on technological innovation and training, with talks on the challenges of the sector under the banner of quality with the involvement of experts from the academic world. more
SustainabilityREPowerEU: energy measures will be included in the Pnrr
The provision approved by the European Parliament with 535 votes in favour
With 340 votes in favour, 279 against and 21 abstentions, MEPs endorsed the deal reached with the Council on revised CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s increased c... more
NewsEcuador: two sites recognized as global agricultural heritage
FAO promotes "chakra" territories as sustainable and suitable for promoting female work
Two agricultural and agroforestry biodiversity systems in Ecuador (one in the Andes and one in the Amazon region of the country) have been recognized as Global Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by... more
Studies and researchAnimal feed: changes the nutrition for the zootechny?
An American researcher has published a list of innovations: algae and insects in pole position
Which animal feed ingredients could 'make headlines' this year? Will algae and insects really become viable options as ingredients? The questions, which are as topical as ever, were answered by an American... more
BeverageCoca Cola Movement, limited edition arrives
First variant launched in Italy: 250 ml can
Coca-Cola announces the launch of the limited edition Coca-Cola Movement, created in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning Spanish singer-songwriter and record producer Rosalía. This is the first variant... more
Economy and financeElectrolux countermand: Italy also in danger. Rsu ready to strike
After the plant closure in Hungary, could it be the turn of one of the five Italian plants?
Those who interpreted the closure of the Electrolux plant in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, as a sign of peace for Italian factories were wrong (see article Electrolux in crisis but Italy (for now) is saved). T... more
Economy and financeEU Economy Forecast: Is the Worst Over?
Growth prospects in the euro area at 0.9%. However, high energy costs continue to weigh
Overall inflation is expected to fall from 9.2% in 2022 to 6.4% in 2023, down to 2.8% in 2024. more
WinesCantina Soave closes 2022 with a +16% turnover
The company changes its name to Cadis 1898, also incorporating Montecchia, Illasi and Terre del Lago
Cantina di Soave concludes 2022 with a growing turnover and changes its name, taking on the acronym which takes up the initials of its original name associated with the year of birth. On its 125th anniversary,... more
FairsAssoBirra: four days of stands, debates and show-cooking in Rimini
The association renews its presence and patronage at Beer&Food Attraction, from 19 to 22 February
AssoBirra, the most representative association of the brewing sector in Italy, renews its presence and patronage at Beer&Food Attraction, the Italian Exhibition Group exhibition dedicated to beers, drinks,... more
Economy and financeTomato: Princes Industrie rewards top suppliers
The British group has distributed 4.5 million euro prize money to Apulian farmers
Princes Industrie Alimentari (Pia) discussed the 2022 tomato campaign with its agricultural partners, handing out awards for product quality and sustainability. The meeting took place at the Foggia headquarters... more
ForeignFAO celebrates pulses, "resilient" product
It urges their inclusion in agri-food systems, in order to "achieve the Sustainable Development Goals"
World Pulses Day is celebrated more than ever in the name of resilience and sustainability. The FAO welcomes today's event by underlining how pulses are "improving life" globally "thanks to their low water... more
Economy and financeFruit Logistica 2023: Table Grape Cadastre presented
The project currently involves 35 production organisations covering a total of 8000 hectares
The Table Grape Cadastre was launched this morning at Fruit Logistica in the collective area Italy The Beauty of Quality. The project bears the signature of CUT, the Italian Table Grape Commission, and... more
NewsUkraine: cereal production expected to collapse
The director of the National Agrarian Forum is asking for preferential trading conditions with the EU
"I would like to express my respect and gratitude for the broad support shown by the countries of the European Union to Ukraine and its citizens since the beginning of the war": thus expressed Mariia Didukh... more
FairsCibus returns with 1000 brands and 500 new products
On 29 and 30 March 2023 the appointment is renewed at Fiere di Parma
Cibus returns to Fiere di Parma on 29 and 30 March 2023. The International Authentic Italian Food & Beverage Exhibition presents itself in its typical odd-numbered years guise, "Cibus Connecting Italy",... more
NewsMeloni: "Food sovereignty is a priority"
Italian premier against Nutriscore and the "attempt at global food homologation"
A statement against Nutriscore and in defense of our wine and all the food excellences. Italian prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her Government's position in a message to the Economic Conference... more
Economy and financeSouth Africa: food security at risk due to water and energy shortages
Revise zero-rate basket, calls for nation's largest poultry producer
Deepening crisis plunges industry into: in the impossibility of water and electricity supplies, it will become arduous to grow maize and soybeans for feed for local poultry, the country's primary source... more
Studies and researchBugs? Young people like them but not women
Entomophagy is more accepted in countries such as Mexico and China, much less so in Europe (Italy and Belgium foremost)
Potential insect consumers tend to be young and male. This is the finding of a study published in the journal Plos One and conducted by the Universities of Pisa, Parma, Ghent in Belgium, Cornell in the... more
Economy and financeDown with Tyson, world's second-largest meat producer
U.S. brand ends first quarter with net profits slumped from $1.12 billion to $316 million
It is one of the first U.S. brands to have participated in the testing and marketing of test tube meat in the United States (see article Test tube meat, first okay from U.S. Fda). Now, however, Tyson Foods,... more
ForeignSouth Africa /2: the food crisis is around the corner...
The agricultural world is asking for concessions for the supply of petrol and diesel
The country at risk in the next 24 months, and the Russo-Ukrainian war contributes to bringing the agricultural sector to its knees, also a source of products intended for animal feed more
ForeignSouth Africa: food security at risk due to lack of water and energy
Review the zero-interest basket, asks the largest national poultry producer
The crisis into which the industry falls is deepening: in the absence of water and electricity supplies it will become difficult to cultivate corn and soybeans for feed intended for local poultry, the main source of protein in the country more
Economy and financeFine wine: Sotheby's closes with €121 million
Auction sales up 9 percent over 2022, according to an analysis
Fine wine also holds sway at auctions. This is reported in an analysis by the Pambianco Observatory on the wine sector. The study highlights how for the sector, 2022 was "a wonderful year for fine wine,"... more
Economy and financeDanone opens new research and innovation center in Paris
Five floors and 900 sqm for Daniel Carasso hub
Following the appointment of the three new deputy directors and the change in the French company's management structure (see article Shake-up at Danone) and the sale of some brands (see article Danone... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo, a key player in important trade fairs 2023
Foreign sales in 2022 accounted for 38% of the Group's sales, up year on year
Granarolo SpA returns as a protagonist to some of the most relevant international trade fairs in the agri-food sector scheduled in 2023 in Europe, Asia and the Americas, to promote its products of excellence... more
Economy and financeDanone opens a new research and innovation center in Paris
Five floors and 900 m2 for the Daniel Carasso centre
After the appointment of the three new deputy directors and the change in the managerial structure of the French company and the sale of some brands, now the multinational French del food officially opens... more
WinesFine wine: Sotheby's closes with 121 million euros
According to an analysis, auction sales are up 9% compared to 2022
The fine wine also holds the table in auctions. This was reported by an analysis by the Pambianco Observatory on the wine sector. The study highlights how 2022 was "a wonderful year for fine wine" for... more
Studies and researchBugs, young people like them but not women
Entomophagy is more accepted in countries such as Mexico and China, much less in Europe
The results of a research conducted by four universities on three continents have been published, including the universities of Pisa and Parma. more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo star of the most important fairs in the world in 2023
Sales abroad in 2022 represented 38% of Group turnover, growing year on year
Granarolo SpA returns as a protagonist at some of the most important international exhibitions in the agri-food sector scheduled for 2023 in Europe, Asia and the Americas, to promote its excellent products... more
ForeignArgentina: the agricultural machinery market is flourishing again
2023 begins with a growth of 16.7% compared to last year
Argentina started 2023 recording a growth of 16.7% (compared to 2022), in the registrations of new agricultural machinery. A surprising figure, reports the Argentinean Infocampo, given the collapse of... more
ForeignJapan heading for a major distribution crisis
Driver shortage will put delivery of 35 percent of goods in 2030 at risk
According to a report by Japan's Nomura Research Institute, Japan is heading for a serious distribution crisis caused by a shortage of truck and truck drivers. A shortage caused by new regulations governing... more
Cheese and dairy productsSaputo closes three plants in the United States
Over 220 million euros for the reorganization of the dairy farm of the family that in Italy owns Bologna Football
Permanent closure of three plants, construction of a new packing site and expansion of stretched cheese manufacturing operations. These are the three drivers of the US reorganization of Saputo Inc, the... more