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SustainabilityElephant Vert, new setup to aim for global expansion
French agricultural biosolutions company takes the transalpine group BIO3G to develop sustainable agriculture worldwide
New acquisition for the Eléphant Vert group that strengthens its position on the European and world markets by becoming a 100% shareholder of the French BIO3G group. The objective of the company is to... more
ForeignBird Flu: California Declares State of Emergency
Meanwhile, in Louisiana, the first serious case in a human being. But there hasn't been a "species jump" yet
While Europe is receiving reassuring news about avian flu, the same cannot be said for the US. In Louisiana, a hospitalization was announced for the first serious case of avian flu found in a human. The... more
ZootechnyEuropean Parliament: Intergroup for sustainable livestock farming is born
A new reference point to bridge the gap between politics and the needs of breeders
The European Parliament has officially established the Intergroup on Sustainable Livestock Farming, supported by numerous MEPs from different countries and the main political groups. This initiative represents... more
Catering and hospitalitySigep Asia & Restaurant Asia: Three-Year Partnership with ACA
Agreement with airline catering association, covering 64% of the global market in the sector
Sigep Asia & Restaurant Asia has announced an exclusive three-year partnership with the Airline Catering Association (ACA), an organization that represents 64% of the global airline catering market and... more
DessertsUk. Nescafé and KitKat launch chocolate milk sachets
An "indulgent coffee" that is added to a number of other Nestlé confectionery collaborations
Nescafé has partnered with KitKat to create a "delicious chocolate milk" specifically for the "coffee break". The Nescafé KitKat Latte arrives in stores across Britain this week and, as the multinational o... more
FairsSigep 2025: it will be the most international edition ever held
More than 3000 buyers, over 40 talks and 60 international speakers, with Saudi Arabia as "guest country"
Sigep World - The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence is preparing to welcome an unprecedented international participation, with a strong presence of delegations, associations, foreign trade confederations,... more
FairsMacfrut. Medicinal plants: a bridge between Italy and Hungary
Workshop in Budapest, in view of Spices&Herbs Global Expo (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May 2025)
“Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: a bridge between Italy and Hungary”. This is the bilateral workshop that brought together Italian and Hungarian producers of medicinal and aromatic plants to explore new... more
Economy and financeAmbienta cedes Wateralia
The fund will continue to support the company for investments in the water sector
Ambienta Sgr, one of the largest asset managers in Europe focused entirely on environmental sustainability, announces the divestment of Wateralia, platform company of the Fondo Ambienta III. Wateralia... more
LiqueursDiageo leaves Italy
Confirmated by Kerry Easter, Operation Manager: the company will close the Alba plant
In 350 will lose their place. It is hoped that a buyer for the plant is fully effective. more
HealthNestlé: Bioactive Nutrients Discovered to Support Longevity
Study Published on Preventing Age-Related Muscle Decline /Attachment
As the world’s population continues to age, it is more important than ever to understand the mechanisms behind aging. In this regard, Nestlé is exploring science-based nutritional solutions for specific ag... more
CoffeeSouth Korean company Spc is targeting Italy with the brand Paris Baguette
The group expects 12 thousand coffee-bakery in the world by 2030: we have the jv with Pascucci coffee
There is not only the hamburger in the expansion plans of the big chains that see in Italy a new territory of conquest. There is also coffee, as demonstrated by the South Korean group Spc, a Seoul-based... more
Packaging and logisticsBarilla consolidates its partnership with Chep
Italy's supply chain converted to reusable pallets, improving sustainability and efficiency
Chep, a global provider of supply chain solutions and a leader in pallet pooling, announces that it has signed a landmark agreement with Barilla, the world’s largest pasta manufacturer headquartered i... more
Catering and hospitalityNatfood: Gimoka becomes majority shareholder
Management structure confirmed. Lochis family to retain minority stakes
Gimoka has acquired the majority of Natfood, an Italian company in the hot and cold beverage sector (ginseng, barley, chocolate, tea, herbal teas, creams) for the Ho.Re.Ca channel. The operation completes... more
Cheese and dairy productsBelgium. European dairy production, new cheese major
Merger between Vache Bleue Group and Flanders Food Production creates reality with a turnover of over 500 mln
A new European cheese major is born. The news comes from Belgium where two famous dairy companies, namely Vache bleue group and Flanders food production (FFP) have merged: a new company, European Dairy... more
Catering and hospitalitywagamama opens new location in Milan Central
The Asian cuisine format expands the catering offer at the station managed by Grandi Stazioni Retail
wagamama has opened a new restaurant in the Milano Centrale station, expanding the restaurant offering with Asian cuisine in the second Italian station in terms of number of travellers, managed by Grandi... more
WinesBubbles: Record 1 billion bottles exceeded in 2024
355 million sold just for the holidays (+7%). Cocktails boost exports (+9%)
Italian bubbles are set to surpass the record quota of 1 billion bottles produced and marketed in 2024; of these, 355 million (+7%) will be uncorked between Christmas and New Year's in Italy and around... more
SustainabilityItalian Granarolo awarded for bee health
Winner of the European Bee Award for a project carried out together with Conapi /Video
The italian company Granlatte-Granarolo Group and Conapi-Mielizia - Consorzio Nazionale Apicoltori have won The European Bee Award 2024, the recognition established by the European Landowners' Organization... more
Economy and financeNestlé awards Nigerian students: 5 of them will receive internships in Switzerland
Needs YOUth Program is investing in new African human resources
For the thirteenth consecutive year, Nestlé has awarded twenty young Nigerians who completed their technical training program in Agbara with highly recognized City & Guilds certifications. Additionally,... more
Government actsDenmark: 155 million euros from EU for "green" fishing and aquaculture
Scheme approved under State aid rules for environmentally friendly energy sources
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €155 million Danish scheme to promote green investments in the fishery and aquaculture processing sector. The scheme aims to support l... more
Economy and financeWomen and young people in agriculture: EIB funding of 3 billion euros
Soil health, digital tools, water management and climate resilience among the objectives of the package
European Investment Bank (EIB) Group President Nadia Calviño has announced a €3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe, along with measures to strengthen agricultural in... more
Government actsEuropean Commission says yes to Mercosur
Negotiations for a cooperation agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay have been concluded today
December 6, 2024 will probably become a historic date in the agendas of European agri-food policy. Today, after years of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur have reached a political agreement on an innovative... more
SustainabilityVerdalia Bioenergy acquires 5 biomethane plants in Italy
Operational from the end of 2025 in Lombardy and Veneto
Verdalia Bioenergy, a European biomethane company supported by the infrastructure funds of Goldman Sachs Alternatives, has reached an agreement for the acquisition of 5 greenfield biomethane plants in... more
Economy and financeLigabue (maritime catering), contracts for 500 million
The Venetian society signs agreements in Algeria, Kazakhstan and area of the Gulf: closing 2024 revenues +22.5%
As it expands its portfolio and continues its expansion abroad, it strengthens its positioning and global leadership in the primary backbone of Energia della Ligabue S.p.a., a company founded in 1919 in... more
Economy and financeEurostat, two-speed retail sales in Europe
In October, the seasonally adjusted volume of trade falls by 0.5% in the Euro area and by 0.3% in the EU-27
Mixed data from the Eurozone’s retail sales in October 2024. According to Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office, in October 2024 compared with September 2024, the seasonally adjusted volume of... more
FairsCesena Fiera in full swing: 2024 turnover estimated at 9.7 billion euros (+5%)
Gross profit at 769 thousand euros (+60%), while sales are expected to reach 11.3 million in 2025
Flattering results for Cesena Fiera which closes the budget in positive for the 41st consecutive year. The numbers were presented this morning at the shareholders' meeting which approved the 2024 preliminary... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian cheese: expected value over 5 billion euros at the end of 2024
Dairy Expo Tech: Italy third country in the global supply chain and with the fastest growing market
Starting today and throughout tomorrow, the Piacenza Expo pavilions will host Dairy Expo Tech, the exhibition and conference dedicated to machinery and equipment for the production of milk and all dairy... more
AgrifoodPurina for regenerative agriculture
The number of companies in the Len network is increasing, which now has over 2000 hectares
Purina, a leading European pet care company, two years after the launch of LENs (Landscape Enterprise Networks), the regenerative agriculture project launched in 2022 with the aim of promoting the transition... more
Government actsItaly-Spain agree on quality, safe and sustainable food
Ministers Lollobrigida and Planas at the Dialogue Forum between the two countries
"I thank the associations and Enrico Letta for the invitation to the Spain-Italy Dialogue Forum, an important opportunity to strengthen ties between Italy and Spain. Agriculture represents an asset of... more
IndustryIngredients: Mta acquired by Solina
The French multinational aims to expand in Southern Europe
The Italian company offers customized solutions, including clean-label, allergen-free and natural options, for the development of meat products such as beef, pork and poultry applications. more
Studies and researchSwine fever. EFSA: fences necessary but not enough
New report encourages further investigation into insects' role in contagion/Attachment
New insights from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveal that while fences can help control the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) they need to be used alongside other measures for maximum effectiveness.... more
Packaging and logisticsSonoco Completes Acquisition of Eviosys
The merger aims to create a global leader in the production of food cans
Sonoco Products Company, a global player in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Eviosys, a leading European manufacturer of metal... more
Fruit and vegetablesMelinda: Ernesto Seppi confirmed as president
Board of Directors appointed Michele Iob as vice president
Ernesto Seppi has been confirmed as president of Melinda until 2027. The Board of Directors of the Consortium decided unanimously.Seppi, born in 1966, an agricultural entrepreneur with a degree in economics,... more
BeverageCampari: Simon Hunt is the new CEO
Over 30 years of experience in the spirits industry
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV has announced the appointment of Simon Hunt as Chief Executive Officer of Campari Group. The appointment is the result of an in-depth evaluation of internal... more
Government actsBerne Convention/2. Copa Cogeca’s satisfaction
First concrete step towards EU-wide downgrading of wolf
"Copa and Cogeca welcome the decision of the Berne Convention as a first concrete step towards downgrading the wolf to EU level". This is what the official statement of the EU agricultural organization... more
Ice creamIce Cream: Davidson Kempner Acquires Ysco From Belgian Micolbel
EU Commission clears transaction under Merger Regulation
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of the Belgian company Ysco NV by the US company Davidson Kempner Capital Management of the United... more
SustainabilityBern Convention: Wolf downgraded from "strictly protected" to "protected" species
Italian Agriculture's Minister: "It's the result of a position that our country was the first to support"
The EU Commission will propose a legislative change, which the European Parliament and the EU Council will have to adopt. Each member state will manage the containment according to flexible criteria. more
BeverageCarlsberg strikes deal for Russian operations
The Danish group has agreed to sell its shares in Baltika Breweries
Carlsberg has struck a deal for its Russian operations. The Danish group has agreed to sell its shares in Baltika Breweries. As part of the deal, Baltika Breweries will transfer all of its stakes in Carlsberg... more
Pasta and bakery productsPool of banks finances De Angelis Food with 52 million
More than 21 million euros come from Illimity Bank
The money is for the expansion of plants in North America more
CoffeeSimonelli aims high and goes shopping in Sweden
Acquired stake in 3Temp, manufacturer of innovative dispensing systems
Simonelli Group, a manufacturer and exporter of professional coffee machines, has announced the acquisition of a stake in 3Temp, a Swedish company that produces filter coffee machines. The percentage of... more
FairsMacfrut announces international potato symposium
From 6 to 8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre, focus on the symbolic product of the 2025 edition
A global vegetable par excellence, it is grown in 160 countries over an area of 18 million hectares. more
Economy and financeEU. Eurostat: spice imports at 339,800 tons in 2023
Volumes increased by 44% in 10 years. Ginger (114 thousand tons) and paprika (110,600 thousand) at the top of the ranking
In 2023, the European Union imported 339,800 tonnes of spices from non-EU countries. China was the main supplier of spices, accounting for 39% of all spice imports to the EU, according to Eurostat. The... more
SustainabilityGreen Oleo in the Olympus of the most sustainable companies in the world
Italian group further improves EcoVadis ranking achieved last year
Green Oleo has received the platinum medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ranking for the second consecutive year, with an even higher score than in 2023, placing it among the 1% of the most virtuous companies... more
Oils and condimentsPietro Coricelli in support of women in difficulty in Italy and Asia
Olive oil company supports the cause of the Pangea Foundation with a limited edition of Profilo d'Autore
With a limited edition of its flagship product, Profilo d'Autore, the oil company supports projects for women in difficulty. The product will be available exclusively on the Fondazione Pangea website,... more
BeverageBeer/2. Cold cuts and cheeses (but also desserts) perfect for a meal
Bagnolini (AssoBirra): "It confirms itself as a versatile ally; it enhances the authenticity of Italian conviviality"
“Beer is a pillar of the Italian food tradition, able to adapt to every season and occasion”. This was stated by Andrea Bagnolini , general manager of AssoBirra, commenting on the data from the third edi... more
BeverageBeer: for 29% of Italians it is synonymous with winter relaxation
This is what emerges from the latest Bva Doxa survey, conducted by Cib of AssoBirra / Attachment
Winter is the season that celebrates simple and authentic pleasures, intimate atmospheres and moments to be lived slowly. It is a period that invites us to rediscover the beauty of small daily gestures,... more
TechnologyEatable Adventures with Cern for agrifoodtech growth
Partnership to promote innovation and sustainable growth of start-ups
Eatable Adventures, one of the leading agrifoodtech accelerators on a global scale, announces its new strategic collaboration with Cvc, Cern venture connect, the strategic program of Cern in Geneva: the... more
Studies and researchMeat and farming essential for the future of humanity
The issue was discussed in a round table in Rome, with a focus on the usefulness of the Mediterranean diet
For the occasion, the latest books by Juan Pascual and Elisabetta Bernardi were presented. more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis-Nestlé launch new yogurt line
With the "Piacere di Yogurt" range, the joint venture strategically enters a new segment
The joint venture between Lactalis and Nestlé born in 2021 and specialized in “ultra fresh” products such as yogurt and desserts, announces the launch In Italy of a new range of creamy yogurts to offe... more
PeopleGiovanni Guarneri confirmed chairman of the milk group Copa Cogeca
Elected to represent the Alliance of Agri-Food Cooperatives: will be joined by two Vice-Presidents from France and Poland
Giovanni Guarneri was re-elected today in Brussels as chairman of the Milk Working Group of Copa-Cogeca, the main European agri-food representative organisation. Guarneri, from 2022 president of the dairy... more
Studies and researchRomania, the New Frontier of the Food Industry
Daniele Iacona (Schoenherr): "Great opportunities from the country's modernization program"
Romania, despite its great agricultural potential, faces a significant trade deficit in the food sector, a strategic problem that affects national security and the country's economy. Imports of agri-food... more