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IndustryPolicom: the almond tradition "guides" the Plant based in Calabria
Interview with Tito Polimeni, Marketing & Sales Director of the company
In the first half of 2021, the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in Italy stood at 2.9 million tons between January and June, with an increase in the consumption of vegetable proteins in general,... more
ForeignSheep/goat farming in the EU: Romania in the top 5
It breeds, but it is not at the top of the meat production
In 2021, Romania exported more than 20% of its livestock for a total value of more than 225 million euros, according to data provided by the National Statistical Institute. Despite being among the top... more
IndustryBindi turns to French patisserie
Acquires Gelpat Tradition and aims to achieve 30% of revenues abroad
Sipa, owner of the historic Milanese brand Bindi, a company controlled by the private equity fund BC Partners Llp (through Forno d'Asolo) has reached an agreement to acquire Gelpat Tradition, a French... more
IndustryBerlin Packaging acquires the Italian Premi
In addition to food, the group is also strengthening in the cosmetics and beauty sector
Berlin Packaging, a US provider of global packaging services, yesterday announced the acquisition of Premi SpA, a company specializing in packaging solutions for the cosmetics and beauty industries. This... more
WinesProsecco: first balance on 2021 data
The effervescence of a Doc that broke through the ceiling of 6oo million bottles/Attachment
If in a particularly difficult year such as 2020, thanks also to the immediate success of Prosecco Rosé, there was a growth that led the denomination led by Stefano Zanette to cross the threshold of half... more
IndustryFood supplements: Specchiasol and Farma-Derma merge
White Bridge Investments will have the majority of the new Italian nutraceutical group
A new Italian group for nutraceuticals is born: Farma-Derma and Specchiasol have announced a partnership for the creation of a new reality that will be able to count on a turnover of around 130 million... more
MeatsCoati acquires a stake in San Paolo sausage factory
The partnership will enable the development of a joint growth strategy
Coati, a Valpolicella cured meats company led by the family of the same name, has acquired a minority stake in the share capital of the San Paolo of Traversetolo sausage factory, in province of Parma,... more
Economy and financeTruffles: Intesa Sanpaolo allocates 10 million for the Umbrian supply chain
Collaboration agreement with Urbani Tartufi and Truffleland
As part of the Filiere Program, Intesa Sanpaolo, Urbani Tartufi Srl and Truffleland Srl have signed a collaboration agreement for access to credit for companies that are part of the distribution process... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks: new partnership with Q8 in Italy
First DriveThru restaurant in a service station in the Brescia area
Inauguration of a new Starbucks venue, the first with the Drive Thru formula, in Erbusco (Brescia) in North Italy, as part of a new partnership between Percassi (licensee of the American brand for Italy)... more
IndustryRijk Zwaan and Fri-El together for new green greenhouses
Sustainability, innovation and technology at the heart of the partnership
Rijk Zwaan, a Dutch multinational engaged in the research and marketing of vegetable seeds for professionals in the sector, renews its partnership with Fri-El Green House on the occasion of the inauguration... more
Studies and researchThe "Ernesto Illy" University Master in Economics and Science of Coffee is starting
23 students from 16 different countries will take part in11th edition
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Economy and financeSodexo consolidates post-pandemic recovery
In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, revenues increased by 18.8%
Sodexo, a multinational company operating in the sector of services for businesses, the public and private sectors, closed the first quarter of the 2021-2022 financial year with revenues of € 5.3 billion, a... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria: green light from EU antitrust for the acquisition by Investindustrial
The Ferraioli family will lose control and the company will leave the stock exchange
The competition dg of the European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of La Doria by Amalfi Invest Opportunities, a company based in Luxembourg and which belongs to the Investindustrial... more
ForeignFrance: plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables banned
The measure concerns about thirty fresh fruit and vegetables
The most delicate products such as mushrooms, strawberries and raspberries are exempted, for which there will be time until 2026 more
Catering and hospitalityFra Diavolo: Gesa and Mir Capital take over the majority
The chain aims to double the number of pizzerias with 8 openings in 2022
The Gesa Group of the Ferrieri family, already owner of the Cioccolatitaliani, Bun Burgers and Pizzeria Italiana Espressa brands, has announced the acquisition of the majority of the Fra Diavolo chain... more
WinesCantina Tollo, strong export growth
The Abruzzo group closes 2020-21 with a turnover of 42 million (+ 14%)
The turnover of the Cantina Tollo Sca Theatine group in 2020-21 amounted to 41.9 million euros, an increase compared to the 37.4 million of the previous year. The results were presented during the shareholders'... more
Cheese and dairy productsIsrael: Remilk raises $120 million to produce milk in the laboratory
The new funds will be used to extend the use of the protein to cheese and ice cream
Israeli lab-grown milk start-up Remilk raised $ 120 million in a Series B funding round. The company, through a yeast-based fermentation process, produces milk proteins without the use of animals. which,... more
IndustryUnigrains supports the development of Arfitec
New funding for expansion projects in France and abroad
Arfitec, a company specializing in technologies for the diffusion of liquids through misting systems for supermarkets and for the agri-food industry, has issued convertible bonds underwritten by Unigrains,... more
WinesHyle Capital Partners enters the capital of Contri Spumanti
The fund will support the family in the development plans of the company
The private equity fund Finance For Food One, managed by Hyle Capital Partners Sgr and specialized in investments in made in Italy companies active in the agri-food and related services sector, has invested... more
SustainabilityFelsineo and FelsineoVeg become Benefit Companies
The commitment for CSR of the food group was sealed
Felsineo Spa and FelsineoVeg Srl have completed the process of incorporation as a Benefit Company, in line with the provisions of law no 208 of 28 December 2015 (Article 1, paragraphs 376 et seq.). The... more
WinesWine: Uzbekistan and Chianti closer to promote the Tuscan product
Among the projects in the pipeline: a grape festival and a university of oenology
A grape festival and a university of oenology: these are some of the initiatives to seal the friendship and collaboration between Uzbekistan and Tuscany, in the name of Chianti wine. A delegation from... more
IndustryChina Awards: Divella among the "Italian excellences"
The award underlines the importance of internationalization for companies in Italy and China
F. Divella SpA has been awarded as "Italian excellence" which has been able to take advantage of the business and exchange opportunities between Italy and China. The important recognition was awarded in... more
DistributionVending: Ivs conquers Gesa
84 million invested to take over one of the most important national operators
Ivs Group, leader in the vending sector of drinks and snacks, has signed a contract with some shareholders for the acquisition of a 75.8% stake in GeSA, one of the most important Italian operators in the... more
Catering and hospitalityBurger King opens the 232nd restaurant in Italy
The chain announces another 100 new venues within 4 years
Burger King Restaurants Italia opened a new restaurant in Novara, Piedmont, just before Christmas. The restaurant, in a stand alone structure, is number 232 for the chain in Italy, where it has been operating... more
FairsMarcabyBolognaFiere postponed for the pandemic
The exhibition will be held on 12-13 April
Due to the escalation of the pandemic, BolognaFiere announces the move of the 18th edition of MarcabyBolognaFiere: the event has been rescheduled to 12 and 13 April 2022, with a postponement of three months. MarcabyBolognaFiere,... more
WinesSanta Margherita USA acquires majority ownership of ROCO Winery
First international acquisition for the Marzotto family Group
Santa Margherita USA, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo, has acquired majority ownership of ROCO Winery in Oregon.ROCO Winery was founded in 2001 by Rollin & Corby S... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday, after the long weekend
EFA News communicates to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the long weekend on the occasion of the Epiphany, at the end of the holiday season.The agency will therefore... more
Mineral waters and drinksCulligan International and Waterlogic form a new company
They will develop new filtration, purification and water treatment solutions
Culligan International and Waterlogic Group Holdings have signed an agreement to form a combined company that will provide water solutions and services. The American company produces a complete line of... more
Economy and financeVicenzi: loan of 35 million
In support of development in Italy and abroad
Vicenzi, the well-known Venetian company specializing in the production and marketing of high quality industrial confectionery products in Italy and abroad, has signed a 35 million euro loan agreement... more
Oils and condimentsTraditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: production record
Positive results for the Consortium in 2021: sales + 17%, pre-pandemic levels recovered
The health emergency in 2020 had profoundly damaged the sales of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO, but the Consortium in taking stock of the year just ended reassures the members and the entire... more
Oils and condimentsGranoro awarded at the Biol International Prize 2021
The competition for the best organic extra virgin olive oil in the world
2021 ended with an important quality recognition for Granoro and its organic extra virgin olive oil, which was awarded the "Bionovello Gold Medal" on the occasion of the Biol International Prize 2021,... more
ForeignAperol is growing in three figures in Mexico
And along with Campari, it's a big hit in China
According to reports from Ice from Mexico City, respectively in second and ninth place in The World's Best-Selling Classic Cocktails 2021, published by Drinks International - magazine dedicated exclusively... more
AgrifoodAgriculture: strong growth in EU agri-food trade
The total value amounts to 239.5 billion euros, an increase of 6.1% compared to last year
The latest data on EU agri-food trade published today indicate that for the period January-September 2021 the total value of the EU agri-food trade (exports plus imports) amounts to € 239.5 billion, a... more
ForeignEuropean retailers against deforestation in Brazilian Amazon
Withdrawn from shelves beef from companies involved
The phenomenon is widespread among the major large organized distribution chains in Europe, first of all Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It all stems from the results of a survey... more
DistributionDelivery Hero scales Glovo
The German group conquers 80% of the Spanish company
The German Delivery Hero, present with its own brand and a network of local partners in four continents, has signed an agreement with some Glovo shareholders to acquire an additional 39.4% stake in the... more
NewsIkea will adjust prices globally
Interested in the whole range of products, including Swedish gastronomy
The Belgian online newspaper Gondola Magazine talks about it yesterday, reporting a note from the Swedish giant, which is suffering the consequences of the crisis caused by the pandemic: “The effects o... more
DessertsMondelez completes the acquisition of Chipita
The American giant strengthens its position in the croissant and snack market in Greece
The US multinational Mondelez, owner of brands such as Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Milka and Toblerone, has completed the acquisition of Chipita, a Greek company specializing in the croissant and baked snacks... more
FairsIeg postpones Sigep and Vicenzaoro January due to Covid
The Dolce World Expo will be held in attendance from 12 to 16 March 2022 at Fiera di Rimini
Sigep - The Dolce World Expo and Vicenzaoro January - The Jewelery Boutique Show, the Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group events, both scheduled for next January, have been postponed to March 12-16 and March... more
Studies and researchItalian Stock market: record for the SME segment
Various food companies are listed on Euronext Growth Milan
In 2021 Euronext Growth Milan, the stock market segment (formerly Aim) dedicated to SMEs recorded a record listing: 44, including 2 Spacs. This is what emerges from the analysis of the PMI - Equity Capital... more
WinesIwb acquires 85% of the American Enovation Brands
The Italian wine group will have direct access to the rich US market
Italian Wine Brands, a wine company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan of the Italian Stock Exchange, announced on December 30th it had acquired 85% of the share capital of Enovation Brands Inc., a historic... more
Economy and financePrices: China grabs more than half of the world's wheat
Coldiretti: "farmers throttled, costs are flying, from energy to feed, from fertilizers to transport"
By the first half of the agricultural year 2022, China will have acquired 69% of the world reserves of maize for livestock feed but also 60% of rice and 51% of wheat at the basis of human nutrition in... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy New Year to everybody
The agency will reopen next Monday, on January 3, 2022
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow on December 31, 2021 for the end/beginning of the year holidays.The publication will resume regularly on... more
Economy and financeAlcohol e-commerce: + 66% by 2025
To date, China is the first market in the world
Global alcoholic beverage e-commerce will grow 66% to $ 42 billion over the period 2020-2025. The latest Iwsr research on key international markets foresees this. At the top of the ranking of online shoppers,... more
Cheese and dairy productsRecord-breaking exports for the Italian dairy industry
Assolatte draws up the year-end financial statements of the entire sector
The secret of the great success for the export of the made in Italy dairy sector in 2021 are exports. These, for the first time in history, will mark for the sector, which represents the heaviest segment... more
Oils and condimentsIt is a historical record for balsamic vinegar of Modena
The sector has exceeded the threshold of 100 million liters of certified production
The Consortium's vigilance and reprisal action is increasingly effective. more
Catering and hospitalityPrivate Equity: Palladio reinvests in the Alajmo group
The Paduan family manages 14 restaurants, including three-starred Le Calandre
Palladio, the Vicenza-based financial holding, returns to support the Alajmo three-star restaurant group in its development programs, returning to the company's capital. The financial company, in fact,... more
DistributionMetro Italia: turnover down to 1.3 billion (-6%)
The group expects to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
The second year of the pandemic and the restrictive measures adopted by the government negatively impacted the accounts of Metro Italia which in the fiscal year 2020/2021 recorded a decrease in its turnover... more
WinesChina recognizes Prosecco
Historic result in terms of international protection
The Prosecco Doc Consortium closes the year by obtaining an important international recognition: a game that began in 2014 when the Consortium, to guarantee the protection of the denomination, filed the... more
ConsumptionChristmas abroad? Do not miss pasta and panettone
The data of a survey by Ixè: pandoro, lasagna and typical sweets follow in the ranking
On vacation abroad during the holiday season? But with pasta and panettone on the table. These are the products that Italians would miss the most. From the data of a survey by the Ixè Institute on behalf... more
FairsEurochocolate 2022: Umbriafiere confirmed as location
The new "Saltimbocca alla Perugina" chocolate protagonist of the communication campaign
After the announced return in spring, from 24 to 27 March 2022 in the historic center of Perugia, both the traditional autumn edition of Eurochocolate, scheduled from 14 to 23 October, and the location... more