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WinesUiv: "The 'two-headed' attitude of the EU Commission on Prosek"
A contradiction that damages one of the most successful DOPs
Prosecco exports: + 32% in the first 7 months of 2021. By volume, 1/3 of sparkling sales in the world are worth more
IndustryGrupo Bimbo acquires Popcornopolis from NexPhase Capital
An operation to enter the US $ 2.3 billion popcorn market
Baked goods multinational Grupo Bimbo acquired Popcornopolis from NexPhase Capital for an undisclosed sum. William Blair acted as financial advisor to NexPhase and Popcornopolis in the transaction, while... more
VideoPallini: Italian excellence in spirits
Exclusive interview with Micaela Pallini, at the helm of the family business now in its 5th generation
It is a historic Italian brand and, moreover, it is the only distillery left in Rome. We are talking about Pallini, the company founded 146 years ago by Nicola Pallini in Antrodoco (Rieti), but "Romanized"... more
Catering and hospitalityI love Poke lands in Orio al Serio airport
Areas Italia and MyChef bring the healthy-casual format also to Italian airports
The first I Love Poke store opened on 27 October in the new airside area of Orio al Serio airport in collaboration with Areas Italia - Mychef, one of the leaders in the catering market in Italian airports.... more
HealthLactose intolerance: true or false?
Survey by the Grana Padano observatory reveals that 31% of Italians do not consume any type of milk
Lactose intolerance is often imagined and not real. The only way to verify it is to undergo the Hydrogen Breath Test, performed in a hospital setting. On the other hand, proposals for unscientific tests... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria passes into the hands of Bonomi's Investindustrial
The Ferraioli family will reinvest in a minority stake
Antonio Ferraioli will remain CEO of the company: "We aim to become a platform for the aggregation of the good sector". more
WinesCantina di Valdobbiadene: the group's turnover grows by almost 20%
In the last financial year 2020 - 2021 it increased from 47 to over 56 million euros
The turnover of the Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene group and of the wholly owned capital company Val D'Oca srl, which deals with the marketing and promotion of wines produced with the grapes of the... more
Conserved and jamsMutti: 2021 tomato of excellent quality, farmers awarded
In 2021, the Group paid out over € 6.3 million in incentives to its workers for the adoption of good practices
The 2021 transformation campaign can be considered among the best recorded by Mutti from the point of view of tomato quality and yield. "An excellent job that of the over 800 families of Italian farmers... more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging acquires the Le Parfait brands
Signed a binding agreement with OI France Sas aimed at growth in the glass packaging sector
Berlin Packaging has announced that it has signed a binding agreement with OI France Sas under which it will acquire the Le Parfait businesses and brands. Founded in the early 1930s in Reims, France, Le... more
Government actsVerisem: Italian government blocks Syngenta
The Swiss group aimed to take over the seed company
The news had been anticipated in the media (see EFA News article of 22/10/2021) and now it is confirmed: the Italian government has exercised its veto powers (the so-called Golden Power) to block the acquisition... more
Fruit and vegetablesThe Linea Verde issues minibonds for 15 million euros
Underwritten by Unicredit with Sace guarantee
Linea Verde, Società Agricola Spa, has issued a minibond of 15 million euros, with a Sace Green guarantee, signed by UniCredit. The bond loan has a duration of seven years and is intended to support the... more
HealthAntimicrobial resistance: what is the risk of spread through animal transport?
EFSA's scientific opinion is expected to be completed by September 2022
EFSA has undertaken a new scientific assessment to examine the risk of spreading bacteria resistant to antimicrobials during the transport of animals. The assessment, requested by the European Parliament's... more
DessertsThe new Cerealitalia introduces itself
New product lines and strategic partnerships are on the way
Expanding the product lines by entering into new strategic partnerships, focusing on differentiation by "quality" and innovation: Cerealitalia Industrie Dolciarie SpA, producer of cereals, chocolate and... more
Catering and hospitalityGesa (Cioccolatitaliani) announces 6 new openings
The group is looking for 150 resources to hire for the various brands of the group
Gesa, a company of the Ferrieri family (and owned by the Russian private equity Mir Capital), which controls the Cioccolatitaliani, Pizzeria Italiana Espressa and BunBurgers brands, has announced the search... more
FishThe week of sustainable fishing lands in Italy
The first edition organized by the Marine Stewardship Council from 1 to 7 November 2021
The week of sustainable fishing promoted by MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) has started, which sees important retailers, brands and companies in the fishing sector gathered around a common goal: to raise... more
Studies and researchCovid and supply chain: companies manage risks and accelerate on digitization
The results of the latest DNV studies on more than 1,000 companies worldwide were presented at Tuttofood
In two conferences held in Milan, DNV - the leading international certification body - discussed "Circular Economy, from theory to practice" and "Sustainable supply chain management: digitization and trust in the foreground". more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo conquers the American Calabro Cheese
A company with 68 years of history and a turnover of 25 million dollars
Granarolo has acquired 100% of Calabro Cheese Corp, a US company located in Connecticut, 130 km north of New York, which has been producing and marketing fresh dairy products for almost 70 years, in particular... more
AgrifoodGolden Power: Verisem sale to Syngenta blocked?
Probable decision by the Italian government
The Italian government would have decided to exercise Golden Power to oppose the sale of Verisem, a Romagna multinational of vegetable seeds, to the Swiss giant (but controlled by the Chinese of ChemChina)... more
Catering and hospitalityCi Gusta opens new restaurant in Brazzaville
The Italian chain of Dario Rabboni grows in the world
Ci Gusta is a quality casual dining reality able to offer 100% made in Italy pizza, pasta, ice cream and coffee. The brand was founded by Dario Rabboni, of the family that manages the Pregel ice cream... more
DistributionVending: Ivs and Liomatic merge
The new reality aims at international leadership in vending machines
Ivs Group, the Italian leader and second European operator in vending, listed on the Star segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, and Cafim srl, the Perugian company of the Caporali family and controlling... more
DistributionReal Estate: Igd sells 6 supermarkets to Intermediate Capital
The Italian group will collect around 117 million euros
Igd SIIQ Spa has an agreement was signed with the English fund Sale & Leaseback Fund of Intermediate Capital for the sale of a portfolio of hypermarkets and supermarkets for a value of 140 million euros.... more
DistributionSamplia lands in Italy
App that gives away consumer products in shopping malls
The Spanish entrepreneur Robert Bonada in 2014 founded Samplia, a startup that allows the complete digitization of the cycle of so-called "free samples". These are distributed in shopping centers, through... more
MeatsRigamonti invests in the territory
Sponsor of the Valtellina Wine Trail and of Sondrio Calcio
Rigamonti renews its commitment to sport and to the Valtellina territory: the world leader group in the production of Bresaola (135 million euros in turnover in 2020), controlled by the Brazilian Jbs,... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo acquires 100% of Mario Costa
The company enters the PDO gorgonzola market for the first time
Granarolo SpA announces the acquisition of Mario Costa SpA, a historic producer of PDO gorgonzola with more than 100 years of history. The acquisition involves the full purchase of 100% of the shares (now... more
Economy and financeAgri-food made in Italy: the sector beats Covid
It is worth 522 billion euros (15% of GDP), according to the Tor Vergata University study
One year after the outbreak of the pandemic, the made in Italy agri-food sector passes the Covid test: in fact, in 2020 the sector is worth 522 billion euros, representing a good 15% of Italian GDP. It... more
Fruit and vegetablesNursery Consortium grows on the Iberian market
New fruit varieties planted in southern Spain
Civ, the Italian Nursery Consortium of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (Fe), returns from Madrid Fruit Attraction confirming its interest in the Iberian market, in particular as regards innovation in strawberry... more
Pasta and bakery productsPasta and dried fruit can go hand in hand
According to research from American pistachio growers
On 25 October we celebrate the World Pasta Day, born in 1995 on the occasion of the world pasta congress. American Pistachio Growers, a non-profit association that unites American pistachio growers, wanted... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill, a collection of international prizes
Recognitions from the Fab Conference&Awards
Autogrill, the world's leading operator in catering services for travelers, participated again this year in the Fab Conference & Awards 2021 (Food & Beverage Awards), the international event dedicated... more
Catering and hospitalityMiscusi grows up in Milan
The chain owned by Angelo Moratti and Kitchen Fund opens a new restaurant in Bocconi area
After the announcement of the opening in London, the pasta brand inaugurates its sixth location in Milan: among the novelties a "planet-friendly" menu, the tavern with the first miscusi cocktail bar and the "to go" version of pasta for university students. more
Import-exportVinitaly. An export to drink: optimism for Italian wines abroad
According to Sace data, + 14.5% in the first seven months of 2021
The fairs are back, Vinitaly is back with the Veronafiere Special Edition. These days the showcase of Italian wine is staged, a product of excellence that has never stopped being sold, bought and above... more
FairsAssica brings the "Trust Your Taste" project to TuttoFood
Objective: to stimulate a discussion on some of the issues most felt by professionals in the pig sector
Assica (industrial association of meat and cured meats) will present itself at TuttoFood with the project “Trust Your Taste, Choose European Quality”, which focuses on values, to propose a new supply cha... more
DistributionHelloFresh starts the service in Italy
The German prodigy company distributes boxes of recipes and ingredients directly at home
Founded in Germany in 2011 and listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, HelloFresh achieved revenues of € 3.75 billion in 2020, with a presence in 15 countries. more
PeopleDanone: Gavelli promoted to head of Italy
The group reorganizes all brands under a single leadership
Fabrizio Gavelli, former CEO of Mellin and Nutricia, was appointed CEO of Danone Italia, replacing Albero Savia, who held the position since January 2019. Currently the new CEO was responsible for the... more
NewsWorld Food Day. Statement by the Italian President Sergio Mattarella
"It’s about taking up one of the most ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals: eradicating hunger”
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on the occasion of World Food Day, issued the following statement:"World Food Day is a valuable opportunity to think about the dramatic consequences... more
PeopleAnne Schumacher will leave Koelnmesse
She's Vice President Trade Fair Management Food and FoodTec
Anne Schumacher (40), Vice President Trade Fair Management Food and FoodTec at Koelnmesse, will leave the company at the end of February 2022. "We truly regret to see her go, but of course the management... more
FairsAnuga: strong decline in exhibitors and visitors
In spite of everything "it shows that Germany as a trade fair location continues to hold a leading and attractive position"
Anuga, with over 70,000 visitors from 169 countries and more than 4,600 exhibitors from 98 nations, the leading global trade fair for food and beverages - staged from 09.-13.10.2021 in Cologne - once again... more
WinesBrunello di Montalcino: record sales in the first nine months
Bindocci (Consortium): "One of the best seasons, but we need to improve on positioning and value"
New record for sales of Brunello di Montalcino in the first 9 months of this year, with an increase of 44% compared to last year in the number of straps delivered for bottles ready to be placed on the... more
WinesZonin turns 200
The Veneto wine group has reached its seventh generation
Zonin1821, among the top 5 wine producers in Italy, celebrates its first 200 years of history of the family business now in its seventh generation. Ca 'Bolani in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Castello del Poggio... more
IndustryFight against waste: the results of the Whirlpool school project
Over 1,300 Italian primary schools involved throughout Italy
1,300 primary schools throughout Italy, over 36,000 pupils involved, and more than 550 papers sent by children who competed in the national educational contest Talent Kitchen - Stories of food that is... more
Catering and hospitalityNestlé and Starbucks expand collaboration on coffee drinks
The new Signature Chocolate range launched across Europe
Nestlé and Starbucks announce the launch of Starbucks Signature Chocolate, expanding the range: the cocoa-flavored chocolate drink mix is now available in select supermarkets and e-commerce channels across... more
WinesExport: Italian wines break records during the first semester
According to Uiv’s data, it’s possible to reach the absolute record of over € 7B
Durig 2021’s first semester the italian wine export exceeds 3 billion euros for the first time (3.3 to be precise), a value that projects expectations for this first post-pandemic year beyond the € 7 b... more
WinesLambrusco, Italian-Spanish Axis
Agreement between Cantina Carpi and Sorbara, the Spanish Bautista Martì and Lebovitz of Mantua
To join forces, even while maintaining its own identity, pooling know-how and resources to make the respective production chains even more efficient. This is the goal of the new business network consisting... more
DistributionSustainable mobility: first fully electric truck for Lidl
Made with Lc3 Trasporti and Scania’s contributions
Lidl Italia, in collaboration with LC3 Trasporti and Scania, has equipped itself with the first battery-powered electric industrial vehicle. Scania's new electric vehicle BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle),... more
NewsTypical products: UE verdict on champagne
Filiera Italia: "Good news for our delicacies, now bilateral agreements as protection even overseas"
"Finally a clear stop to unadeguate use, exploitable and evocative of protected denominations names in UE": this states Luigi Scordamaglia, CEO of Filiera Italia, to the verdict that the Italian Supreme... more
Frozen foodsNomad Foods joins Race to Zero to reduce emissions
The objectives to be achieved by 2025 to contribute to the "Net Zero" result
Nomad Foods, the largest frozen food producer in Europe, of which Findus Italia is a part, has announced its plans to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with scientific goals consistent... more
IndustryTmci Padovan (Synergo) takes over Sap Italia
Company specialized in plants for the preparation of beverages, milk and derivatives, egg products, ice creams, purees and sauces
Tmci Padovan, a Venetian company controlled by the Sinergia II Fund, specialized in the construction of beverage systems, has signed an agreement with Sap Italia srl to take over 100% of the company. Based... more
ForeignRussia closes on imports of some foods from China
The analysis of samples showed GMOs higher than allowed
The Russian Federal Service for the Surveillance of Consumer Rights and Human Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor) announces that it has blocked the importation into Russia of various Chinese food products, including... more
Packaging and logisticsPlastic Tax, a levy to be abolished
Exclusive interview with Tiziano Andreini, managing director of Alpla Italia
Plastic Tax, are we moving towards repeal? After a more careful assessment of the social impacts (see for example Assobibe's complaint in this EFA News article), the operators expect a new postponement... more
NewsDiva and director launched into the cosmos: what do they eat in space?
"Terrestrial" menu for cosmonauts and Russian cast, who arrived on the Space Station for the scenes of a film
They were launched from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome on 5 October aboard the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft. The veteran cosmonaut of the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos, as well as commander of the expedition,... more
FairsRiso Scotti in Anuga brings with it novelty and sustainability
Important audience for the Venere project: not only black rice ... / Video
Riso Scotti will be present at Anuga, the international food fair scheduled from 9 to 13 October in Cologne, Germany, where in its stand A028 in hall 07 it will bring the international project Venere,... more