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NewsPizzerias: USA’s top 50
Italians always at the top in all the States
After the motherland, Italy, the United Sates are surely the nation where, throughout the decades, the pizza phenomenon caught on the most. For this reason too, 50 Top Pizza, the most important guide of... more
NewsOver than 44% of Italians are increasingly aware of sustainability
Propension to pay higher prices increases, according to Sap studies
Sap announces the results of the survey made together with Qualtrics to understand the perception of Italians on sustainability. The research was designed to acquire data and information to help businesses... more
WinesThe unstoppable rise of Asolo Prosecco Dop
The happy picture of the denomination traced during the Consortium's shareholders meeting
"The growth of Asolo Prosecco PDO is unstoppable: the data at the end of June show a leap forward of 25% compared to the first six months of 2020, when, moreover, the Asolo bubbles had already shown themselves... more
IndustryKellogg integrates the world's first technology for the visually impaired into cereal packaging
The system is based on a code that reproduces product information in audio form
Kellogg Europe today announces the launch of a pan-European project that will make all of the company's cereal packs more accessible to the blind and visually impaired by the end of 2022, thanks to the... more
FairsThe international Alba white truffle fair is preparing for its 91st edition
The turning point in a "sustainable" key has been announced
The Tuber magnatum Pico is once again the protagonist, through the presentation of the 91st edition of the international Alba white truffle fair in the garden of the Voce restaurant, next to the La Scala... more
Studies and researchResearch linking extra virgin olive oil to mental youth is Italian
Study by a CNR researcher conducted in 2021 to understand the connection
Together with the elixir of long life it is the dream of every generation: to keep our mind young, active, receptive for as long as possible, as we advance over the years. Today, that the bar of the third... more
Oils and condimentsVerona: Evoo Days is getting ready
Fight against the olive fly and the right expiry of the oil among the topics addressed
The forum of the olive oil industry is scheduled for 5 and 6 July 2021 at Veronafiere, in presence and online more
ConsumptionGreen retailers: 6 out of 10 Italians choose sustainable stores
74% ready to spend more on environmentally friendly products
While Italy is taking up the challenges of the national recovery and resilience plan that range from digitization to sustainability, on the latter the demands of consumers to the Gdp and the Retail sector... more
DistributionCoop Italia: 2020 turnover up, equal to 14.4 billion
E-commerce doubles and the branded product reaches 27.5% of total sales
Total turnover of € 14.4 billion (€ 13.3 billion that developed only by the retail part equal to + 2.6% compared to 2019), a market share in large-scale distribution stable at 12.4% and some important eco... more
AgrifoodBasf and Bosch together for intelligent agriculture
Joint venture signed with headquarters in Cologne
Basf and Bosch, German giants in the chemical sector but also in crop protection products, have announced a joint venture to market and sell technologies for intelligent agriculture globally. The joint... more
Oils and condimentsOlive Council/2: 113th session of Coi members closed
Next appointment for the n°114 fixed for November in Tblisi, Georgia
After the meetings with the representatives of the entire olive sector and of the signatory member countries of the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives 2015, the 113th Session of the... more
NewsInternational Olive Council and FAO sign agreement
Collaboration agreement for the olive sector formalized by the Madrid and Rome offices
Recognized the important role that the two institutions play in the development of the sector. Drafted a collaboration agreement signed by Abdellatif Ghedira, executive director of the IOC, and Mohammed Manssouri, director of the FAO Investment Center more
Studies and researchUse of antibiotics in animals is decreasing
The report from EU agencies presents data on consumption and development of antimicrobial resistance in Europe for 2016-2018
Use of antibiotics has decreased and is now lower in food-producing animals than in humans, says the latest report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Medicines Agency... more
VideoItaly takes sides in defense of balsamic vinegar
Undersecretary Centinaio and Hon. Fiorini met the leaders of the consortia in Modena
The balsamic vinegar of Modena is an identity heritage to be protected. It is a national strategic issue for the defense of Made in Italy. The deputy Benedetta Fiorini, secretary of the Commission for... more
MeatsParma Ham: Alessandro Utini as President of the Consortium
Reform of the specification, production offer, sustainability: these are the first issues on the agenda
The Board of Directors of the Parma Ham Consortium has appointed Alessandro Utini to the presidency of the protection body which today groups together 140 Parma Ham producers. Alessandro Utini thus returns... more
Packaging and logisticsSchur Flexibles acquires Termoplast
The company increases its capacity for innovation in recyclable packaging
Schur Flexibles acquires 100% of the company shares of Florentine Termoplast. In accordance with the group's integration strategy, the previous owners and third generation of the family Barnini will continue... more
VideoItaly takes sides in defense of balsamic vinegar
Undersecretary Centinaio and Hon. Fiorini met the leaders of the consortia in Modena
The balsamic vinegar of Modena is an identity heritage to be protected. It is a national strategic issue for the defense of Made in Italy. The deputy Benedetta Fiorini, secretary of the Commission for... more
IndustryRitter Sport: climate neutrality reached
The 2019-2020 sustainability report has been published
Ritter Sport, a brand of chocolate squares belonging to the German family company Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, presented its latest sustainability report entitled "Doing the right thing" and referred to... more
IndustryNestlé Waters aims for a positive water impact
Objective: to strengthen collaborations with partners to identify and support solutions on a local scale
Nestlé Waters will expand current initiatives to manage water resources sustainably, strengthen partnerships with partners to identify and support local-scale solutions designed to help restore ecosystems... more
Catering and hospitalityGourmet Italian Food is born, champion of ready meals
From the merger of Eurochef Italia and La Gastronomica, directed by Alcedo and FVS funds
Ready meals: Eurochef Italia and La Gastronomica merge and Gourmet Italian Food is born, which will hold 100% of the two operating companies. Thus was born a group with over 100 employees and a turnover... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut to acquire Europe Chocolate Company
The target Company is a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has signed an agreement to acquire Europe Chocolate Company, a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer o... more
Coffeeillycaffè opens a flagship store in hometown Trieste
Second directly operated store
illycaffè has opened its second directly managed store in its hometown, Trieste. A café located in the center of the city, spread over 305 square meters divided between the ground floor of the historic P... more
Catering and hospitalityHelbiz Kitchen aims to revolutionize food delivery
The largest international Ghost Kitchen with proprietary structures created in Milan
Helbiz, an American company global leader in micro-mobility and protagonist of a recent merger with GreenVision Acquisition Corp and the acquisition of MiMoto Smart Mobility, following the recent agreement... more
CoffeeEven on vacation, coffee is "a friend of the mood"
The research promoted by Isic highlights the influence of the drink on consumers
With bars and restaurants open to the public again, the desire to recover personal rituals, conviviality and old habits is growing. Like, for example, the coffee break, a daily ritual loved by millions... more
IndustryCoca-Cola Hbc to buy 30% stake in Caffè Vergnano
An opportunity for the Italian Company for international growth
Caffè Vergnano signed, on June 25, 2021, an agreement with Coca-Cola Hbc AG for the exclusive distribution of Caffè Vergnano products in the Coca-Cola Hbc territories outside Italy. The agreement also i... more
FairsThe fourth edition of International Asparagus Days has been presented
From 7 to 9 September it will make its debut at Macfrut 2021 in Italy
For the first time International Asparagus Days (Iad) will take place as part of Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from Tuesday 7 to 9 September 2021.... more
DistributionVending: 93% of Italian consumers satisfied with 24-hour automatic shops
The results of the study conducted by Ipsos for Confida
According to a survey conducted by Ipsos for Confida, the Italian vending machine association, 93% of consumers positively evaluate the experience at vending machines mainly because they are faster than... more
PeopleSebastian Wöll is the new ambassador of classic Chianti in Germany
The competition was created in 2017 to reward wine professionals in the main markets of the world
Sebastian Wöll of Feinkost Käfer in Munich has been appointed ambassador of classic Chianti in Germany, after having passed a complex selection process, which developed through three tests: online exam, b... more
NewsForests: changes to the European strategy are needed
The appeal of the associations of the forest-wood-energy sector to Mipaaf
The main associations representing the operators of the forest-wood-energy supply chain in Italy have asked the Italian government to intervene to improve the European forestry strategy, whose draft document... more
PeopleAssobirra: Alfredo Pratolongo is the new president
The assembly of the association has renewed the leaders
Antonio Catalani, Matteo Minelli and Federico Sannella appointed as vice-presidents. Andrea Bagnolini confirmed general manager. more
NewsEuropean agreement on Community Agricoltural Policy
To Italian farms 50B Euros in 5 years
The European institutions - Commission, Parliament and Council - have reached an overall agreement on the reform of the Community Agricultural Policy. This was announced on Twitter by EU Agriculture Commissioner... more
IndustryFood Supplements Recover Covid Fatigue
For Intesa SP at pre-pandemic levels, + 8.6% exports 1 * Q.
Food supplements recover the fatigue of Covid. The sector in Italy in the first quarter of 2021 has already recovered to pre-pandemic levels. In the period considered, the trade surplus was close to 150... more
NewsThe 4th Forum on the EU rice sector was held yesterday
The proposals put forward, so that the balance of the European supply chain is not jeopardized/Annex
Eight problems that risk jeopardizing the future of European rice fields, but also as many solutions that will be submitted to Brussels: from the forthcoming expiry of the safeguard clause and its not... more
BeverageReform of the EU Ig system: summary report published
Valid comments expressed in the public consultation conducted by the EC/Annex
Initiative aimed at the revision of the Geographical Indications systems of the European Union in agricultural and food products, wines and spirits more
DessertsCaffarel: 90 workers at risk
The company, controlled by the Swiss Lindt & Sprüngli, has started the cigs procedure
Air of crisis in Caffarel, a historic Piedmontese company controlled since 1998 by the Swiss Lindt group. At the risk of the position 90 employees (between blue and white collar workers) of the company... more
IndustryPrinces invests in Cardiff's soft drinks
60 million pounds for the expansion of the factory
Princes has completed the first phase of a planned £ 60 million investment in the expansion of its Cardiff soft drink manufacturing site. The first phase of the project saw the installation of seven new... more
IndustryNestlé: Diversity & Inclusion policies at the heart of the Group's philosophy
Emotional Communities Lgbt + and Gender Balance to promote an open and inclusive corporate culture
Diversity & Inclusion policies represent the pillar of Nestlé's philosophy, as evidenced by the support for the United Nations Free & Equal Standards of Conduct for Business to combat discrimination against... more
Economy and financeThe Agnelli Family focus on precision farming
Cnh, controlled by Exor, launches a 2.1 billion takeover bid on the American Raven
Cnh Industrial, the giant of earthmoving and agricultural machinery, controlled by the Exor of the Agnelli family, has launched an amicable takeover bid on the American Raven Industries with a substantial... more
Studies and researchProduction, consumption, export: the Italian agri-food sector continues to grow
According to the data of the Ismea Report on the first quarter of 2021/Attachment
According to the Ismea Agrimercati Report for the first quarter of 2021, the production of the food industry grows on a trend basis with a + 1.8% of the index calculated by Istat. The increase in production... more
Catering and hospitalityPreservatives: Kerry acquires the American Niacet
1 billion dollar investment for the Irish group
Irish food company Kerry Group said it has reached an agreement to acquire Niacet for € 853 million from a subsidiary of the Sk Capital fund and other shareholders. The American company operates in the g... more
Pasta and bakery productsOpen Innovation: synergy between Divella and the University of Bari
The company has joined a transversal skills laboratory
Francesco Divella: “We joined this initiative with great enthusiasm with the students of the University of Bari and the Polytechnic who have provided with their enthusiasm and their fresh minds interesting insights on a topic that is very important to us, such as sustainability”. more
PeopleSustainable logistics: Geremia new country manager of Chep Italy
From 2019 he was Business Development Manager of the Brambles group company
Chep, a Brambles group company present in over 60 countries and specialized in supply chain solutions, has appointed Marco Geremia as Country General Manager for Italy ad interim. Marco Geremia takes over... more
DessertsEquinox conquers Salpa ice cream cookies
63% to the private equity fund for international expansion
Equinox has acquired the majority of the Salpa Group. The private fund, through the IceGreen S.à.rl vehicle, now holds 63% of the capital of the Perugian company, world leader in the production and distribution... more
ForeignUK distribution: Wm Morrisons rejects US private equity offer
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice offered 230 pence per share for the supermarket chain
British chain Wm Morrisons Supermarkets has rejected a highly conditional and non-binding offer of 230 pence per share from US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The proposal also provided that... more
WinesMacrowine returns in virtual mode from 23 to 30 June
Digital event organized by Fem, and University of Verona and Turin
It is one of the most anticipated appointments in the world for scholars in the wine sector and has been postponed by a year due to the Covid 19 emergency. Macrowine is scheduled in virtual mode from 23... more
MeatsPilgrim's Pride acquires Kerry's Meats and Meals division
The transaction is expected to close by the fourth quarter of 2021
Pilgrim's Pride has reached an agreement with the Kerry Group to purchase its Consumer Foods meat and meal business in the UK and Ireland. The agreement was announced on June 17, with the aim of making... more
Oils and condimentsBlockchain: Coricelli adopts Ibm Food Trust for traceability
To guarantee the quality of EVO oil and offer the consumer greater transparency on product certifications
Pietro Coricelli, one of the largest Umbrian oil companies in Europe and one of the most distributed brands globally, joins the IBM Food Trust project to track its own extra virgin olive oil (EVO) thanks... more
Economy and financeFood Supplements: a new Italian hub is born
Specchiasol, Named and Phyto Garda join forces, under the direction of White Bridge Inv.
On the initiative of the private equity fund White Bridge Investments, parent company of the Veronese Specchiasol, an Italian group specialized in supplements and nutraceuticals was born, involving two... more
Studies and researchGlyphosate, EU launches risk analysis
The pesticide is authorized until 2022, but 4 European countries are asking to continue using it
Glyphosate is a chemical that is widely used in plant protection products (PPPs) mainly in agriculture and horticulture to control weeds that compete with crops. It is currently approved for use in the... more
ConsumptionGlobal Chicken Egg Market Is Soaring Despite the Pandemic
According to the report published by IndexBox
In value terms, the largest chicken egg supplying countries worldwide were the Netherlands ($734M), the U.S. ($427M) and Turkey ($298M), with a combined 42% share of global exports. more