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Oils and condimentsThe EU Oleum project is born
Analytical solutions to fight olive oil fraud
The EU-funded Oleum project has developed innovative analytical solutions to detect and combat the most common olive oil fraud and to ensure product quality and authenticity. Fraudulent commercial actions... more
WinesWinelivery also wants to reach small towns
Exclusive interview with the CEO and founder Francesco Magro
Record numbers are those recorded in 2020 by Winelivery, the 30-minute delivery service of wine, drinks, beverages and snacks at the ideal temperature. We talked about it with the CEO and founder Francesco Magro. more
Packaging and logisticsCds (caps) takes over the Polish company Viki Plast
The acquired company is the European leader in mineral water dispenser closures
Cds Srl, a Piacenza-based company among the main European producers of closures for the beverage industry, has acquired 100% of the capital of the Polish company Viki Plast Sa, the European leader in closures... more
WinesMasi Agricola signs an agreement for the Patent box
Significant certification of brand value
Masi Agricola Spa, a company listed on AIM Italia of the Italian Stock Exchange, leading producer of Amarone and premium wines, has signed a prior agreement with the Revenue Agency - Regional Directorate... more
NewsIFAD: 44th session of Board of Governors kicks off
Two days in digital session. At the end, the new president will be designate
The 44th session of the Board of Governors of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) opens tomorrow, February 17. Heads of state, ministers and agricultural development experts will... more
VideoBufala Campana PDO, one of the most faked products in the world
Exclusive interview with Domenico Raimondo, Consortium for the Protection's President
About 90 associates, with companies whose turnover reaches up to 50 million euros to smaller companies with a turnover of around 2-3 million euros per year, with a fairly large range, ranging from small... more
Studies and researchThe Mediterranean diet keeps the mind young
University of Edinburgh study: promotes cognitive function in old age
Following the rules of the Mediterranean diet, eating lots of green leafy vegetables and little meat, gives you the opportunity to remain mentally more active in old age. To say it is a study by the University... more
Studies and researchSoil: retaining Co2 to combat climate change
A project of Creaf and Jean Leon winery
Creaf (Center de Recerca Ecològica i Aplicacions Forestals) is working together with the Jean Leon wineries, producers of the Familia Torres wine brand, to study the ability of the soil of the vineyards... more
Packaging and logisticsGoglio: 30 million in new technologies
Sace, Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit support the company in international growth
Goglio Spa, an Italian company operating in the flexible packaging sector, receives a EUR 30 million loan from Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit and guaranteed by Sace, a publicly held Cassa Depositi e Prestiti... more
WinesFY2020 ends positively for Fantini Group
Turnover grew by + 8%, above expectations
The annus horribilis 2020 closes with a balance sheet above expectations for Fantini Group, a company active since the beginning of 1994, which, starting from Ortona in Abruzzo, has gradually made space... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard closes the first half down by 3.9%
Airport and duty free closures weigh heavily
Pernod Ricard ended the first half of fiscal 2021 with a decline in sales and profit, although he observed an improvement in the second quarter. Sales of the French wine and spirits producer stood at € 4... more
Economy and financeArtisan Partners goes against Danone
The fund is a minority shareholder with approximately 3% of the shares
The investment firm Artisan Partners has requested that changes in governance and strategy be made in Danone through a letter addressed to one of the board members of the French food company, Gilles Schnepp.... more
WinesTannico: 2021 will be the year of small artisan labels
Exclusive interview with CEO and co-founder Marco Magnocavallo
After a record 2020, with an 82% growth in revenues compared to the previous year, Tannico aims to further improve the selection of labels (focusing on small artisan businesses) and consolidate its presence abroad. CEO and co-founder Marco Magnocavallo unveils it to EFA News. more
WinesAvignonesi becomes a benefit company
The historic Tuscan winery has focused on organic and biodynamic agriculture
The historic Avignonesi winery, founded in 1974 in Montepulciano and acquired in 2009 by Virginie Saverys, a Belgian entrepreneur who led the turning point towards organic and biodynamic agriculture, has... more
BeverageCoca-Cola European Partners relaunches on Amatil
Increases the offer to 13.5 AUD per share
Coca Cola European Partners, one of the world's leading bottlers of the well-known carbonated soft drink, has raised its takeover bid for Australian counterpart Coca Cola Amatil following the improved... more
BeverageCoca-Cola Hbc: volumes in Italy down by 14% in 2020
The global bottling group had revenues of 6.13 billion (-12.7%)
Coca Cola Hbc, one of the largest bottling companies in Europe, based in Switzerland, and leading manufacturer and distributor of The Coca-Cola Company branded products in Italy, has released its financial... more
CoffeeMassimo Zanetti Beverage Group, goodbye to the Milan Stock Exchange
Shares withdrawn from the list today, less than six years after listing
Game over. As anticipated (see EFA News article of 29/1/2021) Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, a leading company in the production of coffee and in the management of an international network of Segafredo-branded... more
IndustryVorwerk Italy: 2020 record for Bimby Thermomix
Turnover + 10%, thanks to online demonstrations
A record 2020 for Bimby Thermomix. In fact, the Vorwerk Italia food processor division closed the year surpassing forecasts and posting a 9.7% growth in turnover compared to the previous year; increase... more
Packaging and logisticsEcoTensil launches the new AquaDot cardboard cutlery range
Project for EU ban on the use of single-use plastic items
Among the first European groups to choose the new solution is Hilcona Ag, a food processing company based in Liechtenstein more
IndustryUnifrutti finalizes the acquisition of Dimifruit in Almeria
Greenhouse production of sustainable vegetables enriches the Group's offer in Europe
Unifrutti starts 2021 by focusing on diversification, finalizing the acquisition of Dimifruit in Almeria. The European operation is part of a global strategy that continues to include well-established... more
Conserved and jamsIntesa Sanpaolo supports sustainable growth of Rigoni di Asiago
Loan of 2,850,000 Euros for Esg improvement objectives
Intesa Sanpaolo and Rigoni di Asiago have finalized a financing operation aimed at the sustainable growth of the plateau company. The loan from the credit institution of 2,850,000 euros provides for two... more
Economy and financeCovid slows down the Rigamonti bresaola race
The company closes 2020 with a turnover of 122 million euros
In the annus horribilis for the bresaola sector, characterized by an ongoing pandemic and by increases in the price of raw materials, Rigamonti closes 2020 with 122 million euros of net turnover. The managing... more
NewsSustainable cocoa: partnership between Barry Callebaut and Deloitte
To support the professional growth of farmers in Indonesia
Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of high quality chocolate and cocoa products and Deloitte, a professional services provider, have jointly announced a multi-year strategic partnership to provide education... more
IndustryCanada: Quench (Culligan) acquires Trusource H2O
The transaction is the Group's tenth purchase since the beginning of 2020
Quench, a company that rents and distributes filtered water chillers, operating in the United States and Canada and a brand owned by Culligan, has acquired Trusource H2O Canada. The latter is a provider... more
PeoplePepsiCo, new assignment for David Flavell
He will take over from Dave Yawman, who leaves the company
Starting March 1, David Flavell will be PepsiCo's new Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. more
Economy and financeA 2020 to forget for Autogrill
Revenues down by 60%, turnover down by 59.8%
Preliminary data for 2020 published. more
IndustryElica (hoods), positive impact of 4th quarter on numbers for the year
Total revenues 2020 equal to 452.6 million (-5.7%), net profit 8.5 million
The Elica group of Fabriano (Marche Region), leader in the production of hoods and extraction systems for kitchens, presented the main preliminary consolidated results for the year 2020. The group achieved... more
Economy and financeCarlsberg, more and more "Towards Zero"
Sustainability report published, Co2 emissions down by 7%
The Carlsberg Group's 2020 sustainability report shows important progress towards achieving the objectives set by Together Towards Zero, the Group's sustainability strategy. Carlsberg recorded a 7% decrease... more
Economy and financeKraft Heinz closes 2020 in profit
Revenues and profitability grow in the 4th quarter, sharp decline in profit for fiscal year 2020
Net sales increased by 6.2% in the fourth quarter more
Veg worldKellogg's comes out stronger from the pandemic
Net global revenues up 1.4% to $ 13.77 billion
Kellogg Company has released Q4 2020 and full fiscal year results. "The year 2020 was different from the others, a year in which the world faced an unprecedented situation and challenges", said Steve Cahillane... more
DessertsIcam Cioccolato, 5 consecutive years of growth
The trend is confirmed also in the 2020 fiscal year
Turnover reaches 177 million euros (+15 million on 2019) more
PeopleSegafredo Zanetti, new CEO for Italy takes office
He's Nicolas Peyresblanques, who is also responsible for the French branch
Meanwhile, the parent company Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group is moving towards delisting of Milan stock exchange. more
WinesSvinando lands in Germany
The new platform of Italian Wine Brands
Svinando lands in Germany. This was announced by Italian Wine Brands which controls the platform, among the first to have adopted the model of private wine sales online. Svinando landed on the German market... more
Catering and hospitalityDoppio Malto launches the "sartorial" franchise
Project to help 10 new openings planned for 2021
Doppio Malto foresees 10 new openings in 2021 and launches an innovative sartorial franchising project ideal for those who want to open a place from scratch or intend to convert an existing business. more
Catering and hospitalityDelivery: Foodhub grows in the UK
Overtaken the "rival" UberEats
The threshold of 20 thousand partner restaurants in the United Kingdom has been passed. This is the only delivery platform that asks for a monthly fee instead of a commission on each order. more
IndustryUSA. Freshly (Nestlé) opens 5th distribution center
The Austell site generates 250 new jobs
Freshly, a home-cooked meal delivery company, has opened a distribution center in Austell generating 250 new jobs, according to a press release on February 10, 2020. The 134,000-square-foot facility located... more
BeveragePepsiCo grows in 2020: revenues at $ 70.37 billion (+ 4.8%)
Accelerated in the 4th quarter, with sales + 8.8%
PepsiCo in the year ended December 26, 2020 had net sales of $ 70.37 billion. Operating profit was $ 10.08 billion, down 2% from last year's $ 10.29 billion figure. The company's division into Asia Pacific,... more
DessertsFerrero, strong growth in 2020 despite Covid
Consolidated turnover of € 12.3 billion (+7.8%), with investments of € 619 million
Ferrero International SA, the parent company of the Ferrero Group, closed the financial year at 31 August 2020 with a consolidated turnover of 12.3 billion euros, an increase of +7.8% compared to the previous... more
IndustryKraft Heinz sells nuts to Hormel foods
Cash transaction of $ 3.35 billion
TheKraft Heinz Company (Kraft Heinz) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nut business to Hormel Foods Corporation via a $ 3.35 billion cash transaction. The transaction... more
PeopleUk. Omsco appoints Arla Foods Chief Financial Officer as CEO
David Williams will officially take office in early April
Omsco, a UK-based organic dairy co-operative, has appointed David Williams, chief financial officer of Arla Foods, who will officially take office in early April, as CEO. Williams has more than 25 years... more
BeverageHeineken, pandemic impacts 2020 accounts
Global revenues of 23.77 billion (-16.7%)
Heineken's bill is high due to the global pandemic. The Dutch beer giant recorded a net loss of 204 million euros in 2020, with global revenues down by 16.7% to 23.77 billion euros. “We have taken diligent c... more
MeatsTyson Foods acquires 49% stake in Malaysian poultry
Malayan Flour Mills Berhad sells stake in Dindings Supreme Sdn Bhd
Tyson Foods will invest in the Malayan Flour Mills Berhad (Mfm) poultry business, based in Malaysia; an operation that will increase procurement opportunities for both companies. Specifically, MFM declared... more
PetfoodIvc Evidensia, investments for global growth increase
Eqt, Silver Lake and Nestlé Purina continue their partnership with the veterinary group
Ivc Evidensia, with the aim of becoming the best veterinary group in the world, announces that it has received further investments in order to accelerate the growth of the company. With this in mind, the... more
PeopleDeA Capital: advisory board established
Gianluca Muzzi joins the team
Within the scope of its previous announcement, DeA Capital communicates the completion of the establishment of its Advisory Board, which is to support the Alternative Asset Management Platform’s activities, w... more
NewsLabels: Spanish GIs also marry Italian lawsuit against Nutriscore
The main association goes against the Madrid government and aligns with our demands
While the Madrid government has taken a stance in favor of Nutriscore, another important step has been taken today towards strengthening the protection of Italian and European PDO and PGI products. The... more
Import-exportThe first container of Apofruit apples leaves for Taiwan
About 20 thousand kilos divided into 18 kilogram packs of Candine and Fuji
The first container of Apofruit Italia apples is leaving for the general markets of Taiwan. A success for the company that has partners and plants throughout Italy, but above all a success of the agreements... more
BeverageCoca-Cola, a year to forget
The Company posted full-year net revenues of $33 billion and operating income of $8.997 billion (-11%)
The Coca-Cola Company has recorded a 11% decline in net revenue for the full-year, following ‘incremental pressure’ amid the pandemic during Q4. The company posted full-year net revenues of $33 billion and... more
IndustryCcbsa triples the shareholding of employees
The Group collaborates with the Government for a more inclusive economy in South Africa
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (Ccbsa) announced a 20% increase in the stake held by employees and black empowerment investors in the company. "This agreement will lead employees to increase their current... more
IndustrySedamyl (ingredients) expands to UK
It invests £ 80m to double the production of Selby plant
Piedmont-based Sedamyl, a leader in the production of starches, sweeteners, proteins, alcohols, and ingredients for all major food and industrial applications, has announced a major £ 80 million expansion... more
Economy and financeNewlat Food, the bond is full
Bond issue for 200 million just signed, with Cdp anchor investor
The Italian sovereign fund Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Cdp), in synergy with Sace, supports the growth and development plans in Italy and on the international markets of the Newlat Group, subscribing as... more