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ForeignUK: Boris Johnson tomorrow new prime minister
And he promises: "Brexit" by October 31st
Boris Johnson, former mayor of London, is now the new premier of the United Kingdom. Tomorrow there will be the handover from the resigning Theresa May to the leader of the conservative party, which beat... more
FishTuna fishing, a new guidebook detailing best-practices
Published by the International Pole & Line Foundation and the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation
A new guidebook detailing science-based best-practices for maximising catch value and also minimising the environmental impacts of these fisheries is jointly published by the International Pole & Line... more
AgrifoodLeonardo and A2A acquire stakes in IBF Servizi
The JV between Bonifiche Ferraresi and Ismea is specialized in precision farming
Optimization of production processes, reduction of production costs,improvement of environmental sustainability and quality. These are the goals of IBF Servizi to improve the competitiveness of Italian... more
FairsIEG consolidated revenue 1H2019 reached € 100 million
Italian Exhibition Group is a leading company in event organization
Italian Exhibition Group’s Consolidated revenue as at June 30th 2019 reached approximately € 100 million (provisional data), strongly higher compared to the 77,3 million of first half of 2018. This res... more
Catering and hospitalityKura Sushi USA files for IPO on Nasdaq
American subsidiary of Japanese chain plans to operate 290 restaurants (from current 22)
Japanese sushi restaurant chain Kura announced that its American subsidiary, Kura Sushi USA, has applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to list shares on the Nasdaq composite.... more
DessertsFerrero and Campbell sign agreement for sale of Kelsen for $300 Mln
The Italian group makes the deal by Belgian affiliated company CTH Invest
Campbell Soup Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Kelsen Group to a Ferrero Belgian CTH Invest affiliated company for $300 million, subject to customary purchase... more
IndustryCargill ‘s earnings slows in 4Q 2019
Due to uncertain global business environment
Cargill reported results for the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2019: adjusted operating earnings were $476 million, down 41% from the $809 million earned in last year’s record f... more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis acquires Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy
It is the fourth acquisition for Lactalis in the United States in two years
Lactalis Group has acquired Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy, the U.S. yogurt business of Ehrmann, a Germany-based dairy company. Founded in 2009, Ehrmann employs 250 people at facilities in Brattleboro, Vt.,... more
IndustryNestlé will launch a new pilot programme with open blockchain
To track products such as milk and palm oil
Nestlé will launch a new pilot programme to track products such as milk and palm oil by using blockchain technology. The world’s largest food company is collaborating with OpenSC, a blockchain platform th... more
FishBolton Group Acquires Tri Marine Global Tuna Supply Operations
The Italian group becomes the world's second largest tuna operator
Tri Marine, one of the world’s leading sustainable tuna supply companies, today announced the sale of its global tuna supply business to its longtime partner, Bolton Group. The Italian group, owned by N... more
Cheese and dairy productsArla Foods agrees new brand license with Kraft Heinz
Arla Foods gets the license to use to use the Kraft brand in the Middle East
Arla Foods agrees new brand license for Middle East cheese business with Kraft Heinz. The agreement gives Arla Foods the license to use the Kraft brand for the next 12 years in the Middle East on the cheese portfolio recently acquired by Arla from Mondeléz International. more
ForeignUSA asks for new duties: pasta, cheese, olives and more
The WTO will screen the Trump proposal on August 5
There is a battle between Boeing and Airbus at the center of the trade warfare carried out by the Trump administration against the European Union. The subsidies to the two Airbus A-380 and A-350 planes,... more
Catering and hospitalityElior Group completes the sale of Areas to Pai Partners
In Italy the company controls MyChef, one of the most important travel retail players
Elior Group has completed the sale of its subsidiary, Areas (which constitutes the Group's concession catering activities), to PAI Partners for a net total amount of c. €1.4 billion - corresponding to a... more
NewsChef Express wins the 2019 Animal Welfare Award
The catering company of Cremonini Group received the Good Egg Award for eliminating all the cage-breeding systems for hens
The 2019 Animal Welfare Awards, the awards that CIWF - Compassion in World Farming - attributes to virtuous companies, were consigned at the prestigious Concert Noble venue. The Italian Chef Express, the... more
NewsEnel Green Power will fuel Oreo-maker Mondelēz Int. with solar energy
The food company will buy the energy delivered to the grid by a 65 MW portion of the Texan Roadrunner PV plant
Italian state energy company Enel, through its US-based renewable company Enel Green Power North America, signed a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with food and beverage company Mondelēz International... more
IndustryNomad Foods launches new sustainability strategy
The third largest frozen food company globally published Our Sustainable Path Report 2018
Nomad Foods (Findus, Iglo, BirdsEye) has launched Our Sustainable Path, a European wide sustainability plan, with the publication of the company’s second sustainability report for 2018. Recognising that f... more
Studies and researchWhat room for ruminants in a sustainable food future?
Leading scientists met in Bruxelles to assess the climate impact of the agri-food sector in a review of sustainable eating habits
In the climate change debate, the environmental footprint of agriculture is often under discussion, with much of the recent discourse around food focusing on the potential impact of cattle. However, not... more
CoffeeSegafredo Zanetti Espresso opens new cafeteria in Munich
It's the 70th cafeteria in Germany for Italian company
Segafredo Zanetti Deutschland, part of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group opened of its 70th cafeteria in Germany. The new café is located in Munich, where the first Segafredo Espresso was launched almost... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard finalizes the acquisition of Italian super-premium gin brand Malfy
The agreement was signed with Biggar & Leith
Following the press release of 17 April 2019, Pernod Ricard announces the completion of the acquisition of Italian super-premium gin brand Malfy whose range consists of four varieties – Originale, Con L... more
DessertsMondelez International acquires majority stake in Perfect Snacks
Fresh-from-the-fridge protein snacks further expands company’s leadership in broader snacking
Mondelēz International announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Perfect Snacks, a pioneer in the fast-growing refrigerated nutrition bars segment. With increased distribution in US retailers,... more
Coffeellycaffè becomes coffee partner for The World’s 50 Best Bars
The Italian company will be present at all the international and regional events
illycaffè, an Italian Trieste based, becomes the global coffee partner for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants is a worldwide ranking of fine d... more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis acquires Italian cheese manufacturer Nuova Castelli
French dairy company expands its brand's portfolio in the Bel Paese
French dairy company Lactalis has acquired Italian cheese maker Nuova Castelli from private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners. The deal sees Lactalis, through its Lactalis Group Italia subsidiary,... more
Catering and hospitalityCompass Group agrees to buy Fazer Food Services
The deal has been valued for around €475 million
Finnish Fazer Group has agreed to sell Fazer Food Services, a premier food service provider in the Nordic region and Russia, to Compass Group. The deal has been agreed for around €475 million, and marks F... more
Cheese and dairy productsArla Foods has developed a new artificial intelligence tool
It predicts how much milk 1,5 million cows will produce
Arla Foods has developed a new artificial intelligence tool to better predict their milk intake from farmer-owners. This means that 200 million kilos of milk can now be utilised better each year. more
PeoplePepsiCo Announces Senior Leadership Appointment
Ram Krishnan has been appointed to the role of PepsiCo's Global Chief Commercial Officer.
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced that Ram Krishnan, currently Chief Executive Officer, Greater China for PepsiCo, has been appointed to the role of PepsiCo's Global Chief Commercial Officer. more
MeatsRDIF and Italy’s Cremonini announce joint investments in Russian beef production industry
They will invest in Inalca's Orenbeef, based in Orenburg Region
A consortium of investors led by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, and a leading European meat producer Inalca (owned by Italian Cremonini Group) announce a joint i... more
Fruit and vegetablesOrigine Group lands in Asia with Sweeki from Chile
After more than 2,000 tons of Italian kiwis marketed
The first loads from Chile of Sweeki, the top-quality kiwi of Origine Group, arrived to Asia. Thanks to the two Chilean members, David del Curto and Copefrut, Origine Group is going to double the quantity... more
Economy and financeRiverside Acquires Galvanina, Italian Producer of Premium Mineral Water and Organic Soft Drinks
The Rimini based company is known for its healthy, high-quality, pure organic, “Made in Italy"
The Riverside Company, a Us global private equity firm, has acquired the mayority stake in La Galvanina Spa, a fourth generation, family-owned, Italian Rimini based producer of premium private label and... more
PeopleThai Union appointed Jens Vogler as Ceo of Rugen Fisch
Vogler joins from the ultra-fresh division of the Bonduelle business in Germany
Thai Union Group has announced the appointment of Jens Vogler as Ceo of Germany branch Rugen Fisch, including its subsidiaries Hawesta-Feinkost Hans Westphal GmbH & Co. KG, and Ostsee Fisch GmbH & Co.... more
IndustryDuPont to combine its nutrition and bioscience divisions
industria
DuPont will consolidate its operations by combining its Nutrition & Health and Industrial Biosciences divisions into one unit, called DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, in an attempt to accelerate its growth... more
MeatsHamburger, here is the World Day
From “Hamburg steak” to the Italian “svizzera”: etymology of the myth
According to a recent Doxa research, nearly one out of three Italians confirm that they eat “American-style” sandwiches every day, and 80% declare to have one at least once every month. The most expensive hamb... more
Government actsMalmström: "Palm oil production should be addressed in a comprehensive and balanced manner"
Answer to a question by MP Louis Michel
Answer given by Ms Malmström on behalf of the European Commission (24.5.2019)The Commission is aware of the concerns associated with the production of palm oil, including in terms of its environmental... more
ForeignLondon, Theresa May leaves ...
The Prime Minister will resign next June 7 without any agreement in the food sector / VIDEO
Theresa May announced her resignation. The conservative premier will leave the leadership next June 7. She expressed her regret for not being able to implement the "Brexit", whose implementation will now... more
Economy and financeNomad Foods (Findus), revenue increased 15% in 1Q
The Company is reiterating 2019 guidance of approximately €420 to €430 million Adjusted EBITDA
A combination of acquisitions and price increases helped European frozen food giant Nomad Foods, the owner of Europe's Iglo, Findus and Birds Eye brands, realize a bigger first quarter in 2019.The company... more
BeverageMartini launches new campaign "Martini Time"
Italian young spend more time talking to friends online than in real life
Martini launches new campaign ‘Martini Time’ calling on people to make time for face-to-face meetings as Italian young spend more time talking to friends online than in real life more
PeopleArla’s Board of Directors welcomes four new members
The Chairman and the Vice Chairman were re-elected
On May 15th, Arla’s Board of Representatives elected the members of Arla Foods’ Board of Directors for the coming two years. Four new members joined the Board of Directors. The Chairman and the Vice Cha... more
Government actsUE Council: sponsorship of the Presidency is a matter for the Member State
Reply to Question about Coca-Cola's sponsorship of Romania's Presidency
Reply, 14.5.2019. The organisation of the Presidency, including a decision to seek sponsorship for elements of the Presidency, is a matter for the Member State authorities concerned. It is not for the... more
CoffeeMassimo Zanetti Beverage reports 1Q revenues up 3% to 218 million euros
The net profit amounts to Euro 2.4 million
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A., one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee (Segafredo), approved the Financial Report as at March 31st 2019.Revenues... more
PeopleDamien Rebourg appointed Chief Communications Officer of Elior Group
Reporting to Philippe Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer
Elior Group announces the appointment of Damien Rebourg as Chief Communications Officer. He reports to Philippe Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer, and becomes a member of the Group Executive Committee.Damien... more
CoffeeCaffè Borbone confirms its strong performance with revenue up 28.6% in 1Q
Growth was also supported by an effective marketing strategy, headed by the launch of a new advertising campaign
The Board of Directors of Italmobiliare S.p.A. – the Pesenti's family investment holding company owner of a majority stake in Caffè Borbone, one of the top names on the national market and a leading su... more
Catering and hospitalityHMSHost (Autogrill) enters the Food & Beverage service sector for American Airlines' lounges
The agreement concerns 51 locations in North America and will last 5 years
Italian Autogrill Spa, through its subsidiary HMSHost, will be the exclusive food&beverage service supplier for American Airlines’ airport lounges throughout North America for the next five years, with a... more
Frozen foodsGelit back to Italian investors
Conagra Brands sells frozen food business
Conagra Brands has entered into an agreement to divest its Italy-based frozen pasta business Gelit to a group of Italian investors consisting in private equity firms Consilum and Progressio and entrepreneur Massimo... more
VideoGarofalo, the pasta symbol of Gragnano
Interview with Francesco Gallo, export manager of the historic pasta factory
Pastificio Lucio Garofalo is the first Gragnano - the little town close to Naples - pasta factory in terms of size, quality and volumes, thanks to its ability to keep the tradition alive by putting it... more
Veg worldBurger King announced it's adding the veg Whopper to every store in the U.S.
The test of the vegetable patty made with Impossible Foods in St. Louis went well
Burger King says it's adding the veg burger - called Impossible Whopper - to every store in the U.S. after a test of the vegetable patty in 59 stores located in St. Louis went well. A spokesperson for... more
Catering and hospitalityDomino's Pizza, strong growth in 1st quarter 2019
Global retail sales of nearly $3.3 billion (+4,6%). The Italian branch reaches 30 stores
In the first quarter of 2019, Domino's had global retail sales of nearly $3.3 billion (+4,6%), with over $1.6 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.7 billion internationally.The largest pizza company in the... more
Government actsTomato exports from Ukraine have increased enormously
From 1.894 tonnes to more than 40.000 tonnes in 2017: possibility of suspending the concessions granted by UE?
UE question by MP Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso (PPE) and Gabriel Mato (PPE) more
Food safetyEFSA launch the campaign to remind the European food safety system benefit
#EUandMyFood – promoting the value of EU food safety
EFSA, the EU Member States and the European Commission are jointly launching a campaign called #EUandMyFood. The aim is to remind EU citizens how we all benefit from the European food safety system that... more
DistributionMarr: the Shareholders’ Meeting approved the 2018 financial statements
Consolidated revenues amounting to Euro 1,667.4 mln
The Shareholders’ Meeting of Marr Spa, the leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice sector, approved the 2018 financial statements. The 2018 business y... more
BeverageHeineken records strong first quarter
Net profit of €299 million. Strong double digit growth of Italian Ichnusa
Heineken has recorded first-quarter net profit of €299 million (€260 in 1Q18), in part thanks to volume increases across all regions.Beer volume was up 4.3% organically, driven by strong single-digit vol... more
PeopleCEO Hees to leave Kraft Heinz
Replaced by former AB InBev Miguel Patricio
Kraft Heinz CEO Bernardo Hees will step down from his role this July after six years in charge, to be replaced by Miguel Patricio, ex AB InBev executive. Patricio, a Portuguese national, has a career spanning... more