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![La bottiglia da 27 litri di Colore di Bibi Graetz](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/b5944f00f9370d79afb717348d04d696.png.webp)
WinesRecord bottle for the Italian winery Bibi Graetz
Unique piece of Color 2016 from 27 liters sold to over 102 thousand euros
Bibi Graetz, a wine producer from Fiesole in the hills of Florence, has set a new record for Italian wine: a unique bottle of Colore 2016 of 27 liters has become the most expensive Italian bottle ever... more
![Irca acquisisce Domori Professional](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/c638240ba87840a7959eb0bc2fe2263d.jpg.webp)
DessertsIrca, agreement with Domori Professional for premium cocoa
Gets exclusive rights to use the brand of Polo del Gusto in the B2B channel
Irca, one of the international leaders (from one billion Euro in revenues) in the production of chocolate, creams, fruits, pistachios, decorations and other high-quality ingredients for the food industry,... more
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WinesIl Borro acquires the Pinino winery in the Montalcino area
Operation will allow the Ferragamo family to enrich the offer with Brunello
Important acquisition for Il Borro Toscana, the estate of Ferruccio Ferragamo 's family, which announces that it has taken over the Pinino winery, based in the renowned area of Montalcino (Tuscany). "This... more
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IndustryNatural ingredients: HiFood launches Micro Protein
Range of allergen-free, clean label and 70% protein content
HiFood, a company specialized in the research, development and production of ingredients of natural origin, part of Csm Group together with Csm Ingredients, has developed a new range of micronized proteins,... more
![Sperimentazione Nestlé su varietà arabica](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/5940c5bd708bc83861f851ff5473c52a.jpg.webp)
AgrifoodBrazil: Nestlé experiments with "resilient" coffee
Arabica variety Star 4 offers higher yields and is resistant to climate change /Video
As global demand for coffee continues to increase, recent climate change models suggest that land suitable for growing Arabica coffee could decline by more than 50% by 2050. To mitigate the impact of these... more
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Food safetyEurostat: "adequate" meals prohibitive for more and more people in the EU
9.5% of the population cannot afford meat, fish or vegetable equivalents every 2 days
In 2023, 9.5% of the EU population were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish or a vegetarian equivalent every second day, 1.2 percentage points (pp) higher compared with 2022 (8.3%).Moreover,... more
![Gli azionisti di Misitano&Stracuzzi. Da sx, Emanuela Stracuzzi, AD; Antonio Stracuzzi, Presidente; Diego Stracuzzi, AD](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/e7f54475f864ca992423af92f04f88ec.jpg.webp)
Economy and financeMisitano & Stracuzzi goes to the Stock Exchange: on July 15th the roadshow starts
Fixed the fork between a minimum price of € 2.92 and a maximum of € 3.54 per share
The board of directors Misitano & Stracuzzi, one of the leading Italian business to business (B2B) active internationally in the creation, production and marketing of citrus fruits mainly of natural origin... more
![Princes Industrie Alimentari: l'impianto di Foggia](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/cf2a0327753ac4b131b1ea013f16c4f5.jpg.webp)
IndustryNewlat, OK to Princes acquisition
Conditions fulfilled, closing of the operation on July 30th
Following the press release issued by Newlat Food on 27 May 2024 regarding the signing of an agreement for the acquisition by the Company of the entire share capital of Princes Limited currently held by... more
![Marzia Faré, Chief Marketing Officer di KFC in Italia](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/f4381cb5a49d66574cfdb40843557f63.jpeg.webp)
Veg worldThe veggie world enters the KFC menu
Bet on the Italian market: "63% of young people consider the availability of veg alternatives important"
The plant world has officially entered the KFC menu in Italy thanks to the first line of veggie products. A first time for vegetarians, underlines the company statement, that "finally they can try the... more
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MeatsAmadori: revenues rise to 1.78 billion euros
2024-2028 Strategic Plan launched, it will become “Protein Company”
In a constantly evolving macroeconomic and international framework characterized by profound changes, Amadori closed the financial year to 31 December 2023 with good performance and economic-financial... more
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MeatsParma Ham strengthens its position in US catering
Consortium flies to the Texas Restaurant Show, scheduled in San Antonio on 14 and 15 July
A few days after participating in the Summer Fancy Food Show, the Parma Ham Consortium is back on display in the United States, where it will take part in the Texas Restaurant Show, scheduled in San Antonio... more
![Ricariche elettriche nei suoi store: un progetto che Aldi accarezza da anni (foto d'archivio)](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/06898ac0fae778ba68ecfe953ae7624d.jpg.webp)
ForeignAldi will install fast charging points in more than 80 supermarkets in Spain
Support for electric mobility for customers and employees
Aldi, one of the main supermarket brands in Spain, has signed an agreement with Atlante (Nhoa Group) aimed at the installation and management of fast charging points for electric vehicles in the GD stores.... more
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Catering and hospitalityAutogrill-Rossopomodoro: pizza is served at Milan's airport
A new point dedicated to the Neapolitan gastronomic tradition is inaugurated today
Autogrill (Avolta), active in catering for travelers and parties, consolidates its partnership with Rossopomodoro, an Italian chain of pizzerias active at an international level, inaugurating today at... more
![Isabel Bombal, direttore generale dello Sviluppo rurale, dell'innovazione e della formazione agroalimentare del governo spagnolo](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/432628a8e2e7ba0fd40d37a2b630fa39.jpg.webp)
ForeignAgriFoodTef: Spain bets on AI in agriculture
Budget of 5 million euros for Iberian satellite node, co-financed by the government and the EU Commission
The Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training of the Spanish Government Isabel Bombal today inaugurated the day of presentation of the Spanish satellite node of the pan-European... more
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Economy and financePrivate equity: Clessidra acquires Molino Nicoli
The Nicoli family will reinvest in the company with a 30% stake, ensuring business continuity
Clessidra Private Equity Sgr, operator in the Italian private equity market focused on the upper-mid market segment, announces the acquisition from the Nicoli family, founders of the company, of Molino... more
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SustainabilityStandard Ethics updates the esg ranking: Casillo Group and Illycaffé in the lead
Cremonini and Bolton Group are among the 30 Italian F&B companies analysed for sustainability
Standard Ethics, an independent sustainability rating agency based in London, has published an update of the Corporate Standard Ethics Ratings (SER) of the 30 largest Italian food and beverage companies.... more
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Packaging and logisticsSmurfit Kappa-WestRock: merger and stock market listing
The new group will encourage the production of renewable and recyclable packaging
From the merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, Smurfit Westrock plc was born, a sustainable packaging manufacturer, with operations in 40 countries, over 500 production plants and over 100 thousand... more
![Clara Maffei, Inalca Quality & Assurance Manager. ENAJ/EU FarmBook Event, Ghent 9/7/2024](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/1028b4bf475a30e5a451e939536fa823.jpg.webp)
Studies and researchEnvironmental effect of improved forage fertilization practices in the beef production
A study presented at the ENAJ/EU-FarmBook Event at Ghent University
Inalca, the first Italian producer and one of the European leaders in the beef sector, has created, together with Corteva Agriscience and the University of Milan, a pilot project with the aim of improving... more
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AgrifoodCopa-Cogeca: European harvest poised in 2024
Very poor year for EU cereals, stable for oilseeds, positive for protein crops. But it could get worse
Poor prospects for cereals, stable for oilseeds and positive for protein crops, but the situation could worsen. This is, in a nutshell, the analysis of the experts of the COPA and Cogeca working groups... more
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Packaging and logisticsPackaging recycling grows in Italy
According to Conai, 75.3% of waste reused in 2023: EU 2030 targets exceeded
In 2023 Italy recycled 75.3% of its packaging waste, or 10,470,000 tons out of a total of 13,899,000 tons released for consumption. A percentage of recycling in strong growth compared to about 71% in 2022,... more
![Vigneti nei Colli Euganei](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/0cb05881edb03b1ced154ecb9fda46f2.jpg.webp)
NewsItaly. The Euganean Hills become a UNESCO reserve
Local Protection Consortium: "Extraordinary opportunity for our territory and our wines"
The Euganean Hills have been included in the UNESCO List of World Biodiversity Reserves. The decision of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Council which met in Agadir, Morocco, unanimously decreed the inscription... more
![Cavolfiore della Piana del Sele Igp](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/2d54b2855054874b078b0144f59fb5fd.jpg.webp)
AgrifoodGeographical Indications: the EU recognizes "Piana del Sele Cauliflower"
This brings the number of Italian PDOs, PGIs and TSGs to 327
Italian Ministry of Agriculture informs today that another important milestone has been achieved for quality Italian agri-food: Italy can boast further recognition of Protected Geographical Indications.... more
![Aquanexa acquisisce Puglia Enginnering](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/7b423e2de0276ce5587327cabd1fecba.jpg.webp)
Economy and financeWater networks. Aquanexa acquires Puglia Engineering
Southern expansion for the integrated service platform launched by Algebris Green Transition Fund
Aquanexa, an advanced platform of integrated solutions for the water industry launched by Algebris Green Transition Fund, announces the acquisition of 100% of Puglia Engineering S.r.l. through Datek22... more
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Economy and financeMisitano & Stracuzzi starts the stock exchange listing
The Sicilian company is a leader in the citrus essences sector
Misitano & Stracuzzi, one of the most important brands in Italy in the citrus sector, has started the process for listing in Piazza Affari. The admission, announced a few days ago is now scheduled for... more
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Economy and financeEU. Production of services. Hotels and restaurants down year-on-year
Eurostat: decrease of 3.1% in April. Decline also on a monthly basis but more limited (-1.6%)
According to Eurostat's first estimates, in April 2024, compared to the previous month, seasonally adjusted services production increased by 1.1% in both the euro area and the European Union. In March... more
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Catering and hospitalityStarbucks inaugurates its 42nd Italian location in Rimini
New kiosk format store led to the hiring of ten human resources
Starbucks has opened, in partnership with Percassi, exclusive licensee of the brand in Italy, the 42nd store in the country by choosing Le Befane Shopping Center in Rimini, among the largest shopping centers... more
![Maggi Rindecarne](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/b45950979ef8ff4e2dd234b25c3dfce4.jpeg.webp)
AgrifoodNestlé: the new frontier of protein foods is expanding
Destined for the Latin American market, Maggi Rindecarne satisfies vegans and meat lovers
Nestlé is committed to developing accessible foods and drinks, including nutritious plant proteins that help people achieve adequate and balanced diets. In line with this principle, the group launched... more
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Economy and financeBillionaire bakery maneuvers: agreement between Emmi and Mademoiselle Desserts
The Swiss dairy group buys the French premium desserts company for € 900 million
The Swiss dairy group Emmi has signed a sales option agreement for the planned acquisition of the French group Mademoiselle Desserts, specializing in innovative high-end pastry. The transaction, as reported... more
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PetfoodCinven double shot: sells Arcaplanet and invests in Fressnapf
British fund divests Italian investment and creates group with German pet food partner
Double shot for the British fund Cinven that sold ("successfully", underlines the official statement) Arcaplanet, Italian company active in the retail of pet products. The sale of the investment in Arcaplanet... more
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Economy and financeFAO: food price index stable in June
The decline in cereals is offset by the increase in vegetable oils (+3.1%), sugar (+1.9%) and milk (+1.2%)
The benchmark for global food commodity prices remained unchanged in June, as increases in international quotations for vegetable oils, sugar and dairy products offset a decline in those for cereals. This... more
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MeatsFondo Italiano d'Investimento enters the capital of Trinità
The aim is to support the development process (also by acquisitions) of the cured meats company
Fondo Italiano d'Investimento Sgr announces its entry into the capital of the company Trinità SpA – Industria Salumi, an Italian company with headquarters in Vallese di Oppeano (Verona). Carried out th... more
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Packaging and logisticsCold storage: Lineage acquires Eurofrigor
The Dutch fund consolidates its presence in the Italian market
Lineage, a real estate investment fund for temperature-controlled warehouses, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Eurofrigor, a provider of cold storage services, located in Controguerra... more
![San Giorgio, pasticcceria, bakery, dolciaria](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/4c3fa267311052da4ff2712067917a91.jpg.webp)
Economy and financeRumors. Bridor could acquire San Giorgio
The French multinational would be in negotiations in order to acquire the pastry of Salerno
Bridor, a French multinational specializing in bakery products, bread and frozen pastries for supermarkets and artisanal bakers but also for the hotel and catering sector, would start negotiations to buy... more
![Fotovoltaico in agricoltura: pannelli solari installati a terra](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/a936ef65320adefc5415f9bcc551994c.jpg.webp)
AgrifoodPac: 8.6 billion euros in 8 years for non-agricultural activities
EU Commission study analyzes the impact on related industries in rural areas in 2014-2022 /Annex
Between 2014 and 2022, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) allocated 8.6 billion euros to support non-agricultural activities in rural areas. This is revealed by a new study by the European Commission,... more
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HealthEfsa: avian flu at historic lows in Europe since 2019/2020
Cases are still decreasing but maximum surveillance is recommended for the next flu season
Europe has recorded the lowest number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases in poultry and wild birds since 2019/2020 and the risk to the general population remains low. These are the main... more
![Nestlé Baby Leave, il congedo retribuito di tre mesi per i neopapà dipendenti del Gruppo](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/af2fec2e6ff1fea7fb42e7fd776b7d2d.jpg.webp)
IndustryNestlé Italy: three months' paid leave for 82% of new fathers
CEO Travaglia: "Our growth is strongly connected to the well-being of those who work with us"
The Group expands the frontiers of corporate welfare, and also adds free telemedicine and constant commitment to smart working to the "Nestlé Baby Leave" more
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Pasta and bakery productsFipec (Italian Investment Fund) enters Casa della Piada
The Modena-based company producing piadine and tigelle aims for a turnover of 50 million
Private equity operations in the food sector are not stopping. Today it is the turn of CRM from Modena, owner of the Casa della Piada brand: the Fondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR, controlled by CDP Equity... more
![Temakinho a Milano Brera](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/3000f011d65ac377435c1ca6f4cb86a8.webp.webp)
Catering and hospitalityTemakinho changes top manager
The restaurant chain is controlled by the Mutares fund
Temakinho, a restaurant brand balanced between Japanese flavors and Brazilian aromas, controlled a few months by the German fund Mutares, has announced the addition of five new top figures in the areas... more
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BeverageConstellation Brands: First quarter earnings beat expectations
On an annual basis, the US group sees revenues rise to $2.66 billion
The stock market toasts Constellation Brands' results driven by strong demand for its core beer brands such as Modelo Especial and Pacifico. The group (which controls brands such as Corona, Meiomi, Kim... more
![Sophie Bellon, presidente e ceo Sodexo](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/238956ff7d5d1640d3a0829284330509.jpg.webp)
Catering and hospitalitySodexo confirms guidance but loses something in the third quarter
Revenues at 6.07 billion euros, less than expected: organic growth prospects of 6-8%
Sodexo, the French multinational that provides catering services and facility management, closed the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 with revenues of 6.07 billion Euros, organically increasing by... more
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Catering and hospitalityAlice Pizza: positive balance in the first half of the year
Baitelli (CEO): "We are aiming for 15% growth in 2024"
Alice Pizza reported the results for the first half of 2024, at the end of which, the chain inaugurated 12 new pizzerias, bringing the total number of locations to 214. Of these, 111 are directly managed... more
![Nestlé Vitaflo a Rosbach. Da sinistra a destra: Da sinistra a destra: Alexander von Maillot, CEO di Nestlé Germania, David Jobse, amministratore delegato di Vitaflo Comidamed GmbH, Caroline Charlesworth, CEO di Vitaflo International Ltd, Clement Delautre, direttore di fabbrica di Vitaflo Comidamed GmbH, Steffen Maar, sindaco di Rosbach.](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/da470f0144c8af67d117dfeb499126d3.jpg.webp)
Economy and financeNestlé invests in protein foods in Germany
Investment of 8 million euro to expand the Vitaflo plant in Rosbach
Nestlé invests in the German protein food factory Vitaflo, part of Nestlé Health Science. The multinational, in fact, has just inaugurated the expansion of its plant in Rosbach vor der Höhe, north of Fr... more
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Fruit and vegetablesPears: production drops across Europe
From the Interpera international conference, held in Portugal, still not very comforting data emerges
Interpera, the international pear congress, held this year in Óbidos, Portugal on 26 and 27 June, saw the largest number of participants in the last ten years. Around 200 producers, researchers, national... more
![Rum Diplomatico, brand di Compagnia dei Caraibi](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/b62dcaea1098a0a61f79ad0aa1405e2e.jpg.webp)
BeverageSustainability. The report of Compagnia dei Caraibi
The commitments of the Piedmontese company specialized in the import and distribution of spirits
Compagnia dei Caribbean, a Piedmontese company specialized in the import, development, brand building and distribution of premium to ultra-premium and prestige spirits, wines and soft drinks from all over... more
![L'insegna del nuovo Carrefour Market Superstore di Aulla](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/611cd0fbae217cf92a0291b7bd165005.jpg.webp)
DistributionCarrefour is betting its cards on Uvesco... but it won't be easy
Group wants to acquire the Spanish chain, whose price is estimated between 700 and 800 million euros
The news has been bouncing around numerous international media for a few days: Carrefour intends to acquire the Spanish company Uvesco. The negotiation, however, will not be the simplest, given the fierce... more
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LiqueursPallini: Limoncello on top of the world
Record sales (+66%) in the last 4 years, it is the flagship product of the Roman distillery
Pallini, the historic Roman company is experiencing unstoppable and global growth thanks to its flagship product, Pallini Limoncello, with a 66% increase in sales in the last four years, more than double... more
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NewsLogistics, Mediterranean at the heart of the G7 trade
In a message to Assagenti, Tajani announces Reggio Calabria as venue of the meetings on 16-17 July
If the Mediterranean is an extraordinary resource for Europe and for Italy, and it is, all the efforts that our country has made and leads to strengthen and highlight this strategic dimension at Community... more
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BeverageHeineken Italia: Alexander Koch is the new CEO
He will replace Wietse Mutters, who leaves after 4 years, to lead the Vietnamese branch of the group
Significant changing of the guard at Heineken Italia: after four years Wietse Mutters leaves the role of CEO to lead Heineken Vietnam. Replacing him, starting from next August 1st, will be Alexander Koch... more
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PetfoodPurina launches Dogasnax and the first virtual pet food
An innovative collaboration is born between the world of entertainment and that of animal care
Purina, a leading pet-care company in Europe, announces the launch of Purina Dogasnax, the first virtual petfood brand, in collaboration with Dogamí Academy, the innovative dog racing gaming app, leader... more
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ForeignEggs and sugar: EU reinstates tariffs on Ukraine
An emergency brake is introduced for seven agricultural products if imports reach a certain threshold
Starting tomorrow, Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) tariff quotas from Ukraine in the EU are reintroduced for imports of eggs and sugar. The revised autonomous trade measures (ATMs), effective... more