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WinesMarchesi Frescobaldi: revenues rise to 166 million euros in 2023
However, growth abroad is slowing down, margins at 29%, net profit stable
For the Marchesi Frescobaldi family, business is going well and growing, particularly in Italy. The 2023 budget of the Tuscan wine group shows growing sales: 166 million euros, compared to 155 million... more
Economy and financeOcado, record day on the Stock Exchange for half-year and forecasts
A breath of fresh air for the title of the online supermarkets owned by Exor
Take breath the shares of Ocado, the online UK supermarket attended by Agnelli-Elkann’s Exor Lingotto family. The title closed a very performing session on the London Stock Exchange filed with +6% after a... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: ribbon cutting at Naples airport
The partnership with Lavazza is renewed and strengthened at a fundamental point for Made in Italy
Chef Express, a catering company controlled by the Cremonini Group, stops in Naples Capodichino for the first time and inaugurates the new Lavazza Coffee Design store at the International Airport.The number... more
AgrifoodCopa-Cogeca: words and deeds for agriculture
Appeal to the new EU parliament: encouraged by renewed political interest
Agriculture was a key player in the European elections, often cited by candidates and highlighted in party posters. From the experience of Farm to Fork, to the crises that have shaken Europe and the significant... more
TraditionsThe Consorzio prosciutto di Parma protagonist at the Redentore Festival in Venice
On 20 and 21 July, an area of the historic Rialto Fish Market will be personalised with a Parma Ham theme
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma will be present this year in Venice at the Festa del Redentore which, with its tradition spanning over 400 years, is among the most representative and participatory... more
HealthSan Daniele ham is ideal for conscious eating
The Consortium confirms the nutritional qualities of the PDO, which in 2023 had a turnover of 360 million Euro
It is called "mindful eating", that is, a conscious diet and nothing else but a way of eating that provides for the full presence of oneself, without distractions and maintaining a balanced and non-judgmental... more
Catering and hospitalityCastello sgr opens the first Nobu Hotel in Italy in the heart of Dolce Vita
Investment of € 135 million for the re-launch of the ex-Grand Hotel Via Veneto in Rome
Castello sgr, a real estate asset management company and leading investor in the hospitality sector, has signed a 135 million Euro loan agreement for the refinancing and relaunching of the former Grand... more
CoffeeKimbo in flight with the new In-Cup
This summer on the planes of the company Sundair, filtered coffee 100% Arabica in special cup
Were the passengers of the German airline Sundair the first to experience an innovation in the onboard catering this summer, namely the new Kimbo In-Cup, which allows airlines and other travel industry... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo: Italian excellence protagonists in Paris
Marr is among the agri-food candidates of the 2024 edition of "Winning Companies"
Intesa Sanpaolo presents the 2024 edition of "Italian Excellences, Mid Corporate Conference" which will be held in Paris on 8 and 9 October. The event is mainly dedicated to companies listed on Euronext... more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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