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Economy and financeFAO: food prices continue to rise, blamed on cereals and dairy products
On the contrary, sugar, vegetable oils and meat (but not pork and sheep) continue to decline
The world food commodity price index rose for the third consecutive month in May, driven by increases in cereals and dairy products, which offset and exceeded declines in sugar and vegetable oil prices.... more
WinesAlba more and more "fair": Vinum gets the qualification of International kermesse
The 47th edition of the event of the Piedmontese grand cru will be called International Vinum Fair
Alba, Unesco creative city for gastronomy, can boast of being home to two international fairs. In fact, the official communication of the Piedmont Region has arrived with which the qualification of "International"... more
SustainabilityHeineken, first European collection of regenerative barley
Fruit of the program Transitions and of the coalition guided from the French cooperative Group Vivescia
Heineken goes through a moment that can be defined "historical" from the environmental point of view. If, in fact, on the water saving front, the Italian branch sets itself ambitious goals, driven by important... more
Economy and financeAcqua Fiuggi passes to Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio
Announced the purchase of 71.17% of the company by Lmdv Capital
It was expected, as we anticipated, the announcement of the closing of the operation that brings Acqua Fiuggi and Terme s.p. And the announcement has arrived: the entrepreneur, through the family office... more
AgrifoodItalmopa: "Processed Italian wheat is the most controlled in the world"
Comment on the occasion of World Food Safety Day
Food safety - i.e. full compliance, both of the raw material wheat and of the flours obtained from wheat milling, with the rigorous community regulations regarding the protection of consumer health - constitutes... more
IndustryDea Capital invests in Ñaming sandwiches
Majority stake in the market-leading Spanish company acquired by the Talde fund
The Taste of Italy 2 investment fund, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Grupo Ñaming (Ñaming-Sansala), a Spanish c... more
ForeignMcDonald’s cannot use the Big Mac brand for chicken in EU
Prohibition of the use of time in a judgment of the Court of Justice
McDonald’s no longer has the right to use the term "Big Mac" for poultry products after it has not used it for five consecutive years. The ban was sanctioned today by the EU Court of Justice after the I... more
Economy and financeMars invests in Germany: Viersen factory expanded
40 million euros to support Twix brand production
Mars invests in Germany. The snack multinational decided to put 40 million euros (43.3 million dollars) into the pot for its chocolate factory in Viersen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The aim of the investment... more
NewsTractors in Brussels/2. Von der Leyen in the crosshairs: "She want us slaves"
Around 500 agricultural vehicles gathered at Heysel, including about ten Italians
Firecrackers thrown, some shouts of anger towards the European institutions but no accidents, nor any moments of real tension. The key moment of yet another farmers' demonstration in Brussels (read EFA... more
NewsBrussels: the return of tractors
Unrest also on the Franco-Spanish borders. Relaunched request for reciprocity in imports
A few hours after the opening of the polls (6-9 June), European farmers are once again making themselves heard and choosing the most visible place. New tractor convoys left from various EU countries (Netherlands,... more
DessertsThe Polo del Gusto debuts in Paris in the year of the Olympics
Agreement signed between Damman Fréres and La Tour Eiffel
The Polo del Gusto, holding company of the Illy family concentrated in the extra-coffee busines, becomes the protagonist in Paris, in the year of the Olympics. In view of the upcoming opening of the Paris... more
Cheese and dairy productsNew Princes Group: new 2.8 billion euro food giant
Newlat Food presents industrial plan after acquisition in the UK
A global operating network of 31 factories and approximately 8,800 employees and 30 brands is expected. more
FairsFood Zurich!: ten days of tradition and experimentation
At least four events will celebrate Made in Italy, in a series of new combinations with cocktails
The 9th edition of Food Zurich! will kick off in a few days in Zurich, the third largest food festival in Europe, now a classic event dedicated to taste, products, recipes and in general all the news related... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: innovative digital project underway
“Our future has a history”: artificial intelligence at the center of the creative idea
Grana Padano has been online since May 31st with the first episode of the project “Our future has a history”. The creative idea is to tell the values, history and past of the brand with a technology of... more
ForeignWheat: EU Council approves "prohibitive" tariffs from Russia and Belarus
Belgian Presidency: "Another measure to demonstrate constant support for Ukraine"
The European Council today adopted a regulation that aims to impose prohibitive tariffs on cereal products imported from Russia and Belarus. The regulation increases tariffs on grains, oilseeds and derivatives... more
Fruit and vegetablesMacfrut 2024: positive balance for India
B2B meetings, networking activities, ten mango, table grape and pomegranate exporters
Business meetings, networking activities, commercial relationships. Positive outcome for India at Macfrut for the first time present with a national pavilion, coordinated by Apeda, the main authority that... more
Economy and financeVandemoortele buys Dolciaria Acquaviva and expands in pastry
Apheon and the family sell the fund: the founder Pierluigi Acquaviva remains president
Vandemoortele, one of the leading European family-run food groups, with an important presence in Italy, announces the acquisition of Dolciaria Acquaviva, a renowned Caserta producer of frozen pastries... more
Studies and researchRestaurants: 80 fewer in Italy in the first quarter
Chiaroscuro data relaunched by The Fork: closures decrease compared to 2023
TheFork, the restaurant booking platform, releases data on the performance of Italian restaurants for the first three months of 2024. The research report was conducted in collaboration with Format Research.The... more
Economy and financeForeign trade outside the EU. Ice Agency: "The fluctuating trend is consolidated"
President Zoppas notes the recovery of exports to China and the consequences of geopolitical instability
As reported by Istat (read EFA News ), in the first four months of 2024 exports to non-EU countries grew by 2.2% and came close to 100 billion euros, ahead of what happened in 2023." The export numbers... more
Economy and financeCoca Cola ready to invest 175 million dollars in Kenya
Over the next 5 years funding to accelerate capacity expansion of the Coca Cola system in East Africa
Coca-Cola will invest 175 million dollar in Kenya over the next five years. This was stated by the same multinational through the Coca-Cola system in Kenya, composed of The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized... more
Economy and financeArdian fund raises 530 million and invests in snacks
Fund rising with over 120 investors on the list: 25% already allocated, among other things, to My Pie innovative snack company
Ardian, one of the world’s leading private market investment companies, today announced that it has raised €530 million for its third growth investment platform, Ardian Growth Fund III. In a challenging fun... more
Economy and financeItalian "sweet" shopping for Valeo foods, which acquired Dal Colle
The Verona company provides a complementary offer to the expanding operations of the Bain Capital company
Valeo Foods, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of quality pastries and snacks, has completed the process for the acquisition of the assets of Dal Colle, a renowned Italian manufacturer of high-quality b... more
FairsTowards RiminiWellness 2024
From May 30 to June 2 the wellness kermesse organized by Ieg at the Rimini Fair
It is considered the greatest manifesto for the promotion of healthy lifestyles, but also an event that enhances the historical, cultural and tourist heritage of a reference territory for sport and well-being... more
Economy and financeTap to pay, the new frontier of cashless
Allows merchants and restaurateurs to accept payments without additional devices
SumUp, a fintech company active in the digital payments industry with innovative solutions for businesses of all sizes, has added "Tap to pay" to its ecosystem of payment solutions for Italian customers,... more
LiqueursTriple Entente: three rums for a single intent
Velier features Hampden Jamaica, Neisson Martinique and Foursquare Barbados
Previewed at the recent Velier Live, this new project features three white rums from three of the few still independent distilleries: Foursquare, Neisson and Hampden. The Triple Entente project consists... more
DistributionDespar awarded at Plma 2024
Group receives recognition for two products from the Despar Premium line
Despar was again awarded at the "Plma's 2024 International Salute to Excellence Awards" with two awards given to as many references which confirm the quality of the brand's product offering: these are... more
DessertsFerrero: 90% traceable hazelnut supply chain
Water consumption decreasing (-20%) and packaging 90.7% recyclable, according to the 15th sustainability report
The Ferrero Group announced today, with the publication of the 15th Sustainability Report, the latest progress made in the sustainability field. Guided by the Ferrero Group's long-term commitment to generating... more
NewsNutriscore. Portuguese minister: "The previous government's decision was illegal"
José Manuel Fernandes confirms what was anticipated by the italian Minister of Agriculture
Confirmation from the Portuguese Agriculture Minister arrives from Brussels: Lisbon will give up Nutriscore. In what times and ways is yet to be established. "We are evaluating Nutriscore, and within a... more
DistributionSchwarz Group (Lidl) experiencing limited growth
The discounter drives the revenues of the German holding, which ends the year with 200 more points of sale
The Schwarz Group, holding company of Lidl and Kaufland, closed the fiscal year (29 February 2024) with a turnover rising to 167.2 billion euros (8.5% on the previous financial year). Growth, therefore,... more
Economy and financeSalov, closes "hard" 2023 with growing turnover (and volumes down)
More than 105 million liters of oil sold with revenues of more than half a billion Euro (+5%)
The Shareholders' Meeting of Salov, an industrial group globally active in the oil sector, controlled by Chinese Bright Food, approved the 2023 consolidated balance sheet closed with oil sales of over... more
DessertsIdb Group: growing sales and double-digit exports
Rovigo's confectionery company invests 2 million euros in the production of UHT muffins
Industria Dolciaria Borsari (Idb Group) closes 2023 with a growing balance sheet, in line with expectations and the start of a new production line. Last year, the group totaled revenues of 71 million euros,... more
MeatsThai Prime Minister visits Italia Alimentari
Meeting has been held in the cured meat production plant in Busseto
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited the Italia Alimentari (Cremonini group) plant in Busseto (Parma), as part of last week's official trip, which culminated with the meeting with Italian Prime... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food buys Princes for 800 million euros
Agreement with Mitsubishi to take over 100% of the English group
Payment partly in Newlat shares, with Mitsubishi becoming the second shareholder of the group after the Mastrolia family. more
FairsJapan. "Italia, Amore Mio!": 35 thousand visitors in two days
Made in Italy triumphs in the land of the Rising Sun. Next year it will be repeated at the Osaka Expo
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (Iccj) reports that the "Italia, Amore Mio! 2024" event has just ended with a success. The 3000 square meters of Italia in the iconic Roppongi Hills complex, in... more
VideoPolli protagonist at the Cibus 2024 fair
Manuela Polli: "More and more abroad, next goal is a branch in the USA"
Polli, the Italian historic manufacturer of pestos, ready-made sauces, preserves, pickles and pickles, presented at Cibus 2024 a new line of Vegetable Ragù, 100% Plant Based and soy-free. As Manuela P... more
Economy and financeEU antitrust, bitter chocolate for Mondelez
Fine of 337.5 million Euro "for obstructing trade in chocolate, biscuits and coffee products between Member States"
The European Commission fined Mondelēz International 337.5 million Euro for cross-border trade restrictions. This was communicated by the Commission itself in an official note stating that the fine was... more
Economy and financeDanone, 70 million euros in medical nutrition
Investment for the Steenvoorde plant: will produce food supplements for Nutricia
With an investment of 70 million Euro in its production site in Steenvoorde, in the Hauts-de-France region, Danone takes a further step forward to strengthen its development in the field of medical nutrition.... more
VideoPietro Coricelli: sustainability and innovation
At Cibus 2024, CEO Chiara Coricelli presents the new Avocado Oil/Video
Pietro Coricelli, historic Italian family-owned oil producer from Spoleto, presented the latest news at Cibus 2024. As CEO Chiara Coricelli explains to us in this interview, "the oil sector is at a turning... more
VideoAgri-food resilience: the new frontier of food
The interviews with the protagonists of the conference promoted by Dss+ in Bologna
Protect, Transform & Sustain. These are the 3 words of the value proposition of Dss+, a global consultancy company in the agri-food sector which brought together a large group of experts and operators... more
MeatsRed meat: British exports worth 1.3 billion pounds
France represents the most important destination market in the UK with exports increasing by 23%
It is a very positive moment for the British red meat industry according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Ahdb), the English body that collaborates with the Government and the meat... more
NewsFrom sustainability to agri-food resilience
Operators compared in the conference organized by Dss+ /Gallery
Protect, Transform & Sustain. These are the 3 words of the value proposition of Dss+, a global consultancy company in the agri-food sector which gatered together on May 20th a large group of experts and... more
Packaging and logisticsGerman shopping for Fedrigoni: Poli-Tape outlet
The company is active in signage, digital printing and other specialty products
The Fedrigoni Group, a global operator active in the production of special cards for luxury packaging, labels and self-adhesive materials and RFID solutions, announced that it has concluded an agreement... more
Cheese and dairy productsSabelli acquires Stella Bianca from Mila
At the end of the operation, the dairy group's turnover should be over 320 million euros
Sabelli and Mila – Latte Montagna Alto Adige Soc. Agr. Coop., have signed a binding agreement for the sale of Stella Bianca, a company specialized in the production of stracchino, robiola, goat's cheese, f... more
SustainabilityBayer: agreement in Italy with Iberdrola for 33 GWh in 11 years
New photovoltaic plant will provide clean energy to the multinational
Bayer will purchase clean energy for eleven years from Iberdrola starting from January 2025. This was established by an agreement between the renewables producer and the pharmaceutical multinational. For... more
DistributionEuropean Vending Association: Sergio Barbarisi is the new president
Member of the Executive Committee since 2021, he takes over from Paolo Ghidotti
The Executive Committee of the European Vending Association (Eva) has elected Sergio Barbarisi as new president. The change was sanctioned last May 14, during the meeting held on the sidelines of Venditalia.... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks opens in the heart of Naples
Tomorrow the ribbon will be cut at Galleria Umberto I: it is the 38th venue in Italy
The second Starbucks store in Campania will open tomorrow in the evocative setting of the Galleria Umberto I in Naples. The store, opened in partnership with Percassi, the brand's exclusive licensee partner... more
CoffeeInternational coffee tasting: registration open
The 16th edition tries to break the record of 2023 when 750 products from 14 countries competed
International Coffee Tasting, the competition organized by IIAC, the International institute of coffee tasters, opens registration for the 2024 edition. This is the sixteenth edition and follows the record... more
Catering and hospitalityRed Lobster: over 1 billion dollars in debt and bankruptcy around the corner
The inexorable decline of the US chain began with the acquisition by Thai Union Group
It had become the largest seafood restaurant chain in the world, bringing affordable shrimp and lobster. Now, however, the time has come for bankruptcy. The company said it has more than $1 billion in... more
BeverageSanbittèr celebrates the regional flavors of Italy
Summer full of Sicilian and Ligurian inspirations, in the 20 cl references
In an era in which the search for authenticity and tradition has become a priority for consumers around the world, Italy emerges as a beacon of culinary excellence. The growing demand for regional ingredients... more
Ice creamTonitto 1939: growing exports, with Eastern Europe as a target
The Italian company's intention is to achieve sales of 10 million euros by the end of the year
The first months of 2024 marked a decisive change of pace abroad for Tonitto 1939 ice creams, a market which recorded a sales record in the first quarter of 2024. The Italian company, leader in Italy for... more