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Fruit and vegetablesBrio closes 2023/24 with a turnover of 56 million euros
The presence in the large-scale retail trade is increasingly consolidated, with foreign sales accounting for 50% of the turnover
Turnover of 56 million euros (+11% compared to last year) and consolidation of volumes sold: the balance sheet of Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruit and vegetables, is positive... more
Studies and researchMacrobiome: Strong Confidence in the Potential of Biomarkers
Human Microbiome Action Consortium publishes results of EU-funded study
The European Union-funded Human Microbiome Action consortium conducted a Delphi survey, coordinated by the Pharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI), to establish a consensus on the needs, challenges and limitations... more
PetfoodPurina Unleashed: Applications Open for the Sixth Edition
Applications for participation in the start-up acceleration program are open until September 30th
Purina, Europe’s leading pet care company, is inviting startups from around the world to become the next generation of pet care innovators by opening applications for the sixth edition of Unleashed, w... more
Fruit and vegetablesUnifrutti: Verfrut acquisition completed
The group consolidates its presence in Chile and Peru, key lands for the fruit and vegetable market
Unifrutti Group announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut SA (“Verfrut”), a leading integrated fruit producer and exporter with over 7,500 hec... more
NewsEU: Agriculture returns to the forefront (provided it is sustainable)
Final report on strategic dialogue in the primary sector presented to von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today received the final report of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, delivered by the group's Chair, Peter Strohschneider . Entitled... more
Fruit and vegetablesHüyük Çileği: Turkish strawberry enters European PDO register
The specificity of the product lies in its particularly pronounced smell and flavour
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of "Hüyük Çileği" strawberries from Turkey in the register of protected designations of origin (PDO). These fruits are grown in the province of Konya, in... more
IndustryPharmaNutra arrives in Germany with Sideral products
The partnership with the German Fresenius Kabi is
PharmaNutra S.p.a. company founded in 2003 by the brothers Andrea and Roberto Lacorte, specialized in mineral-based nutritional supplements, communicates "the imminent concretion" of the partnership signed... more
Cheese and dairy productsFrom Activia new range of kefir for gut health
Danone expands its portfolio in the UK
Danone has expanded its portfolio of Activia branded products with the launch of a new range of kefir. Made from authentic kefir grains and a blend of 16 live crop strains, the new drinking and spoon range... more
DessertsNutella: now it is also "plant based"
The unmistakable brand experience available with vegan ingredients
After several months of rumors and anticipations, today in Milan Ferrero launches Nutella Plant-Based, the latest addition to the Nutella family: the same unmistakable experience of the spreadable cream... more
Packaging and logisticsLogistics, port of Rotterdam "to the fruit"
Rotterdam Food Hub under construction: focus on agri-food sector
The port of Rotterdam is ready to build a new agri-food terminal, strengthening In fact, its position as a leader among the world’s leading ports for fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe and of crucial k... more
FairsSardinian food industry in tour in Düsseldorf
With Italian Chamber of Commerce for Germany, showcase producers (IEG partner) from 30 September to 1 October
Itkam, the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Germany presents in collaboration with the Special Company promotional services centre for companies from Cagliari-Oristano the food and wine specialties of 14... more
FairsCasalasco in Melbourne for the Fine food Australia
From 2 to 5 September at its stand the company brings the brand Pomì and the range for co-packing and private label
Casalasco Agricultural Company is increasingly international. From 2 to 5 September, it will participate in Fine food Australia, the most important fair in the country, dedicated to the agri-food sector.... more
Economy and financeBritish antitrust blocks Müller’s expansion
Nothing to do, for now, for the acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy: the Cma wants to see clear on the competition
It’s a tough time for acquisitions, no matter the latitude. The two US supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsosn know something about this, which for at least two years have not been able to close their M... more
Economy and financeOmnia Technologies: 3 acquisitions in the beverage sector
Bought assets of the French Maison Coquard, the Californian ATP Group and the Italian Nortan
It is a rather busy summer that of Omnia Technologies, the former DT Holding, group created by Investindustrial to bring together in a single platform automation and bottling technologies for the wine... more
TechnologyCarraro India: Listing process started on Mumbai stock exchange
Sales offer of up to approximately 200 million euros by the Italian parent company
Carraro India has started its listing process on the Mumbai stock exchange. The company, a subsidiary of the Carraro group, a Veneto-based manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has filed its prospectus... more
Conserved and jamsAmalfi Acquires Richelieu Foods Sauces
Investindustrial subsidiary acquires fourth US business in two years
The sauces of Richelieu Foods, a US group producing frozen pizzas, sauces and condiments, have been acquired by the Italian Amalfi, a company in the food sector of Investindustrial. The operation took... more
AgrifoodItalian wine excellence conquers Tokyo
The masterclass promoted by Agenzia Ice and Vinitaly was held at Villaggio Italia
Wine is also among the Italian excellences that set sail with the Amerigo Vespucci on the world tour that stops in Tokyo until August 30. And to celebrate it, yesterday, in the Japanese capital, an exclusive... more
SustainabilityEcomondo. Focus on the 27th edition at the Rimini Fair
Blue economy business from 70 mld and green deal at the center of the debates of the kermesse of Ieg from 5 to 8/11
Back to the Rimini Fair from 5 to 8 November, for its 27th edition, Ecomondo 2024, annual trade fair leader in the green and circular economy sectors and meeting point and dialogue between industries,... more
NewsItalian food is the most loved in the world but brands do not emerge
Nestlé still dominates the food trademark ranking. Ferrero is among the 100 big ones
The value generated by the level of attractiveness of the 100 main food brands in the world, set at January 1, 2024, has decreased by an average of 4% compared to last year. This is not a good performance... more
BeverageBaladin open fest, in Turin the festival of Italian craft beer
By the brewery of Teo Musso from 6 to 8 September 100 brands in showcase
From 6 to 8 September, the Baladin Open Fest 2024, the celebration of Italian craft beer will be staged. One hundred craft breweries will be present with more than 100 beers to tap in Turin, in piazzale... more
LiqueursAntica distilleria Quaglia wins 5 awards at the International wine & spirit competition
Gold Award for Servaj Dry Gin Tenuta Sussambrino: medals for the tamarind liqueur, poppy Elderberry and for the Espresso Liqueur "Ninebar
Antica Distilleria Quaglia is confirmed as an ambassador of excellence made in Italy by wearing the leading clothes at the prestigious IWSC competition, which since 1969 has been evaluating the best wines... more
Studies and researchNestlé, a new method to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
Already tested, does not affect the quality, taste and creamy consistency of milk
Nestlé is working to reduce fat in dairy ingredients. His research and development team in Brazil confirms this, having developed a method to reduce milk fat powder by up to 60%, without affecting the... more
Economy and financeFAO: food raw material prices stable in July 2024
Increased prices for vegetable oils, meat and sugar offset the decline in cereals
On an annual basis the decrease was equal to 3.1% more
Cheese and dairy productsCaciottone Norcia: PGI recognized by the EU
The number of Italian agri-food geographical indications rises to 328 (11 are from Umbria)
In the Official Journal of the European Union of 2 August 2024, the name "Caciottone di Norcia PGI" was definitively registered which, according to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, in the food... more
Economy and financeSilvateam grows thanks to UniCredit and Mediocredito Centrale
The company collects two loans of 4 and 3 million
The Silvateam Group, a company from San Michele Mondovì, in the province of Cuneo Piedmont Region), among the world leaders in the production of plant extracts used in the tanning of hides, in animal... more
Economy and financePorto Mirabello: DeA Capital RE sells stake
Acquired by Gruppo D-Marin, which is growing in Italy in the luxury port sector
DeA Capital Real Estate Sgr SpA, on behalf of the Territory Development Real Estate Alternative Investment Fund participated by various foundations of banking origin, announces the sale of the stake held... more
Packaging and logisticsItalian packaging: Ilpra acquires Migliorini
Operation of 600 million euro: Giampiero Migliorini will be president and CEO for 3 years
The ilpra Group of Mortara (PV), an innovative small business active in the packaging sector with a wide range of machines and technological solutions for the packaging of food products, cosmetics and... more
Fruit and vegetablesEviso launches itself into the distribution of apples
New segment for online trading platform: It will provide fruit to the industry
Eviso SpA, a Commod-Tech company, listed on the Euronext Growth Milan market, with a proprietary artificial intelligence infrastructure that operates in the raw materials sector (electricity, gas, apples),... more
TechnologyMeEat implements new software for consumer products
La startup agritech finlandese utilizza Centric PLM per ottimizzare i processi
California Centric Software, the market leader in product lifecycle management, announces that MeEat Food Tech, a Finnish startup in the plant-based food industry, has implemented Centric PLM, software... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria, from sauces to pasta
Takes over the private label division of Pastificio Di Martino in Gragnano
The pasta factory in turn reinvests in the controlling holding company of La Doria. more
IndustryDe' Longhi’s "perfect" 1H24
Revenues at over 1.4 billion up 10.3% and ebitda in increase
The Board of Directors of De' Longhi has approved the results of the first half of 2024 closed with revenues of 1.423 billion Euro in growth of 10.3% (+3.5% on a homogeneous basis and +4.2% on a homogeneous... more
CoffeeCaffè Borbone: revenues rise to 166.7 million euros in the first half of 2024
Net progress in the foreign market, which grows by 50% on an annual basis
Caffè Borbone closes the first half of 2024 with revenues of 166.7 million euros, an increase of 8% compared to the same period of 2023. From the group's half-yearly financial statements, a clear increase... more
Traditions"Dithmarscher Gans": German goose becomes IG
The EU formalizes its recognition as an endemic species of a region between the Elbe and the Eider
“Dithmarscher Gans” has received recognition from the European Commission as a geographical indication. It is an ancient species of farm goose whose breeding began about 150 years ago in a well-defined reg... more
FishEurostat: Fisheries cover 74% of aquatic animal production in the EU
Aquaculture still marginal in the old continent (but not in the rest of the world)
In 2022, the EU’s aquatic animal production stood at 4.2 million tonnes, with landings of fisheries contributing to an estimated 3.1 million tonnes and aquaculture reaching 1.1 million tonnes.This means t... more
NewsGlyphosate, Bayer wins class action in Australia
There is "insufficient evidence" that the chemical has caused cancer in humans
"Bayer welcomes the ruling of the Australian Federal Court in favor of Monsanto. The case has now been dismissed". This is the beginning of the statement with which the multinational Bayer Australia comments... more
FairsHospitality 2025: 50% of the spaces already assigned
The Hospitality Hall in Riva del Garda has an ever-increasing number of international presences
Hospitality - The Salone dell'Accoglienza, the most complete Italian fair dedicated to the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, is once again certified as an international event. A guarantee of quality and reliability, certification... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction conquers the Bar Industry with the Mixology Village
All the news about the tenth edition scheduled in Rimini (16-18 February 2025)
An established point of reference for the eating-out sector, Beer&Food Attraction is preparing for a 2025 edition that will dominate the national scene of the Beverage & Bar Industry. Alongside the excellent... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food: purchase of Princes Limited completed
New board of directors managed by Mastrolia. Laviola confirmed as head of Italy
Newlat Food has announced that, today, the acquisition of the entire share capital of Princes Limited has been completed. A step that follows the announcements of last May 27 (read EFA News news) and last... more
Economy and financeCollection of 380 million euros for Algebris green transition fund
Investment activity continues in a reality of excellence, already concluded 5 deals
Algebris Green Transition Fund, the first private equity vehicle of Algebris Investments focused on energy transition, announces the closing of the collection period, reaching a total of 380 million Euro,... more
SustainabilityConsorcio agrees with Fundación Ecoalf for ocean protection
Partnership within an international project to combat marine litter
Grupo Consorcio, a Spanish company in the premium segment of the canned fish market, has signed a collaboration agreement with Fundación Ecoalf, with the aim of promoting projects for the protection and... more
Economy and financeCampari records a semester of "solid growth" (but the market does not believe it)
Net sales +3.8%, net profit (€219.7 million) +1.3%, ebitda +3.5%
Strong growth driven by global priority brands, especially in the Americas, while Emea showed resilience despite the impact of particularly adverse weather. This is the summary of Campari’s performance i... more
Economy and financeToday closing for the wedding between Sammontana and Forno d'Asolo
Group is born from 1 billion euros: international ice cream, frozen bakery and pastry
The closing of the transaction announced on 5 February, thanks to which the Bagnoli family and Frozen Investments S.à r.l., Investindustrial VIII investment companies, have started a partnership to create a... more
Economy and financeEnervit, half year in the dark
Revenues up to 49.9 million euros but ebitda and net profit decrease
The board of directors of Enervit, a company active in the sports food supplement and functional nutrition market, known for its foods and supplements, approved today the half-yearly financial report closed... more
Economy and financeSecond quarter "black" for McDonald’s
Sales down, net profit drops 12%: all the blame of inflation
McDonald’s records the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 with a global decline in sales, the first since 2020, that is the first in 13 quarters. The data came as a surprise and, emphasizes the fast f... more
AgrifoodItalian Fine Food invests in Heallo's nutrition
Private Capital Fund offers sustainable solutions to enhance Made in Italy excellence
The Private Capital Italian Fine Food fund, promoted by Avm Gestioni Sgr Spa Gestore EuVeca Società Benefit, with the aim of enhancing the regional excellence of Made in Italy food, has completed a loan... more
NewsCultured meat: question arrives at the EU Commission
Anna Maria Cisint (Lega): "There is a lack of studies that demonstrate the absence of risks in the consumption of synthetic products"
“The request for the sale of laboratory meat, which arrived in the EU from a French start-up, has triggered protest reactions not only within the agricultural sector and from consumer associations". T... more
Coffeeillycaffé: rising balance sheet in the first half of 2024
Turnover, Ebitda and net profit rise
illycaffé closed the first half of 2024 with consolidated revenues rising to 289.1 million euros (+3.8% on an annual basis). Ebitda stood at 46.2 million euros (+26.2%), thanks to the organic growth in... more
Economy and financeFerrero acquires Nonni’s Bakery
The biscuit producer Usa acquired through CTH Invest
CTH Invest SA, a Belgian company owned by the Ferrero family, has acquired Nonni’s Bakery from Vestar Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm in the mid-market US. Founded in 1988, Nonni’s Bak... more
Government actsItaly-China: partnership to protect GI
After Meloni's meeting with Prime Minister Li Qiang, more fight against counterfeiting
Food safety among the issues at the center of the new four-year agreement signed between Rome and Beijing more
Government acts"Shrinkflation": italian Government crackdown on manipulated prices
Bill introduces an obligation to provide information in the event of a reduction in the quantity of product, for the same expenditure
The "Competition bill", just approved in Italy by the Council of Ministers, in addition to introducing the new legislation on dehors, also provides for a measure to combat the phenomenon of so-called "shrinkflation".... more