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NewsFerrero on the podium among the most beloved brands by European consumers
The report Brand Footprint Europe 2024 by Gfk and Kantar: in the top 20 Barilla. Divella also rises in the ranking
Ferrero, but also Mulino Bianco and Barilla. These are the three Italian brands that stand out in the top 20 of the Brand Footprint Europe 2024 report edited by Gfk and Kantar that ranks the brands of... more
Pasta and bakery productsAB Mauri acquires Italian company Mapo
The operation strengthens the supply chain and investments in new production capacity
AB Mauri completed the acquisition of the share package of Mapo srl, on 27 June 2024. Mapo is a company specialized in the production of frozen bakery products, based in Latina, close to Rome.“Mapo is a... more
AgrifoodSipcam Oxon SpA grows in France
All distribution activities of the transalpine company Phyteurop SA acquired
Sipcam Oxon SpA, an Italian multinational active in the field of agricultural technologies, announces the acquisition of all distribution activities of Phyteurop SA, a French company through its new subsidiary... more
Catering and hospitalityJre-Jeunes Restaurateurs. Daniel Canzian is the new president
Among the objectives of his mandate: cultivate young talent and promote sustainable practices in the sector
Jre-Jeunes Restaurateurs, a European network of young culinary professionals dedicated to high professional standards and restaurant management, with 400 venues in 16 countries, has announced the appointment... more
Economy and financeQuattroR, the president Valeri buys shares of the holding
The fund has in portfolio Casalasco and Mzbg (Segafredo)
The president of QuattroR sgr, Flavio Valeri, has acquired for € 491,000 the 15% of QR Partners Srl from the former president of QuattroR, Andrea Morante. The holding company controls the management c... more
PeopleElli Tsiforou new secretary general of Copa Gogeca
First woman to hold this post since 1962: She will take office from September 2024
During the joint Praesidia of Copa and Cogeca yesterday, Thursday, June 27, the members of the two organizations based in Europe decided to appoint Elli Tsiforou as head of their joint General Secretariat.... more
Economy and financeCampari, investigations on the holding impact on the title
But the group states: "Neither Davide Campari-Milano N.V. nor any of its subsidiaries are subject to investigation"
The market is worried about Campari. The title, that yesterday June 27 left on the ground at the end of the session 3.6% after being in red for over 4.3%, today faces a day that seems less pessimistic... more
AgrifoodEurostat: collapse of fertilizer use in the EU
The decrease in the use of phosphorus-based materials was particularly clear (-17.9%).
In 2022, across the European Union, the amount of mineral fertilizers (nitrogen and phosphorus) used in agricultural production was 9.8 million tonnes. This represented a sharp decline (-10.3%) compared... more
IndustrySustainable packaging: Bartoli integrated into Isem Group
Transaction concluded with Crédit Agricole Italia in the role of financial advisor
The merger of Bartoli Packaging, a Tuscan company specializing in sustainable packaging for the luxury industry, into Isem Packaging Group, a company on the European market for premium rigid boxes for... more
Fruit and vegetablesMacfrut 2025: mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Fair's delegation welcomed by the Italian embassy in Kinshasa and by three African ministers
Significant export opportunities in a country that depends on foreign countries for 60% of its food more
Government actsChianti Classico: farm villas candidate for UNESCO heritage
Italian Minister of Culture: "It enhances an identity landscape of our nation, which we fully support"
The italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano expressed "satisfaction" with the decision of the Board of Directors of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO to send the candidacy of "The landscape... more
Economy and financeSACE: Italian exports will reach 679 billion euros in 2025
Optimistic data for Afro-Asian and Latin American markets, whose value could rise to 95 billion in 2027
Artificial intelligence, new technologies, ESG transition, geopolitical risks and climate change. Exports are growing again and are experiencing a great moment of transformation between new risks and emerging... more
ZootechnyAnimal welfare. EFSA: soothe pain during felling
According to the European authority, animals should not regain consciousness before slaughter /Annex
If not stunned effectively, small ruminants such as sheep and goats can experience severe pain and fear when killed. According to the latest opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on animal... more
AgrifoodIDeA Agro acquires majority stake in Spo Zentrum
Holding Agrimediterranea enters the capital of the company producing and distributing Sicilian citrus fruits
IDeA Agro, the first private equity fund in Italy focused on agribusiness and farmland, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR, is supporting entrepreneurs Paola and Giacomo Rizzo by acquiring the... more
AgrifoodBF International: entry of new investors in capital up to 49%
Green light from the holding company's board of directors for the valorisation operation of the subsidiary
The Board of Directors of BF SpA, meeting on 26 June, to support the group's internationalization process and in line with the 2023-2027 industrial plan approved last 21 July 2023, resolved, with the abstention... more
BeverageNio Cocktail: transfer of ownership to the benefit of Tgf
British consultancy firm specializing in eCommerce takes charge of the brand
Nio Cocktails, a brand producing ready-to-drink mixes, today announced the change of ownership of the company and the new organization of the operational structure. An important step for the history of... more
FairsTuttofood 2025 presented in New York
Caravita (Fiere Parma): "Tens of thousands of products for a truly European food model"
The Tuttofood Milano tour continues. The major global event in the food sector, organized by Fiere di Parma starting from the next edition (Milan, 5-8 May 2025), was officially presented on Monday evening... more
Economy and financeMisitano&Stracuzzi travels to the Stock Exchange
he Sicilian brand of citrus essences aims at listing by summer
Misitano & Stracuzzi, one of the most important brands in Italy in the citrus essences sector, aims to be listed on the Stock Exchange at Piazza Affari. The landing on the Stock Exchange (by Intermonte)... more
Economy and financeSpain removes VAT on olive oil until september 2024
The measure also applies to other basic foods: after September VAT will rise to 2 or 4% depending on the products
The Spanish Council of Ministers today approved a Royal Decree to extend various measures to control the prices of essential goods. The measure was taken in the face of economic tensions caused by the... more
WinesAntinori grows in Usa by acquiring Col Solare in Washington State
The cellar of the Tuscan Marquises rises to 100% of the winery of Washington
Antinori takes control of Col Solare by acquiring full ownership of the US winery located in Washington State, from Ste Michelle Wine Estate, with whom he co-founded the company in 1995 in a 50% joint... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital: 54% of employees are women
The 2023 ESG report certifies a constant reduction in the gender pay gap/Annex
DeA Capital Real Estate Sgr SpA announces that the ESG Report as of 31 December 2023 has been published. This Report also testifies to the development of the path towards sustainability that DeA Capital... more
WinesEtilika: capital increase of 2 million euros
Italian start-up focuses on AI-driven virtual sommelier and new markets, including non-European ones
Etilika, a start-up born in Rome in 2019 and today among the main online wine shops in Italy, announces the start of a capital increase of 2 million euros, open to both investors and enthusiasts of the... more
FairsSummer Fancy Food. Modena Balsamic Vinegar enchants New York
Two consortia participate in the event, with presentations, tastings and promotional activities
The Consortia for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, united under "Terre del Balsamico", present at the 68th edition of the Summer Fancy Food Show... more
Food safetyAgroecology Coalition: 2024-2030 strategy
On 27 June at IFAD the transition towards fair and sustainable food systems will be discussed
“Current food systems have failed to make healthy, nutritious food accessible to all. Approximately 735 million people suffer from hunger. At the same time, our current food systems are unsustainable a... more
Economy and financeElectrolux, EUR 140 million loan from Nordic investment bank
8-year sustainability funding to reduce emissions in the value chain by 2030
Nib, Nordic investment bank and Electrolux have signed a loan of 150 million dollars, amounting to about 140 million Euro in eight years linked to sustainability. The Swedish Group was one of the first... more
IndustryNestlé: David Hancock is the new Head of Investor Relations
Long-experienced manager, succeeds Luca Borlini
Nestlé has announced the appointment of David Hancock as Head of Investor Relations, effective 1 October 2024. Hancock will succeed Luca Borlini , who will continue his long career at Nestlé in a new r... more
IndustryBauli: Luisa Franzone appointed Chief Operating Officer
The manager will be responsible for managing the entire production process
The Bauli Group announces the entry of Luisa Franzone as Chief Operating Officer, thus consolidating the team dedicated to operations and supply chain. Starting from 17 June, Franzone joins the leading... more
DistributionVéGé Group: turnover rises to 13.78 billion euros
2024 will continue to grow, thakns also to the entry of Apulia as a partner
The VéGé Group shareholders' meeting approved the 2023 consolidated financial statements thanks to which the first Modern Distribution Group in Italy celebrates 65 years since its foundation, bringing t... more
Catering and hospitalityKfc does 90 in Italy
A new restaurant for the fried chicken chain in Turin
The ninetieth KFC-branded Italian restaurant opened yesterday, June 20, in the Urban District “To Dream” a few minutes from the center of Turin. The global fried chicken brand, present in Piedmont wit... more
Cheese and dairy productsSabelli concludes acquisition of Stella Bianca
Common vision with growth objectives for the two historic dairy companies
A new phase of growth and development begins for Sabelli with the conclusion of the acquisition of Stella Bianca from Mila. The operation, announced at the end of May (read EFA News), "not a mere financial... more
FairsSigep Asia: the first edition is underway
From 26 to 28 June, over 300 Food & Beverage brands will be present in Singapore
Italian Exhibition Group adds another flag on the Asian continent and inaugurates Sigep Asia, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Singapore from 26 to 28 June 2024. This is the first edition of the... more
Economy and financeDraft EU budget 2025: the biggest share goes to the Cap
Proposal for an annual budget of 199.7 billion euro: 53.8 billion for the common agricultural policy
The EU Commission has proposed an annual EU budget of 199.7 billion Euro for 2025. The budget will be complemented by 72 billion Euro of disbursements from Next Generation EU. This substantial budget will... more
FairsMacfrut's show in Egypt
The presentation of the 42nd edition of the trade fair event will be held on 11 September in Cairo
Macfrut 2025 presents itself in Egypt. Appointment in Cairo on Wednesday 11 September where the press conference to present the 42nd edition of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair is... more
MeatsUnatalia /2. White meat: export boom (+25%)
Per capita consumption is growing (+2.9%). Egg production also performed well, rising to 12.3 billion
In 2023, industrial turnover stood at 7.5 billion: specifically 5.18 billion for poultry meat and 2.3 billion for eggs. These are some of the numbers that emerged during the general assembly of Unaitalia,... more
MeatsUnaitalia: assembly confirms Antonio Forlini as president
Italian poultry meat production is growing (+7.7%), turnover rises to 7.5 billion euros (+2.7%)
Antonio Forlini was reconfirmed today as president of Unaitalia, the reference association for the poultry meat sector: a sector that has 64 thousand employees and a turnover of 7.5 billion (+2.7% on 2022)... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano conquers the Big Apple
The Consortium's presence at the Summer Fancy Food Show (23-25 June 2024) is renewed
This year the Grana Padano Consortium is participating againg in the largest commercial event in the United States for the food industry. The Summer Fancy Food Show is scheduled from June 23rd to 25th... more
Catering and hospitalityAlice Pizza (idea Taste of Italy) and Bluebell open 2 shops in Hong Kong
Consolidation of strategic partnership for expansion in Asia: the new pizzeria in the iconic Cochrane Street
Alice Pizza, the chain controlled by idea Taste of Italy (private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector managed by goddess Capital Alternative Funds Sgr) announces the consolidation of the strategic... more
VideoNorwegian stockfish and cod: consumption is growing in Italy
From out-of-home to ready-to-eat: NSC explains the trends
It is the lord of the seas, the very cold ones, and along the approximately 30 thousand km of coastline of Norway it finds one of its ideal habitats. Since here, where the Gulf Stream meets the waters... more
AgrifoodBarilla digitizes the entire basil supply chain
22 companies and 3 organizations are involved in the project created with xFarm Technologies
The tech company xFarm Technologies and Barilla, a symbol of Made in Italy food products in Italy and around the world, announce the complete digitalisation of the Barilla basil supply chain. Calculation... more
MeatsParma ham at the Summer Fancy Show in New York
Consortium arrives in the USA, where it will find a further showcase for its main export destination
The Parma Ham Consortium flies to New York where it will be the protagonist of the Summer Fancy Food Show from 23 to 25 June. The reference fair for the food and beverage sector on the east coast of the... more
FairsIeg: Amber exceeds 10% capital and confirms confidence in the industrial plan
Ceo Peraboni: "Further incentive to fully achieve the objectives that the company has set itself"
Amber Capital increases its shareholding in Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg), exceeding 10% of the capital. In this way, the fund confirms its confidence in the 2023-2028 development plan, presented earlier... more
FairsAsian food on display in Singapore
Growth Asia Summit 2024 to be held from 16 to 18 July 2024
The highly anticipated Growth Asia Summit 2024 is one month away and will be held at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 16 to 18 July 2024. Organized by NutraIngredients-Asia.com, a group... more
Economy and financeCampari: 220 million euro bond successfully placed
Interest rate of 4.24% per year. Intesa Sanpaolo lead manager
Davide Campari-Milano NV has successfully placed an unrated bond with a duration of seven years, aimed only at institutional investors. The offer concerns a bond which has a total nominal amount of 220... more
WinesPallini: "Unilateral measures and trade tensions weigh on the free movement of goods"
Federvini's President raises alarm at the opening of the spiritsEUROPE assembly
The General Assembly of spiritsEUROPE, the European association representing 31 national associations and 11 multinational companies, kicked off today in Rome. The annual event, this year hosted in Italy,... more
HealthHigh School Diploma. Sanpellegrino Observatory: students drink at least eight glasses of water a day
Hydration helps improve concentration and short-term memory
As final exams approach, students are faced with a period of great stress and cognitive effort. To adequately prepare for these school tests, a lot of study and great commitment are essential, but it is... more
SustainabilityThe EU approved (surprisingly) the law on the restoration of nature
After months confirmed the agreement with the Eurocamera on the pillar regulation of the Green deal
The EU Council formally adopted the first regulation on the restoration of nature. After months of stalemate, the Environment Ministers confirmed the agreement with the European Parliament on the regulation... more
TraditionsConsorzio Grana Padano celebrates 70 years
Zaghini: "We consolidate tradition with research". Berni: "Guardian to the future"
Seventy years and keep looking to the future. It is the recipe of life of the Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano, born on 18 June 1954 with the drafting of the Statute stipulated and deposited in Lodi, where... more
NewsAnga, young European farmers in Florence
Young Farmers Symposium successfully concluded, bringing together Ceja’s under-35 European teams
It ended the "Young Farmers Symposium", the event organized by the young people of Confagricoltura in Florence, which brought together the under 35 Europeans of Ceja (European Council of Young Farmers)... more
ForeignChinese request anti-dumping investigation on pork imported from EU
Beijing is preparing retaliation against tariffs on electric cars, and is taking it out on food?
Chinese companies would have formally requested an anti-dumping investigation on imports of pork from the European Union. This was reported in X the Global Times, tabloid of the People’s Daily, official o... more
Economy and financeCoca Cola and Starbucks want to register brands in Russia
The two giants try to protect their intellectual property rights after leaving the country
Coca-Cola and Starbucks have requested to re-register their brands in Russia to protect their intellectual property rights after exiting the country in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. T... more