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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

ForeignVon der Leyen: "Agricultural career must be made attractive"
EU Commission President announces "other measures to strengthen negotiating power" in the sector
A new appeal for the first sector came from the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen , in the video message addressed to the Federation of Swedish farmers, on the occasion of their... more

WinesAntinori bets on robots for its vineyards
The historic Tuscan winery has entered the capital of France's Vitibot
Antinori, one of Italy's oldest family-owned wineries, has entered the capital of VitiBot, a company based in Reims, France, among the leaders in the field of vineyard robotics, part of the Sdf Group,... more

Cheese and dairy productsTaleggio Dop: stable production but declining exports in 2023
France was the first buyer of the denomination, followed by the USA, Germany and Belgium. UK growing
The annual meeting of the Taleggio Protection Consortium took place in recent days. The members met in Brusaporto (BG), where the 2023 budget was made official, the Board of Directors' report was presented... more

AgrifoodTaste of Italy 2 invests in Serroplast
Acquired 59% of a company producing roofing systems for table grape cultivation
Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has acquired 59% of Magel Srl (Serroplast) with the aim of accelerating its growth... more

Oils and condimentsPietro Coricelli: turnover over 330 million euros
With rising revenues (+36%) the Umbrian company confirms its solidity and sustainable growth
Pietro Coricelli SpA successfully continues its path of growth, transparency and sustainability: in 2023 the company reaches a record turnover of 331 million euros, up 36% compared to 2022. Values with... more

Ice creamUnilever holds ice cream products in Russia
Original news The Russian ice cream of the multinational will not be part of the spin-off announced in march
Russian breakthrough for Unilever in the ice cream sector. In fact, the multinational has decided to continue producing ice cream in Russia even after it has spun off the ice cream division, as announced... more

Studies and researchOlive oil: useful for reducing the risk of cancer
This was revealed by a joint investigation by the Umberto Veronesi Foundation Ets and Irccs Neuromed
An Italian study shows the effects of olive oil consumption in reducing the risk of mortality not only from cardiovascular diseases, but also from tumors. The results collected by the Umberto Veronesi... more

Economy and financeDifficult 1Q for Masi Agricola
Revenues down by 15%. Better in April
The board of directors of Masi Agricola, a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan and one of the Italian leaders in the production of premium wines, approved the consolidated results at 31 March 2024.... more

CoffeeCaffè Vergnano: turnover rises to 106 million euros in 2023
The fastest growing sector (+14%) is Horeca which covers 37% of the turnover
Caffè Vergnano closes 2023 with a total gross turnover of 106 million euros, up 7% compared to the previous year. The fastest growing sector was Horeca (+14%) which represents 37% of the total turnover,... more

Packaging and logisticsSupercap closes agreement with "Best-in-Class" of cork
New partnership launched for microgranule production for "SD Shank" clear spirits
Supercap closes a new agreement with a Portuguese "Best-in-Class" in cork production and consolidates its market positioning with a new partnership for the supply of microgranules. The subject of the contract... more

FairsFood&Science Festival: Syngenta is the protagonist
Events dedicated to innovation and regenerative agriculture
Also this year Syngenta is a partner of the Mantova Food&Science Festival, now in its eighth edition. For the global giant, the Festival confirms itself as an important moment, one of the events linked... more

NewsS.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna support italian Catering Day 2024
For the second year the two brands support the event dedicated to the culture of Italian catering
Catering Day 2024 (Giornata della Ristorazione) is coming soon, an event created by Fipe - Confcommercio, with the aim of celebrating a renewed feeling of community through the valorisation of the culture... more

WinesAt auction, a Piedmontese monastery with vineyard
The estate is Agricola Montefiorito: it costs 3.9 million euros including 13 hectares of vines and 30,000 bottles
Sotheby's auction house is auctioning off a 17th-century monastery with commercial vineyards in Piedmont. The target price is 3.9 million Euros and bidding will open on May 23. This is a monastery in Asti:... more

PeopleFabrizio Dosi new ceo of Frescobaldi
He succeeds Giovanni Geddes and will oversee the group's many brands
Marchesi Frescobaldi Group has appointed Fabrizio Dosi as its new ceo. As ceo, Dosi will oversee the group's many brands, including prestigious Super Tuscan producer Ornellaia, Tenuta Luce in Montalcino... more

FairsItalian Exhibition Group: revenues of 88.9 million euros in the first quarter of 2023
Board of Directors approves consolidated interim management report: results growing on an annual basis
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group SpA (Ieg), a leading company in Italy in the organization of international trade fair events, met today and approved the consolidated interim management... more

Studies and researchAfrican swine fever: infections quintupled in 14 EU states in 2023
Efsa: highest number of outbreaks recorded among domestic pigs since 2014 /Annex
In 2023, 14 Member States were affected by African swine fever (ASF) and it caused a five-fold increase in outbreaks in domestic pigs compared to the previous year. These are the main findings of the latest... more

Import-exportBrenner Pass: Italy beats Austria
The EU commission gives reason to Italy on the mobility restrictions to the state border
Italy was right for once. We talk about the Brenner and its implications in commercial traffic, with the obstructionism of Austria that wants to "dose" the passages to the pass and the consequent import... more

FairsMacfrut creates a bridge between Romagna and Argentina
The meeting between Legacoop and 58 South American cooperatives opens up prospects for collaboration
A bridge between Italy and Argentina: it was built by the latest Macfrut, on the occasion of which contacts were initiated between the agri-food sector of Legacoop Romagna and the companies associated... more

Catering and hospitalityPinsami: 10 million euros from Banca Finint
The investment is aimed at the creation of a new production line in Emilia Romagna
Banca Finint has structured a loan of 10 million euros for the benefit of Pinsami Srl. The objective is to support the investment and development plans of a Made in Italy company, with an already respectable... more

FairsMacfrut gives wings to Cesena Fiera: 9.2 million euros of production value
The contract for the use of the pavilions of the Rimini Expo Center has been renewed until 2029
Having archived Macfrut 2024 as the best edition ever (read EFA News ), Cesena Fiera this afternoon (14 May) approved the budget for the year 2023 which records a decisive leap forward. The value of production... more

DistributionMarr: consolidated revenues of 418.1 million euros in the first quarter
Growing numbers due to margins; net profit of 1.7 million euros
The Board of Directors of Marr, a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, has approved the interim management report as at 31... more

IndustryDeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr invests in fine steel blanking
Capital increase of 15 million euros subscribed for the benefit of Util Industries
DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr and Trasteel Trading Holding SA announce a new partnership for the development, growth and consolidation of the production base of Util Industries SpA. The partnership... more

Pasta and bakery productsAndriani increasingly sustainable
The Apulian company improves its ESG rating score, which grows by 2.5% in the space of a year
Andriani SpA Società Benefit, the Apulian company that has made food innovation the fulcrum of its business activity, has seen its commitment to increasingly sustainable development recognized through... more

VideoAgri-food resilience: here are the three key words
Jan Teuwen (dss+) explains to EFA News the contents of the conference scheduled in Bologna on May 20th
Protect, transform, sustain: these are the three key words that will animate the conference "Agri-food resilience: how to build the road to perfect food". Ahead of the dss+ event, scheduled to take place... more

DistributionLidl Italia: almost 94 thousand jobs created
The socio-economic impact balance sheet was presented
The “Socio-economic impact report of Lidl in Italy” drawn up by The European House – Ambrosetti was presented today. The study measured the impacts and contribution of Lidl to the creation of value for t... more

Veg worldValsoia: revenues of 24.7 million euros in the first quarter of 2024
Sales abroad are particularly growing, awaiting the summer season
In the first quarter of 2024, Valsoia reported an improvement in revenues but, at the same time, "a decidedly negative trend in total packaged consumer goods volumes". This is what emerges from the additional... more

Government actsIntesa Sanpaolo: 20 billion euros to relaunch Italian agriculture
Circular economy and efficiency improvements at the center of the agreement between bank group, Ministry of Agriculture and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Cdp) and Intesa Sanpaolo signed an agreement today to promote credit policies and synergies aimed at the development... more

AgrifoodPac: EU Council adopts targeted review
The rule will come into force by the end of May
Less administrative burdens and more flexibility in environmental regulations are on the horizon more

Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: agreement with Enersem for ecological transition
Consortium promotes environmental sustainability by the adoption of Ssda software
The Consortium for the Protection of Grana Padano cheese has entered into an agreement with Enersem, a spin-off of the Polytechnic University of Milan, for the promotion of the Ssda software, the first... more

NewsSugar Tax/2. Soft drink's entrepreneurs: "Inevitable effects on prices and inflation"
Assobibe's President Pierini: "Final text contradicts the technical report, companies penalized"
“We confidently ask the Government to continue working to identify useful solutions for postponing purely ideological measures that are harmful to the country because they increase inflation, penalize c... more