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Economy and financeTyson foods, good results but beef is in crisis
Quarterly rise to $ 13.3 billion for the largest meat company USA: only the drop in cattle (-117 million $)
Tyson Foods posted better-than-expected results in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The largest US meat company has beaten market expectations regarding revenues and profits in the first quarter,... more
NewsMiddle East. Filiera Italia: "Italian agri-food can guarantee safety"
The CEO Scordamaglia spoke at the round table "Mediterranean Dialogues"
“If we really want to “Rethink security in the Middle East” we can only start from a joint and strategic action on food security with Italy as a real protagonist, transforming this area from a point of we... more
MeatsCulatello Zibello Dop: half of the production goes into trays
The Consortium: "In 2023, 1.17 million packs will be produced. This will avoid waste"
A constant growth of pre-sliced meats, with one fact above all: almost half of the culatelli produced is destined for trays. This is what the Consortium for the Protection of Culatello di Zibello Dop reiterated,... more
DistributionUber Eats escapes, 4,000 riders on the warpath
The company disappears after closing in Italy: class action of the messengers
The disengagement of Uber Eats from Italy could turn out to be a Caporetto. Announced in June 2023 and implemented in July, within a few days left 4,000 riders speechless. Who now, rightly, claim to deal... more
ForeignBrazil: clearance for expansion of beef exports to Canada
Four new green-and-gold states authorized along the foreign trade route to the North American country
After a careful analysis carried out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the Brazilian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), has received authorization to expand... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction 2024: from beers to mixology, between trends and news
The event, scheduled from 18 to 20 February, will bring a sector worth 10.2 billion euros to Riminifiera
The all-round beverage industry returns as a protagonist at Beer&Food Attraction, the event organized by the Italian Exhibition Group from 18 to 20 February 2024 at the Rimini Fair. Of the 14 pavilions,... more
Ice creamGelato d'Italia acquires Giuntoli
With this operation, the Emilian company becomes the first national operator in the ice lolly sector
Gelato d'Italia - Indian, an Italian company producing ice creams and ice lollies for large-scale distribution and for the big brands in the sector, has acquired from judicial liquidation, through auction,... more
DessertsForno d'Asolo taken over by Sammontana and Investindustrial
New Italian hub with a billion turnover in frozen pastry, dessert and ice cream
BC Partners has reached an agreement for the sale of the Forno d'Asolo Group (with the Milan based Bindi), an excellent producer and distributor of frozen bakery products, to a consortium formed by Investindustrial... more
NewsFarmers in Rome: the protest comes to a head
From North to South the number of tractors is multiplying. Some would even like the musical festival stage of Sanremo
The tractor procession coordinated by Riscatto Agricolo started from Valdichiana and headed for Rome. For days, protesters had crowded into the countryside of Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo), with temporary... more
Economy and financeUK, billionaire hit for Morrisons supermarkets
The 5th British chain sells for £2.5 billion its 337 fuel stations to Motor Fuel Group
British supermarket chain Morrisons, the fifth largest chain in Britain, has signed an agreement with Mfg, Motor fuel group, the largest independent operator of petrol stations in the UK with 911 sites.... more
Economy and financeThe suitors come forward for Bindi
Rumors: Vandemoortele, Pai and Investindustrial fund
It seems that the sale of the FDA Group, that is the Bindi-Forno d'Asolo Group, one of the main players in the pastry and frozen bakery sector, is coming to a close in October 2023, BC Partners put on... more
ForeignFrance: food sovereignty will become law
A restriction on imports from Ukraine, which could include grains, is also looming
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal (photo) is in favor of codifying food sovereignty in national law. This was stated by the prime minister himself during this morning's press conference held together... more
NewsItaly. Cultured meat bill: EU closes notification procedure early
Commission invites the Italian Government to inform it of subsequent jurisprudential developments
Lollobrigida: "Battle won by a landslide, there will be no infringement procedure or repeal of our law" more
Economy and financePlan Real Estate Sgr: two awards for Dea Capital
Savings management company awarded for Park West and Exploration and Production projects
The awards ceremony for The Plan Real Estate Award, one of the most important international awards dedicated to excellence in architecture, interior design and urban planning, took place in Milan at the... more
FairsKoelnmesse and Fiere di Parma: convergence of forces for Tuttofood
Partnership between the two entities expands: integrated trade fair reality for the agri-food market is born
Koelnmesse and Fiere di Parma proudly announce the expansion of their partnership. Having successfully collaborated in the Food-Tec industry for the past 8 years, the two organizations are now extending... more
Oils and condimentsAcetaia Giusti: turn over boosted (+25%) in 2023
The rise is driven by foreign markets, primarily Germany, which cover 60% of the turnover
Acetaia Giusti, an ancient producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, closes 2023 with a turnover of 17 million euros. The turnover sees a leap of 25% compared to 2022 and 57% compared to 2021. The company... more
Economy and financeMondelez accounts up for the entire 2023
The multinational company closes the fiscal year with revenues +14.7%: in the fourth quarter turnover rose by 7.1%
Mondelēz International reported the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 results to the financial community. Net revenues for the entire year increased by 14.4% to over 36 billion dollars while, for the... more
Economy and financePrivate Equity: Preziosi Food appeals to Italians and foreigners
First expressions of interest for the company of Melfi: San Carlo, Amica Chips, Pata but also pepsico and Valeo Food
Pressing on Preziosi Food is becoming increasingly intense, after private equity funds Vertis Sgr and Hat Sgr have started the sale of the brand. The first expressions of interest in the Italian food company... more
TechnologyBayer: all-round innovation is on display at Fieragricola
Thematic workshops and new digital solutions will be presented during the event
Bayer is taking part in Fieragricola, the international agricultural exhibition scheduled at Veronafiere from today until 3 February 2024. Bayer will present numerous innovations in the digital field at... more
AgrifoodHoney, fruit juices, jams, milk: there is agreement in Brussels on "breakfast directives"
EU Commission welcomes the agreement between the European Parliament and the Council
Mandatory origin labeling for honey, more transparency on the sugar content of fruit juices. more
Technologydss+: sustainability protocol with Melinda and xFarm
To develop regenerative practices in the field for more resilient agriculture /Gallery
Implement regenerative practices to ensure greater resilience of farms to climate change, resulting in positive impacts in terms of environmental and economic sustainability. This is the objective of the... more
Economy and financeSimest agrees with Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo
Objective, to support investments in Africa: 200 million Euro of Italian SMEs on the table
Simest, the company for the internationalization of the companies of the Cassa depositi e prestiti Group, signed today an agreement with Confindustria Assafrica and Mediterraneo, the entrepreneurial association... more
SustainabilityCoca Cola experiments in the UK Sprite without labels
Instead of the traditional "label" a embossed logo on the front and behind the laser nutrition information
Coca-Cola experiments in Britain bottles of Sprite without a label. The pilot project starts this month and involves the temporary removal of labels from on-the-go bottles of Sprite and Sprite Zero. The... more
ForeignGermany: 1 billion euros for animal welfare from the EU
The program is aimed at small and medium-sized pig farmers but could be extended to other sectors
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two German schemes with a total budget of around €1 billion to improve animal welfare standards in breeding of livestock, in particular p... more
SustainabilityToo good to go fights food waste with artificial intelligence
Additional support to help groceries get rid of food surpluses in Europe and North America
Too Good To Go, a social impact company and the largest marketplace for food surpluses, decided to use artificial intelligence to help grocery retailers get rid of surpluses. The company has launched its... more
NewsWho rewards countries that fight fatty acids
Awarded the first 5 certificates for progress achieved in Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Thailand
For the first time in its history, the WHO, the World Health Organisation, has rewarded countries that have made progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fats. More precisely, the body awarded... more
BeverageKrombacher Italia: turnover soars (+19%) in 2023
Above all, the Horeca channel is growing. More beer in kegs (+17.5%), less in bottles (-10%)
Over 450 thousand hectoliters of beer sold, with an increase of 12% compared to 2022. Even more encouraging are the numbers regarding the turnover which stands at 6.15 million euros: +19% on an annual... more
Government actsMattei Plan. Italian Prime Minister: "3 billion euros from the Italian fund for Africa"
A new approach under the banner of "equal cooperation" inaugurated
Today's "Italy-Africa. A bridge for common growth" summit will contribute to a radical change in relations between the two shores of the Mediterranean. No more welfare, nor neocolonialist "predatory" approaches... more
Economy and financeThree Hills fund invests in Hispatec agrifood tech
Become a strategic partner of the Iberian company of agri-food technologies
Three Hills, a European fund specializing in the acquisition of stakes in mid-market companies, has decided to invest in the Spanish company of agri-food technologies Hispatec. By purchasing a minority... more
BeverageNestlé Health Science launches nutrition drinks for children
With the Carnation Breakfast Essentials brand, the company presents the new fruit and protein shake
Nestlé presents the new nutritional breakfast smoothie for children and adolescents. The launch was carried out by Carnation Breakfast Essentials, a brand of Nestlé Health Science that has made its new f... more
SustainabilityInfinite Roots, 58 million round of funding
German biotech company makes "the largest investment in mycelium technologies in Europe"
Infinite Roots, a German biotechnology company based in Hamburg, has announced the completion of its Series B funding round. The company, formerly known as Mushlabs, has secured $58 million in a funding... more
NewsFarmers are also protesting in Italy: from north to south, the same inconveniences and the same demands
Price increases, synthetic food, limitations in cultivation: this is what Italian producers say "no" to
In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest... more
AgrifoodSardinian garlic enters the biodiversity database for the first time
It is among the native varieties cultivated since ancient times and adapted to climate, territory and soil
The Sardinian garlic enters the regional repertoire of agrobiodiversity. It is the online database that collects native varieties, cultivated since ancient times adapted to the climate, territory and soil.... more
VideoSigep 2024: Brazzale showcases its "global" products
The president of the oldest Italian dairy factory exclusively to EFA News
The edition of Sigep 2024 - The World Dolce Expo, that has just ended, was the third in which Brazzale participated. The oldest Italian dairy had a stand particularly full of initiatives, meetings and... more
MeatsInalca F&B accelerates international growth with a Chinese "Casina"
New holding in Hong Kong fruit of the agreement with the Cascino family
It is an "ambitious" investment plan just launched by Inalca Food & Beverage (Cremonini Group) that intends to strengthen its presence in China, Hong Kong, as well as completing a complex round of acquisitions... more
NewsVon der Leyen: "Too much polarization on agriculture, dialogue is needed"
The President of the EU Commission in comparison with the actors of the primary sector
On agricultural issues there is a "growing division and polarization" which only through "dialogue" will it be possible to overcome. The speech given by the President of the European Commission Ursula... more
FairsMacfrut 2024: third edition of Spices & Herbs Global Expo
At the Rimini Expo Center from 8 to 10 May the exhibition of spices, officinal and aromatic herbs
Spices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2024, confirms and relaunches. The only European exhibition dedicated to spices, officinal and aromatic herbs confirms its presence for the third consecutive year,... more
Economy and financeItalian Agri & Food Fund, new 225 million collection round
New investors include EIF, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank and Eurizon Capital Real Asset
Fondo Italiano d'Investimento sgr has successfully concluded a further phase of collection of FIAF, the Italian Agri & Food Fund, a sectorial vehicle dedicated to supporting the excellence of the Italian... more
SustainabilityHeineken chooses Siemens for decarbonisation
The aim is to reduce energy consumption at 15 brewery and malt production sites
Heineken has chosen Siemens as a partner to develop the global zero emission production roadmap in its breweries and malthouses. The choice of such a high-level partner falls within the brewery’s ambitions t... more
NewsCultured meat. Italian Farmers: European stop follows US flop
Coldiretti's president: "Laboratory products should be equated with drugs, not foods"
The stop by most European Union countries is consistent with the fact that the EU has already decided to ban foods produced from cloned animals and for over 40 years meat treated with hormones which are... more
Cheese and dairy productsAAA, wanted buyer for cheese factory in UK
Danish dairy giant Arla Foods wants to sell Melton Mowbray’s UK plant specializing in Blue Stilton
Danish dairy giant Arla Foods is looking for a buyer for its dairy in Melton Mowbray, UK, known locally as Tuxford or even Tebbutt. The plant, located in Leicestershire, in the English East Midlands, employs... more
Economy and financeNestlé, comes the kitkat with 100% sustainable cocoa
The new rod is produced under the Growers Income Acceleration Program
KitKat and its parent brand Nestlé become increasingly sustainable. The kitkat "Breaks for Good" made from 100% chocolate from the Income Acceleration Program (IAP) will be available on store shelves... more
AgrifoodChatwin-Imf: partnership for Giallozafferano export expansion
The brand aims to consolidate its positioning as a reference for Made in Italy recipes
Chatwin, a company that supports tech and innovative companies, as well as already established startups and scaleups, in their growth and global expansion, inaugurates 2024 with a new valuable collaboration:... more
Economy and financeUnifrutti buys Verfrut and aims for worldwide expansion
The Marche company (but controlled by the government of Abu Dhabi) becomes leader in Chile and Peru
The Gruppo Marche Unifrutti, a worldwide producer and distributor of fresh fruit, founded by Giulio de Nadai, but controlled since 2022 by the government of Abu Dhabi (see article by EFA News), announces... more
Economy and financeBolton: Roberto Leopardi is the new Group CEO and General Manager
A turning point in the Italian multinational producer and distributor of brands such as Riomare
Bolton, an Italian multinational in the consumer goods sector, has announced the appointment of Roberto Leopardi as new Group CEO and General Manager. In his new role at Bolton, Leopardi brings vast experience... more
Economy and financeFedrigoni, closing for the acquisition of Arjowiggins China
Paper mill produces translucent paper for food packaging
Fedrigoni, global operator for the production of special papers for luxury packaging and premium labels, completes the acquisition of Arjowiggins China, a manufacturer of translucent specialty papers increasingly... more
NewsArtificial foods: 12-country alliance against EU authorisation
Altolà ahead of the Council of Europe Agrifish of 23 January
"Before any authorisation we ask the Commission to initiate a genuine and comprehensive public consultation on cell-based products" which "can never be called meat" and place "ethical, economic, social... more
ForeignExpired or low-quality food for Ukrainian soldiers: Kiev investigates
After complaints from the armed forces soldiers, the Ministry of Defense sends an inspection
Expired or poor quality food, and supplies made with considerable delay: this is what the Ukrainian armed forces complain about in the numerous complaints presented to the authorities. So much so that... more
SustainabilityUnilever and Be My Eyes present Ai applied to the kitchen
Tested hi-tech system to help visually impaired or blind customers buy food
While in Europe we are still discussing what the labels of the future should look like in food, in the rest of the world some companies are even bypassing the problem, which is becoming increasingly old-fashioned... more
SustainabilityAmbienta takes over the majority of Frigoveneta
First investment for the fund in the field of the refrigeration for the gdo and the logistics
Ambienta, European asset manager focused on environmental sustainability, has acquired a majority stake in Frigoveneta. Founded in 1980 with headquarters in Villa Bartolomea (Verona), Frigoveneta deals... more