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Economy and financeJust Eat plans to close 2023 returning to positive
Despite a global crisis, the food delivery company assumes an ebitda rise
Food delivery in crisis seeks to return to stable profitability after the pandemic boom. One example is Just Eat Takeaway, which predicts an adjusted ebitda of about 320 million Euros for 2023, better... more
Cheese and dairy productsAsiago Consortium: double victory in Brazil and Chile
Two attempts to register trademarks in violation of the name were blocked
The Asiago Cheese Protection Consortium celebrates two important results in the international action to protect the Asiago Protected Designation of Origin in Brazil and Chile, promising markets for quality... more
Food safetyInorganic arsenic in food: health concerns confirmed
According to EFSA, prolonged intake of the substance exposes the risk of cancer / Attachment
Consumer exposure to inorganic arsenic in food raises a health concern according to the conclusions of EFSA’s latest risk assessment of this contaminant. The finding confirms the outcome of EFSA’s pre... more
MeatsParma Ham: new Supply Regulation Plan in force
The document defines the production volumes of the PDO sector for the next three years
2024 opens for Parma Ham with the entry into force of the new Supply Regulation Plan, the document that defines the production volumes of the PDO sector for the next three years. Approved by the italian... more
Government actsWhen can a wine be defined as "de-alcoholized"? The response of the EU Commission
Procedure not applicable to sparkling wines, while Dop and Ipg must provide it in the specifications / Attachment
On the subject of alcohol-free wines, the European Commission intervened with a specific communication, published in the European Official Journal, which dictates a series of criteria for the entire procedure,... more
NewsProtests Germany: Hungarian and Czech farmers show solidarity
In both countries, attention is drawn to the unknowns represented by the conflict in Ukraine
Berlin calls, Budapest and Prague respond. The most convinced expressions of solidarity with the German farmers' protest are arriving from Eastern Europe, which began in the first days of the year and... more
Economy and finance21 Invest enters nutraceutical with Omega Pharma
The group led by Alessandro Benetton has acquired the company; the CEO Gianantonio Tomaselli remains
21 Invest, a European investment group founded and led by Alessandro Benetton with offices in Italy, France and Poland, enters the world of food supplements by acquiring Omega Pharma S r l . Italian operator... more
AgrifoodA "Mr Datterino" protagonist at Marca Fresh
In nine months, 2 million trays of the datterino tomato launched by Bayer were sold
Next steps: a green protocol and the "nickel free" version. more
SustainabilityGrana Padano obtains certification for gender equality
Consortium's president Zaghini: “Our path towards a healthy working environment has been rewarded”
For the Grana Padano Dop Cheese Consortium, quality is not just an issue linked to the product made every day by the mastery of the cheesemakers. For the most consumed PDO in the world, quality is also... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli: organic growth of 10.3% in 2023
Turnover rises to 5.55 billion euros (+4.6%). The largest market remains Europe
Lindt & Sprüngli, the Swiss premium chocolate production company, once again recorded double-digit organic turnover growth of +10.3% in 2023. In Swiss francs, the Group's turnover increased by +4.6% to... more
DistributionPrivate label in Italy: more and more products (+15.4%) in the shopping cart
The Report, edited by Circana, presented on the first day of the fair Marca 2024
In a period of high complexity, marked by global and climate crises, job insecurity and rising prices of consumer goods, Italian families find themselves facing widespread uncertainty and concerns. It... more
WinesEuropean Federation of Origin Wines: Ricci Curbastro re-elected president
The challenge of the new mandate will be to confirm the economic dynamism of the EU wine denominations
During the General Assembly of the members of the European Federation of Origin Wines (Efow), Riccardo Ricci Curbastro , Franciacorta producer, president of Equalitas and past president of Federdoc, was... more
SustainabilityKellanova hopes for a pipe success
Former Kellogg redesigns Sonoco’s iconic fully recyclable paper-based wrapper
Kellanova Europe has redesigned the Pringles package, in collaboration with US based packaging company Sonoco in Hartsville, South Carolina. The former Kellogg company and its technology partner have effectively... more
Economy and financeIreland, export food and beverage drops by 4
The decline in dairy products: for the second consecutive year
Ireland comes to terms with exports of dairy products. And they are not particularly bright accounts, on the contrary. In fact, according to data presented by Charlie McConalogue, Irish minister for Agriculture,... more
LiqueursIllva Saronno Holding acquires 20% of Albedo
Investment in the distillery to consolidate the whiskey business
Illva Saronno Holding SpA, the well-known multinational spirits company and Railroad Brewing Company Srl, sole shareholder of Albedo Srl, announce the increase in share capital of Albedo Srl following... more
Economy and financeDavos Forum: Intesa Sanpaolo supports inaugural concert
For the occasion, CEO Messina reiterates the bank's commitment to combating poverty in the world
Last night, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Carlo Messina, managing director of Intesa Sanpaolo, introduced the inaugural concert of which the bank has been a sponsor for several years. “I thank t... more
DistributionPrivate label: 8.5 billion typical local products sold in large-scale retail trade
In Italy Mdd goods cover 31.5% of the consumer goods turnover, up from 28.3% in 2019
Almost 30% (27.2%) of the turnover of typical local Italian products, equal to 8.5 billion euros, is generated directly by Modern Distribution through distributor brands. The report “Private Label and M... more
Pasta and bakery productsMorato Group acquires majority of Massimo Zero
The group strengthens its presence in the gluten-free and healthy products market
Morato, an international group active in the industrial bakery sector, continues its external growth strategy with the acquisition of the majority of the capital of Massimo Zero, a Merano company specializing... more
AgrifoodBF Group: sustainable investment in Ghana
Partnership with Musahamat Farms Limited on a total area of over 7500 hectares
BFSpA, the holding company of Bonifiche Ferraresi, one of the largest agricultural companies by cultivated area in Europe, announced that the subsidiary company BF International Best Fields Best Food Limited... more
Economy and financeCandy Factory "sucks" Akellas candy
The Monk’s brand enters the portfolio of the group that expands abroad: appointed DG Marco Scurati
The Italian group Candy Factory, born in 2022 thanks to the integration of two historical Italian industrial realities in the confectionery sector such as Casa del Dolce and Liking and promoted by Fvs... more
Economy and financeMulti-billion-dollar operation: Pai Partners could sell the share in Froneri ice cream
Nestlé would keep its 50%: $10 billion valuation
PAI Partners would be considering "some options" to sell its stake in Froneri, the ice cream company it has with Nestlé and which includes brands such as Haagen-Dazs. The rumor comes from sources close... more
Fruit and vegetablesTable grapes. Macfrut: Italy is the world's leading producer with 1 million tonnes
Product growing (+5.7%) on a global scale. In May, world symposium in Riminifiera
The top global players, market trends, marketing policies, new cultivars, technical and technological innovations, a large test field, guided tours. All this in a major global event together with an absolute... more
NewsGermany: the protest spreads like wildfire
In addition to farmers, workers and teachers in the streets against Scholz's austerity
The German farmers' protest has reached its climax. Today brought to Berlin around 3000 tractors, 2000 trucks, for a total of around 10 thousand people (8500 according to the police. The news reports hundreds... more
Economy and financeDanone closes yogurt plant in Spain
Decision to stop in Parets del Vallès north of Barcelona: 157 places at risk, unions against
Danone has decided to close its yogurt factory in Parets del Vallès, Spain, north of Barcelona. The decision, as stated by the company, was taken to increase "the competitiveness of brands" and improve... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express-McDonald's: first delivery service at the Ciampino gate
Departing passengers will be able to order their menus after the necessary security checks
Chef Express, a catering company controlled by the Cremonini Group, perfects the experience of travelers departing from Rome Ciampino airport thanks to the first gate delivery service offered by McDonald's.... more
DistributionMetro Italia: turnover (+9.4%) at 1.97 billion euros in 2022-2023
Double-digit growth for the Food channel, which closed the year at 434 million euros (+17.3%)
The 2022/2023 fiscal year of Metro Italia, the company specialized in wholesale trade in the Horeca sector, closed with a turnover of 1.97 billion euros (+9.4% compared to the previous fiscal year). A... more
Economy and financeEquita inserts Marr in the Top 10 of the best picks 2024
In a volatile market the title of the Cremonini galaxy is distinguished by revenues and new investment plans
There is also Marr, a company active in the specialized distribution of food products to foodservice, among the 10 best picks shares of Equita for 2024, a year that has opened under the banner of volatility.... more
CoffeeNestlé Vietnam, 100 million dollars to expand coffee production
The investment will increase the production capacity of the Tri An plant, southern province of Đồng Nai
"Strategic" investment for Nestlé Vietnam which has decided to allocate 100 million dollars to expand the production capacity of its coffee plant in Tri An, in the southern province of Đồng Nai. According to... more
Government actsEU, 126 million of aids of State to Romania for the traffics in the ports
EU Commission supports increased trade flows due to the Russian-Ukrainian war
The European Commission approved yesterday 11 January a series of state aid to Romania worth EUR 126 million. The measure facilitates trade flows to and from Ukraine, in line with the objectives of the... more
MeatsEU, the spanish "cabrito dell'Estremadura" becomes Igp
Entry in the Community register of goat meat of the autonomous north western iberian community
The new PGI, protected geographical indications,. approved by the European Commission, includes the Spanish "Cabrito de Extremadura". It is a goat meat born, raised, fattened and slaughtered in the Autonomous... more
ForeignTürkiye. Government: "Synthetic meat and insect flour? Never here"
The Minister of Agriculture, İbrahim Yumaklı, denies the rumors circulating in recent days
The news according to which the Turkish government is about to authorize artificial meat has been flatly denied by the Ankara government itself. “Artificial meat has never been on the agenda of our ministry a... more
Economy and financeFedrigoni enters the English SharpEnd
The label and packaging company acquires a share in the agency for mass consumption and fashion
Fedrigoni Group, a global operator for the production of special papers for luxury packaging and premium labels, announced that it has acquired, through a capital increase, a minority stake in SharpEnd,... more
Catering and hospitalityHospitality, Joivy closes 2023 with 110 million turnover
The platform that combines residential and hospitality solutions grows by 70% in Italy
Joivy, the European platform that combines residential solutions for short, medium and long term hospitality, closed 2023 with a gross booking value of 160 million Euros and a turnover of 110 million Euros,... more
Fruit and vegetablesMacfrut Academy: video lesson on mango and avocado
Thursday 18 January at 5pm spotlight on the European two-fruit market
New year and new appointment with the Macfrut Academy, Macfrut's innovative digital training platform dedicated to the international fruit and vegetable supply chain through exclusive and strategic contents.... more
SustainabilityxFarm Technologies and Ocmis intelligent irrigation
Partnership between the two Italian tech companies saves significant amounts of water
Long periods of drought, alternating with extreme rainy events, increasingly push for a new approach to water resource management. Italy, in particular, is a country that is exposed to floods and droughts... more
SustainabilityChef Express: the goals in the new sustainability report
The company of the Cremonini group has reduced the emissions, increased the sustainability of the supply chain, and pulled down the wastes
Strengthen the path towards a sustainable and inclusive business model. This is the goal that Chef Express, a restaurant company controlled by the Cremonini Group, intends to achieve by publishing the... more
Cheese and dairy productsFuture of milk: models and predictions for a new approach
Granarolo project with Areté: data analytics and forecasting systems to provide strategic support to the supply chain
A project started in the aftermath of the Covid crisis and carried forward through the complex period of shock of the agrifood markets which continued throughout 2022 and 2023, enhancing Areté's skills... more
Studies and researchThere is still too much plastic in the mineral water bottles
Columbia University: each packaging contains 240,000 nanoplastic fragments, enough for health risks
There’s still too much plastic in the mineral water bottles. This is attested by the surveys of the latest research conducted by scientists from Columbia University who have discovered that a liter of b... more
Economy and financeEdinburgh. Heineken sells historic Caledonian brewery: a residence instead
Artisan Real Estate will build 170 new apartments in place of the 1869 building
Heineken announced the sale of the Caledonian Brewery site in Edinburgh to Artisan Real Estate. The real estate developers have already submitted the application proposal, with a public consultation scheduled... more
Economy and financeThe Kretinski consortium conquers the French Casino: from today strike of the employees
Supermarket chain sells 313 stores to Czech entrepreneur for 1.2 billion euros
The waters of French retail are getting more and more agitated. To the continuous alarms on the increase of the prices and the policies undertaken in order to manage the situation add the bad news in arrival... more
BeverageBeer: production and consumption on the rise in Europe in 2022
The numbers, however, remain lower than pre-pandemic. German record confirmed
All the numbers from the Brewers of Europe annual report more
PetfoodPurina Europa: products with reduced environmental impact are arriving
The launch meets Nestlé's ambition to halve CO2 emissions by 2030
Purina, Europe's leading pet care company, introduces its first CO2-efficient pet food range, Purina One DualNature, supporting Nestlé's wider ambition to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by... more
FairsIeg Asia acquires Montgomery Asia F&B events
The operation in view of three trade fairs at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Singapore (26-28 June 2024)
The growth abroad of the Italian Exhibition Group continues. In fact, Ieg Asia Pte Ltd recently acquired the food & beverage sector fairs Specialty Food & Drinks Asia, Specialty Coffee & Tea Asia and Food2Go... more
FishBluefin tuna, (almost) Tokyo market auction record
720 thousand Euros for a fish of 238 kilos that does not break the record of 2019 (2.1 mln Euros)/Video
In Japan was sold at auction a bluefin tuna of 238 kilos to the figure (almost) record 114 million yen, or 720 thousand Euro. The sale took place during the traditional auction, the first of the year of... more
ForeignSouth Korea bans dog meat
Parliament bans slaughter and sale. Ban fully implemented by 2027, with compensation for producers
For South Korea it is a historic turning point. The slaughter of dogs and the sale of their meat becomes a crime. A victory for animal rights activists, after months of relentless campaigning. The National... more
AgrifoodDried fodder: Italian-Spanish alliance begins
Aife and Aefa give life to a three-year project worth 1,180 million euros, financed by the EU
Gianluca Bagnara (president of italian association): "Our products are more sanitized than average, GMO-free and rich in fibre" more
CoffeeIllycaffè, starboard bar on China and Usa
The company wants to open 15 points of sale in America and to triple the revenues in China
More Usa and more China but also doubling production in Italy. These are, in a nutshell, the forecasts confirmed by Illycaffè for 2024 after the record of 2022 shown a few days ago with a turnover of... more
Studies and researchThe self-checkout bluff: it doesn't build customer loyalty
According to a US study, what makes the difference is not the technology used but the purchasing experience
In an effort to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction, retailers have implemented self-checkout in stores across the US. These have become increasingly popular, yet some brands like Walmart are... more
CoffeeJDE Peet’s buys Brazilian Maratá tea and coffee
The operation will allow the company to expand throughout the region
JDE Peet’s successfully completed the acquisition from JAV Group of Maratá’s coffee and tea operations in Brazil. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed. Maratá’s activity takes place mainly... more
Economy and financeLa Piadineria speaks English: agreement with Cvc
Restaurant chain will move from Permira to the British fund for 300 million
The last "sighting" occurred last September when we reported that Permira, a private equity company, controlling shareholder since 2018, was considering the sale of Piadinera, a chain of premises founded... more