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ForeignUkraine: investments in the agro-processing sector are growing
New advanced soybean processing plant project financed for $60 million
The State Savings Bank of Ukraine has entered into an agreement with the agro-industrial holding Astarta, aimed at financing an investment project for the construction of an advanced soybean processing... more
Cheese and dairy productsTop 100 cheeses: Italy still triumphant
4 products in the top 6 positions. Grana Padano ranks 11th. France no higher than 7th place
After wine, the cheese challenge is certainly the most exciting and intense food and wine challenge across the Alps. And once again the absolute winner is Italy. Tricolor cheeses occupy 4 of the top 6... more
Economy and financeCnh tractors complete the exit from Piazza Affari
The Exor galaxy company closes its delisting on the Milan Stock Exchange: it remains only on Wall Street
Another piece of the Agnelli galaxy leaves Piazza Affari. Cnh Industrial, the agricultural machinery company of the sphere Exor announced today that it has completed the voluntary withdrawal of its shares... more
Catering and hospitalityKebhouze opens its largest store in London
For the Milanese kebab chain, this is the 25th restaurant opened in the British capital in two years
Kebhouze closes 2023 by inaugurating the 25th store in 24 months in London, on Oxford Street to be precise. "It was very hard, in a new country with regulations and bureaucracy that were new to us and... more
EFA News wishes a Happy New Year to everyone!
The agency will reopen next Tuesday on January 2, 2024
EFA News wishes a Happy New Year to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans.The agency will reopen regularly next Tuesday on January 2, 2024.The management and the editorial team ideally unite... more
Economy and financeE-commerce, Yakkyo listed in Euronext Growth Milan
Debut for innovative SMEs that automates exchanges with AI
It received the notice of admission to trading of its shares on EuronextGrowth Milan and debuted on Borsa Italiana today, Friday 29 December Yakkyo, Innovative SMEs that develop integrated software solutions... more
Economy and financeHaier, over $640 million in refrigeration deal
Original news The controlling of the Italian Candy takes Carrier Global: objective the expansion in Europe
The Chinese appliance giant Haier, which in 2019 acquired the Italian Candy, has announced that it will pay 640 million dollars to buy Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, the commercial refrigeration unit... more
MeatsFiorucci, unions reply to the company: no outsourcing
The property proposes to reduce the redundancies of 20% and confirms recovery plan
In a joint press release, the Italian triple union retaliated harshly to the (foreign) ownership of Rome based Fiorucci Cured Meat, which had intervened with a note on Christmas Eve on the crisis of the... more
DistributionIVS Group acquires Time Vending
Chef Express (Cremonini) sells 50% and reinvests in the vending machine holding company
IVS Group informs that has acquired the 50% interest in Time Vending S.r.l. owned by Chef Express S.p.A. (Cremonini Group), of which IVS Italia S.p.A. already owned 50%, and so reaching 100%.The value... more
WinesProsecco DOC in China: GI protection confirmed
The Australians have been defeated once again. President Zanette: "Our territories' uniqueness is safeguarded"
The Consortium for the Protection of Prosecco Doc has obtained a new victory against Australian Wine and Grape Inc. (Agwi), confirming the validity of the registration in China of the trademark "普罗塞克" (Pu Luo... more
Oils and condimentsModena Traditional Balsamic Vinegar: bottle production grows (+5%)
Growth driven by the foreign market which absorbs around 70% of PDO sales
The positive trend regarding the bottling of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO continues for 2023. The confirmation comes from the qualified observatory of Abtm Servizi Srl, the company that refers... more
DistributionAldi opens the group's largest store in Italy
The 117th Italian point, located in Milan
Aldi, part of the Aldi Süd Group, a German multinational discount retailer, inaugurated a new store yesterday in Milan, in viale Monza 267, in the Precotto district. The new store, the largest since its... more
Veg worldMore "vegan" proteins for everyone from Nestlé
Maggi Soya Chunks launched: tasty, cheaper than meat, also aimed at the African market
Expanding access to nutritious and sustainable food is more important than ever. Today, many people do not have access to an adequate and diverse diet that provides enough protein and micronutrients.With... more
ForeignSpain changes the rules according to the CAP 2023-27
The aim is to facilitate understanding of the regulations by farmers and breeders
In Spain, the Council of Ministers approved a royal decree that modifies a number of previous decrees, thus redefining the application of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) based on the proposal of the... more
Economy and financeHyle Capital acquires Ciemme Alimentari
Transaction concluded through the Finance for Food One Fund at its 6th investment
Hyle capital partners has announced its entry into Ciemme Alimentari, an Apulian company based in Barletta, active in the production, distribution and sale of high-end potato dumplings and supplier of... more
NewsA journey through the 150 years of the Edmund Mach Foundation
From 13 January to 29 September the exhibition can be visited in Trento
To celebrate the important milestone of 150 years, the Edmund Mach Foundation has created an exhibition in collaboration with the Autonomous Province of Trento, which will open its doors to the general... more
AgrifoodAgrifood: Euro 96 M invested in Italian startups
The record goes to Vertical Farming with 49.6 million euros (+65% on an annual basis)
The North is leading the way, with 20 rounds and 86 million euros raised, and attracting over half of the capital (49.6 million) are the startups operating in the Vertical Farming sector. There are also... more
Videoillycaffè: 90 years of global success
Exclusively to EFA News, Andrea Illy indicates regenerative agriculture as a strong point of the /Video
Coffee means business but it also means socialization. With coffee you can make life more pleasant for anyone. Coffee is truly a symbol of globalization. Illycaffè knows something about this, and on the... more
Mineral waters and drinksSan Benedetto exceeds Euro 1B in turnover and rewards its employees
The historic milestone celebrated with a bonus of 600 euros and numerous benefits for the 2000 collaborators
The Board of Directors of Acqua Minerale San Benedetto, through its president and CEO Enrico Zoppas , expressed satisfaction with the results achieved in 2023 and decided to provide a bonus for all the... more
CoffeeDe' Longhi: new global coffee machine hub is born
Agreement with Eversys and La Marzocco for a total outlay of 374 million dollars
The operation rewarded with +3% on the stock market. more
CoffeeIllycaffè: a 90-year "dream"
The Trieste-based company celebrates its anniversary by announcing huge investments of 270 million euros
President Andrea Illy and CEO Cristina Scocchia are focusing everything on regenerative agriculture, digital innovation and ecological transition more
FairsSigep with an international vocation: buyers from 81 countries expected in Rimini
From 20 to 24 January the 2024 edition of The Dolce World Expo by Italian Exhibition Group
It was officially presented the 2024 edition of Sigep-The Dolce World Expo, the international exhibition of ice cream, pastry, bakery and coffee Italian Exhibition Group from 20 to 24 January next will... more
TraditionsBalsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP: now also protected in New Zealand
After the EU Council approval, measure in force in mid-2024
News in sight on the front of the protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI. The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand, definitively approved last November 22 by the European... more
PeopleMcDonald’s, Giorgia Favaro is the new ceo in Italy
Replaces Dario Baroni, who heads 11 European countries
From 15 January Giorgia Favaro will be the new ceo of McDonald’s Italy, which has 680 restaurants and 32 thousand employees in the country. He succeeds Dario Baroni, ceo since 2021, promoted to lead 1... more
PeopleEttore Prandini re-elected national president Coldiretti
Target, Euro 100B Italian food exports in 5 years, promoting 100% Italian supply chains
Ettore Prandini, 51, from Lombardy, has been confirmed national president of Coldiretti. To elect him unanimously was the Assembly of delegates from all regions, representing more than 1.5 million members,... more
Economy and financePrivate equity: for sale Preziosi food
Vertis and Hat funds start the exit of the big Italian salty snacks based in Melfi
Preziosi food is for sale. According to market sources, the two private equity funds Vertis and Hat, which took over from the Giochi Preziosi group in 2016, have started the sale of the majority of the... more
AgrifoodFrom Hong Kong to Saudi Arabia Alma brings culinary Made in Italy to the world
For the Week of Italian Cuisine in the world the school of Colorno has carried around the "parmigianità"
Promoting made in Italy, enhancing our food and wine heritage and bringing Italian culinary culture abroad. These are the objectives of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the international event... more
IndustryFerrero: Italian turnover is close to Euro 3 Billion
In 2023 investments of 142 million and staff growth of 3.5%
The holding's Board of Directors has been appointed, with Bartolomeo Salomone confirmed as president and the following directors: Alessandro d'Este, Gian Mauro Perrone, Bruno Ferroni, Massimo Micieli and Gian Luca Bassi. more
TechnologyUnigrains Italy invests in Sinfo One
The system integrator for agri-food companies completes the reorganization of its capital
Sinfo One, an Italian family-run company active in the design and development of innovative IT systems, has completed the reorganization of its capital. The operation allows the Pomi family to strengthen... more
Ice creamTonitto 1939: growing turnover, especially in Italy
For abroad, the Genoese group is targeting Japan among its 2024 objectives
Tonitto 1939, a sorbet and ice cream company without added sugars, confirms its high-rate growth trend in 2023 too, reaching 14.5 million euros in turnover, with a +23% compared to 2022. Despite the difficulties... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: 2023 market still growing (+4%)
The budget for product promotion rises to 43.3 million euros
At the general assembly of the Protection Consortium, the record of the most consumed PDO in the world was confirmed. more
ForeignBulgaria: government passes bill to limit agricultural imports
Annual incentives for young producers doubled
Bulgaria inaugurates a new chapter in its current "protectionist" course (read EFA News ), with a bill that aims to stimulate domestic agri-food production and, consequently, limit imports. This was announced... more
AgrifoodItalian PDO economy: first time above 20 billion euros
IG sector growing (+6.4%) with 890 thousand employed, according to the Ismea-Qualivita
In a macroeconomic scenario conditioned by the energy and climate crisis, the Italian Dop economy once again shows a positive picture marked by record values. The PDO and PGI sector, finds the XXI Ismea-Qualivita... more
Economy and financeEuroCommerce against French retail sales law
"Loi Descrozaille" denounced: would violate EU rules on free movement of goods and services
EuroCommerce, the main European organisation representing the retail and wholesale sector, has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission. The subject of the complaint is Law 2023-221 of 30... more
TraditionsPigs from Croatia become PDO
Slavonian black pig will be added to the list of 1,680 agricultural products already protected
The European Commission has added the "Meso Crne slavonske svinje", a pig from continental Croatia, to the PDO register, protected designations of origin. This is fresh meat obtained by slaughtering male... more
Economy and financeEurostat: agricultural productivity collapse (-6.6%) in 2023
The data contrasts with the growth of the four-year period 2019-2022. Italy (+4.2%) among the countries going against the trend
According to the first preliminary data for 2023 from the economic accounts for agriculture (EAA), the index of agricultural labour productivity in the EU is estimated to have decreased year-on-year by... more
FairsFiera Cesena driven by Macfrut: 2023 turnover (+48%) at 9.1 million euros
Fruit and vegetable exposure increased by 67% in 5 years. Already sold 80% surface area for 2024 edition
Macfrut runs and drives the Cesena Fiera budget for the 40th consecutive year in positive territory. The numbers were presented this morning (Friday 15 December) at the Shareholders' Meeting which saw... more
FairsBolognafiere has submitted an application for listing
Negotiations will start on December 20th on the Euronext Growth Milan SME segment
BolognaFiere has submitted the application to Borsa Italiana for admission to trading of ordinary shares on Euronext Growth Milan - Professional Segment. Admission to trading on EGM-Pro will take place... more
Economy and financeThe Norwegian Yara conquers the fertilizers of Italian Agribios
Objective of the operation is to expand the international offer in the field
The Norwegian Yara, one of the global leaders in the fertilizer sector, has acquired Agribios Italiana. The objective of the operation is to expand the offer in the field from the Norwegian society making... more
Fruit juicesPolenghi: growing turnover in 2021-2023
In the USA, the company exported lemon juice worth over 10 million euros
Turnover growth of 25% in three years (2021-2023) for a turnover that exceeds 100 million euros in 2023. These are the numbers of the success of Polenghi, an Italian family company active in the European... more
ForeignEmirates: Italian wines cancelled
With over 46 million euros invested, the airline has chosen to favor French production
It is well known that Arabs are certainly not the largest consumers of wine in the world. However, if business, tourism and travel are involved, everything changes. So much so that this month the Emirates... more
AgrifoodRice. Tricyclazole: European Parliament votes against increasing the limits
Strasbourg challenges the EU Commission: risks to citizens' health and free market
By a very large majority, the European Parliament urged the European Commission to withdraw the proposal to increase the residue limits for tricyclazole in rice. Banned in the European Union, tricyclazole... more
SustainabilityItaly. Nespresso solidarity: 1 million rice dishes donated in 2023 (+14%)
The collaboration with the Food Bank will allow support for over 500 thousand needy people
Nespresso confirms its synergistic commitment to sustainability and solidarity and announces the achievement of the milestone of one million dishes of rice donated throughout 2023 in Italy. This was possible... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard launches the first whisky produced in China
Chuan Pure Malt Whisky is produced in Mount Emei Distillery, Sichuan Province
Pernod Ricard has launched its first whisky produced in China. The French company today starts selling its Chuan Pure Malt Whisky, produced in the distillery of Mount Emei, in the province of Sichuan.... more
SustainabilityBayer in Italy Edge certified for gender equality
An achievement that confirms the company's commitment to promoting inclusion in the workplace
Bayer is the first company in Italy operating in the Life Science sector to have obtained the second level of the Edge certification (level II Move of the three foreseen) for Gender Equality. Bayer was... more
Studies and researchEfsa: West Nile virus infections on the rise
Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis still below pre-pandemic levels /Annex
Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis were the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in humans in the EU in 2022. However, the number of cases was still lower than during the pre-pandemic years 2018-2019.For... more
AgrifoodNewlat-Princes: negotiations for the acquisition of the British group confirmed
The management of the Emilian company sees the operation as "a great strategic opportunity"
Negotiations for the purchase of the Princes Limited food group by Newlat Food SpA are actually underway. The indiscretion spread by the English media and, subsequently, also by the Italian ones (read... more
Economy and financeEuropean delivery is in crisis
Deliveroo, Delivery Hero and Just Eat have lost 75% of their value since 2021
Hard times, very hard, for food delivery. We know something about this in Italy where some of the main brands have raised the white flag: think of Uber Eats, the Turkish Getir and Domino’s pizza. Now, h... more
AgrifoodNewlat close to acquisition of British Princes
For the italian group, in pole position in the operation, a doubling of turnover is expected
The British Princes, subsidiary of the Japanese Mitsubishi Corporation, would be on the verge of being acquired by the Emilian Newlat. This was revealed by rumors from more than one newspaper, according... more
Pasta and bakery productsFiorentini invests 10 million euros for two production plants
The italian company expects 2023 turnover to grow to 110 million euros
An investment plan of 10 million euros for the two-year period 2023-2024: this is the commitment to further develop the two production sites of Turin and Trofarello of the Fiorentini Alimentari company,... more