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Government actsArtificial meat. Lollobrigida: "Austria and France on our side"
On the sidelines of Agrifish, the italian minister of agriculture announces a shared document
"Today we need to have a greater impact and with greater funding to support this strategic sector. We have highlighted, as Italy, the need to enhance it also in consideration of a broader development of... more
PeopleReal estate. CBRE: new assignment for Alessandra Tatoni
The manager takes on the role of Senior Director, Head of PM Sales Management & Digital Transformation
CBRE, a global commercial real estate investment and services company, announces the appointment of Alessandra Tatoni as Senior Director, Head of PM Sales Management & Digital Transformation in Italy.Tatoni... more
Economy and financeSegafredo, Massimo Zanetti will sell 50% to the QuattroR fund
"My family will remain the owner," says the owner of MZ Beverage Group
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group will sell 50% of the shares to the Private equity fund QuattroR. What will happen has explained the same Zanetti, speaking to Corriere del Veneto, in fact confirming the... more
Economy and financeDelivery, another Italian victim: MyMenu surrenders
The Pellegrini group gets rid of the fast food brand: from today stop to deliveries and move to Just Eat
Food delivery reaps another viyttima in Italy. This time it’s the turn of MyMenu, operator made in Italy founded in 2013 by Edoardo Tribuzio in Padua. The company was acquired in 2021 by the Pellegrini g... more
ZootechnyPrecision livestock: MSD Animal Health and Italian Breeders Association agreement
A new data platform will allow the monitoring of various indicators including those of animal welfare
The zootechnics of the future is rapidly approaching, and it does so in the name of sustainability and the best use of the most advanced technologies, bringing together important companies operating in... more
AgrifoodAgropharmaceuticals: Sipam Oxon acquires US assets
Odom Industries takes control of the Milanese group
An Italian excellence that continues to expand around the world. Sipcam Oxon, the first Italian Group and among the top 20 globally in the agropharmaceutical sector, headquarters in Pero (Milan), consolidated... more
ZootechnyFeed. Hub 100% Italian capital is born
Cai Nutrition brings together 4 companies with an annual turnover of more than 150 million euros
A feed hub with 100% Italian capital to contribute to the economic and environmental sustainability of livestock farming, two key aspects for the growth of national livestock farming. Cai Nutrizione SpA... more
NewsIntesa Sanpaolo confirmed in the DJ Sustainability Index World and Europe
It's the only Italian bank standing in the indices for the 13th consecutive year
Intesa Sanpaolo was also included this year in the financial indices Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index, among the most important global and European stock market... more
Government actsCultivated meat, law proposal to ban it in France
Initiative of Les Républicains parliamentarians explicitly cites Italian law
The bill "to ban the production, processing and marketing of synthetic meat throughout the national territory" has been submitted to the French parliament, in the interests of human health, animal health... more
VideoRai: Italian excellences are also strong on TV
Foreign Minister Tajani and two executives of Italian public TV exclusively to EFA News
Italian agri-food also works well on television. Rai Italia, the group of channels aimed at foreign audiences, knows this well, where the Italian Food format continues its journey on Made in Italy food... more
BeverageSanbittèr gives life to Christmas "apericromia"
Light up the spirit of the holidays with two cocktails designed for the occasion
The aperitif is tinged with red, white, green and gold more
AgrifoodRai Italia/3. Tajani: "Return to occupy the spaces of fake-Italian food"
In conversation with EFA News, the Italian Foreign Minister urges the relaunch of agri-food exports
Rai represents "a model of Italian know-how, a tool for making Italy better known, also as a company". Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said this this morning while speaking at... more
Economy and financeRana pasta factory: Italian Mimit authorizes EUR 78M agreement
For an industrial development program with positive repercussions on the production chain
An impact of over 180 million is expected. Among other things, the company will transfer the production of ready meals from Belgium to the Moretta (Cuneo) plant. more
NewsRai Italia also visible in Spain and the United Kingdom
The new programming for foreign countries presented today at the headquarters in via Asiago
Rai Italia takes a new fundamental step towards its diffusion in Europe too. It does so in style, arriving for the first time with its broadcasts in the United Kingdom and Spain, two geographical areas... more
AgrifoodRai Italia/2. Public TV is a formidable tool for Italian quality food
CEO Roberto Sergio to EFA News: "It's important to tell it, even in times of synthetic food"
It is an "institutional duty" to tell "the best of our country". This is what the director of Rai Offerta Estero (service abroad) Fabrizio Ferragni expressed himself to EFA News, on the sidelines of the... more
FishSpain: Norway lobster fishing reopens in the Gulf of Cadiz
Measure agreed with Portugal, after three months of closure to avoid exceeding the quota
In Spain, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has decided to reopen Norway lobster fishing for the fleet operating in the Gulf of Cadiz (functional unit 30 of division 9A), starting from midnight... more
CoffeeLavazza Professional buys the Scottish SV24-7 Vending
The Piedmontese company focuses on the micro market sector in the UK
Lavazza Professional announces the acquisition of SV24-7 Vending (Stirlingshire Vending) Ltd, an award-winning vending operator based in Alloa, Scotland. The family-run Scottish company has over 60 years... more
SustainabilityRoche enters the field of anti-obesity research
Carmot acquires for 2.7 billion dollars: the Swiss company will work on hormones
Roche has stipulated a definitive agreement of fusion for the acquisition of Carmot Therapeutics, private American company with center to Berkeley, in California. Carmot’s research and development portfolio i... more
DessertsFerrero Usa launches the new "collection" for Christmas parties
For the first time in the United States the glass jars Nutella with four designs dedicated to the Christmas holidays
Ferrero presents in the United States its range of products dedicated to these Christmas holidays. The new range ranges from chocolates to candy and cookies. New products are already in US stores and are... more
Studies and researchNutrient found in beef and dairy improves immune response to cancer
Important discovery by scientists at University of Chicago about trans-vaccenic acid (TVA)
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8 T cellsto infiltrate tumors and kill cancer... more
SustainabilityIs there such a thing as perfect food?
A dss+' new book takes readers on a journey along the food value chain, from farm to fork, exploring key opportunities to increase positive impacts and circularity
The volume, published by Routledge, will be presented today at Cop28 in Dubai. more
Economy and financeIsa acquires participation in Ethica Wines
The Trentino development institute joins the capital of F&F Fine Wines, one of the players in the export of Italian wines to the USA
Isa, the Atesino Development Institute (Isa), joins the capital of F&F Fine Wines, one of the most promising companies in the export market of Italian wines to the USA, Canada and Asia-Pacific. It does... more
ForeignTürkiye-Saudi Arabia: agri-food agreement in the name of sustainability
The goal of the two countries is to achieve trade of 10 billion dollars in the medium term
Türkiye-Saudi Arabia commercial cooperation is also strengthened in the agri-food sector. The latest memorandum of understanding between the two countries was signed in Riyadh during the delegation's... more
ForeignRice. Brazil-Kenya: trade agreement concluded
The new partnership will enrich the Latin American country's exports by 2.15 billion dollars
Brazil and Kenya have concluded negotiations to open the Kenyan rice market for consumption, after the phytosanitary certification was sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) by the Kenya... more
AgrifoodRwanda: EIB invests 100 million euros in agricultural businesses
The main objectives are the response to climate change and the incentive for women to work
100 million euros in financing for farmers and agricultural businesses across Rwanda, with the aim of resisting the impacts of climate change. At COP28 in Dubai, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and... more
Economy and financePrivate equity. Quadrivio acquires Isa (zootechnical technologies)
The subsidiary Ska aims to become an aggregator hub for the sector
Quadrivio Group, through its Vicenza-based subsidiary Ska (poultry systems), has announced the acquisition of Isa Srl and Isa Montaggi Srl, an Italian group from Erbé (Verona) which produces steel structures... more
LiqueursRemy Cointreau in trouble because of the United States
Sales down to -22.2%, profit collapses by 46%: the problem is the unsold cognac
Sales decreased by -22.2% on an organic basis, due to the continuous and strong destocking in the United States and operating profit of 169.1 million Euros, which fell by 43% on an organic level. These... more
SustainabilityDiageo relies on ecoTote to push the circular economy
Agreement with EcoSpirits to use green packaging for Gordon’s, Captain Morgan and Smirnoff
Diageo is the first alcohol manufacturer to sign a global agreement with the hi-tech company ecoSpirits for the distribution of Gordon’s, Captain Morgan and Smirnoff in reusable glass packaging in 18 m... more
Economy and financeNestlé develops in China N3, milk powder with probiotics
New range produced with cow’s milk enriched with essential nutrients
Nestlé has presented a new range of milk powder in China: it is called N3 and is produced with cow’s milk enriched with essential nutrients. The range includes a variant based on whole milk and one ba... more
AgrifoodCogeca: positions renewed for the three-year period 2024-2026
The Swede Lennart Nilsson is the new president, Leonardo Pofferi confirmed as vice
The governance of the European Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives Cogeca was renewed today in Brussels for the next three years, with the election of the new president, the Swede Lennart Nilsson,... more
Fruit and vegetablesMacfrut Academy: on demand service launches
The decision due to the many requests from all over the world to follow the first video lesson
Macfrut Academy expands the service by activating the on demand mode. Following numerous requests from all over the world to follow the first video lesson dedicated to the potato supply chain, Macfrut... more
ZootechnyUngulates: transmissible spongiform encephalopathies declining in 2022
Six more cases of scrapie: Italy, Spain and Portugal among the most affected countries /EFSA attachment
In 2022, the scenario regarding transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in domestic and non-domestic ungulates remained substantially unchanged. This is reported by monitoring carried out by the... more
SustainabilityEurostat: agricultural sector energy use stable (-0.3%) in 2021
The figure is however lower than general consumption (+6.2%) compared to the first year of the pandemic
According to the latest Eurostat report, the amount of energy used (known as energy consumption) directly by the agriculture and forestry sector in the EU was equivalent to 28.3 million tonnes of oil in... more
Oils and condimentsEvo oil: annual increase expected (+20%) but it is too early to claim victory
The study presented to the European Parliament finds a general crisis, with Portugal bucking the trend
The conference entitled: "Health and Economy: the Hidden Virtues of Extra Virgin Olive Oil" took place on Monday in Brussels, at the European Parliament. The event, organized by the European parliamentarian... more
ZootechnyEmissions from livestock farming: EU negotiators findagreement
IED measures excluded cattle breeding
On the green transition applied to agro-industrial plants, the negotiators of the European Parliament and the European Council have reached a provisional agreement on the revision of the Industrial Emissions... more
LiqueursFine Spirits launches in Italy Farmer’s gin, sustainable yankee
The new reserve strength gin is produced in Idaho with organic grains
The Magliocco family, producer of the famous American whisky Michter’s, launches on the market, in collaboration with the distributor Fine Spirits, a new eco-sustainable project. It is called Farmer’s Gin... more
Economy and financeEataly, back to profit
The announcement made by CEO Cipolloni: new opening in Rome Termini Station
Eataly expects to close the year in profit, beyond any devaluations. The hypothesis is to close 2023 with an ebitda of 41 million Euros compared to 25 million last year. This is what ceo Andrea Cipolloni... more
BeverageWhat more do you want? A Yuntaku
Two Italians are the creators and producers of the first "ethnic" bitter of Japanese inspiration
It is the first bitter made with raw materials imported from Japan and then processed in Italy. It is called Yuntaku, a name that originates from the Japanese term meaning "chatter": a saying typical of... more
ForeignThe return of Jack Ma. His new business: pre-cooked foods...
The Chinese tycoon invests 1.3 million euros in a pre-packaged food start-up
After a few years of relative oblivion, Chinese tycoon Jack Ma is back on the crest of the wave and turns to food. After showing considerable interest in the agricultural business, Ma started a start-up,... more
FairsMacfrut 2024: increasingly central African markets
The next edition of the fruit and vegetable exhibition was presented in Mozambique and South Africa
Macfrut presented itself in Mozambique and South Africa. A double presentation that confirms the centrality of the African continent for the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair which in... more
IndustryFiorucci crisis: an entire industry on its knees
Carla Ciocci (Ugl) explains to EFA News the stakes of the trade union battle
The investment funds - Navigator Group and White Park Cap. - that currently own the historic cured meats company have promised a relaunch but, at the moment, the only prospect is the dismissal of 200 employees. more
Economy and financeCulligan is drinking Primo Water
Operation worth 575 million dollars
Primo Water, a supplier of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, has signed an agreement with Culligan International that will acquire a significant part of its international... more
WinesWine labelling: a ruling from the EU Court of Justice that set the "precedent"
A wine-grower may indicate its own winery even if the pressing takes place elsewhere
This presupposes, however, that, for the necessary period, only the eponymous wine-grower uses the leased press and that it manages the pressing and controls it strictly and permanently more
IndustryFiorucci announces 200 layoffs: trade union proclaims state of unrest
Deputy Secretary Ciocci: "The script has already been seen, there is a risk of new investment promises being betrayed"
The historic Italian company is in the hands of two hedge funds, Navigator Group (German) and White Park Capital (Irish). more
WinesEU labels: producers again on a war footing
New Commission guidelines risk ruining thousands of businesses
Ceev and Uiv protest: "Our future in a black hole" more
Oils and condimentsOlitalia: 91 million liters of oil and 269 million euros turnover in 2022
Exports covered 40% of the turnover. Plastic reduced by 85%
Olitalia, an Italian company specialized in the packaging and distribution of extra virgin, olive, seed and frying oils, which have been marketed for more than 40 years in over 120 countries around the... more
Economy and financeAlpla expands in Morocco: signed jv with Atlantic packaging
Large plant in Tangier to produce PET preforms for the Maghreb and West Africa markets
He has just launched the project "Plastic has changed, change your mind about plastic" and now Alpla is thinking about expanding its business by investing in Morocco. The company, in fact, one of the giants... more
DistributionAtlante, turnover target of 350 million in 2026
Interview with Natasha Linhart: "50% of revenues from the export of high quality Italian foods"
Love and soy-milk substitutes were the two main ingredients: this is how Natasha Linhart, a thoroughbred Englishwoman (but Bolognese by adoption after her marriage to an Italian entrepreneur) began the... more
SustainabilityThe 8th Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award at Brazil
São Mateus Agropecuaria awarded during an event at the New York Public Library
Brazil, with the company São Mateus Agropecuaria, is the winner of the Best of the Best award awarded to Josè Eduardo Dominicale at the conclusion of the 8th edition of the Ernesto Illy International C... more
Economy and finance2100 Ventures is born for young entrepreneurs of the future
Alessandro Benetton's new vehicle invests in startups active in climate tech and fintech, among other areas
Participating in the talk "Think European: challenges and opportunities for Italian tech ecosystem," Alessandro Benetton in Milan christened 2100 Ventures, a new initiative dedicated to Italian and European... more