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NewsFAO: food prices continue to fall in October
Only dairy products increased (+2.2%), after a nine-month decline
The prices of food raw materials continue to fall, even in October. The price index of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) shows a decline of 0.5% compared to September 2023... more
IndustryItaly's Arrital continues its corporate strategy of expansion in Greece
New store in Thessaloniki for the company from the WeDo group
Arrital company from Fontanafredda (PN) of the WeDo group specializing in the production of kitchens opens a new store in Greece, in Thessaloniki precisely. The new showroom expands over 200 meters of... more
BeverageBirra Castello: sale of the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant completed
Royal Unibrew Group acquires ownership of the production unit near Udine
The contract for the sale of the business unit relating to the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant owned by Birra Castello SpA, owner of the historic Pedavena brewery, to the Royal Unibrew Group, an international... more
Economy and financeStarbucks, record fourth quarter
Revenues in rise of 11% to beyond 9 billion dollars
Starbucks reported the results for the fourth fiscal quarter of 13 weeks ending 1 October 2023 and the full fiscal year 2023. And it is a record-breaking quarter. Consolidated net revenues increased by... more
CoffeeOttolina and Resca take over Cibiamo
Alessandro Ravecca remains president and CEO
Cibiamogroup cedes corporate control with a capital increase and the entry of Ottoholding Srl, a company of the Ottolina group (Milan roasting company, also known for being the supplier of all Italian... more
Economy and financeEurostat: prices up for olive oil (+75% from January 2021)
Generalized increases for most foods, except eggs
After substantial increases in 2022, food prices in the EU continued to rise also in 2023. Data for the second and third quarters of this year show that the prices of some items registered a slower increase.... more
WinesBrunello di Montalcino in three continents
The 32nd edition of Benvenuto Brunello will arrive in nine major cities from 17 to 28 November
For the second consecutive year, Brunello di Montalcino faces its autumn world tour. The 32nd edition of Benvenuto Brunello includes nine stages from 17 to 28 November. London, New York, Dallas, Miami,... more
WinesBillion-dollar operation in luxury wines
Australian Treasury Wine Estates acquires the american Daou
Great manoeuvres in wine luxury in the Australia-Usa axis. Treasury Wine Estates, the Australian wine production and distribution company based in Melbourne (formerly the wine division of the international... more
Economy and financeUnilever, no two-year pay increases for the ceo
Board of directors freezes ceo Hein Schumacher’s fixed salary (appointed in july)
Unilever blocks for two years the fixed salary of the new ceo Hein Schumacher appointed last july. The multinational’s board of directors decided to freeze the ceo’s fixed salary after his initial pay... more
Economy and financeHero Group closes factory in Switzerland
The jam plant would not have reached "adequate capacity of use": 48 employees walking
The Hero group, famous for its jams, has announced its intention to cease operations at one of its production facilities in Lenzburg, Switzerland. The closure is expected to be implemented by the end of... more
ZootechnyMore compact European breeders: Selma was born
Organizations from six countries among the members of the beef, sheep and goat meat supply chain
In a historic move, major European livestock and meat sector organisations, including Interbev (France), Febev (Belgium), Edok (Greece), OI Intercarneitalia (Italy), Provacuno and Interovic (Spain) and... more
ZootechnyLamb of Sardinia PGI: record turnover of 44 million euros
The Consortium is the first in Europe in terms of turnover in sheep meat
With 44 million euros, Sardinia is the first sheep meat consortium in Europe by turnover. This is the Consortium for the protection of Sardinian PGI Lamb (Contas) as emerged from the data presented this... more
FairsCibusTec, pinsa protagonist along with cheeses and packaging
Great interest at the event for carbon footprint, fight against waste, food redistribution, waste management
Cibus Tec, the Koeln Parma Exhibitions exhibition dedicated to food & beverage technologies, closed on Friday 27th October. Waiting for the last "barrels", Thursday, October 26 took place the third day... more
FairsMarca by Bolognafiere 2024: exhibition surface expands (+20%)
Italian private labels are growing in value (+16.7%) and international buyers are increasing
After the success of 2023, the twentieth edition of Marca by BolognaFiere, scheduled for 16 and 17 January 2024, is preparing to be the largest ever: there are 7 pavilions busy for the many companies that... more
VideoPietro Coricelli's revenues driven by exports
Exclusively at EFA News, Chiara Coricelli talks about the challenges and goals along the path of her company
At the last edition of Anuga (Cologne, 7-11 October 2023), Pietro Coricelli's stand was a great success. The Umbrian olive-growing company can boast exports equal to half of its turnover and, at this... more
AgrifoodItaly-Cyprus: olive growing at the center of trade relations
The meeting between the Minister of Agriculture and the Ambassador in Nicosia strengthens cooperation
Italy and Cyprus intend to strengthen their trade relations, particularly in olive growing. In this context, a meeting took place between the Minister of Agriculture Petros Xenophontos and the Italian... more
IndustryConserve Italia: investment plan of 86.6 million euros
Group financial statements approved, with growing turnover (+18%) due to price effects
An investment plan of 86.6 million euros which affects 7 Italian plants of the Group plus the headquarters, with the possibility of intercepting funds from the Pnrr and other state allocations, as well... more
Economy and financeHeineken holds bang all year long with a third quarter upside
Turnover from July to September +2%, revenues +4.5%: the Stock Exchange rewards the stock
Heineken keeps the forecast for the fiscal year. All it took was this announcement that Heineken’s shares rose to 1,3% on the stock exchange. Thanks, we said, to the maintenance of the forecasts for t... more
Foreign60.5 tons of "organic" Argentine citrus fruits arriving in the EU
From Buenos Aires there is no obstacle to the first shipment after twenty years of closure of the markets
After the reopening of the European Union markets last May, the first load of Argentine organic citrus fruits arrived on the old continent. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries announced... more
Studies and researchMeat and sustainability/2. Foods of animal origin essential in global nutrition
The data emerged from the presentation in Brussels of the volume “Meats And Cured Meats: The New Frontiers of Sustainability”
Livestock and circular economy: Italy 4th biogas producer in the world and 2nd in the EU. more
Studies and researchAgro-zootechnical emissions weigh only 4.6% in the EU
New data presented in Brussels disproves clichés about pollution facebook sharing button twitter sharing button
Agriculture is the only human activity that sequesters it in addition to emitting carbon. The numbers in the volume “Meats And Cured Meats: The New Frontiers of Sustainability” presented to the European Parliament. more
Economy and financeCap Italian Fine Food (Avm) and Amundi AgrItaly take Europan South
Takeover of the Apulian company active in the production of bread and bakery products
Avm Gestioni sgr through the fund of Private Capital Italian Fine Food dedicated to the enhancement of regional excellence of food made in Italy, and Amundi sgr, through the fund Amundi Eltif AgrItaly,... more
FairsCibus Tec opens its doors: more than 400 foreign brands and 40 thousand visitors expected
Today the ribbon was cut for the 53rd edition of the event dedicated to food & beverage technologies
The 53rd edition of Cibus Tec opens its doors today at Fiere di Parma. The presence of at least 1200 exhibitors is confirmed at the event, including the best companies in the food and machinery sector... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano and other Italian cheeses competing in the Norwegian fjords
Friday and Saturday in Trondheim, the 34th edition of the World Cheese Awards 2023/2024
The 34th edition of the World Cheese Awards 2023/2024 kicks off this week. In Trondheim, on the Norwegian fjords, from Friday 26 to Saturday 27 October 2023, 260 jurors from around forty countries around... more
FishBaltic Sea: EU agreement for new fish stocks
The TACs have been reshaped, with the aim of reconciling sustainability and the interests of fishermen
European Union fisheries ministers have reached a political agreement on total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for the most commercially important fish stocks in the Baltic Sea. The agreement is in... more
Economy and financeGreat maneuvers in the Italian poultry sector: Officine Facco buys Sperotto
EUR 20 million operation to expand the broiler sector
Officine Facco of Campo San Martino (Padua) announces the acquisition of Sperotto of Sandrigo, in Vicenza, in turn a national reference for the breeding systems of broilers. The operation from 20 million... more
ForeignCuba: shortage of powdered milk. Belarus helps it
Meeting between presidents of the Chambers of the two countries promises strengthening agricultural cooperation
Among non-NATO countries, a new collaboration is being strengthened: that between Cuba and Belarus. An area that the respective governments would like to implement is that of agricultural cooperation:... more
SustainabilityBiomethane: Hera Group and Inalca inaugurate plant
By investing 28 million euros, NewCo Biorg is setting up a cutting-edge structure in the circular economy
The inauguration of the innovative biomethane production plant built by NewCo Biorg took place today in Spilamberto, in the province of Modena. This company is the result of a partnership between Herambiente... more
BeverageAbsolut & Sprite, debut in 2024 for the ready to drink
Agreement between Coca Cola and Pernod Ricard for the new blended drink
Coca Cola and Pernod Ricard announced a collaboration for the debut of Absolut Vodka & Sprite as a ready-to-drink pre-mixed cocktail in 2024. The new product will be called Absolut & Sprite and will be... more
TechnologyNuclear for agriculture? Now you can
FAO and AIEA present the Atoms4Food project, aimed at improving food efficiency
To provide a broad-based response to the global need for sustainable food systems, the heads of two United Nations agencies have announced a new initiative called Atoms4Food to offer member countries assistance... more
SustainabilityCarlsberg, understanding with Stonegate: widened the logistics in UK
New vehicles to make the premium brands Brooklyn Pilsner and Angelo Poretti more available to English pubs
Carlsberg and Stonegate Group have announced a new ten-year business partnership that will begin in spring 2024. The agreement regards the logistic net of Marston’s Brewing Company and previews the addition o... more
Economy and financeIbf Servizi acquires Abaco from Idea Taste of Italy
The company strengthens leadership in agritech
Ibf Servizi, a company in the portfolio of the Nextalia Private Equity fund, and participated by BF Agricola (BF group, controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi and listed in Milan), has finalized the... more
AgrifoodItalian Fine Food acquires the Tuscan Savini Tartufi
Enterprise value estimated at approximately 12 million euros
First investment for the Italian Fine Food fund (promoted by Avm Gestioni Sgr with a collection target of 100 million euros), which has acquired the Tuscan Savini Tartufi. "The operation - explains a note... more
DessertsNespresso launches "Pumpkin Spice Cake"
For Halloween, the limited edition coffee arrives, made unique by the sweet notes of pumpkin and spices
Autumn is back, a unique combination of colours, flavours, scents and traditions, including Halloween. During the spookiest night of the year, adults and children alike have fun decorating pumpkins and... more
SustainabilityGlyphosate/2. Reactions to the yes of Italy to the extension for ten years
Greenpeace asks the Government to reconsider. Satisfaction instead from Pan Europe and Isde Italy
"Italy’s vote in favour is paradoxical". This is how Greenpeace expresses itself with regard to the taking of positions by the Italian Government which, in Brussels, voted in favour of extending the u... more
Studies and researchWork break: cappuccino brings together four European countries
In the Bel Paese, espresso confirms itself as sovereign (78%), while the Germans favor filter coffee (44%)
All the results of a Gfk research for Eva conducted in Italy, Germany, France and Spain. more
IndustryIllva Saronno Holding SpA acquires G&P and the Alvena brand
Disaronno Ingredients thus strengthens distribution and expands its portfolio
Illva Saronno Holding SpA, an Italian multinational active in the global alcohol market thanks mainly to Disaronno, continues its expansion strategy by announcing today the acquisition of a majority share... more
AgrifoodGlyphosate. Italian government is against the ban but would prohibit it in the drying phase"
The Minister of Agriculture announces the imminent vote in Parliament for the ban on synthetic meat
"The Italian Parliament will definitively ban the production, marketing and import of synthetic food in our nation as soon as possible. Thanks to the presidents of the Agriculture Commissions of the Senate... more
Economy and financeThe Restaurant Group accepts the offer of Apollo global management
Wagamama’s owner says yes to a 585 million euro offer
Fly on the Stock exchange The Restaurant Group, british chain of restaurants and pub owner of the brand Wagamama also known in Italy (is managed under license by the Chef Express of the Cremonini group),... more
FairsHostMilano 2023 kicks off with over 2,100 exhibitors from 50 countries
The companies present at the event (October 13-17) cover a 178 billion euro market
There will be more talk than usual about innovation, technology, artificial intelligence and the circular economy at HostMilano 2023. The exhibition dedicated to catering and hospitality opens its doors... more
MeatsAmadori takes a 70% stake in Forno d'Oro
The operation will guarantee the group to control the cold cuts segment
Amadori strengthens its role in the poultry meat sector thanks to an industrial partnership with Forno d'Oro, a Veneto based food processing company specialized in the processing and production of high-end... more
Economy and financeVandemoortele wants Bindi
The Belgian group may be interested in the Milanese pastry for sale facebook sharing button
Last week the Bc Partners fund announced the start of the sale of Fda Group, a group active in the frozen bakery and pastry sector that combines Forno D'Asolo and Pasticceria Bindi. Today, according to... more
PeopleCbre, new agribusiness manager South Europe
Valadas de Albuquerque at the helm of the Spain-Italy team for real estate growth in agribusiness
Cbre, one of the leaders in services and investments in commercial real estate especially in the retail sector (shopping centers and supermarkets), announces the appointment of Manuel Valadas de Albuquerque... more
Economy and financeSugar prices bring the German giant Suedzucker to the top
Q2 Operating Profit more than doubled to Euro 310 million
It is one of the European giants in the field of sugar production and shows that to define positive is to say little. The German company Suedzucker has more than doubled its quarterly profits thanks to... more
SustainabilityDiageo accelerates on regenerative agriculture for whisky and Tequila
Two programmes launched in Mexico and Scotland to reduce emissions from barley, wheat and agave crops
Diageo, whisky producer Johnnie Walker, tequila producer Don Julio, and Guinness beer manufacturer, has announced two regenerative agriculture programs for its tequila and scotch brands. The programmes,... more
WinesChampagne Armand de Brignac announces Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Number Four
New creation in the Cuvée range, an intense and generous expression of Pinot Noir
An extremely rare and precious Champagne, which rested for 7 years in the cellar until disgorgement, which took place on 20 April 2023 more
AgrifoodFederalimentare: "10 cases of Italian Sounding discovered in Anuga"
The products were immediately removed. President Mascarino: "this year there is a strong signal of protection of our made in Italy"
“The fight against the phenomenon of Italian Sounding and the counterfeiting activities of Italian agri-food products at the Anuga 2023 fair proved to be fully effective”. This was stated in a Federalimentare (it... more
Baby foodNutripiatto: five recipes for the prolonged summer
Pumpkin, chickpeas, carrots, dried fruit, peas: the new proposals of the Nestlè nutritional program
The astronomical summer ended on September 22nd, the meteorological one on August 31st; yet, these days the calendar seems to have moved back a month. It is still summer on the beaches while the heat has... more
FairsAnuga 2023: record edition with 140 thousand visitors
Around 7,900 exhibitors from 118 countries. Italy at the top with over a thousand companies
Anuga, the largest and most important trade fair in the world for food and drinks, confirmed itself as the undisputed leader over the course of the five days of exhibition (7-11 October 2023). The following... more
Economy and financeItalian catering in the world is worth 228 billion euros
In Italy we are at 75 billion (+22%), according to data from Deloitte’s Foodservice market monitor
"Catering remains an increasingly important sector for the entire food chain," stresses Tommaso Nastasi, Value creation services leader of Deloitte. more