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Studies and researchIn Naples, Italy's first course in sustainable food system
Presented at Federico II University, it will train specialized figures to face the new "agrifood challenges"
Italy's first master's degree program in Sustainable food system arrives. Officially presented at the Portici campus of Naples' Federico II University, the course will train specialized figures to tackle... more
ForeignFishing: Spain releases aid for the EU-Morocco protocol
Funds financed partly by the government, partly by the European fund
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has accelerated procedures so that the fishing fleet affected by the finalization of the fisheries protocol between the European Union and Morocco... more
Economy and financeBarry Callebaut, nine difficult months
Sales fall 2.7% but revenues rise 3.6%
Barry Callebaut closed the first nine months of fiscal year 2022/2023, which ended last may, with 6.29 billion Swiss francs (equivalent to nearly 6.5 billion Euros) of revenue, up +3.6%. Sales, however,... more
NewsRussia says no to wheat deal
Moscow announces it will not sign renewal: reasons unclear, developments expected
Russia said it will not renew the Ukrainian grain deal that expires today. Announcing the decision was Dmitri Peskov, the spokesman for russian president Vladimir Putin. The agreement had so far served... more
Fruit and vegetablesFruttagel closes 2022 with a turnover of 146.7 million euros
Stanislao Fabbrino confirmed as president, Paolo Cristofori appointed general manager
On 25 May, the assembly was held to approve Fruttagel's financial statements for the 2022 financial year. Initially scheduled for 19 May, the assembly was postponed due to the floods which hit all of Romagna... more
Catering and hospitalityWagamama brings pan-Asian cuisine to Rome
The well-known English format opens the first restaurant in the capital
Wagamama, a pan-Asian restaurant format, born in the UK in 1992 and now widespread in 22 countries, today opened the new restaurant in Termini Station in Rome, the first in the capital.Located in the Mazzoniana... more
Economy and financeChristine McGrath is the new president of the World Cocoa Foundation
Also on the board of directors are Kojo Amoo-Gottfried and Tejinder Singh Saraon
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced the appointment of Christine McGrath as its new president. McGrath is senior vice president and chief Impact & sustainability officer of Mondelēz International... more
Economy and financeNestlé brings regenerative agriculture to its productions
Initiative involves wheat farms and tomatoes for DiGiorno pizzas
Nestlé has launched an initiative to help bring regenerative farming practices to wheat farms within its "DiGiorno" pizza brand supply chain. The initiative, which will bring regenerative farming practices... more
Economy and financeCarrefour strengthens in France with Cora and Match brands
Deal closed with Delhaize Group: acquired the two brands for 1.05 bn in cash
The transaction includes the acquisition of the properties of 55 hypermarkets and 77 supermarkets. The transaction will be finalized in the summer of 2024 more
Economy and financeWater treatment, Ebara Europe acquires Spandau
Vicenza-based water pump company buys Skf's German business unit
Ebara Europe acquires Germany-based Spandau. The Gambellara, Vicenza-based company has signed an agreement with Swedish multinational Skf to acquire the business. The Vicenza-based company is a European... more
BeverageGuala Closures: Luca Mammola new Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Cappelletto will be CEO of Labrenta, the Group's Luxury division
Jonathan Marshall takes over as Business Development Manager Spirits. more
Packaging and logisticsTetra Pak: greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 39%
The company's 24th sustainability report has been published: 84% of electricity comes from renewable sources
Tetra Pak presents the 24th edition of its sustainability report, which confirms the commitment and progress made by the company, one of the leaders in food processing and packaging solutions, in five... more
ZootechnyAustralia: goodbye "eggs in a cage"?
It is expected to be abolished by 2036, however, many farmers are on a war footing
Caged eggs could be phased out across Australia by 2036. Agriculture ministers are meeting to discuss and eventually adopt standards and welfare guidelines for Australian poultry. The regulatory framework... more
Economy and financeGfk and NielsenIQ, merger completed
Born a $4B consumer intelligence giant with more than 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries
GfK and NielsenIQ complete their merger. They officially announced this yesterday, speaking of the completion of their "strategic union" intended to create a global entity in the consumer intelligence... more
PeopleFabio de Petris appointed managing director of Bat Italia
Manager to head "fast-growing" business. Chairman Alessandro Bertolini
Bat announces the appointment of Fabio de Petris to the position of managing director of Bat Italia. The world's leading consumer goods company with a multi-category product portfolio in the tobacco sector... more
Food safetyAntibiotics in foods: an instrumental controversy
In fact, EU rules are always scrupulously applied
If there is one risk that European consumers do not run, it is that of absorbing antibiotics from the foods they eat. To protect them are the strict rules of the European Union which set a period of time... more
FairsAnuga prepares for "Meat" from Oct. 7 in Koln
Until the 11th the "who's who" of the international meat industry: 800 exhibitors expected
Once again this year, from October 7 to 11, Anuga Meat will bring together the "who's who" of the international meat industry in Koln. There are currently about 600 exhibiting companies at Anuga's specialized... more
PeopleMassimo Barboni new general manager Italy for Martini&Rossi
Takes over from Stephane Cluzet to lead business development in our country
Massimo Barboni is the new general manager of Martini & Rossi, a company part of the Bacardi Group and active in the production and distribution of drinks and spirits. Barboni, who takes over from Stephane... more
Economy and financeAb InBev invests €31 million in alcohol-free beers
The goal is to improve the technology of its breweries in Belgium's Flemish Brabant region
It hasn't been but a few hours since experts anticipated the British boom in alcohol-free beers, and here comes an industry giant like AB InBev announcing that it is investing 31 million Euros to improve... more
Economy and financeProsecco on tour in the U.S.
July 17-23 in New York City, sixth edition for National Prosecco Week
Given the great success of the previous editions, we are pleased to return to the United States for the sixth edition of National Prosecco Week". This was said by Stefano Zanette, president of the Prosecco... more
Oils and condimentsPietro Coricelli: turnover at +49% in 2022
The olive oil company also publishes its first sustainability report
Provide a complete description of the sustainable development strategy adopted, trying to represent in the most complete way not only the financial performances but also those in the Environment, Social... more
SustainabilitySoil health: European Court of Auditors "rod" EU and Member States
60-70% of the land would be unhealthy, also due to inadequacy of management practices
On soil health, the European Commission and member countries have never done enough. The warning comes from the European Court of Auditors, just a few days after the new package of measures ordered by... more
Economy and financeAlgebris Green Transition Fund, new round of 70 million
Fund that invests in agritech excellence has a 300 million fundraising target
Algebris Green Transition Fund, Algebris Investments' first private equity vehicle focused on energy transition, continues to grow and closes an additional funding round with 70 million Euros. With this... more
Catering and hospitalitySodexo Belgium: Caroline Aelvoet is the new CEO
The manager succeeds Michel Croisé. He led the company's human resources during the pandemic years
Sodexo Belgium, a subsidiary of the French multinational distributor of meal vouchers and personal services, has a new CEO. Caroline Aelvoet succeeds Michel Croisé. The baton will be handed over on 1... more
ForeignRestoring nature: Timmermans launches a desperate appeal to the "prodigal sons" of the EPP
On Wednesday, there's the vote in the EU Parliament and the vice president of the Commission attacks the right
Frans Timmermans finds himself in political difficulty and, having put himself on the defensive, identifies the scapegoat in the European right, starting with the Italian one. Indeed, the draft law on... more
Economy and financeBrazilian acquisitions for Italian exhibition group
Mundogeo Eventos and Consultoria Empresarial acquired for 2 million euros
Italian exhibition group announces that it has acquired, through its subsidiary Ieg Brasil Eventos Ltda, 100% of the Brazilian company Mundogeo Eventos e Consultoria Empresarial Ltda. The Brazilian-registered... more
Packaging and logisticsSaica acquires minority shares of two Italian companies
The Spanish paper and packaging group is conquering southern Europe
Involved in the operation Adda Ondulati and Cartaorobica, over 100 million euros in turnover in both. more
LiqueursWhisky: even Scottish distilleries are looking to save water
In one of the rainiest regions of Europe, a plan has been drawn up for a sustainable use of water
The Scotch Whiskey Association (SWA) is working to make water usage more efficient during the brewing process. The use of water by Scotch Whiskey distilleries varies greatly according to capacity and location,... more
SustainabilityArla Foods, new fiber-based caps from Scandinavia.
Danish dairy cooperative's green revolution involves Blue Ocean Closures (Alpla)
Speaking of sustainability, we cannot fail to pay attention to what is happening outside our national borders, where green initiatives are multiplying far more than at home. One example is Arla Foods,... more
WinesRosso di Montalcino: 2022 sales almost +20%
Consortium refers to a national exploit and the growth of exports
Abroad, the US market is growing above all (+40%) which covers 30% of the world total. more
Agrifood"EU Commission is wrong: European viticulture is essential"
Italian, French and Spanish industry associations contest the study on the impact of plant protection products
"Viticulture is essential in Europe". This was affirmed by the associations representing the wine sector when faced with the conclusions of the complementary study on the impact of the Sur regulation published... more
NewsEU: need to continue to reduce pesticides
A study raises the alarm: "we risk irreversible consequences on food safety"
The European Commission has published its response to the Council's request for more data on the sustainable use of plant protection products, which "confirms that the pesticide reduction targets contained... more
ForeignSynthetic food: Netherlands towards approval
The government has authorized experimental "tastings". The producers of laboratory meat rejoice
Mosa Meat and Meatable, pioneers in the production of synthetic food in the Netherlands, have welcomed the agreement obtained by the government for the green light for "tastings" for experimental purposes... more
Economy and financeFao: food price index down (-1.4%) in June
Compared to the peak in March 2022, the decrease was as much as 23.2%
The performance was driven in particular by sugar (-3.2%), vegetable oils (-2.4%) and cereals (-2.1%). more
Economy and financeEmmi sells Gläserne Molkerei and sets its sights on ready-to-drink coffee
The giant divests German brand to invest in coffee, specialty cheeses and desserts
Swiss dairy giant Emmi is selling Gläserne Molkerei, a northeastern German company specializing in the production of regional organic dairy products, to Munich, Germany-based holding company Mutares.... more
Economy and financeAlpla expands recycling plant in Poland
8 million euro investment to build third line at site
Alpla, a global plastic packaging company, is expanding its recycling plant in Radomsko, Poland, with an investment of about 8 million euros. The goal of the investment top is to build the site's third... more
ZootechnyCattle: Argentina launches "genetic" business with Costa Rica
The road to Caribbean markets is also opening up for the country, thanks to the agreement with Barbados
The Argentine Ministry of Agriculture, Breeding and Fishing announced the opening of two new markets for the bovine sector. These are Barbados, which has allowed the entry of meat, and Costa Rica, which... more
Food safetyGlyphosate. EFSA: "No areas of critical concern"
Green light for the use of the pesticide, whose European authorization would have expired in December
EFSA did not identify any critical areas of concern in its peer review of the risk assessment of the active substance glyphosate in relation to the risk it poses to humans and animals or the environment.... more
ForeignFrance. Cherries: production drop up to 90%
The supply chain disrupted first by bad weather, then by the parasitic fly
For about three weeks in France, cherry production has been threatened by a crisis linked to the consequences of violent climatic episodes, including the attacks of flies that have devastated the crops,... more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: there is no desert that holds, agriculture booming (+38%)
Thanks to integrated water management, the country has achieved high levels of self-sufficiency
Driven by increased investment and measures to promote sustainable development, Saudi Arabia's agricultural gross domestic product grew by more than 38% in 2022 to 100 billion riyals (US$26.6 billion)... more
AgrifoodMeat sounding: amendment approved in the italian Senate
The reference to meat and derivatives is prohibited for products that contain only vegetable proteins
The IX Commission of the italian Senate has approved an amendment by the League party, with the first signatures of Gian Marco Centinaio and Giorgio Maria Bergesio, which prohibits the use of names that... more
AgrifoodGranarolo becomes a shareholder of Cefa
After more than ten years of synergy, historic entry of the dairy Group into the Bolognese NGO
Granarolo SpA and Cefa announce that Granarolo will become a partner in CEFA (European Committee for Training and Agriculture) after two decades of synergistic work together with the Bolognese NGO founded... more
AgrifoodAndriani Spa: 34 million euros for a plant in North America
The new Canadian production site will strengthen the Group's competitiveness in the area
Increase sustainable investments, consolidate its presence in the North American market and enhance pasta production capacity, exporting the Italian spirit and the principles of a balanced diet made up... more
ForeignAssisted Evolutionary Techniques: it's the D-Day in Brussels
Today the discussion in the European Commission. The Italian Parliament has already approved them
Already approved by the Italian Parliament, the Assisted Evolutionary Techniques (TEA) now aim to break the bank in Brussels as well. The proposal for the commercialization of the botanical varieties obtained... more
PeopleChiara Coricelli president of family business
Father, Giuseppe Antonio, named honorary president of Pietro Coricelli
Chiara, 42, representing the third generation and last after three sons, also retains the role of ceo, which she has held since 2018. more
IndustryNestlé: 4.2 billion of shared value generated in Italy in 2022
The group announces 250 million investments in our country over the next 3 years
In 2022, the Nestlé Group generated 4.2 billion euros of shared value in Italy, equal to 0.22% of GDP, an increase of 5.5% compared to 2020. This is what emerges from the study "Nestlé creates value f... more
PeopleFao: Qu Dongyu re-elected general manager
Overwhelming majority in the votes of the assembly: 168 out of 182. The second term will last until 2027
All as expected. Qu Dongyu was re-elected director general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO assembly reserved the overwhelming majority of 168 votes out of... more
MeatsAmadori: net growth in turnover (+27.5%) in 2022
Revenues are close to 1.8 billion euros, 97 million in investments along the integrated supply chain
Confirming its market positioning among the top five food brands in Italy, the Amadori Group closed the year ended 31 December 2022 with strongly growing economic and financial results: revenues of 1,735.7... more
ForeignSynthetic meat: the kosher and halal dilemma
The doubt arises from the origin of the cells and the type of slaughtering of the animals
The US government's gradual clearance of lab-grown meat threatens to raise more than one ethical dilemma for religious minorities. Jews, Muslims and even Hindus represent a non-negligible slice of the... more
NewsItaly. McDonald's pushes female entrepreneurship
The Women in franchise program to increase female presence among licensees
McDonald's in Italy today has about 32,000 employees, of which 62% are women, as well as 50% of restaurant managers and 50% of the management team of McDonald's Italia, while this percentage drops sharply... more