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SustainabilityNestlé enhances raw materials in Africa
Company ramps up starch and turmeric production in Nigeria
Nestlé-related companies in Nigeria and other African countries are increasing sourcing of local raw materials such as starch and turmeric. Nestlé, which is replacing imported corn starch in Nigeria w... more
ForeignBrazil: almost 70 billion euros coming for agriculture
Now Lula's goal is to get lower interest rates for producers
In Brazil, the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presented the Plano Safra 2023-2024, a program to support medium and large farms. The allocation, which will be accompanied by another fund reserved... more
ForeignChina-New Zealand: pact on trade and agriculture strengthens
The summit in Beijing between Li Qiang and premier Chris Hipkins confirms a stable bond
China and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen mutual cooperation in agriculture, food security, trade facilitation and other fields. This was reported in a joint statement reported today by the Xinhua... more
NewsFocaccia or pizza? The dilemma of the fresco found in Pompei
The discovery of the find in the atrium of a house to which a bakery was attached
Focaccia or pizza? No, this time it is not the dilemma of some made-in-Italy gourmand enthusiast. Rather, it is what emerged in the analysis of a still life found in a fresco analyzed during excavations... more
ForeignUS: $500 million in federal investment for domestic and agricultural biofuels
The Biden-Harris administration is increasingly aiming for energy independence
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that his department plans to invest up to $500 million from President Joe Biden 's Inflation Reduction Act to increase the... more
Economy and financeHeineken buys Oedipus craft beer
Top secret on figure for deal joining danish giant with young brand
Heineken Netherlands announced the acquisition of dutch craft brewer Oedipus Brewing, in which the giant had acquired a minority stake in 2019. The sum at the center of the transaction was not disclosed.... more
AgrifoodSummer Fancy Food: Emilia Romagna attending with record-breaking products
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI is one of the excellences that are holding the stage at the New York fair
For the second year in a row, the Food Valley of Italian Emilia Romagna region is taking part in the Summer Fancy Food Festival in New York, the most important trade fair dedicated to quality agri-food... more
Conserved and jamsSummer Fancy Food/2. Pomì Usa presents the new velvety puree
By a stand at the New York fair, the Casalasco brand confirms its strength in the overseas market
Pomì, a brand of Italian tomato producer Casalasco is at the 67th edition of the Summer Fancy Food taking place until June 27th at the Javits Center in New York (stand 5915), the largest agri-food trade... more
AgrifoodFake Made in Italy is worth 120 billion euros
According to an estimate by agrifood organizations, a third of "fake food" is produced in the USA
The value of counterfeit Made in Italy food products in the world rises to 120 billion euros, with the United States classified as the country where counterfeit Italian products register the highest turnovers.... more
AgrifoodWine: European Commission to support producers
Until October 15th it will be possible to distill the wine most affected by the market crisis
The European Commission has taken exceptional measures to remedy the current imbalances in the wine market in various regions of the European Union. As part of national wine support programmes, Member... more
ForeignCarlsberg /2: disengagement in Russia and strong commitment in Ukraine
The Group presents one of the largest investment projects of 2023
"It is an operation of historic significance", comments the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark in Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen. A new production line at the Kiev plant increases canned beer production capacity by 80 percent more
Economy and financeCarlsberg leaves Russia but does not say who it is selling the business to
Top secret operation for the Danish brewery which still confirms that it has signed the agreement
Carlsberg agrees to sell the Russian assets but does not disclose who the buyer is. The Danish brewer just said it has signed an agreement to sell its Russian operations, but did not name the buyer or... more
Cheese and dairy products"An Italian emotion" to conquer the Big Apple
Grana Padano participates in the 67th edition of Summer Fancy Food in New York
Grana Padano, the most consumed DOP cheese in the world will participate in the 67th edition of the Summer Fancy Food trade fair to be held at the Javits Center in New York from 25 to 27 June.The Summer... more
Economy and financeMcDonald's raises prices in Japan
Inflation is unforgiving and fast food chain raises prices in 184 branches from July 19
Inflation discounts no one anywhere, not even in quiet, so to speak, Japan. It is news these hours that McDonald's has decided to raise prices at 184 inner-city branches in the Land of the Rising Sun.... more
DessertsFerrero: 92% of electricity comes from renewable sources
The Group's 2022 Sustainability Report marks further progress /Annex
The Ferrero Group announced today that it is on track to achieve key sustainability goals. Ferrero's progress is documented in the Group's 14th Sustainability Report, which highlights the steps taken during... more
SustainabilityMarine biodiversity: historic agreement at the United Nations
Non-territorial oceanic areas will also enjoy special protection /Annex
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the United Nations has adopted a legally binding treaty to protect marine biodiversity beyond national borders defined as the "high seas", which covers two-thirds... more
Cheese and dairy productsMozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO: export record (+30%) in 2022
The data, which emerged from the Intesa San Paolo survey, was highlighted at the annual meeting of Assolatte
Double recognition for the Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO sector. Yesterday the annual assembly of Assolatte (italian association of milk producers) "certified" the driving role of Mozzarella di Bufala... more
BiologicalBayer: The future is in regenerative agriculture
Organic and biofuels are some of the markets in which the multinational intends to invest over 100 billion euros
Bayer's Crop Science division will leverage the opportunities presented by the shift to regenerative agriculture to grow in adjacent markets beyond its core businesses of seeds, traits, crop protection... more
Frozen foodsSurgital closes 2022 with turnover at +39%
The value of production at €109.5 million, net profit at €8 million
Surgital, an italian manufacturer of fresh frozen pasta, frozen ready meals and sauces in frozen nuggets for restaurants, catering and the bar channel, closes and files the 2022 financial statements. 2022... more
Health"Buongiorno con Nutripiatto" awarded as "Excellence in Life Science"
Italian Nestlé project awarded for "Best Marketing Education Program of the Year" category
Over 250,000 children reached thanks to local events, spontaneous requests for the kit by families and initiatives carried out together with nutritionists, paediatricians and schools: this is the success... more
CoffeeBrazil prepares coffee revolution
Research on track to develop a naturally decaffeinated Arabica variety
Among the many research projects that could change our lives in the area of eating and drinking, one in particular coming out of Brazil concerns one of our favorite foods: coffee. The Instituto agronomico... more
MeatsItaly. Beef producers appreciates authorization for Italian new factories in China
The italian's Ministry of Health and Embassy in Beijing, have given the go-ahead for the negotiations
Assocarni, italian association of beef producers, welcomes the authorization of twelve Italian factories in the beef sector by the Chinese Customs Authorities (GACC) and thanks the Italian Ministry of... more
Mineral waters and drinksSanpellegrino: growing turnover (+10.8%) in 2022
The strong recovery of the "Out-Of-Home" (+25.8%) drove the sales boom
The growth of Sanpellegrino continues, a reference company in the sector of mineral waters and non-alcoholic beverages. With almost 3.6 billion bottles produced and a turnover of around 973 million euros,... more
Economy and financeMondelez reduces operations in Russia
In response to the boycott implemented toward its brands by northern European companies
Global snack giant Mondelēz International has announced that it has scaled back operations in Russia and plans to make the business in the country a standalone operation with a self-sufficient supply... more
Economy and financeCoca Cola Italy, half a billion investment in ten years
The company released its 19th Sustainability Report
"Doing business sustainably is an opportunity to stimulate innovation, an engine of economic and social growth". It is, this, one of the drivers reported within the 19th Sustainability Report of Coca-Cola... more
Catering and hospitalityParisian cafés, where smart working is not welcome
Whoever works at the bar bars other customers from entering. Someone choose the "hourly rate"
That during the pandemic lockdowns, smart working has damaged the business of bars and cafes is well known. Now the trend is to do smartworking right on the premises, however the café owners are still... more
Packaging and logisticsAlpla Group invests 60 million euros in South Africa
The construction of a plant capable of recycling around 60,000 tonnes of PET bottles per year is underway
Packaging and recycling specialist Alpla Group has announced a €60 million investment in the construction of a PET recycling plant in the South African city of Ballito. The plant is expected to be able t... more
ForeignUkraine: incalculable damage to agriculture after Kakhovka
In the medium to long term, the destruction of the dam also risks international repercussions
According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture, 600 thousand hectares of agricultural land no longer have access to water for irrigation following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on 6 June. Before... more
Economy and financeSix million dollars to buy Starbucks Russia
That's the amount Anton Pinskiy spent to grab the 130 stores of the chain renamed Stars Coffee
Five hundred million rubles, equivalent to about $6 million. That's how much the buyer of Starbucks' former assets in Russia, restaurateur Anton Pinskiy, says he spent. The sum, according to the buyer... more
ForeignUkraine: a long time for agricultural revival
According to a study, it will take 20 to 30 years before the return to pre-war production
It could take 20 years or more for Ukraine's agricultural sector to recover from the ravages of Russia's full-scale invasion. This was stated by the report of a research center of the Kiev School of Economics.Famously,... more
ForeignEuropean Parliament urges plan for food security
A non-legislative resolution passed by a large majority calls for more resources for farmers
The European Union must strengthen its food security and the resilience of the agricultural sector, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Russian war against Ukraine and climate change. In a non-legislative... more
FishUrbis food: funding arrives from the Fondo Agroalimentare Italiano (Unigrains)
After this operation, the investment company will have mobilized over 80 million euros in 5 years
Urbis Food has shared an important development plan with Fondo Agroalimentare Italiano and some co-investors, aimed at further enhancing the GiorgioMare brand, setting itself the goal of doubling turnover... more
ForeignPutin:"Russia deceived, grain deal will collapse"
Moscow continues to complain about the impediment to fertilizer exports
Once again, Russia fears its withdrawal from the Ukrainian wheat deal, and this time it is not Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov but the president himself. In a meeting with war correspondents, Vladimir Putin... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano-McDonald's: the partnership is underway
The Consortium enters the basket of Italian PDOs used by the multinational for its recipes
The Protection Consortium of Grana Padano officially enters the basket of Italian products with protected designation used by McDonald's for its recipes.The Consortium's participation in the McDonald's... more
Economy and financeNewlat, new partners bring resources for acquisitions
Group of funds acquires 8.8% of the capital, with an investment of over 22.6 million
The group aims at an important acquisition on the English market, more
BeverageHeineken: 150 years as a protagonist all over the world
The brand celebrates its anniversary of "good times" in over 190 countries
Heineken among the most recognized beer brands in the world but also the one most often misspelled – this year it will celebrate its 150th birthday with the irreverence that has always distinguished i... more
Cheese and dairy productsTaste of London 2023: the return of Grana Padano
From 14 to 18 June, the Consortium and Prosecco Doc keep the Made in Italy flag high across the Channel
The Grana Padano Consortium, together with the Prosecco Doc Consortium, will be present at the 19th edition of Taste of London which will take place in Regent's Park from 14 to 18 June. The Taste event,... more
PeopleIvan Menezes, longtime ceo of Diageo, dies at 63
He was due to retire at the end of the month: his place is immediately taken by Debra Crew
Ivan Menezes, longtime head of Diageo, has passed away after a brief illness. Breaking the news was the company itself. Menezes, who served for 10 years as ceo of what many consider the world's largest... more
Economy and financeFrance forces food companies to reduce prices
Finance Minister Le Maire confirms that from July consumers will pay less for food
The French government stands united against rising food prices. And it doesn't use half-measures, it seems. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said last friday that French consumers, starting in july, will... more
Oils and condimentsDe Nigris introduces rosé sweet vinegar in the U.S.
Rosé Sweet Vinegar debut in time for warmer months
De Nigris, the Carpi (Modena) vinegar maker founded in 1889, has added a rosé sweet vinegar to its line of traditional products dedicated to the U.S. market. The company created the rosé sweet vinegar t... more
Economy and financeReal estate. DeA Capital RE wins the Fiabci Awards in Miami
It's the first time that an Italian project wins the Prix d'Excellence
DeA Capital Real Estate Sgr with The Medelan won two prestigious “World Gold Winner” awards at the Gala evening of the 73rd edition of the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence held last night in Miami, in the... more
Economy and financeRemy Cointreau closes fiscal year with strong profit
Beat forecasts: sales at € 1.5 billion (+10%), profit +16.2%
French group Remy Cointreau has beaten forecasts with a record annual operating profit. Sales in FY 2022-2023 stood at more than 1.5 billion Euros up 10% from the previous year and 43.6% higher than FY... more
Studies and researchSushi, italians like it because it saves time and money
Everli survey: 65% buy it at the supermarket, 21% prepare it themselves
Even in Italy, sushi has established itself as a trendy gastronomic choice. Confirming the trend is Everli, the online grocery marketplace that, on the occasion of Sushi Day which is celebrated on June... more
Economy and financeElectrolux, saves Italian production in Treviso
Agreement between company and unions on 110 mln investment
The draft agreement between Electrolux and the trade unions Fim, Fiom and Uilm, on the 110 million Euros investment for the Susegana (Treviso) plant, has been signed. The signing of the latest draft of... more
FairsRanking of world congresses: Riminifiera takes Italy to the podium
Peraboni (Ieg): "Exceptional result that rewards investments in infrastructure"
For Italy, for Rimini and the Italian Exhibition Group it is a historic fact: for the first time the International Congress and Convention Association (Icca) places our country on the podium of the best... more
ForeignFood safety: here is the FAO guide
Toolbox aimed at helping all operators in the sector to comply with international standards
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a comprehensive, practical and accessible toolbox designed to help everyone working in the food sector adhere to international... more
Fruit and vegetablesZespri: the kiwi fruit giant sees its turnover drop by 3% in 2022/23
Nevertheless, it is the second best sales result ever
Management attributes the difficulties to price hikes and labor shortages. more
ForeignUkraine: Dam's destruction threatens wheat deal
The alarm of an ambassador from Kiev, while one of the most fertile areas of the country risks ending up under water
The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam was also a disaster at an eco-environmental and agri-food level. Tens of thousands of civilians are threatened by the rising waters of the Dnieper River. At the... more
Food safetyInsect food: seventh customs clearance by EFSA
The moths of the "Tenebrio molitor" flour judged "safe food" by the European scientific agency
The European Union continues to clear additional insect-based products through its main bodies. The latest opinion expressed by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) offers green light to the dust treated... more
AgrifoodIG: reform passes by a very large majority to the European Parliament
Rapporteur De Castro: "An ambitious compromise, in the interest of our farmers and producers"
The reform of the Community regulation on PDO-PGI was approved by the European Parliament with a very large majority: 603 votes in favour, 18 against and 8 abstentions on May 31st. The overwhelming (and... more