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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
ForeignPackaging and pesticides: Italy, France and Spain are asking for radical changes
Cooperatives keep the point in the European Parliament: "No to policies that generate additional costs"
A radical change in the approach of the legislative proposals on the reduction of the use of plant protection products and on new packaging standards. This is what the fruit and vegetable cooperatives... more
Economy and financeBc Partners sells Forno d'Asolo
Private equity and industrial bigwigs among potential interested parties
The sale of Fda Group, better known as Bindi-Forno D'Asolo, among the leading players in the frozen pastry and bakery products sector, is on the starting blocks. According to Milano Finanza reports, the... more
Economy and financeDiageo replaces hospitalized ad Menezes early
He was due to retire June 30: his role goes immediately to ad designate Debra Crew
He was supposed to retire from office and retire on June 30, but instead Ivan Menezes , the CEO of Diageo is forced to leave office suddenly now. In fact, according to the company's statement, Menezes... more
News#BeatPlasticPollution: Emirates recycles tableware for in-flight dining
The new initiative of the carrier celebrates World Environment Day
A new pollution initiative is announced by Emirates for a closed-loop recycling programme, where millions of in-flight items, such as plastic trays, bowls, snack plates and casseroles, will now be recycled... more
Economy and financeDufry's opas on Autogrill closed at a 95% stake
The Swiss hold 94.50 percent of the company's share capital: soon to be delisted
Dufry's Opas on Autogrill has closed, with success, with the Swiss company taking close to 95 percent of the Italian one. After the reopening of the offer period that began on may 26, 2023 and ended on... more
AgrifoodItaly. Wine labels: notified exposed against Ireland
Alleanza Cooperative: "European law has been violated, greater Community harmonization is needed"
"We have had the opportunity to express our doubts regarding the legitimacy of the Irish initiative on health warnings, now we have formalized our opposition with the presentation of a complaint to the... more
ForeignEuropean Union maintains its commitment for World Food Programme
Contribution of 11.9 million euros for the supply of aircraft for humanitarian aid
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of €11.9 million from the European Union (EU) through its Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid O... more
AgrifoodNutriscore. Italy: "We don't give up on anyone who wants to teach us how to eat"
"Our farmers are blameless about climate change", declares Agriculture's italian minister
It would be an exaggeration to say that Nutriscore "warns against Italian products". Undoubtedly, however, it is a tool that "warns against products that by history, by characteristics, have always guaranteed... more
Economy and financeIntesa San Paolo: 14 million in Roncadin to expand in the USA
The operation includes a frozen pizza production line for the North American market
Intesa Sanpaolo has signed a new 14 million euro loan with a Sace guarantee with Roncadin, an important Italian manufacturer of quality frozen pizzas, for an internationalization project through the US... more
DessertsBread & Nutella: the journey through Italian taste and tradition continues
Ferrero keeps on with the partnership with the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo
In 2020, Nutella began a journey to promote tourism in Italy by working side by side with Enit, the National Tourism Agency, and creating two Special Editions with names as evocative as they are significant:... more
FairsRimini, Foodwell Expo at the start
Inside RiminiWellness an area entirely dedicated to healthy eating
At RiminiWellness, the international reference event for fitness, sport and well-being of Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group scheduled at the Rimini fair and on the Riviera from 1-4 June, FoodWell Expo is... more
Catering and hospitalityPret A Manger to open first shop in Italy with Chef Express
The new venue of the English brand inaugurated today in Milan Malpensa Airport
Chef Express, the company that manages all the catering activities of the Cremonini Group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Pret A Manger, the UK-based freshly made food and organic coffee chain,... more
FishNorwegian Seafood Council: Tom-Jørgen Gangsø new Director Italy
Norwegian fish products are increasingly appreciated in Italy
The Norwegian Seafood Council announces the appointment of Tom-Jørgen Gangsø as Director Italy, effective July 1, 2023. Gangsø began his career at the Norwegian Seafood Council in 2012, after receiving an... more
CoffeeNespresso: when coffee becomes rice... for a good purpose
Aluminum of the capsules destined for recycling for cereal crops
The non-profit Banco Alimentare della Puglia and the Banco Alimentare della Daunia will be among the next beneficiaries of the "From grain to grain" project. more
NewsPackaging Directive. Italy expresses opposition to the EU Council
Minister Lollobrigida: "Our country is a virtuous model in the management of this type of waste"
Reducing packaging waste is "shareable" but there is a need for "flexibility in relation to the tools to achieve it and the efforts made" by the countries of the European Union. This was underlined by... more
HealthFruits and vegetables rich in flavonols help memory
The results of a study by Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard
Do you want to keep a good memory even in old age? Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, especially if they are rich in flavonol antioxidants. Taking epicatechins improves memory by up to 16%. This is what... more