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Press releaseAssocarni: elected team for presidency 2023-2025
The new management entrusted to Serafino Cremonini of Inalca
The assembly of Assocarni, the meat association adhering to Confindustria, was held today 5 May 2023, which elected the president Serafino Cremonini and the presidency team for the period 2023-2025.In... more
NewsItalian trawlers in revolt against EU decisions
Demonstrations across Italy tomorrow: trawling ban targeted
Against new EU policies that want to ban trawling and cut fishing areas, marinas along all of Italy are taking to the streets. In fact, a series of initiatives are planned in ports to make their voices... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Alternative Funds transfers ownership of Stalam to Deal Source
The company which acquired 100% of the capital operates through four plants between Italy and China
A private investor club deal organized by Deal Source Italia has finalized the acquisition of 100% of Stalam SpA's share capital in partnership with the company's management from the IdeA Efficienza Energetica... more
ForeignPesticides: Timmermans responds to EPP and goes straight
"Pesticides to be replaced with new technologies", reiterates the vice president of the European Commission
The rift between European Populars and Socialists on pesticide issues looks set to become a chasm. The former have expressed their opposition to the halving of the use of pesticides, promoted by the European... more
FairsBayer: more well-being for horticulture with Nematool
The nematode management project presented at Macfrut 2023
Bayer's participation in the 40th edition of MacFrut, the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center and which ends today, was full of themes. Three days dedicated to the... more
ForeignEU Commissioner praises the Italian agricultural model: "A model for Europe"
Perr Wojciechowski, our system of cooperatives and small businesses should be "promoted in Europe" /Video
Four cornerstones to safeguard: security, stability, sustainability and solidarity. These were identified by Janusz Wojciechowski , the European Commissioner for Agriculture, during his introductory report... more
Economy and financeClosing for Investindustrial Growth III fund.
Raised €1.1 billion to invest in lower mid-market European companies
Investindustrial announces the € 1.1 billion closing of the Investindustrial Growth III fund. The fund raised above target: the fund will continue the successful strategy launched by Investindustrial i... more
Economy and financeCherry Bay enters Animal wellness products
Minority stake acquired in the Modena-based company specializing in animal nutrition
Cherry Bay Capital Investment Club has finalized its entry into Awp, Animal wellness products, founded in 2002 by Paolo Cristofori, and today one of the leading players active in the production of innovative... more
Economy and financeItalia government exercises golden power over Whirlpool affair
Minister Urso implements special powers to safeguard employment at Italian sites
The italian government has exercised Golden Power in the Whirlpool case. In practice, the executive applying special powers, stood in the way of the merger between Whirlpool Emea and Turkey's Arçelik,... more
ForeignPesticides: "unfeasible" halving according to the EPP
Clash in Brussels on the reform of the regulation on pesticides
In Brussels, the discussion on pesticides is becoming increasingly polarised. The draft reform of the regulation put forward by the European Commission, now sees the opposition of the European People's... more
AgrifoodEcological transition: Europe must act quickly
The intervention of Matthias Berninger, executive vice president of Bayer, at the State of the Union
Europe needs to speed up the transition to sustainable agriculture. The issue was discussed during one of the State of the Union panels, inaugurated today in Florence. The meeting, introduced by the European... more
WinesCarpenè Malvolti to conquer America
800 Cornell University students video-connected for the lectio magistralis on the history of prosecco
Carpenè Malvolti takes the chair and crosses the ocean. 800 students of Cornell University in New York followed yesterday evening the lectio magistralis via video link from Italy, concerning the history... more
ForeignUkrainian Cereals: EU Commission proposes 100 million euros to dissenting countries
The funding will serve to compensate for the current "logistic bottlenecks"
The measure benefited Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, which had blocked imports from Kiev more
NewsThe British prepare to celebrate King Charles. At the table
One in 5 British households will buy more groceries for the coronation
Coronation fever is rising in Britain as families prepare to celebrate the new King Charles III. Also table. This is according to a survey conducted by market research firm NIQ, better known as NielsenIQ,... more
Economy and financeFabio Di Giammarco new CEO of Bauli
The manager will lead further expansion of the brand
The Bauli Group has appointed Fabio Di Giammarco to the role of chief executive officer, alongside chairman Michele Bauli. The new ceo will lead the confectionery industry in the new phase of strengthening... more
ForeignUkrainian cereals: extraordinary measures of the European Commission
Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia pledge to lift unilateral blockades /Annex
The "rebel" countries will receive compensation for their farmers. more
BeverageCampari: €133.6m of profit in the first quarter of 2023
Italy is confirmed as the main European market, with growth of +21.6%
Campari closes the first quarter of 2023 with pre-tax profit of 133.6 million euros, up 24.8% compared to the same period of 2022, and revenues up 24.9%, reaching 667.9 million (+19.6% on an organic basis).“In o... more
Economy and financeInflation slows but when will prices fall?
US firms postpone declines: in Europe, ECB fears 'excessive' impact on consumers
Corporate cost inflation is slowing down but prices continue to be high. A mechanism that is less than convincing internationally, starting with the United States where economic experts point out that... more
BeverageLager: its origin dates back two centuries
The brewing variety was born in 1602, on the initiative of the then king of Bavaria
This was revealed by a historical-scientific survey published by Oxford University Press. more
Economy and financeMars funds sustainable fisheries with $1 million
Agreement with WWF to implement a Fisheries Improvement Fund
It has just completed a $ 2.5 billion bond offering as part of its efforts to address global environmental issues. But snack company Mars is not standing still, and on the environmental side now announces... more
ForeignWheat accord. Erdogan-Putin phone call: is there a crack?
The latest developments in Ukraine and Syria at the center of the talks between the two heads of state
At the moment of maximum frost on the negotiations for Ukrainian wheat, perhaps a glimmer of light is opening after today's phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart... more
ForeignFishing: France and Spain agree on fleet decarbonisation
Meeting in Paris between agriculture ministers in view of the next European semester
Spain's agriculture, fisheries and food minister, Luis Planas, has received full support from France for Spain's rotating presidency of the European Union (EU) in the second half of the year. A semester... more
Fruit and vegetablesApricots: European production expected to decline (-7%)
For Italy Europêch 2023 estimates 203 thousand tons, down (-26%) compared to 2022
The production forecasts for apricots - Europêch 2023 - were presented in Perpignan as part of Medfel. Like every year, Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy. In 2023, the supply of... more
Economy and financeLactalis, the president Besnier: 7 billion of investments in Italy
"With 28 factories we are the largest milk and cheese group" in the country
13 years after the disputed acquisition of Parmalat, the head of the French group speaks for the first time. more
Economy and financeCarrefour resists inflation in first quarter 2023
Sales up 12.3%: Italy +5.6%
"Against a backdrop of very high food inflation, Carrefour maintains its course and strong commercial momentum, with steady market share in all key countries. The first months of the year confirm the relevance... more
Economy and financePepsiCo takes courage after positive first quarter
Raised 2023 estimates: january to march revenues up 10%
PepsiCo has raised its annual forecast after price increases undertaken to offset higher costs and steady product demand helped the soft drink and snack giant beat first-quarter results. Most notable was... more
Economy and financeMcDonald's holds up: first quarter on the rise
Company beats analysts' expectations: global sales up 12.6%
McDonald's beat Wall Street's expectations for global quarterly sales and earnings. The performance did not save the stock, which still lost 1.6% even as the strong numbers were achieved, yes, thanks to... more
Economy and financeNestlé starts year by (slightly) exceeding expectations
First quarter with sales up 5.6%
First quarter 2023 "slightly better than expected" for Nestlé, thanks to price increases that offset weakness in sales volumes. The Swiss company said sales rose 5.6% to 23.5 billion Swiss francs or more... more
Food safetyEFSA notes an increase in the use of illegal pesticides, which end up in food
According to the latest report, the overrun has risen from 1.4% to 2.1% in three years /Attachment
A total of 87,863 food samples were collected in the European Union in 2021. Analysis of the results shows that 96.1% of samples fell within legally permitted levels. For the subset of 13,845 samples analysed... more
ForeignFao: eggs, meat, milk, essential for nutrition
A document from the UN organization encourages appropriate consumption / Annex
With all due respect to the all-out supporters of vegetable proteins, human beings cannot give up meat, milk and eggs. The warning is issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations... more
ZootechnyEuropean Parliament: Comagri "saves" cattle farms
Approved the exclusion of the sector from the reform of the obligations on industrial emissions
The vote in the Environment Commission is now expected at the end of May. more
Economy and financeDe' Longhi, 2022 difficult year saved by Brad Pitt
Profits down (-9.7%) but sales over 3 billion thanks to investment in advertising
De' Longhi, the Treviso-based company specializing in coffee machines and small household appliances, has approved its fiscal year 2022 financial statements, which closed with revenues down 2% (-5.9% at... more
Economy and financeNestlé. Budget and 2022 dividend approved
28th consecutive increase with 3.01 euros per share, 15 cents more on 2021
Nestlé shareholders approved all board proposals at the 156th Annual general meeting held yesterday in Lausanne. Among the practices approved were the election to the board of directors of Rainer Blair,... more
Economy and financeNestlé, agreement with Pai fund for frozen pizza in Europe
The company will be based in Germany: two plants, one in Italy, in Benevento
Nestlé and private equity firm Pai Partners have agreed to form a joint venture for Nestlé's frozen pizza business in Europe. The goal is to create a dedicated operator "in a competitive and dynamic c... more
NewsStarting tomorrow, the G7 of agriculture ministers will be in Japan
Crisis, sustainability, circular economy and food security on the table
Italy, Japan, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and the European Union are participating in the meeting. Invited representatives of FAO, IFAD, OECD and WFP more
ForeignSpain: 2.13 billion euros to respond to drought
Launched a sustainable irrigation plan, and digitization of the Aragon and Catalonia Canal
"If water has a meaning, it is that of sustainable and efficient irrigation" capable of providing "greater stability and guarantees for food production". Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas said this... more
ForeignHoney and other products: EU crackdown on labelling
More rigor on imports from Asia and Latin America, which risk bringing down prices
The European legislation for the import of honey and fruit and vegetables is becoming more stringent. The EU Commission presented a proposal to amend the regulation for the labeling of cans, which will... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano Dop: sales up 2.38%
Cheese is confirmed as the most consumed PDO product in the world, with over 5 million wheels
An overall increase in sales of 2.38%, driven above all by the growth in exports, is the figure that sums up the success of Grana Padano Dop also in 2022, the most consumed protected designation of origin... more
Economy and financeSoaring wine prices hit consumption
OIV: Global wine exports make record at €37.6 billion but consumption drops 1 percent
World wine trade reached a record high last year, supported by a sharp increase in prices. The good news is balanced by less good news, namely that the amount of wine sold declined due to weakening demand... more
Economy and financeUS. Burger king in trouble relies on commercials
Troubled chain relies on viral "Whopper Whopper" jingle to lift sales
Burger King is banking on its viral "Whopper Whopper" jingle to boost U.S. sales as part of the crisis-ridden fast-food chain's revitalization plan. The commercial, broadcast incessantly in the U.S. during... more
NewsLidl-Tesco, fight between giants: the Germans win
In Britain, the High Court agrees with the Alemannic retailer on allegations of trademark infringement
Germany's Lidl has won a trademark infringement case in the High Court in London against Britain's largest retailer Tesco. The cause of contention was the use of a yellow circle on a square blue background... more
CoffeeMarco Feliziani new ceo of Simonelli Group
Replaces Fabio Ceccarani, who is leaving the coffee company after 14 years with the company
The board of directors of Simonelli group, a Marche-based company specializing in the production of professional coffee machines, has appointed Marco Feliziani as its new managing director. After 14 years... more
NewsRana: over 7 tons of pesto seized at Genoa port
The Kirkland brand product is imported from the Chicago plant
The product, destined for French and Spanish supermarkets, allegedly did not comply with European labeling regulations. more
Economy and financeQuadrivio and Pambianco, start raising for Made in Italy Fund II
Fund also invests in wine companies with high margin for development
The joint venture between Quadrivio and Pambianco launches Made in Italy Fund II, the second private equity fund dedicated to the world of lifestyle and Italian excellence. The new vehicle will have a... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano renews digital communication
The Consortium estimates a 400% growth in digital performance over the next two years
To crown the journey that began in 2022 with the adoption of a new data-driven strategy, the new website of the Protection Consortium www.granapadano.it is online. “The millenary history of Grana Padano –... more
Food safetyEfsa: bisphenol A a health risk
The substance is often found in plastic food and beverage containers
Exposure to bisphenol A (Bpa) through food is a cause of concern for the health of consumers of all age groups. After a careful evaluation of the scientific evidence and in the light of the contributions... more
ForeignChina, the Silk Road also points to small island states
With the FAO, $5 million to support agri-food systems. In strategic territories
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new $5 million project supported by the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) program to help small island developing... more
MeatsProsciutto di Parma: the Consortium turns 60
On 18 April 1963, twenty-three producers set up on a voluntary basis approved the statute
2023 marks a particularly significant moment for the Prosciutto di Parma Consortium, which reaches the milestone of 60 years since its foundation. It was 4 in the afternoon on Thursday 18 April 1963, when,... more
ForeignFao: 70% of those in need of assistance work in agriculture
Nevertheless, only 4% of humanitarian interventions are destined for this sector /Video
Statements by Rein Paulsen, director of the United Nations agency's Office for Emergencies and Resilience. more
WinesBordeaux: the fall of the gods
The French government allocates 38 million euros for the grubbing up of 9500 hectares of vines
The scourge of flavescence dorée is accompanied by a drop in consumption of 32% and a drop in wine sales of 6.2%. more