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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
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