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Economy and financeSomec serving luxury in the U.S.
Orders worth $ 13.8 million for Treviso-based shipbuilding and galley company
Somec, a Treviso-based shipbuilding and galley company, reports that its U.S. subsidiary Fabbrica LLC has won new orders in the United States worth $ 13.8 million. The new orders will be carried out in... more
FairsIeg consolidates the link with the Asian markets
From tomorrow in Singapore the food&beverage and equipment fairs, the appointment with luxury in July
From China to the Middle East. The first edition of Sigep China (see EFA News) in Shenzhen in partnership with Fiera di Colonia and at the same time as Anufood China, has recently concluded and Italian... more
ZootechnyDublin Declaration: over a thousand scientists adhere to it
Published the Proceedings of the World Project on the Benefits of Meat Production /Annex
Published in Animal Frontiers, the official journal of the American Society of Animal Science, of the European Federation of Animal Sciences and of the American Meat Science Association, the official proceedings... more
Government actsIreland, anti-alcohol label is law
Government converted health warning labeling regulation
Ireland has its own law on new alcohol labels. The Irish government announced this by making it public today on the executive website www.gov.ie that "Health minister Stephen Donnelly has signed the Public... more
ForeignSwine fever: infections decreasing in 2022
The disease has been notified in 8 EU countries in pigs and 11 in wild boar /Annex
The number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs and cases reported in wild boar in the European Union (EU) fell considerably in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a new report... more
Studies and researchWine and health: an American study
Intake of flavonoid-rich foods may reduce mortality /Attachment
Just on the day Ireland confirms its unpopular decision to put health alerts on wine labels, an American study throws water on the fire. More: the survey indicates a series of foods and beverages containing... more
Oils and condimentsOlive Oil. Salov: 2022 turnover at +30% per annum
Confirmed sales volumes for the previous two years, equal to around 120 M litres
The ordinary shareholders' meeting of Salov SpA, an industrial group among the main global players in the oil sector, approved the 2022 consolidated financial statements, which ended positively both in... more
VideoFlorence. Bayer protagonist of the prestigious meeting The State of Union
Interview with Matthias Berninger, VP Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability at Bayer
The conference on The State of Union organized by the European University Institute of Florence is a prestigious annual event for reflection on the most current issues affecting Europe. Among the partners... more
ForeignUSA: 11 billion dollars for electrification of agriculture
The investment is aimed at reducing energy costs and combating climate change
The Biden-Harris administration announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring reliable and affordable clean energy... more
ForeignUkrainian wheat: Moscow cautious, but contacts continue
In Kiev, serious consideration is being given to the possibility of not renewing the agreement
With two days left until the latest agreement on the Black Sea Initiative expires, the parties involved seem increasingly hesitant and skeptical about a possible renewal. "In general, contacts continue.... more
ZootechnyEFSA: more space in cattle and poultry farms
Scientific opinion expressed in view of a legislative proposal from the EU Commission /Annex
Dairy cows, ducks, geese and quail need more space and improved housing according to animal welfare recommendations published today in two new scientific opinions by the European Food Safety Authority... more
Economy and financePernod Ricard leaves Russia
The brand plans to end distribution in the coming months
The list of companies leaving Russia is getting longer. Now it is the turn of France's Perod Ricard, which said it stopped exporting all of its international brands to Russia at the end of April and plans... more
ForeignFao: crackdown on illegal fishing
In Bali, the meeting of the parties to the agreement on port state measures
Step up efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by expanding vessel inspections, exchanging global information, and enhancing capacity building states. This is what the parties... more
NewsGrain Ukraine. Tajani: "If the agreement fails, we risk a migration crisis"
According to the italian foreign minister, any lack of agreement will have repercussions on Africa
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is concerned about the possible repercussions on emigration in the context of the war in Ukraine. The reference is to a possible non-renewal of the wheat agreement."The... more
Studies and researchDo the antibiotics in cheese affect the microbiome?
Interesting results of an American study regarding the development of bacteria on scabs
Mushrooms produce metabolites that humans have used to improve health. For example, they secrete penicillin, which is then purified and used as an antibiotic for humans, leading to the development of many... more
Economy and financeMondelez raises prices, supermarkets revolt
War between multinational corporation and Belgian chain Colruyt rejects price hikes
It is open war between multinational food company Mondelez and Belgian supermarket chain Colruyt. According to the supermarket chain's own statement and reported by Reuters, supplies of Mondelez products,... more
SustainabilityGreenwashing: from the European Parliament new rules on falsely sustainable products
Generic and baseless environmental claims and planned obsolescence will be prohibited
The European Parliament has voted new rules to improve product labeling and durability and put an end to misleading claims. With 544 votes in favour, 18 against and 17 abstentions, the plenary approved... more
Food safetyFood contaminants: new EU regulation on limits
The legislation establishes the maximum levels for each substance and for each food /Annex
Less contaminants in food. This is what the new regulation of the European Commission, n° 915/2023, prescribes which, once it came into force on 25 May 2023, will replace the previous regulation n° 1881/2006. T... more
Economy and financeEurope calls on UAE for "free from" food
Partnership between Free from food expo and Food&beverage business group for organic and vegan fair in Dubai
Free from food expo, the European innovation platform for the free-from, organic, vegan food industries, has partnered with Uae Fbmg, the food&beverage business group, to place and co-produce the most... more
Economy and financePernod invests $10 million in circular economy
Funding for ecoSpirits, low-emission alcohol distribution startup
Pernod Ricard is investing $ 10 million in technology company ecoSpirits through its venture capital fund, Convivialité Ventures. The beverage giant joined the funding round by taking a minority stake... more
ForeignWheat Ukraine: Moldova in favor of restrictions, then it reconsiders
Kiev had threatened a similar and specular blockade of imports from Chisinau
On blocking imports of Ukrainian wheat, Moldova takes a step back. On 6 May, Moldovan Agriculture Minister Vladimir Bolea announced that his government was evaluating restrictive measures similar to those... more
MeatsIn court Parma Ham wins across the board
Three judicial sentences in favor of the Consortium strengthen the protection of the Dop
The Parma Ham Consortium records important results in the protection of the PDO and its denomination, thanks to the positive results obtained a few months later in the context of three legal proceedings... more
Economy and financeCoca Cola builds plant for subsidiary Fairlife
The 745,000 sq. ft. plant for the ultrafiltered milk company costs $650 million
Coca-Cola will build a $ 650 million plant for its subsidiary ultrafiltered milk brand Fairlife. It was the multinational beverage company itself that revealed plans to build the new production facility... more
Food safetySynthetic food: EFSA opinion awaited
Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow a round table in the presence of industry experts
A two-day scientific roundtable to gather views and food for thought from leading scientific personalities, representatives of European, international and national agencies, technology companies and food... more
ForeignGrain. Zelensky: "The anti-Ukraine protectionism" of some countries is cruel
European Parliament against tariffs while von der Leyen announces new package of anti-Russian sanctions
The Brussels-Kiev union is getting stronger, which will end up isolating the "dissident" countries of Eastern Europe. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has announced the eleventh... more
FairsSigep China curated by Ieg and Ice kicks off tomorrow
First edition, May 10-12: 100 ice cream brands made in Italy
With 100 flagship brands of made in Italy production excellence and an expected 20 thousand visitors the first edition of Sigep China starts tomorrow, May 10, 2023. The three-day event at the Shenzhen... more
FairsIeg brings conference World union of wholesale 2024 to Rimini
World conference of wholesale food markets expects 400 players from around the world
Rimini is the city in which the Wuwm, World union of wholesale markets, conference will be held in fall 2024. The conference is usually attended by 400 operators from all over the world. After the Abu... more
Studies and researchOrganic wine: Italy is strong in Sweden (42% of the market)
In Japan, however, the most popular production is the French one. All the data from a Nomisma research
Organic surfaces under vines in constant growth and among the main European producers in terms of weight of organic on the total tripled in ten years: this is what emerges from Vinobio, the online platform... more
FairsTuttofood 2023: the turning point edition is underway
More and more foreign countries present as exhibitors and as buyers after the Milan-Parma fair's agreement
Tuttofood 2023 kicked off at the Milan Fair with 2,500 brands present, of which 20% from 46 foreign countries and over 800 buyers from 86 countries selected by the Fair and Ice Agency itself. Among the... 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 financeEurostat, retail sales down in Eurozone
Volume fell 3.8% in march: -1.4% for food, beverages and tobacco/ Attachment
Eurozone retail sales in march fell more than expected. Compared to a year earlier, volume fell 3.8 percent and 4.1 percent in the Ee. In march alone, compared with february 2023, the seasonally adjusted... more
SustainabilityPernod Ricard signs first loan linked to sustainability
EUR 2.1 billion credit line backed by 22 banks for environmental commitments
Pernod Ricard has signed its first sustainability-related loan, totaling € 2.1 billion. It will be used to refinance an existing line of credit that expires in June 2024. The credit line has been underwritten b... more
FishWaiter, can you print me a grouper fillet?
Israeli Steakholder Foods has created the first 3D edible fish
An Israeli company has created the first 3D-printed bio grouper, ready to cook after "printing". The company Steakholder Foods and has created a "non-traditional" fish to eat that does not harm the environment,... more
Economy and financeHeineken invests in Brazil for premium beer portfolio
More than €274 million to expand Amstel and Devassa plant
Heineken announced today that it will invest 1.5 billion reais or 274.5 million Euros in Brazil as part of a plan to expand its premium beer and single malt portfolios. The planned investment aims to increase... more
AgrifoodFood safety. Berninger (Bayer): "The key is innovation"
According to the manager, the approval at European level of new agricultural and zootechnical technologies is urgently needed
Matthias Berninger , Executive Vice President of Bayer, was the protagonist of a very important panel (see EFA News) at the State of the Union, underway in Florence, once again underlining the importance... more
NewsEurope and energetic transition's dilemmas
The Russia-Ukraine war offers an opportunity for independence in this area
"The geopolitics of the energy transition" was the theme of one of the State of the Union panels underway in Florence (4-6 May 2023). The question mainly concerns the "near future", as explained by Professor... more
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