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IndustryFerrero, new technical innovation hub in Alba
A model of industrial architecture dedicated to food
The new technical innovation center for Ferrero in Alba, in Piedmont, takes the name of Ferrero Technical Center. Designed by the Frigerio Design Group, it represents the new frontier of industrial architecture... more
BeverageCoca Cola: +7% in the last quarter of 2022
The multinational's revenues amounted to 10.13 billion dollars
In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Coca-Cola Company reported net revenues up 7% to $10.13 billion. Organic revenues grew 15%. Adjusted operating margin was 22.7% versus 22.1% a year earlier. Earnings... more
FairsWaiting for BBTech Expo, technologies and services for the beverage supply chain
The event is organized by IEG - Italian Exhibition Group from 19 to 22 February at the Rimini Fair
Simultaneously with Beer&Food Attraction and Italgrob's International Horeca Meeting, it offers a complete vision of the sector. Focus on technological innovation and training, with talks on the challenges of the sector under the banner of quality with the involvement of experts from the academic world. more
SustainabilityREPowerEU: energy measures will be included in the Pnrr
The provision approved by the European Parliament with 535 votes in favour
With 340 votes in favour, 279 against and 21 abstentions, MEPs endorsed the deal reached with the Council on revised CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s increased c... more
NewsEcuador: two sites recognized as global agricultural heritage
FAO promotes "chakra" territories as sustainable and suitable for promoting female work
Two agricultural and agroforestry biodiversity systems in Ecuador (one in the Andes and one in the Amazon region of the country) have been recognized as Global Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by... more
Studies and researchAnimal feed: changes the nutrition for the zootechny?
An American researcher has published a list of innovations: algae and insects in pole position
Which animal feed ingredients could 'make headlines' this year? Will algae and insects really become viable options as ingredients? The questions, which are as topical as ever, were answered by an American... more
BeverageCoca Cola Movement, limited edition arrives
First variant launched in Italy: 250 ml can
Coca-Cola announces the launch of the limited edition Coca-Cola Movement, created in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning Spanish singer-songwriter and record producer Rosalía. This is the first variant... more
Economy and financeElectrolux countermand: Italy also in danger. Rsu ready to strike
After the plant closure in Hungary, could it be the turn of one of the five Italian plants?
Those who interpreted the closure of the Electrolux plant in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, as a sign of peace for Italian factories were wrong (see article Electrolux in crisis but Italy (for now) is saved). T... more
Economy and financeEU Economy Forecast: Is the Worst Over?
Growth prospects in the euro area at 0.9%. However, high energy costs continue to weigh
Overall inflation is expected to fall from 9.2% in 2022 to 6.4% in 2023, down to 2.8% in 2024. more
WinesCantina Soave closes 2022 with a +16% turnover
The company changes its name to Cadis 1898, also incorporating Montecchia, Illasi and Terre del Lago
Cantina di Soave concludes 2022 with a growing turnover and changes its name, taking on the acronym which takes up the initials of its original name associated with the year of birth. On its 125th anniversary,... more
FairsAssoBirra: four days of stands, debates and show-cooking in Rimini
The association renews its presence and patronage at Beer&Food Attraction, from 19 to 22 February
AssoBirra, the most representative association of the brewing sector in Italy, renews its presence and patronage at Beer&Food Attraction, the Italian Exhibition Group exhibition dedicated to beers, drinks,... more
Economy and financeTomato: Princes Industrie rewards top suppliers
The British group has distributed 4.5 million euro prize money to Apulian farmers
Princes Industrie Alimentari (Pia) discussed the 2022 tomato campaign with its agricultural partners, handing out awards for product quality and sustainability. The meeting took place at the Foggia headquarters... more
ForeignFAO celebrates pulses, "resilient" product
It urges their inclusion in agri-food systems, in order to "achieve the Sustainable Development Goals"
World Pulses Day is celebrated more than ever in the name of resilience and sustainability. The FAO welcomes today's event by underlining how pulses are "improving life" globally "thanks to their low water... more
Economy and financeFruit Logistica 2023: Table Grape Cadastre presented
The project currently involves 35 production organisations covering a total of 8000 hectares
The Table Grape Cadastre was launched this morning at Fruit Logistica in the collective area Italy The Beauty of Quality. The project bears the signature of CUT, the Italian Table Grape Commission, and... more
NewsUkraine: cereal production expected to collapse
The director of the National Agrarian Forum is asking for preferential trading conditions with the EU
"I would like to express my respect and gratitude for the broad support shown by the countries of the European Union to Ukraine and its citizens since the beginning of the war": thus expressed Mariia Didukh... more
FairsCibus returns with 1000 brands and 500 new products
On 29 and 30 March 2023 the appointment is renewed at Fiere di Parma
Cibus returns to Fiere di Parma on 29 and 30 March 2023. The International Authentic Italian Food & Beverage Exhibition presents itself in its typical odd-numbered years guise, "Cibus Connecting Italy",... more
NewsMeloni: "Food sovereignty is a priority"
Italian premier against Nutriscore and the "attempt at global food homologation"
A statement against Nutriscore and in defense of our wine and all the food excellences. Italian prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her Government's position in a message to the Economic Conference... more
Economy and financeSouth Africa: food security at risk due to water and energy shortages
Revise zero-rate basket, calls for nation's largest poultry producer
Deepening crisis plunges industry into: in the impossibility of water and electricity supplies, it will become arduous to grow maize and soybeans for feed for local poultry, the country's primary source... more
Studies and researchBugs? Young people like them but not women
Entomophagy is more accepted in countries such as Mexico and China, much less so in Europe (Italy and Belgium foremost)
Potential insect consumers tend to be young and male. This is the finding of a study published in the journal Plos One and conducted by the Universities of Pisa, Parma, Ghent in Belgium, Cornell in the... more
Economy and financeDown with Tyson, world's second-largest meat producer
U.S. brand ends first quarter with net profits slumped from $1.12 billion to $316 million
It is one of the first U.S. brands to have participated in the testing and marketing of test tube meat in the United States (see article Test tube meat, first okay from U.S. Fda). Now, however, Tyson Foods,... more
ForeignSouth Africa /2: the food crisis is around the corner...
The agricultural world is asking for concessions for the supply of petrol and diesel
The country at risk in the next 24 months, and the Russo-Ukrainian war contributes to bringing the agricultural sector to its knees, also a source of products intended for animal feed more
ForeignSouth Africa: food security at risk due to lack of water and energy
Review the zero-interest basket, asks the largest national poultry producer
The crisis into which the industry falls is deepening: in the absence of water and electricity supplies it will become difficult to cultivate corn and soybeans for feed intended for local poultry, the main source of protein in the country more
Economy and financeFine wine: Sotheby's closes with €121 million
Auction sales up 9 percent over 2022, according to an analysis
Fine wine also holds sway at auctions. This is reported in an analysis by the Pambianco Observatory on the wine sector. The study highlights how for the sector, 2022 was "a wonderful year for fine wine,"... more
Economy and financeDanone opens new research and innovation center in Paris
Five floors and 900 sqm for Daniel Carasso hub
Following the appointment of the three new deputy directors and the change in the French company's management structure (see article Shake-up at Danone) and the sale of some brands (see article Danone... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo, a key player in important trade fairs 2023
Foreign sales in 2022 accounted for 38% of the Group's sales, up year on year
Granarolo SpA returns as a protagonist to some of the most relevant international trade fairs in the agri-food sector scheduled in 2023 in Europe, Asia and the Americas, to promote its products of excellence... more
Economy and financeDanone opens a new research and innovation center in Paris
Five floors and 900 m2 for the Daniel Carasso centre
After the appointment of the three new deputy directors and the change in the managerial structure of the French company and the sale of some brands, now the multinational French del food officially opens... more
WinesFine wine: Sotheby's closes with 121 million euros
According to an analysis, auction sales are up 9% compared to 2022
The fine wine also holds the table in auctions. This was reported by an analysis by the Pambianco Observatory on the wine sector. The study highlights how 2022 was "a wonderful year for fine wine" for... more
Studies and researchBugs, young people like them but not women
Entomophagy is more accepted in countries such as Mexico and China, much less in Europe
The results of a research conducted by four universities on three continents have been published, including the universities of Pisa and Parma. more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo star of the most important fairs in the world in 2023
Sales abroad in 2022 represented 38% of Group turnover, growing year on year
Granarolo SpA returns as a protagonist at some of the most important international exhibitions in the agri-food sector scheduled for 2023 in Europe, Asia and the Americas, to promote its excellent products... more
ForeignArgentina: the agricultural machinery market is flourishing again
2023 begins with a growth of 16.7% compared to last year
Argentina started 2023 recording a growth of 16.7% (compared to 2022), in the registrations of new agricultural machinery. A surprising figure, reports the Argentinean Infocampo, given the collapse of... more
ForeignJapan heading for a major distribution crisis
Driver shortage will put delivery of 35 percent of goods in 2030 at risk
According to a report by Japan's Nomura Research Institute, Japan is heading for a serious distribution crisis caused by a shortage of truck and truck drivers. A shortage caused by new regulations governing... more
Cheese and dairy productsSaputo closes three plants in the United States
Over 220 million euros for the reorganization of the dairy farm of the family that in Italy owns Bologna Football
Permanent closure of three plants, construction of a new packing site and expansion of stretched cheese manufacturing operations. These are the three drivers of the US reorganization of Saputo Inc, the... more
Economy and financeIreland insists on anti-alcohol labels, Rome holds back
The Ministry of Health confirms that in "2 or 3 months" it will be able to initiate the law
Ireland is going its own way with regards to the idea of integrating health indications on possible harm into alcohol labels, and Italy is preparing for a battle on all possible fronts in order to limit... more
Government actsFood Safety Summit: Rome will host it from 24 to 26 July
Tajani: "Extraordinary result for Italy, we will do our part in achieving the 2030 Agenda"
Italy will host the Food Safety Summit from 24 to 26 July 2023. Heads of state and government and ministers of the 193 member countries of the United Nations will be welcomed in Rome. The Italian proposal,... more
Economy and financeHershey closes out one of the strongest years ever
Revenue 2022 at $10.4 billion up 16.1 percent and sales up 12 percent
Hershey Company, one of the world's chocolate giants, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 ended Dec. 31. Just a few items suffice to highlight that we are talking about... more
Economy and financeCNH, delisting from Piazza Affari and record results in 2022
The Exor tractor factory remains listed only in New York: last year revenues up 26.7%
Cnh Industrial leaves Piazza Affari. The tractor group of the Exor galaxy has announced its intention to proceed with the delisting from Borsa Italiana by the beginning of 2024. The group will remain listed... more
Government actsEU cracks down on pesticides to protect bees
From the EC new rules to lower the maximum levels of two neonicotinoids in food
The European Commission has adopted new rules which, once enforced, will lower the maximum residue levels of two pesticides in food. Evaluations by EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, have in fact... more
Economy and financeEIB, Italy first EU country for green loans
In 2022, 55% of total resources disbursed to our country for the fight against climate change and environmental sustainability
In 2022 Italy was the first country for loans and resources managed by the EIB Group. This was stated in an official statement by the group made up of the European Investment Bank and the EIF, the European... more
Studies and researchMunich throws a poisoned apple at Val Venosta
In a study, the Umweltinstitut München accuses producers in South Tyrol of uninterrupted use of banned pesticides
The one launched by the Umweltinstitut München, the environmental institute of Munich in Alto Adige, or even better in Val Venosta, is a sort of "poison apple". In fact, the Bavarian institute accuses... more
NewsIs the BSE back?
New case on a farm in the Netherlands. Still to be verified whether it is an atypical or classic type of BSE
It hadn't been talked about for years now. That is, until a new case of mad cow disease emerged from the Netherlands. Not many details are available at the moment, except that the infection was found on... more
Studies and researchCrisis drives investment in agritech
As many as 797 agri and foodtech startups raised $ 10.66 billion in 2022: trend confirmed for 2023 as well
Investors have become more cautious in 2022, but the agritech sector has performed significantly better than others, especially in Europe. In short, the Old Continent is proving to be a key market in terms... more
WinesWine Oscar 2022 goes to Abruzzo
Italian region receives prestigious Wine Star Awards in San Francisco
Abruzzo is the wine region of 2022. The award was bestowed at the Wine Star Awards, in San Francisco, and is given by the international magazine Wine Enthusiast to the most interesting wine regions in... more
ZootechnyChina: cloned three "super cows"
Beijing's goal is to drastically reduce cattle imports
It's time for cattle cloning in China. From Beijing comes news of three "super cows" capable of producing an exceptional amount of milk, all three successfully cloned. Chinese state media report this,... more
DessertsBakery: Ferrero acquires Fresystem
Company specializing in frozen, sweet and savory baked goods
Strengthening in foodservice for the Ferrero Group, which today announced the acquisition of Fresystem, an Italian company that is a market leader in the "Italian breakfast" frozen bakery sector, known... more
Economy and financeDole sells its vegetable division to Chiquita
The deal is worth approximately $ 293 million
Dole sells its fresh vegetable division to a subsidiary of Fresh Express, a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International. The deal is worth approximately $293 million and is subject to "some adjustments."With... more
DessertsWorld Nutella Day: 16 years of 'social' celebrations
Sunday 5 February the virtual global event is renewed to share stories and recipes
The rendez vous with the World Nutella Day is renewed next Sunday. Nutella's supporters and fans from all over the world will unite to celebrate World Nutella Day, gathering on social media to share their... more
ZootechnyUsa: cattle down 3% in one year
The number of dairy cows increases but the calves decrease
There were 89.3 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2023, according to the Cattle report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics S... more
Economy and financeConsumer prices 2023: inflation in sharp decline
However, widespread tensions remain on the prices of processed food goods, and other goods and services /Annex
According to preliminary estimates, in January 2023 the rate of change of the Italian consumer price index for the whole nation (NIC) was +0.2% on monthly basis and +10.1% on annual basis (from +11.6%... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly appoints new Group Chief Commercial Officer
Alberto Colombo will have to support the improvement and development plan of the group
Alberto Colombo is the new Group Chief Commercial Officer of Eataly. By this role "he will be responsible for marketing, purchasing, operation, B2B, franchising and partnership activities. His role - explains... more
Fruit and vegetablesApofruit: a fair dedicated to the new products
The cooperative will be present at Fruit Logistica with a renewed stand, together with all the companies of the Group
The Apofruit Italia cooperative arrives at Fruit Logistica 2023, with a stand that promises to be full of novelties. During the most important international fair dedicated to the world of fruit and vegetables,... more