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PeopleBranca (spirits), Papageorgiou is the new Managing Director
He will coordinate the development of all the brands of the historic distillery
Petros Papageorgiou joins Fratelli Branca Distillerie Italia as General Manager with responsibility for operational management for which he will report to President Niccolò Branca. Papageorgiou, formerly... more
NewsIFAD, Avaro Lario is the new president
From 1 October, he will remain in office for 4 years
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) elected its CFO, Alvaro Lario, as its new president, choosing a private sector investment advocate to lead the UN agency in the fight against... more
DessertsPerugina, "Baci" more sustainable thanks to trigeneration
New installation in the San Sisto plant improves energy efficiency
After having reduced about 45% of Nestlé's CO2 emissions in the last 10 years, thanks to the recent installation of the new AB trigeneration plant at the Perugina plant in San Sisto (Perugia), the group... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco takes over Emiliana Conserve, a giant is born
Together they make the first group in Italy in the tomato's transformation
Casalasco Spa acquired control, with a 73.8% share, of Emiliana Conserve Società Agricola. With this new investment, the first group in Italy in tomato processing is born: above all, the leadership on... more
Studies and researchOlive oil: scholarships from the Carapelli Institute
International call for university students for reasearch in developing countries
The call for the assignment of 4 scholarships for foreign university students promoted by the Carapelli Nutritional Institute opened on 1 July (with a deadline of 31 October). The competition is aimed... more
TraditionsThe Via Francigena nominated for Unesco
Liguria and Tuscany regions together for the completion of the process that enhances villages and food and wine excellences
"Cultural and transnational itineraries such as the Via Francigena, which connects Canterbury to Rome, are increasingly to be supported in an integrated way". This was stated by the vice president of the... more
SustainabilityMartini (Bacardi) certified by Equalitas
Made in Italy’s wine is a welfare symbol
The Equalitas certification guarantees the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the wine sector in Italy. Not only a commitment to the territory and nature, but also to the well-being of... more
IndustryMore hi-tech shopping for the Celli group
The company buys Uqido to drive the digital transition of the beverage industry
Even with the summer heat, the expansion of the Celli Group, a company specializing in the design and production of systems and accessories for the dispensing of beverages, does not stop. The company,... more
FairsEcomondo and Key Energy focus on environmental challenges in Africa
Events organised by IEG, Europe´s reference point for ecological and energy transition. Rimini, 8th – 11th November
From climate change to recycling materials and the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies. Environmental challenges and opportunities in North African and sub-Saharan countries will be the... more
FairsIEG lands in North America with Deutsche Messe
A MoU has been signed for the 50% acquisition of the German Trade show organiser´s companies in Canada, USA and Mexico
Italian Exhibition Group and Deutsche Messe (Hannover) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that foresees a 50% acquisition on the part of IEG of Deutsche Messe´s companies in Mexico, Canada... more
SustainabilityNescafé supports urban regeneration
Recovered a basketball court in Trento, in the North of Italy
The Nescafé Cup of Respect project continues its commitment to support local communities and the environment and now focuses on a path of care and regeneration of urban areas in Italy together with Labsus... more
IndustryBirthday for the Barilla plant in Ascoli Piceno
The plant where the first shortcrust pastry snacks were born is 40 years old
The Barilla plant in Ascoli Piceno turns 40 where, in 1982, Mulino Bianco Tarts were born, the first shortcrust pastry snacks. To these were then added other references such as the Pan Carrè, the Sfoglie,... more
DistributionIVS Group completes the acquisition of Liomatic and GeSa
A giant in vending is born with revenues of € 552 M
Ivs Group, the Company, whose full name is International Vending Services, which operates in the food service sector, finalized last Saturday the acquisition of 94.6% of Liomatic and 100% of GeSA. The... more
DistributionGorillas leaves Italy
The German food delivery company fires 540 employees
Unacceptable. It is with this term that Fit-Cisl Union defines the decision of the German food delivery Gorillas to abandon Italy from today, 4 July, leaving 540 workers at home. In a note issued on Saturday... more
PeopleBonduelle Italy, Federico Odella is the new CEO
Among the tasks, to lead the company towards the B-Corp certification
Bonduelle Italia, a branch in the Bel Paese of the French company, world leader in the vegetable sector that operates in the fresh, frozen and ambient sector, has appointed Federico Odella as the new CEO.... more
Cheese and dairy productsCellular technologies in the dairy: Pascual releases Mylkcubator 2.0
Second edition of the start-up program that develops dairy products from lab-grown protein
Pascual, a Spanish company specializing in the production of dairy products and beverages, has launched Mylkcubator 2.0. We are talking about the second edition of the program that features global incubators... more
FairsMacfrut, the 2023 program starts
First international presentation in Saudi Arabia
Macfrut's organizational program is already at work for the 2023 edition scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from 3 to 5 May. From the 4th of July, registrations will open for the 40th edition of the international... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro, Naples establishes itself as Pizza capital
Villages tenth edition: over 30000 mq set up on the Caracciolo Lungomare
While Flavio Briatore and Gino Sorbillo argue over who makes the best pizza, Rossopomodoro steps in and puts and end to the disagreement. Naples re-establishes itself as the city of pizza, says the label... more
Economy and financeDea Capital invests in water parks
The IDeA Corporate Credit Recovery II fund takes over 10% of Costa Edutainment
The IDeA Corporate Credit Recovery II fund, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, acquired a 10% stake in the Costa Edutainment Group to support the company's development over the next few years.... more
Studies and researchAgritech Center, the University of Pisa working on livestock
Projects on farms and smart agri-food chains are being studied
The ecological transition in agriculture goes through Agritech, the newborn National Research Center for Agricultural Technologies which includes the University of Pisa among the founding members. The... more
LiqueursIbm supports Campari's hi-tech revolution
4-year deal signed to manage the beverage group's digital factory
The partnership was certainly unexpected: two brands like Ibm and Campari that come together deserve the right attention. The two labels, in fact, have signed a four-year deal through which the hi-tech... more
Economy and financeReal estate: the historic Federconsorzi building sold
In Rome, 175 million transaction managed by Dea Capital Re Sgr
The purchase and sale transaction of the historic Roman property, former headquarters of Federconsorzi, in Piazza Indipendenza was concluded, which saw DeA Capital Real Estate SGR at the center of a significant... more
Catering and hospitalityWagamama opens new restaurant in Rozzano (Milan)
Eight in Italy, soon to be opened other locations in Rome, Bologna and Milan
Wagamama, a pan-Asian restaurant format, announced the opening on June 30 of a new restaurant inside the Fiordaliso shopping center in Rozzano: the eighth restaurant in Italy, just minutes from Milan.... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italia wins the 'Prize of prices'
Twelfth Edition for the acknowledgement assigned to who stood out for innovation authenticity
The "Prize of prizes" was awarded to Crédit Agricole Italia as part of the National Innovation Award. Coordinated by the Cotec Foundation under the concession of the President of the Republic, it is now... more
TraditionsEFA News tomorrow celebrates Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome
The agency will reopen on Thursday 30 June with normal activity
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that tomorrow, on June 29, 2022, will be closed on the occasion of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome.The agency will reopen regularly... more
Import-exportRoadshow of Italian agri-food excellence in China
"Food & wine journey-Introducing Italian culinary excellencies" starts today: organized by Ice and lasts until July 2nd
The first roadshow in China dedicated to Italian agri-food excellence started today from Guangzhou. The capital of Guangdong province is the stage for the "Food & wine journey-Introducing italian culinary... more
PeoplePugliese (Conad) appointed Agecore president
The European purchasing center has a total turnover of 62.4 billion
Conad CEO Francesco Pugliese has been appointed President of Agecore, the European headquarters that brings together some large groups of independent entrepreneurs associated in the retail world, an international... more
Studies and researchThe Italian National Agritech center is born
€ 350 M Euros for the project in technologies for the sustainable development of agro production
Promote adaptation to climate change, the reduction of the environmental impact in agrifood, the development of marginal areas, safety, traceability and the typical nature of the supply chains. In summary,... more
SustainabilityEviosys (metal packaging), towards decarbonisation
The 2021 ESG report certifies a 5.6% reduction in emissions, compared to the 3% target
Metal packaging is confirmed as the most recyclable and one of the most sustainable containers: the main European producer Eviosys (controlled by the KPS Capital Partners fund, € 2.1 billion in turnover, 4... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole's "Ambitions" 2025
Attention to the environment and health in the Expansion Plan for the coming years
It's called Ambitions 2025 and it maps out Crédit Agricole's "ambitions" from here to 2025. Long-term ambitions because, as President Dominique Lefebvre stressed, "in an opaque short term environment,... more
IndustryKellogg splits into three
The US giant separates the snack section from the cereal section
The wheat crisis also hits hard "unsuspected" brands that run for cover. The example comes from the United States where Kellogg, the global breakfast cereal giant, has expressed its intention to split... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo, Grana Padano to guarantee the credit
The revolving pledge agreement between the bank and the Consortium has been signed
Agreement signed between Intesa Sanpaolo and the Consortium for the Protection of Grana Padano Dop. The agreement is one of the initiatives that the bank has implemented to support investments related... more
MeatsBanco BPM finances Inalca with €40 M for sustainable projects
"To invest more in renewables, accelerating the transition from biogas to biomethane"
Banco BPM recently completed a financing transaction for a total of 40 million Euros in favor of Inalca (Cremonini Group), leader in Italy and one of the major European players in the beef sector. The... more
Economy and financeQuaestio Solutions Funds - DeA Global REITs at the start
Focus on the real estate of the future: logistics, light industry and data centers
DeA Capital Real Estate Germany announces the launch of Quaestio Solutions Funds - DeA Global REITs, an FCP-UCITS fund managed in collaboration with Quaestio Capital Sgr. In two weeks from the authorization... more
PeopleDe' Longhi, the CEO leaves
Massimo Garavaglia abandons "for personal reasons"
The CEO of De 'Longhi, Massimo Garavaglia, will leave the post "for personal reasons", as announced in a press release from the group. The resignation will be effective from 31 August next and the company... more
AgrifoodThe progression of food farming is thanks to neuroscience
Supported by Importaco that has launched a line with natural probiotics obtained through nuts
"To predict the success of a product it is increasingly essential to start from the emotional reactions it arouses in the consumer". States Teresa Cercós Fortea, general manager of quality, environment... more
Catering and hospitalityBurger King Italy, Lazzaroni leaves to go to Briatore's Crazy Pizza
His post is taken over by Belgian CEO, Kevin Derycke
Change of leadership in Burger King Restaurants Italy, subsidiary of the Qsrp holding company: Kevin Derycke, CEO of Burger Brands Belgium, also part of the QRSP Group with the Quick and Burger King brands... more
DistributionGoodman Italy builds the Novate Logistics Centre
It covers an area where food & beverage sales are 12,3 billion euros nearby Milan
"Milan is the right city for the growth of these business models, both in terms of structure and in terms of appeal and ferment of demand". As said by Stefano Fierro, country manager of Goodman Italy,... more
BeverageThe bubble tea phenomenon has begun
Frankly’s crowdfunding campaign, the first Italian bubble tea chain, has recorded a +148%
Bubble tea has won investors over. The proof comes from the equity crowdfunfing campaign organized by Frankly, the first Italian bubble tea chain: in less then a month, the campaign went into overfunding... more
IndustryPeroni: Bari’s factory is increasingly sustainable
7000 sqf field of solar panels will allow to reduce Co2 emissions
Peroni Beer, in track with its goal of reaching zero emissions by 2030, has signed a deal with Absolicon, society specialized in technology supplies for the transition from fossil fuels, to build a 7000... more
Packaging and logisticsCpr System (packaging), 2021 in exponential growth
The group almost made 100 million euros in revenue. Branch kicked off in Spain
In 2021 the revenue data of Cpr System, cooperative group leader in production and recycling of plastic in Italy, have seen an increase of 20% of the consolidated revenue of the group that nearly hits... more
Packaging and logisticsReepack to americans of Pro Mach
The Bergamo-based Company is leader in automatization systems and industrial packaging
Pro Mach Italy 2 srl, brand controlled by the American multinational Pro Mach leader in the industrial sector of packaging, has acquired by the holding RPK s.r.l. – through a congent operation by M&A t... more
Economy and financeHyle Capital aquires Guaresi’s agricultural machinery
Third investment of the ‘Finance for Food one’ fund
Hyle Capital Partners, through its ‘Finance for Food One’ fund, has acquired the entire company that is Guaresi Spa, Italian excellence leader in the agricultural machinery sector.Founded in 1932 in Pil... more
IndustryFerrero: $214.4 million to expand its chocolate plant in Illinois
The new facility will be dedicated to the production of Kinder Bueno
Ferrero announced a $ 214.4 million investment to expand its chocolate processing and manufacturing facility in Bloomington, Illinois through its subsidiary Ferrero North America. The new facility will... more
NewsMcDonald's: $ 1.3B agreement with the French tax authorities
To settle a tax dispute and avoid a lengthy trial
McDonald's agreed to pay around $ 1.3 billion in fines and back taxes to settle a tax dispute in France and avoid a lengthy trial. The details of the deal will be discussed in a court hearing, the Wall... more
Ice creamTonitto 1939 (gelato), 2022 starts off good
Growth record compared to 2019. The export reaches Africa for the first time
Good results for Tonitto 1939 in the five months of 2022. Despite the post-pandemic difficulty, the price increases of the raw materials and the burst of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the Ligurian brand,... more
CoffeeRoasteries: Moak conquers Mokafè
The Sicilian brand buys out Piedmont
The Sicilian brand Moak has acquired the Piedmontese roastery Mokafè, with the goal of solidifying its leaderships in the market of the HoReCa secotr of northern Italy. The action unifies two long-established... more
Import-exportGermany: DHL price are increasing, especially in the US
The increase of flight, labor and shipping prices are affecting the situation
E-commerce: at the moment the increase doesn’t seem to be affecting the recipient. But for how long will this go on for?The multinational of logistic DHL will increase its fares for the shipping of packages f... more
WinesChianti: the promotion takes off again in Asia
Tour in South Korea and Vietnam
After the United States’ May promotional tour, the Consortium of Chianti Wine finally restarts travelling in Asia for an initiative reserved for professionals, local papers and importers.The tour stops w... more
Economy and financePolo del Gusto (Illy) takes over Rococo Chocolates
The brand and 3 london shops were acquired through Prestat
Polo del Gusto, a subholding from Illy’s group dedicated to food businesses other than coffee, has announced the acquisition of a third chocolate society, after Domori and Prestat: it’s the long-established Roc... more