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Meats"With veal it's even better"
The European promotion campaign created by Assocarni and Sbk is underway
Veal has always been one of the favorite ingredients of Italian consumers and also in 2022 it will be the protagonist of the European promotion campaign co-financed by the European Union - 2019/2021 and... more
IndustryQinhai Food invests in research and development with Centric Plm
Objective: to build a digital platform for the development and management of plant products
Qinhai (Shanghai) Food Co., Ltd., a plant-based food company, has chosen to adopt Centric Software's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. The latter provides innovative business solutions for planning,... more
NewsEuropean Commission authorizes two new geographical indications
They are lentils from Onano (Italy) and Hohenloher Birnenbrand (a German distillate)
This week the Commission approved two new Protected Geographical Indications (PGI): the Italian "Lenticchia di Onano" was added to the existing list of 1579 agricultural and food products, while the German... more
Import-exportBrazil export to EU records highest quarterly value in more than 25 years
Thanks to the strong demand and high prices of food and energy raw materials
In the first quarter of 2022, exports to Italy increased by 27.1%, for a total of 1.1 billion dollars more
Economy and financePrivate equity: investments in retail in Italy are growing
In 2021 operations for 557 million. Resca (Confimprese): "Synergistic relationship between finance and retail"
After two years of pandemic, in which the number of private equity and venture capital operations in retail has suffered a setback, going from 33 deals in 2019 to 19 in 2020 (-42%), 2021 has started running... more
IndustryThe Italian Bts Biogas consolidates its presence on the French market
The construction of two new plants in Brittany and Upper France is planned
Bts Biogas, active in the development and construction of biogas and biomethane plants, strengthens its presence in the French market with the construction of two new biogas plants in Brittany and Upper... more
Economy and financeGrowing market for plant proteins (including 3D printed)
Spanish startup Cocuus has raised €2.5 million in a funding round
Spanish startup Cocuus has raised €2.5 million in a pre-series A funding round to boost its production of plant-based protein foods. The round was led by Big Idea Ventures, the global alternative protein f... more
SustainabilityBat Italia is the first "sustainable" legal direction
It has successfully undergone the 4cLega Esg Accreditation process
Bat Italia's legal department is the first to undergo 4cLegal's ESG Accreditation process and to be accredited as sustainable, while others are currently being validated. Accreditation, in fact, is issued... more
Economy and financeUnifrutti, revenues of $ 720 million (+ 2%) in 2021
Agreement for the acquisition of the Abu Dhabi Adq
The Unifrutti Group, a global producer and distributor of fruit and other fresh products, recorded a total turnover of 720 million dollars for the year 2021, up 2% compared to the pro forma 2020 turnover,... more
Economy and financeHigh Quality Food debuts on the stock exchange
The group specialized in b2b food distribution is listed on the Egm list of Piazza Affari
High Quality Food, an Italian group active in the agro-industrial sector for the distribution of high quality food products to foodservice, has received from Borsa Italiana the notice of admission to trading... more
Economy and financeIfad, the first historic bond for rural development
Issue of bonds for 100 million dollars in collaboration with the Swedish Folksam
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today announced its first sustainable development bond issue in partnership with Folksam, Sweden's leading insurance and pension fund management... more
NewsBlocking of ports: the agreement between Russia and Ukraine arrives
Nearly two hundred million kilograms of corn for animal feed released, destined for Italy
The agreement on a corridor for the passage of ships loaded with cereals from Odessa also unlocks almost two hundred million kilos of corn for animal feed destined for Italy which are still in Ukrainian... more
HealthWorld Food Safety Day: #EUChooseSafeFood is back
The campaign promoted by EFSA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health
Objective: to encourage citizens to reflect critically on their daily food choices. more
ForeignProjections: cereal production in Romania drops by 5%
On the other hand, that of sunflower and rapeseed will rise
According to the most recent forecasts of the European Commission, Romania could produce 1.4 million tons of cereals less this year than the previous year. Romanian production of wheat, corn and barley... more
Catering and hospitalityMichelin, the first guide of Estonia presented
First Baltic country to receive this recognition
Michelin has announced the first guide to Estonia, making it the first Baltic country to receive this recognition. The guide pointed to 31 restaurants, two of which were awarded a "Star". These are Noa... more
Economy and financeWine, positive first four months for Brunello
Almost sold out for 2016, 60% of 2017 production already on the market
First four months in good health for Brunello di Montalcino, with the 2 vintages making its debut on the market (Riserva 2016 and 2017) protagonists of excellent performances. This was revealed by the... more
NewsPaluani crisis: rescue offer from Sperlari
The bankruptcy court will analyze it in the June 10 hearing
Sperlari's offer for the rescue of the Paluani confirmed. The Veronese confectionery group controlled by the Campedelli family has filed with the Court of Verona the proposal received from the Cremonese... more
IndustryBasf strengthens its offer in digital farming
Acquired the Horta company after a long-term partnership
Basf announces the acquisition of Horta Srl, an Italian company specializing in digital solutions for agriculture, starting from May 30th. Founded in 2008 as a spin-off of the Catholic University of the... more
Economy and financeCrich biscuits, new growth, development and sustainability plans
From UniCredit, Bnl and Sace, credit lines amounting to 22 million euros to finance the projects
UniCredit and Bnl Bnp Paribas support the growth plans of the Nuova Industria Biscotti Crich with new credit lines for a total of 22 million euros. The credit lines thus structured, assisted by Sace through... more
ForeignImport: Ivory Coast suspends duties on wheat
The customs tax froze for three months
To counter the rise in the prices of basic necessities, the Ivorian government has adopted an exemption from customs duties on wheat imports. This was announced by the government spokesman, Amadou Coulibaly,... more
Cheese and dairy productsArla invests in the production of powdered milk
The company spent 190 million euros for the expansion of the Pronsfeld dairy (Germany)
Arla has officially inaugurated the new production facility in Pronsfeld, Germany. The expansion appears to be the company's largest investment in the dairy sector to date. In fact, 190 million euros were... more
FishRosso di Mazara goes online
The promotional video dedicated to foreign markets has been published/ Video
Rosso di Mazara, a family company that has almost a century of shipping history, has made public the new promotional video on its website and on the connected social channels. Under the guidance of the... more
Catering and hospitalityJulius Meinl in Italy supports the Dadi Home social inclusion project
The new B&B managed by people with disabilities has been inaugurated in Padua
Dadi Home was born from a project of the Vite Vere Down Cooperative, which has been involved for years in welcoming and including children with disabilities and Down syndrome. The new accommodation facility... more
IndustryDSM acquires Firmenich from Switzerland
A giant of nutrition and perfumes with two offices is born
Dutch chemical manufacturer Dsm has reached agreement to acquire Swiss flavor and fragrance manufacturer Firmenich and to sell its plastics engineering division, in order to become a major player in fast-growing... more
ForeignIndia: economy driven by food and logistics
Comgest focus on Varun Beverage and Adani Ports
India continues to experience high inflation, with the CPI at 7.0% in March compared to 6.1% in February. The sharp rise in global commodity prices is likely to keep inflation above the Reserve Bank of... more
FishWorld Oceans Day is celebrated on 8 June
Msc presents research on the attitudes and motivations of those who base their diet on fish
World Oceans Day is celebrated on 8 June, intended to raise public awareness of the essential role they play in our life and in the general health of the environment. For the occasion, the Msc Marine Stewardship... more
AgrifoodSuperior Taste Award 2022: 2,350 products with a "superior taste"
Chefs and sommeliers have awarded the certification to 62 made in Italy references
The jury of the International Taste Institute, made up of some of the best chefs and sommeliers in the world, awarded the Superior Taste Award 2022 to 2,350 food and wine products. Certification is given... more
Fruit and vegetablesFruit and vegetables in the fight against food waste
Focus on circular economy in the new episode of "Nature from the field to the table"
Creating sustainable agri-food systems is not at all simple: the world of fruit and vegetables boasts many experiences that give a second life to products. There was talk of "circular economy to create... more
Economy and financeSoftware: for Glickon investment round with 3 million from Sinergia Venture Fund (Synergo Capital SGR)
The capital will be used to support the company's market expansion in Italy and abroad
Glickon, a leading company in the HR tech software market for medium and large enterprises, has announced a Series A investment round, with €3 million already subscribed by Synergo Capital SGR's Sinergia V... more
Economy and financeFruttagel, turnover in 2021 at 132.3 million euros
6.2 million invested in production efficiency; focus on energy saving and logistics in the next three years
Fruttagel, an agro-industrial processing cooperative from Alfonsine (Ravenna), today presented the 2021 financial statements: turnover at 132.3 million Euros, up + 2.6% compared to the previous year, and... more
NewsWheat: Ukraine's ports still blocked
Yesterday Draghi-Putin phone call does not avert the food crisis
The war between Russia and Ukraine could last for years, with deleterious effects in various sectors around the world: the rise in the price of raw materials, blocked ports, world hunger. For this reason,... more
SustainabilityMetro Italia presents the new sustainability strategy
Among the objectives: carbon neutrality, plastic free packaging and waste reduction
Creating shared value along the entire food chain, for an increasingly sustainable future of out-of-home consumption: this is the commitment of Metro Italia, which today presents the new sustainability... more
ForeignRizzoli Emanuelli lands in America
The new operational headquarters will manage the expansion of the Parma-based company into the US market
Rizzoli, an ancient Italian fish preserves company announces the opening of an operational office in the United States of America, in Norwalk in Connecticut, alongside a new logistics center in New Jersey,... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: growing revenues driven by Italy and North America
The Group publishes the results as at 30 April 2022 and the guidance for the current year
The board of directors of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the consolidated revenue figures for the first four months, as at 30 April 2022. The company reported revenues of € 1,037.4m (€ 530.7m in... more
Economy and financeSales of fairtrade products are growing
More revenues for farmers and workers organizations in Asia, Africa and Latin America
The new annual report of Fairtrade Italy activities “The future is fair: supply chains and rights” was presented in Milan, which summarizes the sales trend of certified fair trade products in Italy and... more
FishWorld Environment Day and World Oceans Day 2022
Mare Aperto contributes to the transformation towards a more sustainable world with the We Sea program
50 and 30 years after their establishment, respectively, World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8) are likely to go almost unnoticed in the eyes of public opinion today focused on other... more
Economy and financeBuona Compagnia Gourmet (gnocchi) is for sale
Several private equity companies would be interested in the Treviso company
Buona Compagnia Gourmet is a company of Quinto di Treviso controlled by Gradiente Sgr, with a turnover of 50 million and specialized in the production of potato gnocchi and ready-made sauces. The company... more
Studies and researchThe workplace of the future according to Millennials and Generation Z
Travel benefits, flexible hours and purpose-driven employment are required, according to an Hilton survey
Recent data from a sample of 1,000 people aged 18 to 41 reveal new trends in job seekers. more
Economy and financeMutti: turnover doubled in 5 years
In 2021, revenues of 484 million. The company entered the fresh market with ready-to-use soups
Mutti, a company engaged in Europe in the processing of 100% Italian tomatoes, continues to grow and closes 2021 with a turnover of 484 million euros, a figure almost doubled compared to 5 years earlier,... more
PetfoodPetfood: Hygge collects a round seed worth more than 300,000 Euros
The startup aims to develop insect meal kibble by the end of 2022
Hygge, an Italian company in the Petfood sector that will introduce insect flour in its recipes by the end of 2022, collects a round seed worth more than 300,000 euros. To subscribe to the capital increase... more
SustainabilityNestlé cocoa is increasingly sustainable
Goal: A deforestation-free supply chain by 2025/Annex
Nestlé's commitment continues to make its cocoa supply chain free from deforestation by 2025. Since joining the Cocoa and Forests initiative in 2017, the company has partnered with the governments of... more
SustainabilityOrigin Green: the sustainability program turns 10
The “Irish model” is an ambition that can also be reached in Italy
The Origin Green Irish sustainability program of Bord Bia, the government agency dedicated to the development of the export markets of Irish food & beverage products, turns 10 years old. Andrea Segrè,... more
Studies and researchWine: Italy is confirmed as the first producer in the world
Beats France and Spain, according to Mediobanca study
In 2021, 50.2 million hectoliters were produced in Italy, up 2% on 2020, placing our country in first place in world production, ahead of France (37.6 million hectoliters, -19% on 2020 due to adverse weather... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italy supports artisans and micro-small businesses
100 million euros mobilized to face the persistence of the international crisis
Crédit Agricole Italia and Confartigianato Imprese have structured a common plan of interventions aimed at accompanying artisans and micro-small businesses in an economic phase characterized by the persistence... more
Cheese and dairy productsConsumption on rise and prices recovering for Grana Padano Dop
The general assembly of the protection consortium has updated the production plan
Consumption growth, prices recovering and production in line with growth objectives: these are the three results achieved in 2021 by the Grana Padano protection consortium and which also positively influenced... more
AgrifoodFood insecurity: it will affect up to 1.9 billion people by November
The Eurasia Group report presented in New York at the summit of the Global Citizen Now/Attachment
The number of people facing food insecurity globally will increase to 243 million by November, totaling 1.9 billion people, explains new research "Food Security and the Coming Storm", by Eurasia Group... more
Packaging and logisticsEviosys (packaging) invests in France
It will modernize the Breton headquarters with new production and printing equipment
Eviosys, an international smart and sustainable packaging company, announces further investments in one of its sites in France, in Concarneau (eastern Brittany). The company, which supplies some of the... more
FairsCibus and Tuttofood merge
For food, it will be one of the most important trade fair platforms in the world
It was one of the great objectives of Ivano Vacondio's presidency in Federalimentare and it seems that the project is now going to be realized right on the home straight of his mandate, which expires after... more
Economy and financeLogistics: Dea Capital Iberia creates new pole
New platform in Madrid for EcoQuimica
DeA Capital Real Estate Iberia has acquired a 15,400m2 plot of land located in Pinto, Madrid, with the aim of developing a new platform in the last mile logistics sector. The project consists in the creation... more
CoffeeCaffè Mauro joins the Gimoka Group
The agreement gives rise to an important industrial aggregation between two Italian players of the sector
Caffè Mauro, a Calabrian company with a history of over 70 years, joins the Gimoka Group. The companies announce the achievement of an agreement that gives rise to an important industrial aggregation... more