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NewsHungary restricts exports of cereals
Italmopa: "without the immediate withdrawal of the measure, the production of flour in Italy is at risk"
The Italian milling industry will no longer be able to guarantee the production of soft wheat flours in the volumes required by the market, should the unfortunate Hungarian decision to apply restrictions... more
Ice creamTonitto, the king of sorbet is aiming for the United States
Luca Dovo speaks.The Middle East is also on the agenda and a + 20% turnover in 2022
A few days ago it returned from Dubai where participated at the five days of Gulfood held from 20 to 24 February at the Dubai world trade center. The journey was long, because the Tonitto 1939 ice cream... more
FairsThe sustainability of Made in Italy excellence on stage at Expo Dubai
Truffle and Grana Padano Dop protagonists of the event of Urbani Tartufi and Latteria San Pietro
Telling Italian scents, flavors and territories bringing them to the attention of the world. This is what was staged at M-Eating Italy in Expo Dubai where the national excellence of two supply chains that... more
SustainabilityFrom Nestlé and Emmi comes a new climate project
KlimaStaR Milk aims to reduce the environmental footprint deriving from production processes
Nestlé, a multinational company active in the food sector, based in Vevey, Switzerland, and Emmi, a company engaged in the processing of milk and the production of dairy products based in Lucerne, have... more
MeatsFinocchiona: the Tuscan IGP salami grows in 2021
The Consortium reports sales of 22.4 million euros with volumes up 21%
In 2021, Finocchiona PGI, a Tuscan cured meat of excellence, recorded a growth in production, with a marked surge in the second half of the year (+ 22.7% compared to the last six months of 2020), bringing... more
NewsUkraine. From Crédit Agricole solidarity fund of 10 mln
All employees of the group internationally will be able to contribute
A 10 million euro international solidarity fund was launched by the Crédit Agricole Group in support of Ukrainian citizens to deal with the current emergency situation, giving all Group employees the... more
PeopleChange at the top of Domino's Pizza
Ritch Allison retires from CEO role: Russell Weiner takes his place; Sandeep Reddy CFO
Domino's current CEO, Ritch Allison, will retire on April 30. This was announced by the American pizza chain specifying that Russell Weiner +, currently coo and president of the company, will be promoted... more
ForeignItalian sounding: Parmigiano Reggiano Dop wins in Ecuador
Registration of the "Kraft Parmesan Cheese" trademark blocked
Important victory for the Geographical Indications in the American continent more
FairsSigep 2022: time for competitions for the world of coffee
Italian Exhibition Group's sweet foodservice event in Rimini from 12 to 16 March
Coffee artists and expert baristas compete in the Coffee Arena (hall D1) of Sigep, a stage and meeting point for professionals and experts in the sector, in national competitions organized by Sca Italy,... more
WinesBrunello wine: Ferragamo's Cantina Castiglion del Bosco sold in Montalcino
The ownership passes to an important international family office
“With today's acquisition Montalcino confirms itself as cosmopolitan of wine and with a common denominator: that of the appeal of the brand, of the quality of its Brunello and of the territory”. This is... more
Catering and hospitalityDomino's Pizza: retail sales up in 2021
Fourth quarter and full fiscal year financial results released
Domino's Pizza has released financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021. Global retail sales increased 9.0% in the fourth quarter and 11.7% for the full fiscal year. Sales in US restaurants... more
Catering and hospitalityThe 12oz retail format lands in Fiumicino
It wants to reach 700 openings worldwide by 2027
Just 4 months after the opening at the Caravaggio airport in Bergamo Orio al Serio, the 12oz partnership with Areas-MyChef continues to inaugurate a new store in the Leonardo Da Vinci airport in Fiumicino.... more
WinesMasi Agricola: double-digit growth in revenues in 2021
Net financial debt fell by 2.7 million
The board of directors of Masi Agricola SpA, a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan and one of the Italian leaders in the production of premium wines, has examined the preliminary data on consolidated... more
HealthPlant based diets: the impact (not always positive) on health and on environment
The World Health Organization study/Annex
Nowadays, more and more vegetable substitutes for dairy products and meats are present on the shelves of supermarkets and even the vegan diet is making its way through the habits of different consumers.... more
NewsUkraine crisis: sunflower oil at risk within a month
With the current trend in consumption, stocks are destined to run out
The Ukrainian crisis also hits the seed oil industry hard, particularly in the sunflower segment. Within a month, with the current trend in consumption, stocks are destined to run out. Underlining the... more
NewsSlovenian balsamic: the question comes to the Senate
The appeal of the consortia meets the support of the senators: "start the infringement procedure against Slovenia"
The spotlight is rekindled on the Slovenian question which has been affecting the Modena balsamic vinegar sector for over a year and which has met the full support of the entire Italian political and institutional... more
FairsSigep 2022: sustainability, traditions and future of leavened products
The bakery world at the Italian Exhibition Group event, 12-16 March to Rimini fair
Focus on sustainability, healthy ingredients, typical products and food of the future among demos, talks with international guests and training sessions more
IndustryKkr acquires a majority stake in Refresco
The investment will serve the company to further expand globally
Kkr has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Refresco Group for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1999, the company produces branded and private label beverages, with a portfolio that includes... more
Economy and financeBofrost: turnover of 310.9 million in 2021-22
Renewed logo and expansion of the fresh range to conquer new market shares
Bofrost Italia SpA, an important Italian company engaged in the home sales of frozen and fresh specialties, closed the 2021-22 financial statements at the end of February with a turnover of € 310.9 million, w... more
NewsCrédite Agricole Italy: fine by the Antitrust for improper practices
$1 million fine for suggesting more expensive wire transfers on the app
The Antitrust Authority closed an investigation procedure against Credit Agricole Italia Spa, imposing an administrative fine of 1 million euros. According to the Authority, the bank "limited the freedom... more
Economy and financeContri Spumanti: Credem PE acquires minority interest
Investment of 18 million euros
Credem Private Equity sgr, the private equity management company of the Credem Group, has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in the controlling vehicle of Contri Spumanti spa through the three... more
NewsFrom Ukrainian producers and companies food to the most vulnerable
Kiev government reports: 1 million food parcels are on the way
The government of Kiev made it known yesterday in a note: "At the request of the Minister of Social Policies of Ukraine Maryna Lazebna and with the assistance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Ukrainian... more
Fruit and vegetablesThe tomato of the future: good, resistant and with an Emilia Romagna heart
Conserve Italia takes part in Va.Po.Re. to create a healthy and perfect product to be transformed
Creating the industrial tomato of the future: which is of high quality and resistant to diseases, which can be grown with less use of pesticides or pesticides, proving sustainable for the environment,... more
FairsEverything is ready for Sigep 2022 – The Dolce world Expo
Pastry masters, associations and training institutes meet from 12 to 16 March, at the Rimini Fair
Iginio Massari, Luigi Biasetto, Francois Stahl, Davide Malizia, Stefano Laghi, Gino Fabbri and Roberto Rinaldini are the great guest masters of the Pastry Arena (pavilion B5) which at Sigep - The Dolce... more
Studies and researchFood&beverage, resilient sector will grow also in 2022
Cerved's research "Trends and prospects of the F&B market" presented
In Italy, the Food & Beverage supply chain has withstood the impact of Covid well (+ 0.8% in 2020 on 2019) compared to the collapse of the entire economy (-8.9%) and is preparing to experience a 2022 under... more
Economy and financeJde Peet's: increases turnover in 2021
Organic double-digit sales growth expected in 2022
Jde Peet's, a Dutch company known for being one of the largest pure-plays in the world for coffee and tea, has released its financial results for the full year of 2021. Organic sales increased by 6.1%... more
Economy and financeKeurig Dr Pepper, sales increase in 2021
Growth mainly driven by the cold drinks portfolio
Keurig Dr Pepper (Kdp) reported a 9.2% increase in net sales to $ 12.68 billion in 2021, driven primarily by growth in its cold drinks portfolio. The company's fourth-quarter net sales increased 8.7% to... more
Economy and financeAB InBev "recovering" in 2021
Revenues up 12.1% in the fourth quarter and 15.6% for the full year
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, reported revenues up 12.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 15.6% for the full year. The Group reported a 23.5% increase in the combined revenues of the... more
FairsMacfrut: Turkey will be present for the first time
Fruit of President Piraccini's mission to Istanbul
Turkey, the world's leading producer of cherries, will be at Macfrut (Rimini Expo Center 4-6 May 2022) for the first time with a national stand, together with the main companies in the sector. This is... more
Economy and financeSan Daniele Dop ham: turnover up 14% in 2021
2.8 million hams sold for a total of 350 million euros
The increase in the number of processed thighs and pre-sliced trays led to an increase in sales compared to last year. Excellent results also on the export front. more
Economy and financeDanone, quarterly sales exceed estimates in 2021
The Group will raise prices to offset cost inflation
Danone, the big French food company, known above all for dairy products and mineral waters, recorded an increase in net sales of 3.4% on a like-for-like (Lfl) basis in 2021, a result slightly above analysts'... more
WinesVilla Sandi closes 2021 with strong growth
Turnover of 121 million euros (+ 33%), volumes of 29 million bottles (+ 20%)
Villa Sandi, the winery of the Moretti Polegato family, active in the production of wines and prosecco in Veneto for the year 2021, achieved a turnover of 121 million euros, up 33% compared to 91.5 million... more
PeopleBat appoints new HR director
Vera Cubranic Bocak becomes HR & Inclusion Director for Italy and the Southern Europe Area
BAT-British American Tobacco Italia, a world leader in consumer goods with a multi-category product portfolio in the tobacco sector, announces the appointment of Vera Cubranic Bocak as the new HR & Inclusion... more
LiqueursCampari: double-digit growth in 2021, increases dividend
Net revenues of € 2.17 billion (+ 22.6%), Net profit of € 284.8 million (+ 51.6%).
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV approved the Campari Group's annual financial report as at 31 December 2021. Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Chief Executive Officer commented: "2021 was a very... more
Packaging and logisticsGualapack grows in North America
The new commercial office in Miami has been inaugurated
Gualapack announces the opening of a new commercial office in Miami, Florida, dedicated to the American and Canadian market. The inauguration coincides with a new step forward in the international expansion... more
CoffeeJulius Meinl turns 160
Renews its historic blend: the new signature coffee 1862 Vienna is born
Julius Meinl, historic Austrian roasting company with a productive heart in Vicenza, on the occasion of its 160th anniversary renews the recipe of his iconic 1862 Premium blend: this is how 1862 Vienna... more
NewsThe new CAP 2023-2027: future scenarios for the livestock sector
Round table by Assocarni, Coldiretti and Msd Animal Health
"The Italian breeding model is made of balance in terms of animal welfare, environmental sustainability, circular economy and environmental protection and despite this it is one of the sectors most penalized... more
ForeignWine: the Benvenuto Brunello event in New York
The 2017 preview and the 2016 Riserva of the Tuscan red are on agenda
The US edition of Benvenuto Brunello, edited by the Consortium of wine Brunello of Montalcino, kicks off today. The appointment for the 2017 preview and the 2016 Riserva of the prince of Tuscan reds is... more
FairsSpices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2022
The presentation of the first exhibition dedicated to spices scheduled for Monday 28 February
It makes its debut at Macfrut 2022 (Rimini Expo Center 4-6 May), Spices & Herbs Global Expo, the exhibition dedicated to the world of spices, medicinal and aromatic herbs. A unique event in the European... more
WinesThe Chianti Classico Wine Consortium comes back to New York
Organizing a tasting event in presence with 58 participating wineries
After a few years in which the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium continued to preside over its first reference market, the United States, with various activities, which in the last period, due to the health... more
AgrifoodThe World Farmers Markets School is born
The first "university" for farmers' markets around the world that promote the sale of food at zero km
The first meeting will be held on Wednesday 23 February at 4 pm with the webinar on “Removing barriers to Farmers Markets around the world”. more
FishAquaculture, Skretting Aquaculture Innovation arrives
A multifunctional unit in Norway that integrates all aspects of innovation, from basic to applied research
Skretting Arc, a research organization of Skretting (a company that deals with the provision of innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions for the aquaculture industry), has been renamed and refurbished... more
SustainabilityQaac (catering) recycles 1 million kg of plastic waste in one year
Reduced the annual volume by nearly 1688 tons
Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (Qacc), the Qatar Airways subsidiary for catering, achieved its one-year environmental sustainability target by recycling over one million kilos of plastic waste and donating... more
IndustryCSM Ingredients (Investindustrial) buys Hi-Food
The Parma company produces food ingredients of natural origin
CSM Ingredients, held by an investment company of the Investindustrial VII LP fund and engaged in the research and production of food ingredients, has acquired Hi-Food, an innovative company specializing... more
CoffeeBazzara Espresso towards a new goal: to become a B Corp
Efa News interviews Mauro Bazzara, CEO of the company
From 2022 the coffee trees of the "Bazzara Forest" will also grow in Asia. This time it is Nepal's turn, the scene of the latest reforestation action supported by the historic Bazzara Espresso coffee roaster.... more
Economy and financeHeineken: beer volumes and revenues up in 2021
The Group publishes the financial data relating to the entire fiscal year
The Dutch brewery group Heineken closed 2021 with a net profit of 2.04 billion euros, an improvement on the loss suffered in 2020 due to the pandemic. The group, in a note, also announced that it had recorded... more
IndustryHaier: from catalogue to showroom, presents "the home of the future"
Neosperience creates the first metaverse where virtual and augmented reality come together
Neosperience SpA, innovative SME and reference player in artificial intelligence, listed on Euronext Growth Milan, has created for Haier, one of the first operators in the world in the household appliances... more
Economy and financeNestlé: a 2021 of perseverance and growth
The Group publishes the financial data relating to the entire fiscal year
Nestlé, a multinational company active in the food sector, based in Vevey, Switzerland, has released its results for the entire fiscal year 2021. The company's organic growth reached 7.5%, with real internal... more
NewsClimate change and rural poverty
World leaders are calling for innovative solutions and urgent funding
World leaders are calling for urgent and innovative investments to help rural communities in the world's poorest countries adapt to climate change. Speaking at the opening of the annual meeting of the... more
VideoUrbani Tartufi: the cultivation of truffles that "saves" the supply chain
EFA News exclusively interviews Olga Urbani, the company's CEO
What is the truffle culture? Is it possible to cooperate to create and develop short supply chains in the truffle sector? These and other questions were answered on Friday 11 February (see EFA News article... more