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AgrifoodAgriculture: strong growth in EU agri-food trade
The total value amounts to 239.5 billion euros, an increase of 6.1% compared to last year
The latest data on EU agri-food trade published today indicate that for the period January-September 2021 the total value of the EU agri-food trade (exports plus imports) amounts to € 239.5 billion, a... more
ForeignEuropean retailers against deforestation in Brazilian Amazon
Withdrawn from shelves beef from companies involved
The phenomenon is widespread among the major large organized distribution chains in Europe, first of all Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It all stems from the results of a survey... more
DistributionDelivery Hero scales Glovo
The German group conquers 80% of the Spanish company
The German Delivery Hero, present with its own brand and a network of local partners in four continents, has signed an agreement with some Glovo shareholders to acquire an additional 39.4% stake in the... more
NewsIkea will adjust prices globally
Interested in the whole range of products, including Swedish gastronomy
The Belgian online newspaper Gondola Magazine talks about it yesterday, reporting a note from the Swedish giant, which is suffering the consequences of the crisis caused by the pandemic: “The effects o... more
DessertsMondelez completes the acquisition of Chipita
The American giant strengthens its position in the croissant and snack market in Greece
The US multinational Mondelez, owner of brands such as Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Milka and Toblerone, has completed the acquisition of Chipita, a Greek company specializing in the croissant and baked snacks... more
FairsIeg postpones Sigep and Vicenzaoro January due to Covid
The Dolce World Expo will be held in attendance from 12 to 16 March 2022 at Fiera di Rimini
Sigep - The Dolce World Expo and Vicenzaoro January - The Jewelery Boutique Show, the Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group events, both scheduled for next January, have been postponed to March 12-16 and March... more
Studies and researchItalian Stock market: record for the SME segment
Various food companies are listed on Euronext Growth Milan
In 2021 Euronext Growth Milan, the stock market segment (formerly Aim) dedicated to SMEs recorded a record listing: 44, including 2 Spacs. This is what emerges from the analysis of the PMI - Equity Capital... more
WinesIwb acquires 85% of the American Enovation Brands
The Italian wine group will have direct access to the rich US market
Italian Wine Brands, a wine company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan of the Italian Stock Exchange, announced on December 30th it had acquired 85% of the share capital of Enovation Brands Inc., a historic... more
Economy and financePrices: China grabs more than half of the world's wheat
Coldiretti: "farmers throttled, costs are flying, from energy to feed, from fertilizers to transport"
By the first half of the agricultural year 2022, China will have acquired 69% of the world reserves of maize for livestock feed but also 60% of rice and 51% of wheat at the basis of human nutrition in... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy New Year to everybody
The agency will reopen next Monday, on January 3, 2022
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow on December 31, 2021 for the end/beginning of the year holidays.The publication will resume regularly on... more
Economy and financeAlcohol e-commerce: + 66% by 2025
To date, China is the first market in the world
Global alcoholic beverage e-commerce will grow 66% to $ 42 billion over the period 2020-2025. The latest Iwsr research on key international markets foresees this. At the top of the ranking of online shoppers,... more
Cheese and dairy productsRecord-breaking exports for the Italian dairy industry
Assolatte draws up the year-end financial statements of the entire sector
The secret of the great success for the export of the made in Italy dairy sector in 2021 are exports. These, for the first time in history, will mark for the sector, which represents the heaviest segment... more
Oils and condimentsIt is a historical record for balsamic vinegar of Modena
The sector has exceeded the threshold of 100 million liters of certified production
The Consortium's vigilance and reprisal action is increasingly effective. more
Catering and hospitalityPrivate Equity: Palladio reinvests in the Alajmo group
The Paduan family manages 14 restaurants, including three-starred Le Calandre
Palladio, the Vicenza-based financial holding, returns to support the Alajmo three-star restaurant group in its development programs, returning to the company's capital. The financial company, in fact,... more
DistributionMetro Italia: turnover down to 1.3 billion (-6%)
The group expects to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
The second year of the pandemic and the restrictive measures adopted by the government negatively impacted the accounts of Metro Italia which in the fiscal year 2020/2021 recorded a decrease in its turnover... more
WinesChina recognizes Prosecco
Historic result in terms of international protection
The Prosecco Doc Consortium closes the year by obtaining an important international recognition: a game that began in 2014 when the Consortium, to guarantee the protection of the denomination, filed the... more
ConsumptionChristmas abroad? Do not miss pasta and panettone
The data of a survey by Ixè: pandoro, lasagna and typical sweets follow in the ranking
On vacation abroad during the holiday season? But with pasta and panettone on the table. These are the products that Italians would miss the most. From the data of a survey by the Ixè Institute on behalf... more
FairsEurochocolate 2022: Umbriafiere confirmed as location
The new "Saltimbocca alla Perugina" chocolate protagonist of the communication campaign
After the announced return in spring, from 24 to 27 March 2022 in the historic center of Perugia, both the traditional autumn edition of Eurochocolate, scheduled from 14 to 23 October, and the location... more
ForeignMadrid: new representative of the Arab League visits IOC
The topics covered also include the birth of the Arab Olive Office, the future interlocutor of the IOC
Ghedira also asked to be able to discuss a hypothesis for a regulation on edible oils that the Gulf Economic Council presented to the WTO more
WinesSerena Wines toasts to 2021
Turnover expected at 84 million, up sharply compared to 2019
The 2021 turnover of Serena Wines 1881, a winery from Conegliano (Treviso), has recovered from the decline caused by the pandemic in 2020 and will exceed 81.6 million euros in 2019. According to the preliminary... more
FairsSigep renews its partnerships with Unione Italiana Food and Acomag
The IEG fair dedicated to ice cream, pastry and chocolate, bakery and coffee will be held at Rimini from 22 to 26 January
Sigep has renewed its partnerships with Uif (Unione Italiana Food) - products for ice cream and with Acomag (National Association of manufacturers of machines, furniture, equipment for ice cream). One... more
WinesThe EU Commission surreptitiously anticipates the ax on wine and spirits
Federvini: "defend the excellence and the Italian consumption model from neo prohibition"
The nightmare is becoming reality: even before the report on the fight against cancer plan is actually approved by the European Parliament , a vote that will take place no earlier than February (see EFA... more
Catering and hospitalityAmi Pokè launches equity crowdfunding campaign
Immediately reached the goal of 1 million euros
Ami Pokè, a pokerie chain founded in 2018 in Rome, has raised over € 1 million within hours of the launch of its equity crowdfunding campaign on Mamacrowd. The campaign will remain active until February 20... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala obtains the "Iscc Plus" certification
It certifies the characteristics of sustainability and traceability of the closures produced in the Spinetta Marengo plant
Guala Closures, a company engaged in the production of special closures for spirits and wines, has obtained the “International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (Iscc) Plus” certification which wil... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill updates the FY2021 guidance
The Group's losses will be reduced between -170 and -150 million euros
Autogrill Group, world leader in the sector of catering services for travelers, has updated the numbers of its guidance for the financial year 2021. This is a better financial position than the guidance... more
Economy and financeCampari Group: good response from employees to Esop
The newly launched shareholder plan reaches a participation rate of 51.6%
Campari Group announces the very positive results of participation in the Esop (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) dedicated to Group employees around the world. After the closure of the registration period... more
Economy and financeDe' Longhi rewards its employees
An extraordinary bonus of 11 million euros approved
The board of directors of De 'Longhi SpA has approved the allocation of an extraordinary bonus for the employees and collaborators of the Group for a total amount of approximately € 11 million which w... more
IndustryFerrero Italia: increasing sales, turnover exceeds 1.5 billion
€ 188 million invested in 2021. The margin is stable. Board appointed: Solomon confirmed as president
Positive result made possible by the contribution of the Chocolate confectionary and in particular of Easter products and by the contribution of innovation, supported by the entry into the category of Ice Cream and the launch of Kinder Plumcake more
WinesChianti wine and olive oil consortia seek "Meet" programme developer
Recruitment open for a person to implement the information campaign on the European GI system
The Chianti Classico Wine Consortium as leader and in partnership with the Chianti Classico Dop Oil Consortium, presented, for publication in the supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union,... more
WinesThe golden year of Tavernello
For Caviro turnover of 390 million, an increase of 8%
Growing results for the Caviro Group which this morning approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2021 with a consolidated turnover of 390 million Euros, an increase of 8% compared... more
SustainabilityNew environmental efficiency solutions arrive from Grana Padano and Comté
The Life Ttgg project will develop software for the PDO cheese supply chains
The preliminary results of the Life Ttgg project were presented internationally through the online event organized by oriGIn entitled "Improving the efficiency of PDO cheese production processes in Europe:... more
FairsWinescape makes its debut at Hospitality - Il Salone dell'Accoglienza
The new thematic area entirely dedicated to wine and wine tourism
For the 2022 edition, Hospitality - Il Salone dell'Accoglienza, the Italian fair among the leaders in the hospitality and catering sector, expands its exhibition offer with Winescape, the new thematic... more
Government actsEurope recognizes the importance of carbon farming
Carbon credits enter the European political agenda; will be a legislative proposal by 2022
Carbon credits officially enter the European political agenda, confirming the essential role of the rural sector in the challenge of sustainability. The EU Commission published the communication on sustainable... more
Import-exportMade in Italy: it is record for the agri-food sector on foreign tables
Exports with the boost of the Christmas holidays reach 52 billion
It is a historical record for the made in Italy food on the festive tables all over the world with the export of wines, sparkling wines, grappa and liqueurs, panettone, cheeses, cold cuts but also caviar... more
NewsUnesco: the Italian truffle becomes a World Heritage Site
The search for the precious mushroom involves about 73,600 holders and practitioners in Italy
The "Truffle hunting and quarrying in Italy: traditional knowledge and practices" enters the intangible cultural heritage of humanity protected by Unesco. The decision was adopted on the occasion of the... more
Economy and financeVerallia invests in Italy
The construction of a new oven for food & beverage made in Italy has been announced
Verallia, a global manufacturer of glass packaging for food and beverages, is still investing in Italy with the “Forno 83” project, the 12th of the Group in Italy, which from 2024 will give new impetus to... more
FairsPoultry Forum is born, a new international event in the poultry sector
The first edition has been presented, which will be held simultaneously with Macfrut 2022
The first edition of Fieravicola Poultry Forum & B2B, the new international trade fair dedicated to the poultry sector, was presented a few days at Expo Dubai. The presentation saw the participation of... more
WinesOn Frecciarossa Milan-Paris toasts with Montefalco Rosso
From 18 December, Arnaldo Caprai's wine will accompany passengers on the new route
Arnaldo Caprai's Montefalco Rosso starting from 18 December will accompany all passengers on the new section of the Frecciarossa which, for the first time in history, will cross the Alps to reach Lyon... more
FishNomad Food Italy: the "A school for the future" project is underway
From Findus an educational program to discover the values of the sea and the earth
In 2,500 Italian classes, for a total of about 48 thousand students, an educational program to support teaching to bring the world of the sea and sustainable fishing to the school desks. “A school of t... more
FairsThe numbers for Sana Slow Wine Fair are growing
Over 600 wineries from 12 countries confirmed at the first meeting
Four days of debates, reflections, meetings with operators in the sector and masterclasses, over 600 producers who have already confirmed their presence in the exhibition pavilions, for a total of 12 countries... more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging continues its expansion in Europe
Acquisition of the French company Gerfran SAS announced
Berlin Packaging announced the acquisition of Gerfran Sas, a family business offering glass packaging solutions, especially for the wine and beverage market. Founded in 1984 and acquired by Lionel Fruh... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks experiments with new formats
Three new openings in Italy, including the first drive thru
From the end of December Starbucks, in collaboration with Percassi who manages the licensed brand for Italy, will open three new stores introducing a variety of new formats. Yesterday a new Starbucks shop-in-shop... more
NewsArtificial meat? No thank you
The first major investigation into the test tube food lobbies arrives in the bookstore
The book by Gilles Luneau was published in Italy for the types of Castelvecchi, after caused a great sensation in France. more
SustainabilityCarbonBalance® by Skretting Italia is a finalist of the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards
In the Product Innovation of the Year category
CarbonBalance® by Skretting Italia has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Product Innovation of the Year category of the prestigious edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2022 (the world's leading award... more
NewsMou signed between Mipaaf and Rakuten Group
The memorandum of understanding aimed at the protection of Italian agri-food in Japan
Specifically, the agreement between the largest Japanese e-commerce platform, among the 10 most important in the world, and the ICQRF, which will report to Rakuten violations of the intellectual property rights of PDOs and PGIs, as well as related unfair practices correct information on made in Italy foods. more
WinesTerre Cevico presents the 2020/2021 budget
Turnover up + 3.22%, new partnerships and development of the industrial plan
Terre Cevico presented the data for the 2020/21 financial year in the annual budget course which this year was held in the hall of the Rocca Estense in Lugo (Ra). Deliberately in the presence and on its... more
VideoFRoSTA Italy: growth based on sustainability
Exclusive interview with Gianluca Mastrocola, CEO of the Italian branch
Less than 7.2% of C02 produced, concrete actions and 25 new goals for the future. This is what emerges from FRoSTA's corporate social responsibility report (see article EFA News of 25-11-21), presented... more
MeatsJbs acquires Italian King's Group
Its subsidiary Rigamonti assumes the historic brands King’s and Principe
Brazilian JBS Sa signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Italian King’s Group by its subsidiary Rigamonti, the global leader in production of bresaola. With this acquisition, JBS will have a presence in... more
Economy and financeCampbell Soup: last quarter down
The company records a decline in sales of 4%, for a total of 2.24 billion dollars
Campbell Soup Company recorded a 4% drop (totaling $ 2.24 billion) in net sales during its final quarter of 2021, due to several supply chain disruptions and a labor shortage. Net earnings fell 15% from... more
FairsFrom Dubai Macfrut launches a new way of doing fair
The novelties presented at the Expo: International Cherry Symposium, Africa Days, Salone Spice & Herbes, Smart Agriculture and Tropical Fruit Congress
“Diversity is our strength”: this is the leitmotif of the new trade fair strategy. Macfrut, the only supply chain fair for fruit and vegetable professionals representing all the links in the sector fro... more