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PeopleMondelēz: an Italian at the head of European communication
Massimiliano Di Domenico will also manage institutional relations
Massimiliano Di Domenico is the new Vice President Corporate Communications and Government Affairs for Mondelēz International to lead the development of the communication strategy and institutional relations... more
PeopleNespresso Italia has a new general manager
Thomas Reuter will lead the strategic direction of the company
Nespresso announces the appointment of Thomas Reuter as new general manager for Italy. In his new role, Reuter will have the task of leading the strategic direction of the company among the leaders in... more
WinesFantini: double-digit growth in turnover in 2021
In 2022, Three Dreamers made its debut, a new red from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grapes
The Fantini wine group closed 2021 with a double-digit increase of +11.7% or with a turnover of almost 91 million euros. Given that in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic, it stood at less than 80 million.... more
Cheese and dairy products"Milk? There isn't vegetable one"
Firm position taken by president of Assolatte, Paolo Zanetti
The oxymoron is a rhetorical figure that consists in the juxtaposition of two terms of opposite meaning or in any case in strong antithesis between them. Like the expression "vegetable milk": an exclusively... more
WinesPol Roger takes over 20% of Compagnia del Vino
The agreement allows the French fashion house to consolidate its presence in Italy
Champagne Pol Roger takes root in Italy and enters the partnership of Compagnia del Vino which distributes the brand since 2015. The Maison - loved by Winston Churchill and official supplier of the British... more
IndustryAromatic herbs: Magnani joins the Herbex Group
It will continue with the growth project by enhancing the Italian production chain
Magnani Srl becomes part of the international Herbex group, one of the main producers and distributors of fresh aromatic herbs in Europe. The partnership was signed through the acquisition of a majority... more
Economy and financeRice: Illimity Bank supports the development of Sp
Intervention of 8 million for the development of an innovative and sustainable industrial plan
Illimity Bank SpA granted a medium / long-term loan worth approximately 4.3 million euros in favor of SP SpA, a company active in the processing, packaging and marketing of rice on a national and international... more
BiologicalGreen Deal, with Bio at risk 30% of agricultural production
The survey by the University of Wageningen outlines the possible scenarios caused by cutting pesticides
To combat climate change and the loss of biodiversity, the policies of the European Green Deal aim at a reduction in the use of pesticides and nutrients for plants and an increase in organic production.... more
Economy and financeDe' Longhi, + 36.8% revenues in 2021
The coffee machine segment shows double-digit growth
De 'Longhi closed 2021 with revenues of 3,217 million euros, up by 36.8% (+38.2 at constant exchange rates) and by 24.1% on a like-for-like basis. In particular, growth in the fourth quarter was 21.6%... more
ForeignThe "50 Best Week" arrives in Abu Dhabi
The capital of the United Arab Emirates celebrates culinary excellence from 4 to 11 February 2022
Abu Dhabi, on February 7, will host the first prize for the 50 best restaurants in the Middle East and North Africa. For the occasion, the Department of Culture and Tourism (Dct Abu Dhabi) has announced... more
SustainabilitySwiss. Lidl experiments with new sustainable fruit film
A cellulose coating to replace plastic and increase shelf life
Lidl experiments with new ways of sustainable packaging for fruit and vegetables. As reported by a federal government press release, the supermarket chain is developing a new cellulose film in Switzerland... more
Pasta and bakery productsBarilla celebrates 145 years
Among the initiatives, also the reopening of the old shop in Parma
In 2022 Barilla celebrates its 145th anniversary and prepares for the celebration with various innovations, starting with the new image of the brand, which is rooted in the positioning of “A Gesture o... more
Cheese and dairy productsSimest acquires 49% of Granarolo Usa
Resources for the acquisition of US manufacturing and marketing companies
With an investment of 10 million euros, Simest (Cdp Group) has acquired a 49% stake in Granarolo Usa, the American subsidiary of the Italian company among the leaders in the dairy sector. The operation... more
MeatsFileni is officially a B Corp
Certification achieved with the support of Nativa
Fileni Alimentare Spa is officially a B Corp, and, according to the company, is the first in the world that raises and produces meat to achieve certification. The Marche-based company therefore joins the... more
FairsMacfrut 2022 introduces itself to Africa
Over 60 between Italian ambassadors and commercial staff at the webinar on the fruit and vegetable fair
"Macfrut 2022: Italian fruit and vegetable excellence opportunity for African countries and the Middle East area". This is the fil rouge of the webinar aimed at the Italian embassies in Africa which on... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italia and Orva for the industrial bread supply chain
Debut of the Romagna company on the Supply Chain Finance platform of the banking group
Crédit Agricole Italia has signed a supply chain agreement with Orva Srl, an Italian company engaged for 40 years in the production of Romagna piadina, soft loaves and bread substitutes, for the activation... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's Italia continues to enhance typical products
650 tons PDO and IGP for the fourth edition of the sandwiches selected by Joe Bastianich
After 65 million sandwiches sold since the first edition, My Selection is back, the line of recipes made by McDonald's and Joe Bastianich to enhance and bring to the general public the products of excellence... more
Cheese and dairy productsPiave PDO cheese enters in German supermarkets
The Consortium has signed a partnership with Edeka Group to sale the specialty in Germany
Thanks to the protection consortium and the Nice To Eat-EU promotion project, Piave Dop cheese is continuing its rapid race to conquer European territories. Broadening the horizons, year after year it... more
Foreign2021: Japanese agricultural exports exceed € 7.5 billion
This figure has never been found in the agri-food, forestry and fishing sectors; to tow, meat and sake
In 2021, the annual value of Japanese exports of food and products from the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors exceeded the threshold of 1 trillion yen (7.7 billion euros) for the first time.... more
BiologicalRigoni di Asiago acquires the French company Saveurs & Nature
Prestigious company specializing in organic chocolate
Rigoni di Asiago, the leading Italian organic company of the Rigoni family, parent company of the Nocciolata, Fiordifrutta and Mielbio brands, has acquired Saveurs & Nature, a prestigious French company... more
PeopleFarewell to Ambassador Fulci, former president of Ferrero
Leave an indelible trace in the history of diplomacy/Video
Ambassador Paolo Francesco Fulci, historic member of Italian diplomacy and President of Ferrero until December 2019, passed away in Rome on Friday at the age of 90. He leaves his wife Claris and children... more
ForeignDelivery. Kitch-In, a food technology platform ready to attack Europe
Born in 2021, it has already grown by 1300%, and starting from the Netherlands aims at global market
Kitch-In, a food technology platform, will launch its first burger delivery concept in the Netherlands thanks to an exclusive agreement with Johnny's Burger Co., an agreement that will allow consumers... more
BeverageThe alcoholic beverages market is growing: wine is worth over 240 billion
Border Growth Capital and Vino.com photograph the numbers of the wine shop of the present
In 2021, the world market for alcoholic beverages and its five segments (wine, spirits, beer, cider, ready to drink) reached the value of 1,317 billion euros for an estimated 5-year CAGR (2020-2025) of... more
CoffeeItalian coffee on Unesco's World Heritage List: the official candidature has been submitted
Comment by Michele Monzini, President of the Coffee Promotion Consortium
Italian coffee is a candidate for UNESCO intangible heritage of humanity. "In Italy, coffee is much more than a simple drink: it is a real ritual, it is an integral part of our national identity and is... more
HealthIs alcohol carcinogenic? Thinking about the warnings on label
It could happen in Canada, like for cigarettes. But the industry does not agree...
The topic is really much debated: according to a recent study published by the journal The Lancet Oncology, alcohol plays an important role in cancer risk. What's more: although more than 7,000 cases of... more
CoffeeThe German Tchibo drinks Molinari coffee
The Modenese family business has a history of more than 200 years
Caffè Molinari, a Modenese family business with 200 years of history, was acquired by the German group Tchibo, specialized in the production of coffee and which manages a European network of over 900... more
IndustryAmìo (legumes): relaunch operation
The Nuova Ilta has French companies and a fund as partners
Nuova Ilta Srl, a company owned by Ciacam, Sabarot Wassner and the investment fund Menara Investments SA, has acquired the business branch of Ilta Alimentare Spa, a Venetian company operating in the European... more
ForeignEurope: Mongolia registers an IGP product
It is Uvs Chatsargana PGI, or sea buckthorn berries
The registration of the Uvs Chatsargana PGI denomination was published yesterday in the Official Journal of the EU, the first product of Mongolia included as a Protected Geographical Indication that will... more
Fruit and vegetablesConsorzio Melinda takes over AD Chini
After almost 20 years of collaboration, "Melinda Trasformati" is born
At the end of 2021, the signing took place in Cles, which formalizes the acquisition by the Melinda Consortium, one of the main European companies in the fruit and vegetable market, of AD Chini, a company... more
FairsAcqua Campus among the protagonists of Macfrut 2022
It features the most advanced technologies for water saving in the field
The agreement between Macfrut and Acqua Campus extends and strengthens in anticipation of the new edition of 2022 international fruit and vegetable fair at Rimini Expo Center 4-6 May. Technology in the... more
PeopleBesana Importaco: Tucci is the new commercial director
The group grew in 2021, reaching a turnover of 662 million
A new face at the commercial top of Besana, a company of the Importaco Group, European leader in the processing and marketing of dried fruit: Nicola Tucci , born in 1972, has in fact taken on the role... more
DistributionLidl continues to grow in Italy
The 700th supermarket inaugurated in Milan
Lidl Italia reaches an important milestone thanks to the inauguration of the 700th store in Italy: yesterday morning, in the presence of the Councilor for Economic Development and Labor Policies Alessia... more
WinesPinot grigio in Triveneto: the production led by Doc delle Venezie is growing
Positive signs from US and UK: premium categories are driving consumption
For the production chain of Pinot Grigio of Triveneto, 2021 goes to the archive with the plus sign, recording a growth of 6% on the previous calendar year, for a total bottled of almost 2.4 million hl... more
Studies and researchDoes olive oil make you live longer?
The position of the European Food Information Council
A series of recent articles reported a study that consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil per day would reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. "Although olive oil is at the heart... more
DessertsHappy birthday Baci Perugina
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary, a Limited Edition for Valentine's Day 2022
The story of Baci Perugina begins in 1922 in Perugia, thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of Luisa Spagnoli, one of the most influential Italian figures of the early twentieth century. Visionary and creative... more
DessertsLindt grows double-digit in 2021
Turnover of Chf 4.59 billion (+ 14.2%), despite the losses in branded stores due to Covid
In the financial year 2021 Lindt & Sprüngli reported strong double-digit growth. As anticipated by the Swiss chocolate giant, the group's turnover in fact rose to 4.59 billion Swiss francs (approximately... more
FairsAt Macfrut 2022 the renewed Biosolutions International exhibition
Dedicated exhibition area, technical tables and space for innovation, at the Rimini fair from 4 to 6 May 2022
Exhibition area, technical discussion tables, recognition of the most significant innovations. These are the ingredients of the renewed proposal of Biosolutions International Event, the international exhibition... more
AgrifoodMiiMOSA and the European Investment Fund together for agricultural transition
The EIF underwrites €20 million investment in MiiMOSA transition #1 fund
The European Investment Fund (Fei - part of the European Investment Bank Group) has signed a commitment of 20 million euros in the MiiMosa transition # 1 Fund, first investment fund established in 2021... more
WinesWine: record-breaking Brunello in 2021
The ceiling of 11 million bottles on the market has not been exceeded since 2010
Almost 11.4 million bottles of Brunello di Montalcino placed on the market in 2021, 37% more than in the previous three years, with over 1 million reserves (+ 108% on 2020); average bulk price at + 28%... more
SustainabilityEnvironment. Non-forest ecosystems forgotten by the EU?
For WWF "the destruction of peat bogs is responsible for 5% of greenhouse gas emissions"
As the governments of EU countries and the European Parliament start to discuss the European Commission's bill against deforestation, a new WWF report underlines that the EU will miss the goal of effectively... more
BeverageCoca-Cola Hbc relaunches the Biella plant in Pidmont
Investment of 30 million for a plant to produce new 100% rPet bottles
Coca-Cola Hbc Italia, the main bottler of The Coca-Cola Company brand products in Italy, has announced the investment of over 30 million euros for the reopening of its production site in Gaglianico (Biella).... more
SustainabilityGuinness (Diageo) "moves" with increasingly sustainable vehicles
It will introduce four zero-emission trucks in the "Quality" fleet from summer 2022
Guinness, a brand owned by the Diageo Group, will expand its fleet of "Quality" means of transport with the introduction of the first "zero emissions" vehicles, starting from summer 2022. The brewery already... more
Economy and financeNestlé invests in Eureka!
250 million francs for packaging innovation
The Nestlé Group continues its commitments for the sustainability of packaging in Italy with an investment of 5 million euros in the Italian venture capital fund Eureka! Fund, managed by Eureka! Venture... more
ForeignHungary sets the price of some food products
They are seven, and range from white sugar, to flour, to chicken breast
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced last week that the government, starting next February, will set retail prices for six types of food products, such as white sugar, wheat flour, sunflower... more
BeverageUnicredit finances Ibg (PepsiCo and Neri bottler)
The Campania group aims to become a benefit company
UniCredit has signed a 7 million euro bond loan issued by Ibg Spa, a company active in the food and beverage sector that produces and distributes Pepsi brand products and all Neri beverages, a historic... more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging takes over the French company La Parfait
The group strengthens its position in the glass containers segment
Berlin Packagin has completed the acquisition of the Le Parfait activities and brands from OI France Sas, thus strengthening its position as a reference company for the supply of high quality glass containers... more
Studies and researchGarden Gourmet (Nestlé) investigates the habits of Italians in the post-pandemic
New rules and a food approach increasingly guided by sustainability/Annex
Garden Gourmet, Nestlé's international brand positioned in the wellness food segment and also specialized in veg or meat substitute products, has analyzed the new eating habits of post-Covid Italians,... more
NewsToday is World Pizza Day
But the Italian pizzerias have little to celebrate because of infections
Due to Covid, Italian pizzerias suffered a 2.5 billion euro crack in 2021, compared to before the pandemic, due to closures and restrictions, in addition to the "hiccup" presence of foreign tourists. This... more
PeopleMelinda: Erneste Seppi is the new president
After 18 years Michele Odorizzi passes the baton
Ernesto Seppi is the new President of the Melinda Consortium in office for the next three years, unanimously voted by the board of directors of the 16 cooperatives that make up the Trentino consortium.The... more
Economy and financePrivate equity: Carlyle puts Irca up for sale
The Varese group produces chocolate and ingredients for the confectionery industry
Irca Spa, a Gallarate group active in the production of chocolate and ingredients and semi-finished products for pastry, bakery and ice cream, 100% controlled by the private equity fund Carlyle, is for... more