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ForeignFood: the crucial role of Edb in Bahrain
Objective: to develop local production but also to increase foreign investments in the Kingdom
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) will play a crucial role in the strategy that aims to secure the Kingdom's food supply, according to Khalid Humaidan, Chief Executive of the EDB. “Bahrain i... more
ForeignThe importance of GD in the Brazilian economy
The Carrefour Group ranks 1st in terms of turnover according to the ABRAS/SuperHiper 2021 yearbook
According to the ABRAS / SuperHiper 2021 yearbook, published last May 20 by the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets (ABRAS), the sector, which brings together 3 million direct and indirect employees... more
ForeignHungary quintuples state funds for animal husbandry
Over 720 million euros for the development of the cattle, poultry and pig sectors
The Hungarian Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced in recent days that the state funds allocated to animal husbandry have been increased to 260 billion forints (about 722 million euros) from... more
Foreignillycaffè joins Sfmoma to give life to Art Bash
A four-day event to transmit contemporary art to today's society
illycaffè, joins Sfmoma to give life to this year's virtual Art Bash, a digital "Art Party for All" to be held from 12 to 15 April 2021. illycaffè supports the four-day event to support the mission of t... more
ForeignAgribusiness in Brazil: growth prospects in 2021 despite the pandemic
Brazilian agribusiness exported $ 6.47 billion in February 2021
An increase equal to 2.06% of agri-food in December 2020, GDP of the sector at the end of the year € 300 bilion on a total of € 1,100 billion. These are the numbers of agribusiness in Brazil, which des... more
ForeignBts Biogas enters the American market
Anaerobic digestion facility builder opens headquarters in Maryland
Bts Biogas, manufacturer of new generation anaerobic digestion plants in Italy, has announced expansion in North American markets. 100% controlled by Bts, the newly formed Bts North America (Bts NA) will... more
ForeignHungary supports the food industry
And Vita-Sütő completes a plant for bakery products by investing 2 million euros
Vita-Sütő Kft has completed a major investment of around 2 million euros for the development of the production plant in Komárom, north-west of Hungary. The company, active in the bakery products sector, ob... more
ForeignWine: Chianti travels to Asia
Starting today, seminars and tastings in Japan, Vietnam and China
Virtual events to guide Asian operators to the knowledge of the denomination: we start again with Osaka, then Ho Chi Minh, Tokyo and Vinitaly Chengdu 2021 in April more
ForeignMade in Italy: the third phase of Let's Eatalian starts in Qatar
Thanks to the Ice-Lulu Group agreement, Italian products are promoted in large-scale retail supermarkets
After eight months of the launch of the promotional campaign involving the Italian Ice-Agency of Doha and the large-scale distribution chain LuLu Hypermarket, the third moment of Let's Eatalian begins... more
ForeignUkraine and Italy, together against Italian Sounding
The head of the Ukrainian Food Safety Agency meets the Italian ambassador in Kiev
The head of the Ukrainian State Agency for Food Safety and Consumer Protection (Ssufscp), Vladyslava Magaletska and the Ambassador of the Italian Republic in Kiev Pier Francesco Zazo, in a meeting discussed... more
ForeignCanada: British Columbia taxes sugary drinks
Once the exemption has been canceled, the tax will start from 1 April. Income for Cad 30 million per year
The Canadian province of British Columbia has decided to cancel the exemption from the provincial sales tax, which today applies to carbonated drinks containing sugar, natural sweeteners or artificial... more
ForeignMarca China "International Private Label Fair" is coming
Agreement signed between BolognaFiere and Shenzen Retail Business Association
The first edition of the event will be held from 8 to 10 June 2021 at the Shenzen World Exhibition & Convention Center more
IndustryEU Antitrust investigates on Mondelēz
Possible practices of restricting competition on European national markets
The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Mondelēz, the food giant among the largest producers of chocolate, biscuits and coffee in Europe. The American multinational has come... more
Government acts2021: agreements to protect some Italian and French PDOs and GIs
There are bilateral EU agreements with Japan and South Korea
In 2021, some Italian and French GI products will be protected in Japan and South Korea thanks to the EU-Japan and EU-South Korea bilateral free trade agreements. The list of new GIs protected in Japan... more
ForeignTop 10 insights in climate science in 2020
Ranking compiled by 57 researchers from 21 countries
A group of 57 scientists from 21 countries compile the 10 key climate findings of 2020, presented yesterday 27 Jan by the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change... more
ForeignGeographical indications: Brussels considers strengthening
It opens public consultation to citizens and organizations
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting citizens and organizations, as well as national and regional public authorities, to contribute to the evaluation of how to strengthen... more
IndustryGodiva lowers the shutters in North America
Closing of 128 shops and cafes in the country
Chocolatier Godiva chiuderà i suoi 128 negozi e caffetterie in tutto il Nord America alla fine di marzo, ha annunciato la società domenica, citando una diminuzione della domanda di acquisti di persona d... more
WinesDigital campaigns push Brunello to USA and Canada
End-of-year sales quadrupled in the USA, revenues in Ontario (+ 60.5%)
Almost 18 thousand bottles of Brunello (+ 300% on 2019) sold in the US between September and November 2020 on the Wine.com platform alone and a growth of 60.5% in value in the sales of LCBO, the Canadian... more
Oils and condimentsTable olive experts in videoconference on Wednesday 27
The meeting organized by the International Olive Council
Meeting will be translated simultaneously in English, French, Italian and Spanish more
ForeignSpain. The Ebro Food Valley project is starting
Plan for the digital and sustainable transformation of food sector
Initiative led by Cnta; 12 companies already involved, of which 5 are SMEs more
Oils and condimentsSpain. Anierac: sales down 2,4% in 2020
Growing olive oil, vegetable oils and olive pomace to the downside
The Spanish National Association of Industrialists and Refiners of Edible Oil (Anierac) closed the 2020 financial year with a sale of 671.4 million liters of oil, 2.4% less than in 2019. This is due to... more
MeatsChina. Bans on imports of Brazilian meat lifted
Jbs returns to selling chicken and pork to Beijing
According to reports from Reuters, JBS announced the lifting by the Chinese government of the bans linked to the pandemic and imposed in 2020 on imports from two of its meat plants. Located in the Brazilian... more
IndustryDanone at the forefront of photovoltaics
Agreement signed for the construction of the largest renewable energy plant in Europe
Danone and Iberdrola have joined their commitments to sustainability with the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), which will promote the development of the largest photovoltaic plant... more
IndustryUnilever for a "fairer" society
The Group promises decent wages and € 2 billion in favor of diversity
Unilever has committed to spending €2 billion annually with diverse suppliers and only doing business with companies that at least pay a living wage or income to its employees by 2030. The announcement f... more
ForeignUSA. Global Aquaculture Alliance appoints a new Coo
Seafood veteran Perkins leads the association towards Global Seafood Alliance
For the past six years he has served as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Regional Director for the Americas more
Conserved and jamsUSA. Campbell's oldest plant closes in Georgia
326 employees will be laid off
Campbell Soup Company has announced its plans to close its snacks manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia by spring 2022. The plant, which produces a range of candy, crackers, cookies, nuts and bars... more
CoffeeVending: Covid strikes in European countries
New report from the European Vending and Coffee Service Association
Vending machines, losses in September were not as bad as those in April. more
IndustryMars Uk with Dhl for two new sustainable storage facilities
An investment of 350 million pounds
Mars has partnered with DHL in a project that will see the construction of two new warehousing facilities in the UK, in an effort to reduce its logistics carbon footprint. The project represents a £350... more
Veg worldDicos China, from today vegetable eggs in the menu
Partnership with Just Egg started
First fast food that replaces a product of animal origin with a plant-based product more
Industry20 euros per share for the acquisition of Carrefour
The Alimentation Couche-Tard offer that will materialize in cash
Canadian multinational convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard has submitted a non-binding offer to acquire Carrefour at the price of € 20 per share, as reported in a statement on Wednesday a... more
IndustryBarilla focuses on delivery of fresh pasta in UK
The Group acquires the majority of Pasta Evangelists
The Italian company Barilla focuses on the delivery of high quality fresh pasta boxes. The Parma Group has already approached this market during the pandemic, and now enters it by consolidating its presence... more
IndustryPepsiCo, runs faster than Paris Agreement
The group intends to hit net zero by 2040, 10 years ahead of schedule
PepsiCo has announced plans to double down on its climate goal, pledging to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by more than 40% by 2030. The beverage giant has also... more
IndustryPoultry: Franco-Hungarian Tranzit invests € 55 million
That is 20 billion forints for development of its plants
The Tranzit Group, a company operating in the poultry meat processing sector, will invest 20 billion florins, equal to approximately 55 million euros, in the development of its factories. The company owns... more
Mineral waters and drinksUSA. Quench (Culligan) acquires Get Filtered water dispensers
The transaction adds to purchase of Pure Water Technology, Sunnybrook Water Company and Dove Water
Culligan-owned Quench has announced the acquisition of Get Filtered, a Texas-based provider of mains-fed drinking water systems. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McAllen, Texas, Get Filtered serves... more
IndustryUSA. Ends the Pilgrim's Pride and Tyson lawsuit on chicken prices
The companies, accused of having made a trust, reach the settlement agreements of dispute
Pilgrim’s Pride and Tyson Foods have agreed to settle claims made by a group of poultry buyers that accused them of conspiring to inflate chicken prices. The US chicken producers reached a deal on Monday t... more
IndustryUSA. Tyson Foods invests on bacon
$ 26 million to increase production at a Wright Brand facility
Tyson Foods has announced a $ 26 million investment to increase bacon production at Wright Brand's Vernon, Texas facility. The expansion project, which is expected to be completed by March this year, will... more
ForeignVenchi debuts on Broadway
The new store in New York opens at Columbus Circle
Venchi Fine Italian Chocolates has opened its doors at 1796 Broadway between 58th and 59th Streets in Columbus Circle. Founded in 1878, Venchi sells a wide variety of gluten-free gourmet chocolates, pralines,... more
IndustryTyson Ventures invests in vegetable shrimp
New Wave Foods raises $ 18 million in a series A funding round
New Wave Foods, a San Francisco, California-based manufacturer of a plant-based shrimp alternative, raised $ 18 million in a Series A funding round, Forbes reported. This figure includes an investment... more
IndustryMetro strengthens in Spain with the acquisition of Davigel
An agreement between Sysco France, Davigel Spain and Makro Spain
Metro acquires Davigel España, a restaurant services company (FSD) until now controlled by the US wholesaler Sysco, to strengthen the company's strategy in the Spanish horeca market, where it operates... more
IndustryInspire Brands, acquisition of Dunkin' Brands is completed
The Group's restaurants are now 31,600, with a turnover of 26 billion
Inspire Brands, announced the completion of the $ 11.3 billion acquisition of Dunkin' Group. With the annexation of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, Inspire now owns nearly 32,000 restaurants in more than 60... more
ForeignFood: export of products from Argentina rises
Main destinations Brazil, United States, Russia, China, Netherlands, Spain, Chile and Italy
In the first 10 months of 2020, exports from Argentina in the food and beverage category increased by 9.2% in volume compared to the same period of the previous year. Cherries are at the top of the ranking,... more
MeatsGlobal meat market 2020: the FAO outlook
337.3 million tons (-0.5%) produced, expected drop in production, mainly in Asia due to PSA
Attached is the FAO "Food Outlook - Biannual Report on Global Food Markets" more
ForeignRussia vetoes the import of tomatoes from Azerbaijan
Imposed on 10 December with apples's embargo
The Russian Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Authority Rosselkhoznadzor has lifted the ban on the import of tomatoes grown in Azerbaijan. The decision to lift the embargo came into effect... more
ForeignSoon the first Nutella food truck in Tel-Aviv
It will be located in a large shopping complex in the city center
Within a couple of weeks, the first Nutella food truck will be inaugurated in Tel-Aviv, Israel. A sort of coffee shop located within the "Walla House" complex, in the city center. The initiative is the... more
ForeignPoland: agreement between Auchan Retail Polska and BP
At BP petrol stations, Auchan stores with products including food, organic and vegan
Auchan Retail Polska and the BP petrol station chain have announced the start of a strategic cooperation on the Polish market, whereby BP stations will open stores in a new convenience shop-like format... more
ForeignRussia ponders freezing prices of sugar and sunflower oil
Two of the products being studied to stabilize the consumer goods market
Short from abroad. Russian Prime Deputy Minister Andrej Belousov told the local press that, among the measures being studied by the Government for the stabilization of the consumer goods market, there... more
BeverageIsrael opens up to parallel imports of alcoholic beverages
To reduce costs, go ahead not only from the country of origin or production. Wine excluded from the measure
The Israeli Ministry of Economy opens the market for alcoholic beverages with parallel importation from all countries of the world and not only from that of origin or production. According to Israeli importers... more
ForeignFarm to Fork and EU Biodiversity: impacts on the economy and food security
Study conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture
The European Commission (Ce) has announced its Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies which could result in restrictions on EU agriculture, through targeted reductions in the exploitation of land, in... more
IndustryEurostands lands in the Middle East with a new representative office
The company could build the pavilions of Expo Dubai 2021-22
Eurostands, an Italian company active for over 70 years in the exhibition, fitting out and retail sector, after having adapted to transformations to overcome the economic crisis, finds new life and continuity... more
WinesChina imposes duties of up to 200% on imports of Australian wine
Canberra calls it an "unjustifiable" action
China has imposed preliminary anti-dumping measures on wine imports from Australia, including duties up to 200%; move that Australia has called unjustifiable. The announcement, made by the Chinese Ministry... more