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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
FairsInnovation and sustainability at Fi Europe 2021
Plant based products protagonists of the food and beverage fair in Frankfurt
Fi Europe 2021, the food and beverage fair in Frankfurt, Germany, ended a few days ago. The event saw the presence of both German and international companies such as: Bunge Loders Croklaan, Meurens Naturals,... more
AgrifoodThe App to analyse olives in less than 10 seconds
The new technology makes it possible to determine the moisture content in the fruit and the quality of the oil
PerkinElmer, a global leader in analytics solutions for the life sciences, diagnostics, food and environmental industries, has developed a new application for its Da 7250. This instrument based on Nirs... more
IndustryInvestindustrial acquires three new companies in the wine sector
The group aims for leadership in the wine and beverage machinery market
Automation Machinery Holding Sàrl, a company indirectly held by Investindustrial VII LP, has completed three new acquisitions in Italy: Bertolaso, Ape Impianti and Permeare. The goal is to further consolidate... more
LiqueursAmaro Lucano takes over the majority of Mancino Vermouth
The Lucanian pole of spirits is strengthened
The Amaro Lucano 1894 Group has taken over the majority of the Mancino Vermouth company with the company branch that owns the production of the Mancino Vermouth branded references. The operation will allow... more
HealthWine and cancer/2: Federvini protest for EU reports
"It is serious to say that there is no safe level of alcohol"
Federvini considers the affirmation, contained in the report voted yesterday by the Beca Commission, that "there is no safe level of alcohol consumption", as "the scientific data supporting this assertion... more
Government actsCancer: wine equated with smoking
Shocking report from the EU Parliament commission
The Beating Cancer Commission (Beca) of the European Parliament, after a year of work, voted on a report dedicated to measures to combat cancer, launching a far-reaching Cancer Plan that includes prevention... more
Government actsAntitrust: Amazon sanctioned in Italy for 1.28 billion euros
For abuse of dominant position. Confimprese: "Now fiscal equity for digital platforms"
The Italian Competition and Market Authority imposed a fine of over 1.28 billion euros on various companies of the Amazon group (Amazon Europe Core, Amazon Services Europe, Amazon, Amazon Italia Services... more
IndustryBuitoni Food Company has appointed Graham Corneck as its new president and CEO
The manager served as VP of strategy and integration at Campbell Soup Company
The historic Tuscan headquarters still appear on the packages, but Buitoni Food Company no longer has anything to do with the Italian brand after the owner Nestlé sold its North American assets to the... more
Studies and researchCaterers and restaurants see boost after pandemic
According to a new survey of trust in the food industry funded by Eit Food
The results of the EIT Food-funded Increasing consumer trust and support for the food supply chain and for food companies project show that trust in different actors in the food industry has increased d... more
Economy and financeNestlé reduces its stake in L'Oreal
It will collect € 8.9 billion
Nestlé will reduce its L'Oreal stake to 20.1% from 23.3% after it sells 22.26 million shares back to the French beauty company. L'Oréal will pay €400 per share with a combination of cash and debt, wit... more
FishPescanova wants to grow in Italy
The Spanish group entrusts the first communication campaign to Life
The new Italian advertising campaign of Pescanova, a Spanish group of fish products, with 60 years of history, a fleet of 70 ships, 10,000 employees and an international presence in 24 countries, is on... more
FairsGreat return for Beer & Food Attraction
Important confirmations and new entries in the food, beer and beverage sector among the exhibitors at Rimini Fair
Eating Out is a recovering sector, the data speak of a + 10% consumption of alcoholic beverages in September, compared to 2020, while 54% of merchants claim to reach pre-pandemic turnover by 2021. Among... more
BeverageBelgium. Beer: prices on rise also in 2022
And the future won't be brighter, even at European level
World production is expected to fall by 16% (and double the price) if global warming continues at the current rate. more
FairsRoma Food Excel will start in 2022
The biennial fair of food and wine and technological innovation
There is great anticipation for Roma Food Excel, the Rome fair dedicated to the food and wine sector scheduled from 20 to 23 March 2022 at Fiera Roma. It is an event entirely dedicated to the food industry,... more
NewsItalian Christmas meets the flavors of Slovenian Istria
Christmas campaign in favor of Authentic Italian Food was inaugurated today
Made in Italy food on the shelves of Gd Agraria Koper from today, the feast of St. Nicholas, until Orthodox Christmas in mid-January more