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Economy and financeArdian acquires majority stake in Florida Food Products
MidOcean Partners maintains a significant equity stake alongside of Ardian
Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in Florida Food Products through its U.S. Buyout team from MidOcean Partners for an enterprise value... more
ForeignCuba develops a new bio-product of zootechnical interest
Made up of live bacteria, it contributes to the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract
It is called Probicid and is one of the new bio-products of agricultural-zootechnical interest, derived from sugar cane and developed by a scientific team with the aim of supporting animal breeding. The... more
VideoJams: Rigoni di Asiago presents the latest news
Exclusive interview with Andrea Rigoni
Also on display at Cibus 2021 is Rigoni di Asiago, an inevitable presence that brought important innovations to the fair, demonstrating that not only has it continued to produce despite the difficulties... more
VideoGrana Padano protagonist at Cibus 2021
Exclusive interview with Renato Zaghini, president of the Consortium
Cibus 2021 is back in attendance and among the protagonists, the Consortium for the protection of Grana Padano Dop, representative of the best-selling typical Italian product in the world and perhaps also... more
Economy and finance€ 1.1 million investment round for Cesarine.com
The Italian food experience platform launches a line of branded specialties
Cesarine.com, which, through its food experience platform, brings together 1,500 cooks and chefs distributed in about 450 Italian locations, has approved a capital increase in the conversion mode for a... more
IndustryHappy Meal becomes more sustainable
McDonald's announcement: by 2025, games worldwide will be in eco-friendly materials
McDonald's announces its new green goal: by 2025 the games distributed with the Happy Meal will be sustainable worldwide. An important change towards the greater use of renewable, recycled or certified... more
WinesFrescobaldi drinks Cragnotti's latest jewel
The Corte della Flora estate in Montepulciano has been taken over
Marchesi Frescobaldi is strengthened in Tuscany with the acquisition of an estate in the Nobile di Montepulciano, in a wine-growing area where it was not yet present. The group has concluded the acquisition... more
ForeignHolland: Picnic strengthens in France and Germany looking to Europe
The online supermarket company will receive € 600 million thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
According to a note issued in recent days by the Dutch online supermarket Picnic, the company will soon receive 600 million euros from a group of lenders led by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and... more
VideoRiso Scotti Venere made its debut at Cibus
Exclusive interview with Dario Scotti
The most famous black rice in the world has unveiled its shape at the international food fair, the first in presence in this 2021. Following the supply chain and world exclusive agreement signed with Sapise,... more
VideoDe Nigris protagonist at Cibus 2021
Exclusive interview with Armando De Nigris
The new products, one of the most popular stands, a prize: it was a Cibus full of commitments and satisfactions that of De Nigris 1881, the leading Italian group in the production of vinegars and condiments.... more
Cheese and dairy productsExport. Ceta, a great success
Assolatte celebrates the four years of the treaty
Exactly on 21 September 2017, CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the European Union and Canada, entered into force. It was the first trade agreement entered into by the EU with... more
PeopleBonduelle, Italian managers climb the top
Andrea Montagna appointed as head of the fresh US, Gianfranco D'Amico CEO of the EU and Italy
Andrea Montagna, current head of fresh food for Italy, has been appointed to head the fresh USA of Bonduelle, the French multinational which in 2020 had a turnover of 2.85 billion euros. His post in Italy... more
Pasta and bakery productsDivella: "This is why we are looking for a minority shareholder"
Exclusive: Vincenzo Divella speaks
The group is interested in the entry into the company of an exclusively industrial and international partner. The listing on stock exchange is not on the agenda. more
FairsEurochocolate is back in indoor version
For the first time the chocolate fair moves from the center of Perugia to Umbriafiere
After the 2020 break, Eurochocolate is back with a whole new format to welcome the people of gluttons in total safety. The 2021 special edition will in fact be held from 15 to 24 October next at the Umbriafiere... more
Cheese and dairy productsThe exports of Asiago Dop are in double digits
Recorded increase of 16.7% in the first half of the year
Excellent result for cross-border sales in the first six months of 2021. The increase in volumes is 16.7%, with a June 2021 that will certainly be remembered as the record month for exports of the Veneto-Trentino... more
BeverageDiageo World Class protagonist of the Florence Cocktail Week 2021
A week of meetings, events and masterclasses with international guests is scheduled
Diageo World Class, the international program that invests in the training of bartenders and in the dissemination of the culture of drinking well, is once again the protagonist this year at the Florence... more
IndustryNestlé: towards the transition to a regenerative food system
Support plan for the environment, the subsistence of farmers and the well-being of agricultural communities presented
Protecting and restoring the environment, improving the livelihoods of farmers and the well-being of agricultural communities: with these objectives, Nestlé is working globally on its plans to support... more
IndustryAmadori is the first Italian food company certified Credit Management
CEO Berti: "correct management of trade credit, a fundamental requirement for economic and financial sustainability"
Amadori is the first Italian company in the food sector to obtain the certification of the Credit Management system. The document was issued by the Italian headquarters of Intertek, one of the world's... more
CoffeeOctober 1st is International Coffee Day
Charity projects in Italy and around the world with Julius Meinl
Julius Meinl, historic Austrian roasting company with a productive heart in Vicenza, celebrates International Coffee Day (1st October) in the name of all-round sustainability. After the implementation... more
DistributionGlovo scales its Q-Commerce division
The Spanish delivery platform acquires Lola Market and Mercadão
Glovo, one of the world's leading players in multi-category delivery, announced today that it has concluded an agreement for the acquisition of Lola Market and Mercadão, two companies operating in the... more
Cheese and dairy productsCheese kicks off with a double online conference
Waiting for the ribbon cutting on Friday, today it starts with two international digital events
The official inauguration of Cheese will be next Friday at 10.30, but an international digital preview is already scheduled for today: two online conferences, one at 16 and one at 19, which are a sort... more
BeverageSustainability: PepsiCo launches global strategy
"It will change our brands and their way of winning in the market", according to CEO Laguarta
PepsiCo, Inc. globally unveiled pep + (pep Positive), a strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the heart of how the company will create growth and value by operating within planetary... more
Catering and hospitalityPrivate equity: Equinox acquires 40% of Pizzium
The chain of pizzerias has 22 places in Italy
Pizzium, a format of Neapolitan pizzerias founded in 2017 in Milan, has announced the entry of Equinox into its corporate structure. The fund acquired 40% of Pizzium's capital through a vehicle company,... more
NewsThe International White Truffle Fair is back in Alba
Spread between October 9th and December 5th
A circle that closes, while remaining open to the many novelties of this edition: it is the magic of the International Alba White Truffle Fair, which after the itinerant appointments in the surrounding... more
ForeignTonitto 1939: enters 11 new countries of the world
Go to the agreements with Lidl, Bofrost and Coop in Germany, Spain and Northern Europe
The internationalization process of Tonitto 1939, an ice cream manufacturer and known for sorbet, does not stop. Since the beginning of 2021, the Ligurian brand has entered 11 new countries around the... more
TraditionsThe Grape Festival in Merano, tradition in motion
From 16 to 17 October, folklore, good food, music and a great desire to greet the arrival of autumn
In autumn, at the end of the harvest, the time comes when the farmers thank Mother Earth for what has been granted and traditionally the holiday season opens. The Grape Festival (October 16-17), returns... more
Packaging and logisticsPiovan (films for food): revenues take off in the 1st half
Revenues at 156 million, net profit 14.7 million (+ 107%)
Piovan, a Venetian group that operates worldwide in the development of production systems and processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, bioresins, recycled plastics, food liquids,... more
FairsSirha Lyon: the international event for foodservice
The 20th edition of the event is back in attendance from 23 to 27 September
SIRHA LYON 2021, the International Food Service and Hospitality Fair, is back in attendance, whose 20th edition will take place at the Eurexpo in Lyon from 23 to 27 September 2021.Almost 300 new products... more
ForeignJapan: FamilyMart prepares to launch unmanned minimarket
Thousands of automated digitally managed shops using artificial intelligence
By the end of fiscal 2024, the FamilyMart convenience store chain will open approximately 1,000 unmanned stores in Japan. Faced with the demographic decline of the country and the consequent shortage of... more
VideoNestlé: a global giant increasingly rooted in Italy
Exclusive interview with the president and Italian, Marco Travaglia
Nestlé protagonist at Cibus 2021, where for the first time it is present with a large corporate stand. EFA News met the president and CEO for Italy Marco Travaglia who, in this exclusive interview, talks... more
Economy and financeDea Capital: net result for the 1H of 14 million
Refined new funds closing by Idea Agro and Sostenibile II
The Board of Directors of DeA Capital S.p.A., chaired by Lorenzo Pellicioli, approved the Half-Year Financial Report at 30 June 2021. Combined Assets Under Management amounted to 25,631 million euros,... more
NewsProtected typicality: EU ruling on champagne
Italy supply chain: "Good news for our excellences, now bilateral agreements to protect even beyond the EU borders"
"Finally, a clear stop to the improper, instrumental and evocative use of the names of the protected designations of origin in the EU": this is the comment by Luigi Scordamaglia, managing director of Filiera... more
IndustryThe favorite banana of Italians is Chiquita
According to a recent survey, Italian consumers consider it the best brand in its category
Chiquita, a company operating in the banana sector, recently launched an ad hoc research to investigate how consumers evaluate the quality and taste of bananas. The research, conducted by Ales Market Research... more
VideoSustainability on show at Cibus with Economy
The publishing group brought together the protagonists of the food supply chains
EFA News interviewed representatives of Bolton, Inalca (Cremonini), Coop, Assobirra and Centromarca on the sidelines of the conference on sustainable development. more
FairsAmadori: supply chain and innovation for the future of the sector
The Group among the protagonists of FierAvicola 2021
500 million Euros in 5 years the investments of the Amadori Group for the integration, renewal and sustainable qualification of its supply chains. more
Catering and hospitalityTerrazza Aperol opens in Venice
A project signed by the Vudafieri-Saverino Partners studio
The “Terrazza Aperol” officially opens in Venice, the new venue of the historic Campari Group Aperol brand. A room of over 200 square meters, of which 90 square meters outdoors, located in Campo Santo Ste... more
AgrifoodDurum wheat: the run in prices continues
Italmopa: "a strong impact on the entire supply chain is expected"
The rush of durum wheat prices on international and national markets continues. This is what Italmopa (Italian millers' industrial association (Confindustria - Federalimentare) highlighted regarding the... more
DistributionMarr go back to dividend
The shareholders's meeting resolved to distribute 0.35 euros per share
The shareholders' meeting of Marr, a company of the Cremonini group listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, the absolute leader in Italy in the specialized distribution of food products... more
FairsMinister Patuanelli will inaugurate Macfrut and Fieravicola
Today the double trade fair event that makes Rimini the capital of fresh food agrifood kicks off
Macfrut number 38 and Fieravicola edition 52 make their debut. The fresh agrifood hub becomes a reality from today 7 September from 9.30 at the Rimini Expo Center with the international fruit and vegetable... more
VideoDel Duca Balsamic Vinegar protagonist at Cibus
Interview with Mariangela Grosoli
The Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI is one of the Italian excellences in the world and could be missing in the showcase of Cibus 2021, the food exhibition of Parma, back in attendance and just concluded.... more
NewsBeef: the Sustainability Communicators Summit
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef year's meeting will held on September 8
Amplifying sustainable beef communications: this is the goal of the virtual Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef meeting, to be held on September 8, 2021. This year's virtual Summit will be a highly... more
MeatsLoste Tradi France takes over Pio Tosini Industria Prosciutti
The French group already controls the Dok Dall'Ava brand from Fiuli
New acquisition for Loste Tradi France, the reference company in cured meats for the Dok Dall'Ava hams brand, produced in San Daniele del Friuli (Ud). Antoine d'Espous, president of the French company,... more
FairsThe Bologna fair will be listed on stock exchange
The announcement of the president Calzolari
Once the hypothesis of an alliance with the Rimini Fair has been archived, at least for the moment, BolognaFiere is going ahead on its own with the aim of going public in Milan. This was announced by president... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard acquires a minority stake in Sovereign Brands
The two groups will continue to operate independently
Pernod Ricard announced the acquisition of a minority stake in the wine and spirits company Sovereign Brands. The US-based company said it "built" each of its brands "from scratch". Its portfolio includes... more
PetfoodWorld Paella Day Cup 2021 finalists announced
Only 36 chefs from 20 countries won a place in the grand final on September 20
Paella fans, foodies and the World Paella Day Cup jury gave their verdict. After receiving more than 50,000 online votes from different parts of the world, analyzing the chefs' resumes and videos, as well... more
FairsMozambique at Macfrut with 7 companies
The presence of the country has been confirmed thanks to the collaboration between Aics and Mader
As usual, Mozambique will fly to Italy on 7-9 September, to present itself at the Macfrut 2021 fair, a reference event for all professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector, to the rest of the world.... more
BiologicalValsoia closed the first half with growth
Earnings at 4.7 million, revenues + 25% compared to the same pre-covid period
In the first half of 2021 Valsoia recorded sales revenues of € 46.4 million compared to € 43.4 million in the same period of 2020. The increase is € 2.9 million (+ 6.8%) compared to the previous year... more
BiologicalGerminal acquires the Astra.Bio pasta factory
Enter the organic pasta market, with the support of the Tasci Group
Germinal Group, a reference point for organic products in the market of baked goods, sweet and savory, and ready meals, has completed the organizational and corporate reorganization of the ASTRABIO srl... more
FishA more sustainable fishing industry is possible
Ibm's project in the Kvarøy islands
The fishing industry is the third largest export in Norway and some of the finest salmon varieties in the world are farmed in these waters, in areas such as Kvarøy. At a historic time when consumers seek... more
AgrifoodFrance: Eurocastanea returns, the European Chestnut Days
The event, in October, will be divided between physical meetings and an international webinar
The actors of the European chestnut supply chain will be able to meet again and exchange ideas during the 11th edition of the "European Chestnut Days Eurocastanea", organized in France in the New-Aquitaine... more