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FairsCasalasco (Pomì) protagonist at Cibus 2021
Exclusive interview with Costantino Vaia, general manager of the company
A few weeks ago QuattroR, the investment fund specializing in the recapitalization and restructuring of Italian medium-sized companies, took over 49% of the Casalesco del Pomodoro Consortium with an investment... more
IndustryDe’ Longhi launches a new global communication campaign with Brad Pitt
Tha actor chosen as Ambassador for the espresso coffee machines for the households
The De’ Longhi Group today launched, simultaneously on all markets, a global communication campaign starring Brad Pitt, two-time winner of the Oscar. Brad Pitt was in fact chosen as Ambassador of the D... more
Cheese and dairy productsComellini: a new entry of Cibus 2021
EFA News interviews the CEO of the company Luca Comellini
Comellini, the historic dairy of Castel San Pietro Terme, is also present at Cibus 2021. A new entry in this edition of the international fair, which began on August 31 and active in Parma until September... more
WinesFantini invests over € 10 million in a new bottling center
Hyper-technological, it was born in Ortona to support the growth of the Group
A stone's throw from the Group's headquarters, the large structure will be able to manage, with a very high level of integration between automation and human operations, a potential of 20 million bottles/year, on 20 thousand square meters covered. more
Packaging and logisticsEviosys is born: an international sustainable packaging company
Tomás López, Packaging Industry Executive, will lead the company as the new CEO
Eviosys, a company engaged in the metal packaging sector, is now a new independent company that places innovation and sustainability as a priority. The company is the largest European manufacturer of steel... more
FairsIeg restarts in complete safety
Business and health at the center of the full resumption of trade fair activities in Rimini and Vicenza
"At the fair in complete safety". This is the objective that guides Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group in a restart season, to protect the health and business of its customers. The entrances to the Rimini... more
Packaging and logisticsTetra Pak: climate neutrality target by 2030
2021 sustainability report/Attachment published
Achieve net zero carbon dioxide emissions for its operations by 2030 and along the entire value chain by 2050 through the reduction of energy needs and the decarbonisation of products and operations. With... more
Economy and financeRomagnoli F.lli consolidates its growth
Turnover in 2020 at 42 million euros
Romagnoli F.lli Spa closed 2020 with a turnover of over 42 million Euros, stable exports, equal to 6% of the total turnover. The quantity of potatoes marketed (from seed, consumption and processed) is... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill strengthens itself at Bali airport
6 new stores open: a turnover of over € 34 million is expected in 6 years
The Autogrill Group, through its subsidiary HMSHostInternational, has been awarded a new contract for the opening of another six stores at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia. The... more
FairsEurovo Group in the name of innovation at Cibus 2021
EFA News interviews Emiliano di Lullo, the company's Marketing and Trade Marketing director
Eurovo Group strengthens its historic link with Cibus, the international exhibition of made in Italy food, by participating in the 20th edition, which began today 31 August in Parma and will close on 3... more
IndustryBolton: "Wild Planet Foods strategic acquisition"
The comment by Luciano Pirovano, the Group's sustainability manager
Luciano Pirovano, Bolton Group's Global Sustainable Development Director commented on the acquisition of the American Wild Planet Foods, a pioneer and leader in innovation in the US market for sustainable... more
FairsFrom Monari Federzoni a new vision of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Igp
At Cibus 2021 the historic company will accompany the consumer in a taste experience
Monari Federzoni Spa, historic Modenese company producing Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, condiments and drinks, on the occasion of Cibus (Parma, 31 August-3 September 2021 - Hall 5, Stand 010), presents... more
FairsItalpizza returns to Cibus with two tasty news
The inventor of the rectangular pizza category brings the latest products launched to the fair
"This year's edition is particularly important because it allows us to come back again in contact with the protagonists of the agri-food chain - declares Sereni commercial director -. This event will inspire us to continually improve towards innovation. , internationalization and market growth" more
Catering and hospitalityNew menus on board Delta Air Lines
In partnership with American catering brands
Delta Air Lines continues to reintegrate its offer of food and drinks on board: among the latest innovations now there is the tasty Greek cuisine of a brand based in San Francisco, and the American classics.The... more
IndustryBolton (Rio Mare): big catch in the USA
Acquires Wild Planet Foods, as anticipated in Italy by EFA News
The anticipation of EFA News, the only one to have published the news in Italy, has been confirmed: Bolton Group, an Italian multinational that produces and distributes consumer goods and canned goods... more
FairsIeg (Rimini fair) goes in the red in the 1st semester
Loss of 26.2 million due to the blocking of activities due to the pandemic
Italian Exhibition Group, the holding that controls the Rimini and Vicenza fairs, closed the first half with a negative net result of 26.22 million (from the positive figure of 9.36 million in the same... more
IndustrySustainable luxury packaging by Fedrigoni
Acquires 70% of a NewCo with Tecnoform for thermoformed cellulose solutions
Fedrigoni, a company in the production and sale of papers for packaging, publishing and graphics, and labels and self-adhesive materials, enters with 70% of the capital in a NewCo that will produce internal... more
IndustryNestlé invests in R&D facilities in Singapore
The "upgrade" implies the introduction of a new regional accelerator
Nestlé has announced the upgrading of R&D facilities in Singapore, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of its opening. The R&D center has played a key role in developing new products and technologies... more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis: EU ok to the acquisition of Leerdammer
There are no competition problems for the Commission
Green light from the European antitrust to the acquisition of the Dutch Leerdammer by the French cheese and dairy giant Lactalis. The transaction was announced last March (see EFA News article of 22/3/2021).... more
FairsGrana Padano returns to Cibus 2021
Zaghini: "the supply chain is growing in the name of animal welfare and sustainability"
Cibus is back in attendance, the first among the major events dedicated to food, and sees the participation of Grana Padano, the most consumed PDO cheese in the world with over 5.2 million wheels produced... more
Mineral waters and drinksSangemini: ok from Agcm to control Clessidra and Magnater
The funds took over the shares of the Ami holding from the Pessina group
"The transaction in question does not determine, pursuant to Article 6, paragraph 1, of Law no. 287/90, the establishment or strengthening of a dominant position on the market concerned, such as to eliminate... more
NewsAnimal welfare: Subway joins the European Commitment on chickens
Voluntary standards exceeding the legal requirements for the protection of animals
Subway, an American fast food brand, has announced its adherence to the criteria set by the European Chicken Commitment by 2026, thus introducing some important minimum standards to reduce the suffering... more
FairsComellini, new entry to Cibus
International debut for its flagship product, Squacquerone di Romagna Dop
Comellini, the historic dairy of Castel San Pietro Terme, will be present for its first time at Cibus, the new entry of the 2021 edition of the international fair held in Parma from 31 August to 3 September... more
WinesChianti Consortium: production in decline but of high quality
"And let's hope in the rains" ... President Busi declares
"A little less, but very good. The 2021 production of Chianti wine will be reduced due to the spring frost. But the quality of the grapes is excellent. And we expect a wine that can enter the ranks of... more
FairsPositive interim results for Anuga
About 4,000 companies from 91 countries have already registered
Anuga 2021 is now almost close and will play a decisive role in the safe restart of the market. The exhibition for food and beverage products to be held in Cologne from 9 to 13 October sets new parameters... more
FairsNatural dairy products of Europe at Cheese Bra
From 17 to 20 September in the Cuneo area, the international dairy fair conceived by Slow Food
"The cheese market has always been the protagonist of Cheese, with hundreds of stalls teeming with caci of every type and shape, from caciocavalli of southern traditions, to alpine tomes, from irresistible... more
Economy and financePortobello Capital buys Farmol
Crédit Agricole joined the Spanish company as an agent bank
Crédit Agricole Italia supported - as Mandated Lead Arranger and agent bank - Portobello Capital, a leading private equity operator active in Spain, in the stipulation of a direct financing for the acquisition... more
FairsCibus 2021: the new products on exhibition
Dedicated meetings and appointments at the fair for professionals from large retailers and out-of-home
Many innovative products, but also the reinterpretations of the basic products that food companies will present during the Cibus event, in Parma from 31 August to 3 September. In addition to the wide range... more
Studies and researchPerugina partner of the Choco Age Project
A functional food to combat muscle loss in the elderly is being studied
Perugina (Nestlé) is a partner of the international Choko Age Project which over the next three years will study an integrated nutritional intervention plan and a specific training program that contrasts... more
Catering and hospitalityDutch Bros: the chain of coffee shops announces listing in New York
The group has 471 premises spread across 11 US western states
Dutch Bros Inc, the company that manages the largest chain of drive-through cafes in the US, with almost 500 places spread mainly in the western states, has announced that it wants to go public on NYSE.... more
Fruit and vegetablesApeel closes $ 250 million funding round
The growth path of the American startup of anti-waste food films continues
Parterre of private equity led by Temasek, with a valuation of the company of over 2 billion dollars. more
IndustryFranke Group reports 1H net sales up by 27.6 percent
The Artemis Group holding generated consolidated net sales of CHF 1,643.8 million
The Artemis Group, that includes the Franke Group, has released half-year results for 2021. Net sales increased organically by 32.7% at CHF 1,643.8 million, an increase of CHF 379.5 million or 30.0% compared... more
Import-exportAgri-food made in Italy: this year exports will exceed 50 billion
Scordamaglia: "To say stop to Parmesan we need a US-EU bilateral agreement"
“This year agri-food will hit the target set at the Milan Expo in 2015: for the first time exports will exceed 50 billion, albeit one year late due to the pandemic. But to be competitive, the brand is n... more
IndustryPepsiCo will be "net water positive" by 2030
The company aims to replenish more water than is used in its manufacturing operations
PepsiCo is committed to becoming "net water positive" by 2030 by replenishing more water than is used in its manufacturing operations. This new commitment will position the company among the most water-efficient... more
PetfoodHellman & Friedman launches take over on Zooplus
The German group is one of the major European operators in pet food
Private equity group Hellman & Friedman has announced the launch of a favorable public offering on the shares of Zooplus, one of the largest online pet retailers in Europe, listed in Frankfurt, valued... more
BeverageCarlsberg: Q2 above expectations
Revenues of € 2.94 billion. Expected operating profit to grow
Carlsberg closed the second quarter of 2021 with sales above expectations and announced an upward revision of its earnings estimates for the year 2021. The Danish group achieved sales of NOK 18.69 billion... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill toasts the increase in traffic at US airports
305% increase in travelers in June
Money on Autogrill on the Milan Stock Exchange with the stock that at 4 pm marks a + 2.52%, at € 6.42 per share. According to analysts, passenger traffic data at US airports contributed to pushing the ti... more
WinesFratelli Martini (wines): the family will not give up control
Confirmed assignment to Mediobanca for "to consolidate and develop business"
With an unusual paid notice, published today in the business newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, the wine company Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi, specifies that the family has no intention of giving up control of... more
AgrifoodOlam Food Ingredients on track for an IPO at the London Stock Exchange
The Company is a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredient solutions
Olam International announced that its operating group, Olam Food ingredients, a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredient solutions, intends to seek a primary listing on the premium segment... more
Catering and hospitalityTim Hortons China goes to Nasdaq
It belongs to Rbi, the holding company that also controls Burger King
The joint venture between Restaurant Brands International, Cartesian Group, Sequoia Capital, Eastern Bell Capital and Tencent, which manages over 200 locations of the Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons... more
Catering and hospitalityDoppio Malto lands in the UK, with a first brewery in Glasgow
The company announces an ambitious plan of 100 openings
It's a bit like selling ice to the Eskimos. Doppio Malto, the brand present in Italy and abroad with 26 breweries-kitchens opens a first venue in the UK, or the kingdom of pubs, precisely in Glasgow. Located... more
LiqueursDiageo expands its agave spirits portfolio
Agreement signed to acquire Casa UM
Diageo has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire artisanal brand Mezcal Unión through the purchase of Casa UM for an undisclosed sum. The spirits giant has been working in partnership... more
Studies and researchPlant-based alternatives and real meat: are they equivalent?
US research highlights all the nutritional differences between the two products
US research recently published in Scientific Reports, a journal of the Nature group, highlights significant nutritional differences between beef and plant-based analogues. The assessment was made through... more
Conserved and jamsQuattroR acquires 49% of Casalasco
100 million invested for the relaunch of the leading industrial tomato group
QuattroR, the investment fund specializing in the recapitalization and restructuring of medium-sized Italian companies, has acquired 49% of the Casalasco del Pomodoro Consortium with an investment of 100... more
Veg worldFable Food gets $4.8m in funding round
The start-up plans to use the capital to continue research and product development, and expand production capacity globally
Fable Food, a mushroom-based meat alternatives company, has raised AUD6.5m (about $4.8m) in seed funding, which will be used to expand its production globally. The funding round was led by Blackbird Ventures,... more
FairsThe contemporary Italian film festival presented by Lavazza
The event in Canada records the presence of over 50,000 participants every year
Since June 27, the ICFF (Italian Contemporary Film Festival) is celebrating its tenth year, presenting recent Italian films in Canada, with a series of North American and international premieres. The festival,... more
VideoAntica Dolceria Bonajuto: Sicilian excellence in the world
Exclusive interview with Pierpaolo Ruta, sixth generation at the helm of the company
For six generations and more than 150 years it has been producing handcrafted chocolate. It also hands down sweets and nougats of the Modican and Sicilian tradition, mostly of Arab or Spanish origin. It... more
Import-exportItalian food: leap in exports
Up by 11.2% in the first six months, towards the historic figure of 50 billion
Made in Italy food records the historical record in exports with a jump of 11.2% in 2021 and points towards the historic figure of 50 billion euros never recorded in the history of Italy. This is what... more
Food safetyEU modifies maximum cadmium levels in some food products
Commission regulation published in the Official Journal
On 11 August 2021 the Commission regulation (EU) 2021/1323 was published in the Official Journal. This modifies regulation (EC) no. 1881/2006 as regards the maximum levels of cadmium in some food products.... more
LiqueursStock Spirits raises a glass to £767M takeover by CVC
The offer of 377 pence per share represents a premium of 41% to the stock's close on Wednesday
CVC-affiliated Sunray Investments Luxembourg S.à r.l. will buy London-listed Stock Spirits for about $1 billion: the takeover offer of 377 pence per share for Stock Spirits represents a premium of 41%... more