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WinesExport: Italian wines break records during the first semester
According to Uiv’s data, it’s possible to reach the absolute record of over € 7B
Durig 2021’s first semester the italian wine export exceeds 3 billion euros for the first time (3.3 to be precise), a value that projects expectations for this first post-pandemic year beyond the € 7 b... more
WinesLambrusco, Italian-Spanish Axis
Agreement between Cantina Carpi and Sorbara, the Spanish Bautista Martì and Lebovitz of Mantua
To join forces, even while maintaining its own identity, pooling know-how and resources to make the respective production chains even more efficient. This is the goal of the new business network consisting... more
DistributionSustainable mobility: first fully electric truck for Lidl
Made with Lc3 Trasporti and Scania’s contributions
Lidl Italia, in collaboration with LC3 Trasporti and Scania, has equipped itself with the first battery-powered electric industrial vehicle. Scania's new electric vehicle BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle),... more
NewsTypical products: UE verdict on champagne
Filiera Italia: "Good news for our delicacies, now bilateral agreements as protection even overseas"
"Finally a clear stop to unadeguate use, exploitable and evocative of protected denominations names in UE": this states Luigi Scordamaglia, CEO of Filiera Italia, to the verdict that the Italian Supreme... more
Frozen foodsNomad Foods joins Race to Zero to reduce emissions
The objectives to be achieved by 2025 to contribute to the "Net Zero" result
Nomad Foods, the largest frozen food producer in Europe, of which Findus Italia is a part, has announced its plans to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with scientific goals consistent... more
IndustryTmci Padovan (Synergo) takes over Sap Italia
Company specialized in plants for the preparation of beverages, milk and derivatives, egg products, ice creams, purees and sauces
Tmci Padovan, a Venetian company controlled by the Sinergia II Fund, specialized in the construction of beverage systems, has signed an agreement with Sap Italia srl to take over 100% of the company. Based... more
ForeignRussia closes on imports of some foods from China
The analysis of samples showed GMOs higher than allowed
The Russian Federal Service for the Surveillance of Consumer Rights and Human Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor) announces that it has blocked the importation into Russia of various Chinese food products, including... more
Packaging and logisticsPlastic Tax, a levy to be abolished
Exclusive interview with Tiziano Andreini, managing director of Alpla Italia
Plastic Tax, are we moving towards repeal? After a more careful assessment of the social impacts (see for example Assobibe's complaint in this EFA News article), the operators expect a new postponement... more
NewsDiva and director launched into the cosmos: what do they eat in space?
"Terrestrial" menu for cosmonauts and Russian cast, who arrived on the Space Station for the scenes of a film
They were launched from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome on 5 October aboard the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft. The veteran cosmonaut of the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos, as well as commander of the expedition,... more
FairsRiso Scotti in Anuga brings with it novelty and sustainability
Important audience for the Venere project: not only black rice ... / Video
Riso Scotti will be present at Anuga, the international food fair scheduled from 9 to 13 October in Cologne, Germany, where in its stand A028 in hall 07 it will bring the international project Venere,... more
AgrifoodFruit Attraction: wholesale markets towards common European scenarios
Italmercati and Mercasa weave new prospects for collaboration between market networks
With Italmercati and Mercasa the model of networks between markets sets the standard in Europe. At Fruit Attraction (Ifema, Madrid, 5-7 October 2021), new prospects for collaboration are born between these... more
FairsAmadori returns to Anuga and grows on foreign markets
The Group at Koelnmesse in Cologne with an offer of products designed specifically for exports
The Amadori Group grows abroad and returns as a protagonist at the Anuga fair, one of the main agri-food events in Europe, scheduled at the Koelnmesse in Cologne from Saturday 9 to Wednesday 13 October.... more
Economy and financeRevolving pledge: agreement Crédit Agricole Italia and the Chianti Classico Consortium
Cooperation between farms, local authorities and the banking system, for the benefit of the area
Crédit Agricole Italia has signed a collaboration agreement with the Chianti Classico Consortium, the protection consortium founded in 1924 to support and enhance its product with a controlled and guaranteed... more
Studies and researchThe Importaco Group discovers probiotics in nuts
Microbiota research, launched in 2020, will be presented at Anuga 2021
Importaco, a Spanish company engaged in the production of dried and dried fruit, conducted an analysis of the native microbiota and identified three probiotic bacteria of the Lactobacillus and Pediococuss... more
FairsParma Ham returns to Anuga
The Consortium: "a strategic showcase to propose ourselves to international markets"
After Cibus, the Parma Ham Consortium continues the exhibition calendar of the "restart" and returns to Anuga, the largest international exhibition dedicated to the food sector, from 9 to 13 October in... more
Packaging and logisticsDea Capital grows in logistics in Spain
The subsidiary RE Iberia will build a new platform with Abrdn in Madrid
DeA Capital Real Estate Iberia has signed an agreement with Abrdn (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investment) for the development of a new logistics hub in Madrid: a last mile location on a plot of over 27,000... more
DistributionMarr: revenues in the 3Q of € 532 M (+ 30%)
Announcement of investment plan in new logistics platforms in the three-year period 2021-24
Marr. Italy's leading company in food distribution to foodservice, achieved total revenues in the quarter of approximately 532 million euros, including 22 million of revenues relating to the activities... more
Economy and financeEU, Zanaco, Team Europe and BEI support small farmers in Zambia
An agricultural investment initiative of 30 million euros is launched
Smallholder farmers and rural cooperatives across Zambia will benefit from a new € 30 million initiative to be exploited in agricultural investments launched in Lusaka and Luxembourg. The new initiative w... more
Packaging and logisticsGualapack continues to expand in Brazil
The Group acquires the laminate manufacturer Teruel Embalagens
Gualapack Spa has announced its expansion plans in Brazil, as part of the Group's strategy for sustainable and global growth through vertical integration. Brazil has been a strategic area for the growth... more
FishThe pandemic does not stop the race for fish sustainability
According to Msc's annual report, there is a growing trend in the sector towards responsible fish supply/Annex
The volume of blue brand fish products sold in our country increased by 10 thousand tons (reaching 37 thousand tons), up by 30% compared to last year, according to the latest edition of the annual report... more
Economy and financeFunds: Linfa Ventures aims to raise 80 million
Gaiani: "The food of the future is a high-tech challenge"
Riello Investimenti Partners, an independent asset management company, has decided to focus on innovation in the agri-food sector, launching a specific fund, Linfa Ventures, which aims to raise at least... more
Press releaseSupplements: Cdp Vc and LVenture invest in MyLab Nutrition
Financing round of 600 thousand euros concluded with the startup relaunch fund
MyLab Nutrition Group, a Roman startup that owns 4 brands of food supplements, has concluded an investment round with the Startup Relaunch Fund, managed by CDP Venture Capital Sgr, for an amount of 600... more
IndustryPonti becomes a Benefit Company
The first in both its reference sectors: vinegars and vegetable preserves
The Ponti company has become the first Benefit Company in both respective sectors of reference, that of vinegars and vegetable preserves. Benefit Companies represent an evolution of the very concept of... more
BeverageJapan. Alcohol: the craving for lemon explodes
Drinks based on this citrus fruit undermine the beer, which has dropped dramatically in popularity
In Japan, especially among young people, the desire for more or less alcoholic lemon-flavored drinks has exploded, which in a short time replaced the commercial vacuum left by beer, which precipitated... more
NewsStartup: Camst launches calls, with the possibility of investing in equity
Selections for 15 companies, until November 14th
Camst group, one of the most important Italian player in the catering business, launches a call for startups, with the aim of developing innovative solutions in the food, retail tech and facility management... more
NewsFabbri 1905 awarded by the Leonardo Committee
"Ambassador of Italian taste". And inaugurates the exhibition of the Fabbri Prize for art
Ambassador of Italian taste, capable of distinguishing itself for its innovative and quality products and of projecting itself on international markets: Nicola Fabbri , CEO of Fabbri 1905, received on... more
DistributionVéGé/2. Attention to people, even during the pandemic
Training for staff and donations for the territory reported in the social report
From reading the data of the third edition of the VéGé Group Sustainability Report presented today (see EFA News), it emerges that in the two-year period 2019-2020, despite the forced migration on online c... more
Oils and condimentsWorld trade in olive oil and table olives: a first assessment
IOC document on the first 10 months of the 2020/2021 agricultural campaign/Annex
The International Olive Council, Coi, announces today that in the first ten months of the 2020/2021 agricultural campaign, olive oil exports to China and Japan decreased by 5.2% and 16.5%, respectively.... more
DessertsNutkao takes over the Belgian Boerrineke
The Antwerp company has a strong presence in Northern Europe
Nutkao, a Cuneo-based company controlled by the White Bridge Investments fund, which has been creating and producing creams and chocolates on behalf of third parties with over 180 million in turnover for... more
DistributionSustainability. The social report of VéGé at the time of Covid-19
The new edition has been published with the 2019-20 report
Santambrogio: "Called to deal with unprecedented solicitations, first of all to ensure social cohesion in the territories through the sales points of our companies and to deploy effective responses to the new consumption trends and purchasing methods imposed by the pandemic". more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian cheeses protagonists in Germany
The Afidop stand at the Cologne fair
The Association of Italian PDO and PGI Cheeses, born on the impulse of the main Protection Consortia, Assolatte and Confcooperative, which brings together the main Protection Consortia of all Regions and... more
AgrifoodNew partnership between Syngenta and Cascina Pulita
The agreement to make the agricultural sector the first completely circular sector
Cascina Pulita, one of the leading companies in Italy for the collection and enhancement of waste produced by agricultural businesses, and Syngenta, a company operating in the global agro-industry with... more
NewsAutogrill and Coca-Cola Hbc for intercompany training
A development program aimed at the talents of the two companies has been launched
Autogrill Italia and Coca-Cola Hbc Italia, the main bottler of The Coca-Cola Company brand products in Italy, jointly launch a project dedicated to the training of their employees: "Leaders on the move",... more
AgrifoodCurti takes over Flora rice
The historic brand was controlled by Colussi
Curti, a company controlled by the Italian multinational Euricom, one of the major world operators in the rice sector (Curtiriso), has acquired the historic Flora rice brand from the Colussi Group, which... more
DessertsDomori (Illy) and Galup save the Streglio chocolate
The historic None (TO) plant, closed for three years, has been detected
Streglio, the chocolate factory in None (Turin), a historic product of the territory, is reborn thanks to the Domori company (Illy group), which has taken over the former factory in via Sestriere which... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks announces new openings in Italy
Expected 26 new premises in by 2023
Three years ago Starbucks opened the first restaurant in Italy in Milan, in Piazza Cordusio, with one of the six Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in the world. This was followed by various openings of a dozen... more
DistributionCarrefour Italia reorganizes itself and focuses on franchising
Over 100 supermarkets (out of 1,450) will be entrusted to licensed entrepreneurs
The fears, after the Auchan affair, were strong, but Carrefour Italia announced its intention not to leave Italy and, on the contrary, relaunch with a transformation plan aimed at strengthening its growth,... more
IndustryDeutsche Invest Capital Partners acquires majority stake in Pinsalab
The Reggio Emilia-based company is specialized in the production of artisanal pints
The agreement between Pinsalab, a Reggio Emilia-based company specializing in the production of artisanal pints and Deutsche Invest Capital Solutions, a private equity fund headed by Deutsche Invest Capital... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro and Eataly renew their US partnership
Farinetti: "Together for another 9 years". Next opening in San José, California
Oscar Farinetti , founder of Eataly, spoke at the Rossopomodoro convention at Fico Eataly World, announcing the relaunch of the American partnership of the two groups. "Eataly North America and Rossopomodoro,... more
Packaging and logisticsAlpla leads PET recycling investment in Romania
Partnership with Romanian manufacturer Ecohelp, and Swiss United Polymer Trading
Alpla Group, Austrian multinational specialized in packaging and recycling, has announced its investment in the construction of a recycling plant in Romania, in Targu Mures, as part of a new partnership... more
NewsStart up: Katoo closes a new round of financing of $ 7.2M
The Spanish company develops digital apps for catering
Katoo, a Spanish start-up born two years ago and focused on the creation of apps for restaurants (to optimize reservations, for example) has obtained a new loan for 7.2 million dollars led by the Spanish... more
IndustryBat announces the launch of the new "A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub"
An innovation and sustainability center will open in Trieste dedicated to the development of product
Bat, a multi-category consumer goods company, announces the opening of the world-class innovation and sustainability center "A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub". In addition to a new production center, the... more
NewsInternational Food Waste Awareness Day
Effpa publishes video to explain former foodstuff processing/Video
In the context of the 2nd international food waste awareness day on 29 September 2021, the Effpa (European Former Foodstuff Processors Association) has published a video to explain the transformation of... more
Economy and financeAutogrill closes the first eight months with 1.5 billion in revenues
An increase of 9.3% compared to the same period of the previous year
Autogrill closed the first eight months with revenues of € 1.5 billion, up 9.3% on an annual basis. An improvement in the underlying Ebit of -28 million, compared to a red of 332.2 million at 31 August 2... more
FairsUmbrian agri-food excellences at Eurochocolate
Original installations and greedy combinations among the novelties for choco lovers
The Umbria region will be among the main protagonists of the 27th edition of Eurochocolate to be held from 15 to 24 October next at the Umbriafiere exhibition center in Bastia Umbra, Perugia. There are... more
BeverageBruxelles mood in Turin with the Tripel B Fest "Casa Belgio"
The event dedicated to Belgian beer now in its sixth edition
The sparkling, cheerful and nonconformist spirit of the city of Brussels is about to land in Turin on the occasion of the sixth edition of the Tripel B Fest "Casa Belgio", an event dedicated to Belgian... more
WinesElectronic labels: the U-Label European digital platform is born
Pallini: "Federvini supports this important project with enthusiasm and conviction"
Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV) and SpiritsEurope European associations of producers, respectively of wines and spirits, presented today in Brussels in the presence of the European Commissioner f... more
Economy and financeBonifiche Ferraresi approves the 1H financial report
Production value of 46.1 million euros in line with the first half of 2020
The board of directors of BFSpA approved the consolidated half-yearly financial report as at 30 June 2021. This refers to the parent company Bf and the subsidiaries Bonifiche Ferraresi SpA agricultural... more
DistributionLongino & Cardenal improves turnover and margins in the 1H
The pandemic still weighs on activity, but the outlook for the second half of the year is positive
The Board of Directors of Longino & Cardenal, a company specializing in the distribution of high-end food, listed on the Aim mark of the Italian Stock Exchange, approved the Consolidated Financial Report... more
Fruit and vegetablesOrsero takes over 50% of Agricola Azzurra
The group is strengthened in the distribution of fruit and vegetables from the Italian supply chain
Orsero, a company listed on the Star and active in the distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, has signed an agreement for the purchase of 50% of the share capital of the Agricola Azzurra company,... more