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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
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