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NewsPrices: raw materials boom ballast the food industry
Vacondio (Federalimentare): "Stop to speculative agricultural financial instruments"
"Italy underestimated the raw materials alarm. The rises caught us unprepared because we had come from years of relative stability in agricultural markets. The whole food industry has to deal with increases... more
NewsIn Canada they work on a line of vegetable fish and seafood
$ 1.9 million investment announced
Protein Industries Canada has announced a co-investment with New School Foods and Liven Proteins to develop plant-based seafood products. The project will focus on developing a whole fish fillet that emulates... more
HealthHere are the fitness trends of the 2021 holidays according to Ieg
No "holidays" for healthy eating, wellness and sport
Power and mall walking, woga and stand up paddle among the trends for mental and physical training waiting for Riminiwellness, from 24 to 26 September, in the Rimini exhibition center and on the Riviera more
BeverageToday is International Beer Day
Consumption soars in 2021 with a record increase of 18.4%
Beer consumption is flying in 2021 with a record increase of 18.4% in domestic purchases in Italy driven by the torrid heat waves caused by climate change with the growing success of Italian-made artisanal... more
LiqueursThe EU formalizes a new IG from French Guiana
It is Demerara Rum: the new denomination reported today in the European Official Journal
Coming from French Guiana - Qualivita informs today -, reported in the European Official Journal GUUE L 281 of 04 August 2021, the denomination Demerara Rum IG has been registered. Spirit drink category... more
WinesDoc delle Venezie: Pinot grigio rosé becomes a case study
The best clones are selected for the production of the rosé type
The amendment to the DOC delle Venezie disciplinary has been published in the Official Gazette: the decree has been issued which will allow the terms "rosé", "rosé" or "coppery" to be used on the label more
Ice creamPrivate equity to conquer Albert
Fondo Agroalimentare Italiano and Azimut Libera Impresa take over the Libralato family business
The Veneto group, founded in 1981, produces semi-finished and finished products for ice cream parlors. more
FairsAt Fieragricola the new Digital Agriculture and Agroenergie trade shows
Towards the 115th edition of the international agricultural exhibition in Verona (26-29 January 2022)
Confirmed the transversal format with mechanization, animal husbandry, vineyard and orchard, green chemistry, renewables, conferences and training more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat acquires the English Symington's for 62.1 million euros
The group, which specializes in ready meals, sauces and condiments, has a turnover of GBP 105M
The Reggio Emilia group Newlat Food, listed on the Milan stock exchange, has signed a contract with Speedboat Acquisitionco for the purchase of 100% of the ordinary shares and voting rights of the British... more
FairsWorld Paella Day Cup 2021
The preliminary phase begins with the participation of 36 international chefs
A total of 20 countries present virtually in the preliminary phase that will bring the best 8 challengers to Valencia to compete for the cup. more
FairsReturn Newtrition X to Anuga
The Innovation Summit for Personalized Nutrition
After last year's forced break due to the pandemic, foodRegio eV and Anuga are ready in Cologne on 12 October 2021 for the third edition of Newtrition X. The one-day innovation summit, which was already... more
DessertsChocolate: a trip to Europe between history, tradition and taste
The Chocolate Way: the Dossier for certification as "cultural itinerary of the European Council"
After about a year of work, the dossier was presented to the Council of Europe for the recognition of the Chocolate Way Itinerary, with the addition of a pay off to the name Chocolate Way: Ethical, Cultural... more
BeveragePepsiCo sells juices to new jv with Pai Partners
It will gross $ 3.3 billion for Tropicana, Naked and other brands
PepsiCo, the American manufacturer of the PepsiCola beverage, has entered into an agreement with private equity fund Pai Partners to sell Tropicana, Naked and other select juice brands across North America... more
Catering and hospitalityDomino's Pizza UK doubles profits in the first half
Sales up at 752.3 million pounds
Domino's Pizza Group, a chain of pizzerias that holds the master franchise agreement for Domino's stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden and Iceland, reported an after-tax profit more... more
NewsAsiago Cheese Pdo says no to Nutri-score
The Consortium will not authorize traffic light labels on its packaging
The Asiago Cheese Protection Consortium announces that it will not authorize requests for changes to the Asiago PDO labeling that contemplate the presence of traffic lights or equivalent systems. Applying... more
ForeignLidl tests the Eco-score in its 171 Belgian stores
The label is embossed on about one hundred of its own brand food products
From 2 August 2021, Lidl introduced the Eco-score on around 100 food products in Belgium. It is actually a first test phase carried out in 171 of its stores located in the country. The experimentation... more
DistributionMarr returns to profit in the semester
And announces extraordinary dividend in October
Marr, the absolute leader in Italy in food distribution to bars, restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, etc., closed the first half of 2021 with total revenues of 542.0 million euros (447.1 million in the first... more
IndustryThe Elanco foundation announces a partnership with the Jbs fund
First external organization to contribute to the RestaurAmazônia project which combines cocoa cultivation with livestock farming
Elanco Foundation has announced a partnership with the Jbs Fund for the Amazon (The Fund) aimed at supporting the RestaurAmazônia project, which promotes sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation... more
Studies and researchEfsa: EU Choose Safe Food
New campaign to encourage Europeans to make confident food choices by explaining the critical role played by science
European consumers are among the best protected and informed in the world about food chain risks. The EU food safety system gives every European citizen the right to know how the food they eat is produced, processed, packaged, labelled, and sold. As part of this system, EFSA’s impartial experts review scientific data and studies to evaluate food risks. This ensures that all products on our markets and in our shops are safe. more
Economy and financeHeineken doubles H1 operating profit
The company generated a turnover of EUR 9.97 billion and increased by 14.1% on an organic basis
Heineken more than doubled its first-half operating profit, but also felt the impact of rising raw material costs in the second half of 2021. The company posted organic growth of 109.3% in profit. operating.... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Alternative Funds invests in hydrogen
It has signed binding agreements for a minority shareholding in Omb Saler
Sustainable Development, a private equity fund specialized in investments in Italian SMEs with the promotion of SG issues, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has signed binding agreements for... more
IndustryNew acquisition for Naturalia Tantum
Agreement signed to acquire Natural Way Laboratories from Ibla Capital
The run of Naturalia Tantum continues, the "pole" of natural companies promoted by Assietta Private Equity Sgr Spa together with Paolo Colonna. After acquiring the Togethair company, active in the professional... more
TraditionsItaly has a new PGI EU product: it is the Rome Oil
Thus, the official Italian food Igs recognized by Europe/Attachments rise to 315
In the Official Journal of the European Union L 277 of 2 August 2021, the name Olio di Roma PGI was registered which, according to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, in the Food sector is number... more
IndustryNb Aurora invests in Farmo
Partnership aimed at international support and the launch of new products
Nb Aurora SA Sicaf-Raif, listed in Italy on the Miv-professional segment market organized and managed by Borsa Italiana SpA, with the aim of acquiring stakes in unlisted Italian SMEs of excellence, announces... more
AgrifoodRurAll is born, a digital platform for Agriculture 4.0
Launched by Antares Vision in partnership with Bf, Bluarancio and Sdf
Antares Vision, a Brescia-based group listed on the AIM of the Italian Stock Exchange, specialized in hardware and software tracking solutions (anti-counterfeiting and supply chain transparency), inspection... more
IndustryElica (kitchen hoods) returns in profit in the semester
Leap in turnover (also compared to pre-Covid) and Ebitda
The board of directors of Elica, a Marche-based group active in the production of kitchen hoods, approved the consolidated results of the first half of 2021 which "benefit from both an important growth... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill, first signs of recovery in the half year
The group expects to close 2021 better than expected
Autogrill records signs of recovery, with the half year ending with a loss almost halved compared to the same period of 2020. The group recorded revenues of € 938.3 million in the first half of 2021 (... more
CoffeeCoffee: Massimo Zanetti BG acquires Saicaf from Bari
The presence of the Veneto group is strengthened in the Center-South of Italy
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, one of the world's leading companies in the production, processing and distribution of coffee (including its Segafredo brand international chain of coffee shops), strengthens... more
Economy and financeColvin, the flower startup, signs capital increases of 45 million
The venture capital P101 sgr also took part in the round
Colvin, the technology company dedicated to the floriculture industry, closed a € 45 million Series C investment to expand its business in Europe and become a leader in the flower and plant market with i... more
LiqueursDiageo: 2021 sales up 8.3%
Performance driven by reopening in North America and demand for premium spirits
Diageo recorded an 8.3% increase in year-round net sales, driven by the reopening of bars and restaurants in North America and growing demand for premium spirits. Owner of Gordon's gin and Smirnoff vodka... more
Pasta and bakery productsBakery: Morato completes a new acquisition in Spain
Detected Cerealto-Siro, a production plant in the north of the country
The Morato Group completes its second acquisition abroad: the financial transaction is part of the strategic plan for expansion in Europe, and confirms the company's desire to concentrate its business on the bakery market. more
FairsMacfrut 2021: membership for The China Day is increasingly massive
Full day dedicated to the Asian giant, with events, b2b meetings and 111 Chinese companies
The number of Chinese companies present at The China Day, Macfrut's overture scheduled for Monday 6 September, an entirely digital event and a great opportunity for professionals in the fruit and vegetable... more
IndustryNestlé: leap in organic growth (+ 8%) in the half year
Turnover of 41.9 billion Chf, net profit of 5.9 billion
Nestlé recorded a 1.1% increase in its net profit in the first half of the year to 5.9 billion Swiss francs (the equivalent of 5.4 billion euros) and an increase in turnover of 1, 5% to 41.8 billion.... more
IndustryPrivate equity: 21 Invest takes over Witor's
The Cremona company is one of the leading chocolate producers in Italy
21 Invest, an investment holding founded and led by Alessandro Benetton, has announced the investment in Witor's, a Cremonese company leader in the production of chocolate products. Founded in 1959 by... more
CoffeeStarbucks delivered record results in Q3
Consolidated net sales of $7.5 billion grew 78 percent year-over-year
Starbucks opened a net 352 new stores in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, representing 3 percent year-over-year growth, and ended the period with a record 33,295 units globally, 51 percent of which were... more
Pasta and bakery productsMorato (sliced bread) eats Romar
To sell the Semenzato family and the Alto Partners fund
The Morato Group has announced the acquisition of Ro.Mar, the historic company of the Semenzato family specialized in the production of sliced bread based in the province of Venice. Together with the Vicenza... more
Economy and financeAB InBev surpasses pre-pandemic revenue with 27.6% growth
Organic revenue rose to $ 13.53 billion
Strong performance of AB InBev in the second quarter of 2021: organic turnover grew by 27.6% to 13.53 billion dollars. Despite the impact of the pandemic, the company recorded growth of 3.2% compared to... more
Economy and financeDanone up again in the second quarter 2021
Recorded a 6.6% increase in net sales on a like-for-like basis
The Danone company returned to growth in all product categories in the second quarter of 2021, and recorded a 6.6% increase in net sales on a like-for-like basis. The owner of Evian and Activia reported... more
FairsSigep 2022: the 43rd edition of the fair is back in January
Business, networking, training, new products and a strong international connotation
In January 2022, Sigep will return to the large and welcoming spaces of the Rimini exhibition center, as the Italian ambassador of dessert. Artisan ice cream and pastries, chocolate, coffee and bakery,... more
Economy and financeMondelēz: sales up thanks to the rebound of emerging markets
12.4% increase in net revenues in the second quarter of 2021
Mondelēz International reported a 12.4% increase in net revenues in the second quarter of 2021 thanks to the rebound of emerging markets. The owner of Toblerone and Oreo posted revenue of $ 6.64 billion... more
IndustryDe'Longhi, strong growth in the half year
Net profit 181 million (+ 320%), to which acquisitions also contributed
De' Longhi reported net revenues of € 1.43 billion in the first six months of 2021, up 59.7% (65.4% at constant exchange rates) compared to the first half of 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was equal to 251.4 m... more
ForeignLow-alcohol drinks are on the rise in Japan
Towards an increasingly healthy trend; the giants of national beer and wine are standardized
Leading Japanese spirits manufacturers are introducing a range of low-alcohol products to the market, with the aim of meeting the needs of consumers who fear drinking too much, especially after the government's... more
Pasta and bakery productsEbro Foods shines with top pasta brands
+ 4.3% first half profit to 107 million
Ebro Foods shines with top pasta brands. The Spanish food multinational, owner, among others, of the Italian brands Garofalo and Bertagni and shareholder with 40% of Riso Scotti, closed the first half... more
Economy and financeOno Exponential Farming closes an investment round worth over € 2 million
The startup, born in the agritech sector, is opening its horizons to the world of Pharma
Ono Exponential Farming, an innovative start-up active in the agritech sector, focused on highly sustainable high-tech vertical solutions that is opening up to the horizons and applications of the ambitious... more
Economy and financeNew agreement between Crédit Agricole and the Brunello di Montalcino wine consortium
Objective: to activate the Revolving Pledge and strengthen the Italian wine sector
Crédit Agricole Italia has signed an innovative collaboration agreement with the Brunello di Montalcino wine consortium, born in 1967 to support and enhance its product with a controlled and guaranteed... more
FairsCibus returns to the presence: the program and the authorities present
Almost 2,000 companies, 500 new products and about 40,000 international operators are expected
The major international fairs will restart in attendance and the first will be Cibus, the 20th International Food Exhibition to be held at the Parma Fairs from 31 August to 3 September. The success of... more
Economy and financeCallipo: first half turnover up 12.5%
The canned fish company closed 2020 with revenues of 67.4 million
Callipo, a Calabrian company with a history of 108 years in quality fish preserves, recorded, at 30 June 2021, a turnover of € 37,438,168, up 12.5% compared to the same period in 2020. A result that c... more
FairsAromatic herbs invade the streets of Zurich
Everything is ready in view of the Food Zurich to be held from 16 to 26 September 2021
The Food Zurich event in Zurich has practically already begun. Although the renowned culinary event is scheduled from 16 to 26 September next, in the central Europaallee from the beginning of July a great... more
Economy and financeUnifrutti Group: significant growth in volumes and profitability
The Group approves the 2020 financial statements and continues its expansion with strategic acquisitions
Unifrutti Group, one of the global leaders in the production, marketing and distribution of high quality fresh fruit, consolidates a 2020 with unprecedented results despite the complexities of last year... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's: Q2 sales higher than 2019
But the stock drops on the stock market due to risk warnings announced for the 3rd quarter
In the second quarter of the year McDonald's recorded global comparable sales up 40.5% compared to 2020 and 6.9% compared to 2019, with positive performances in all segments. Consolidated revenues increased... more