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Cheese and dairy productsGalbani debuts in the buffalo market
The first Santa Lucia mozzarella with 100% Italian buffalo milk
Galbani Santa Lucia enters a valuable market that has grown strongly in recent years: that of buffalo mozzarella. The goal is to make an ever wider audience appreciate the taste of this product of Italian... more
Economy and financeCampari Group celebrates 20 years on the stock market and toasts the semester
Strong double-digit sales growth across all geographies and brand clusters
The board of directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV approved the half-year financial report as of June 30, 2021. Bob Kunze-Concewitz , Chief Executive Officer: "In the first half of 2021 we recorded double-digit... more
NewsUN pre-summit on food systems
Idf launches the special edition of the Dairy Sustainability Outlook/Attachment
The Pre-Summit of the UN summit on food systems began yesterday in Rome (see EFA News article of 26-7-21), which will lay the foundations for the summit in September. The event, which ends on July 28,... more
WinesSicilian wine exports grew double-digit in the 1st quarter
The exploit certified by WineMonitor's survey: + 10% for reds, + 45% for whites
The export of Sicilian wines grew double-digit in the first four months of the year. This is certified by Wine Monitor, the Nomisma Observatory on the wine market, in its latest report. The numbers are... more
NewsIt splits in two Dr Oetker, that of Cameo and pizza Ristorante (and not only)
Deep family disagreements at the origin of the split into two independent groups
To be precise, the split concerns Oetker Gruppe, or the German multinational that under the Dr. Oetker brand produces baking powder, mixes for cakes, frozen pizzas, puddings, decorations for confectionery,... more
Oils and condimentsNew recognition for aged balsamic vinegar of Modena 5 bunches
Rated as "very good" by the German magazine Öko Test
Following laboratory tests and analyzes, the independent German magazine Öko Test awarded 5 bunches of aged balsamic vinegar of Modena from the Giuseppe Cremonini vinegar factory in Spilamberto (Mo).... more
NewsFood Systems pre-summit/2: Confeuro comments
"At the Rome summit, putting the primary system back at the center"
To fight hunger, tangible and immediate actions are needed that put the primary sector at the center, declares Andrea Michele Tiso, national president of Confeuro, the Confederation of European and world... more
NewsDraghi speaks at the UN pre-summit on food systems
The primary objective is to achieve "Food safety for all"/Video
Prime Minister Mario Draghi spoke today in Rome at the high-level pre-summit event hosted by the Italian government, which anticipates the United Nations Food Systems Summit, an event to be held in September.... more
Industry100% Co2 compensated: Monini's new eco frontier
First company in the sector to carry out an integral carbon neutrality project
If eliminating CO2 emissions in production processes remains a utopia today, it is however possible to compensate them, even in full, obviously after having measured and reduced them as much as possible:... more
IndustryFerrero publishes the 12th sustainability report
Among the most ambitious goals is the reduction of the Group's carbon footprint by 2030
The Ferrero Group today published the twelfth sustainability report, which contains updates on the progress made in relation to its objectives. Ferrero has managed to respond effectively to the challenges... more
IndustryPrinces launches the 2021 campaign in Italy
4.0 technologies in favor of the Apulian tomato supply chain
With the latest meeting with agricultural cooperatives and producers' organizations in the area, Princes Industrie Alimentari, a company that manages the largest tomato processing plant in Europe in Foggia,... more
BeverageSanpellegrino, a value for Italy
2.5 billion euros generated along the supply chain in 2020, equal to 0.15 of GDP
Sanpellegrino, a leading company in the mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks sector, in 2020 created 2.5 billion euros of shared value along the supply chain in which it operates in Italy, equal to 2.8... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill inaugurates 5 new premises in Manchester airport
Through the subsidiary HMS Host, in the new terminal just inaugurated
Autogrill subsidiary HMS Host International opens its first premises in the new Terminal 2 (inaugurated on 14 July) of Manchester airport, the third largest in the United Kingdom. Serving the first departing... more
IndustryOrkla acquires Swiss ingredient manufacturer Hans Kaspar
The deal is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021
Orkla Food Ingredients announced the acquisition of the Swiss company Hans Kaspar; a move that the company reported will serve to strengthen its position in the market for confectionery and ice cream ingredients.... more
IndustrySaputo buys the manufacturing operations of Wensleydale Dairy Products for £ 23 million
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of July
Canadian group Saputo has announced the acquisition of the manufacturing operations of the British company Wensleydale Dairy Products for 23 million pounds (approximately 39 million CAD). This produces,... more
IndustryMonari Federzoni: the sustainable way of balsamic vinegar of Modena Igp
The green commitment of the historic Modena company on natural resources, packaging and production
Monari Federzoni Spa, a historic Modenese company, producer of balsamic vinegar of Modena PGI, condiments and drinks, has 360° objectives on the fronts of natural resources, packaging and production.... more
Economy and financeUnilever: Q2 2021 sales up 5%
The increase in the cost of raw materials affects the company
The second quarter of 2021 closes for Unilever with sales growth of 5%, but with a cut in the operating margin due to the increase in raw material costs. The owner of Ben & Jerry's, Marmite and Hellmann's... more
Import-exportHolland is the largest beer exporter in Europe
For 21 years, as was reaffirmed by the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics
On Tuesday the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) reaffirmed that the Netherlands is the largest beer exporter in the European Union (a title it has held for 21 years), reports Ice today. In 2020,... more
FairsCremona Zootechnical Fairs: international push moves the restart
In November, the great return of the international beef auction and the awaited livestock exhibition
Decided to restart after the pandemic wave that has swept the entire sector, the Cremona International Livestock Exhibitions are already at the starting line with the organization of the 2021 edition,... more
Economy and financeThe Italian Agritech & Food fund takes off
Thanks to Bf which invests 120 million euros in the vehicle controlled by CDP
The board of directors of BF SpA approved the investment by Bf in the Italian fund Agritech & Food, an Italian closed-end alternative investment fund reserved for professional investors, set up and managed... more
FishThe power of fish protein for athletes
The Tokyo Olympics choose Msc sustainable fishing
Athletes have different nutritional needs depending on their discipline, upcoming competition, and the needs of their training regimen. " A good source of protein at every meal helps muscle repair and... more
IndustryBayer doubles its partnership with Giffoni film festival
A short film highlights the relationship between generation Z and knowledge of agricultural tools
Bayer Italia is also supporting the children's film festival this year, which again celebrates its first 50 years with the ''50 years plus'' edition. For the company, Giffoni remains an opportunity for... more
Economy and financeRigoni is financed with Unicredit for 10 million euros
The bank supports companies that are committed to improving their sustainability profile
UniCredit has granted a loan of 10 million euros for the sustainable growth of Rigoni di Asiago, a leading company in Italy in the jams and spreads sector. The operation is bound to the achievement of... more
Cheese and dairy productsCompral Latte closes 2020 with a turnover of 68 million
The cooperative will invest 5 million in the new Inalpi plants
The assembly of the Compral Latte cooperative of Cuneo, representing the 250 member companies, approved the 2020 financial statements with a turnover of approximately 68 million euros, and with an operating... more
ForeignHungarian Hell Energy announces investment
Over 225 million euros to increase the production of energy drinks
Hungarian energy drink manufacturer Hell Energy has announced that it will increase production capacity at its Szikszó plant, located in the country's northeast Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, which currently pr... more
Economy and financeLiquors on the stock exchange with Compagnia dei Caraibi
The spirits distributor has announced the listing on the Aim Italia segment
Compagnia dei Caraibi, a Turin operator specializing in Italy in the development, management and distribution of premium and super premium spirits and wines, has submitted an application to Borsa Italiana... more
VideoAssobirra: the new president Alfredo Pratolongo speaks
The first guidelines of his mandate in this exclusive interview
Sustainability, value of the supply chain, Italian character, dialogue with institutions on tax issues: these are some of the topics covered in this exclusive interview by Alfredo Pratolongo , the new... more
Economy and financeBf Spa (Bonifiche Ferraresi) invests in the iItalian Agritech & Food fund
120 million Euros to support and develop the agritech and food sector
The board of directors of BF SpA, with the abstention of the directors Rossella Locatelli and Davide Colaccino, the investment by Bf in the Italian fund Agritech & Food, an Italian closed-end alternative... more
IndustryBayer strengthens its commitment to sustainable fruit and vegetable production
The new portfolio innovations and a commercial strategy for horticulture
Bayer reaffirmed its commitment to boosting global fruit and vegetable consumption with the announcement of new portfolio innovations and a business strategy for horticulture. The strategy focuses on activities... more
FairsMacfrut Field Solution: technological innovation in a demonstration field
Live tests in the name of research and sustainability
Innovation and sustainability are the two keywords that cross what has been called agriculture 4.0. At the Rimini Expo Center from 7 to 9 September on the occasion of Macfrut, the international fruit and... more
FairsEurovo Group across the border
Participation in international food fairs on the occasion of restart
Eurovo Group will also this year take part in the most prestigious foreign events, which return to the presence after the forced stop caused last year by the pandemic. It starts on 23 September: for 4... more
NewsAdvanced course on olive growing and climate change
On-line, September 27-October 1st, organized by the International Olive Council and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza
The International Olive Council (IOC) and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ) have planned to organise an advanced course on Olive Growing and Climate Change from September 27 to October... more
CoffeeThe positive effect of caffeine on stamina in athletic performance
The new research published in the "British Journal of Sport Medicine"
The Tokyo Olympics countdown has officially begun. A few days before the opening ceremony on 23 July, athletes from all over the world are preparing for the sporting event par excellence. And in view of... more
WinesChianti Classico is a candidate for Unesco
The support of the Tuscany region in the path to make it become a "heritage of humanity"
The memorandum of understanding in support of the candidacy of the Chianti Classico cultural landscape in the Unesco world heritage list represents a highly anticipated moment, "essential and essential... more
Cheese and dairy productsDalterfood closes 2020 growing
Turnover at 111 million (+ 2.8%), foreign share at 76%
DalterFood, one of the main producers and exporters of Parmigiano Reggiano, in 2020 recorded a 2.8% increase in consolidated turnover, which exceeded 111 million euros."We are satisfied with the results... more
ForeignUnilever, the Israeli government reacts to the boycott
The company announced it will no longer sell Ben & Jerrys ice cream in the occupied territories
For the prime minister of Tel Aviv "there will be serious consequences". more
VideoFico Eataly World is relaunched, transformed into a real theme park
Interview with Nicola Farinetti, CEO of Eataly
After a year of work to transform it into a real theme park, Fico Eataly World, the Bolognese food park heir to the concept of Expo Milano 2015 and symbol of the Food Valley, will reopen on 22 July 2021.... more
ZootechnyAfrican swine fever: information campaign extended to other countries
EFSA targets farmers in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Estonia, Hungary and Romania
Last summer, EFSA launched an important awareness campaign on the disease in south-eastern Europe. The campaign was conducted in collaboration with the local authorities of countries classified as "areas... more
IndustryCoprob (Italia Zuccheri): Gallerani confirmed as president
For the next three years.The 2021 beet-sugar campaign is open
Coprob (Cooperativa Produttori Bieticoli) - national producer of 100% Italian sugar, on the market with the Italia Zuccheri brand -, after the approval of the 2020 financial statements closed with a profit... more
FairsThe thirteenth edition of Cheese is here
The largest international event dedicated to raw milk cheeses and forms of milk
"Without animals we would not have milk and cheese. And there would be no Cheese either. Precisely for this reason we have decided to put animals at the center of our program, so that the public will also... more
IndustrySatispay acquires the start up AdvisorEat
First operation of this kind for the mobile payment company
Satispay, the Italian company known for its mobile payment system, has announced its first acquisition. This is AdvisorEat, the Italian startup founded in 2017 by Stefano Travaglia who was the first to... more
VideoCooperative Fisherman of Trasimeno will inaugurate a new restaurant
Exclusive interview with the president of the old association, Valter Sembolini/Gallery
The Trasimeno Fishermen Cooperative was established on 23 September 1928 with the aim of improving the economic conditions and the quality of life of the fishermen members. Made up of a workforce of at... more
FairsAt Macfrut 2021 showcase on biostimulants
International congress, exhibition area and the novelty of the Biosolutions International Award
The main protagonists of the universe of the defense and nutrition of plants with natural methods will meet at Macfrut, in attendance from Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 September 2021. The Biosolutions International... more
BeverageMartini & Rossi celebrates 150 years
All suppliers will obtain Equalitas certification for sustainable production by the end of 2021
Martini, the sparkling wine and vermouth owned by the Bacardi Group, announces that all its suppliers of white Muscat grapes for Asti will obtain the Equalitas certification, the most complete sustainability... more
MeatsRigamonti and Kipre allies to conquer the USA
Strategic agreement between the two leaders of the Italian delicatessen
Under the aegis of the respective holding companies: the Brazilian Jbs for Rigamonti and Wrm Group of Raffaele Mincione for Kipre. more
IndustryBeer: the largest malt industry in Italy announced
It will be built by K-Adriatica in Veneto. The supply chain contracts will involve 800 agricultural businesses
The largest malt house in Italy from 2023 will be branded K-Adriatica, a company active for over 50 years in the sectors of fertilizer production and beer malt with plants in Loreo, Melfi and Vukovar (Croatia),... more
FishSpain, France and Italy Comprise Over a Half of European Frozen Crustacean Imports
In value terms, imports dropped to $4.6B (-2,7%) in 2020
In 2020, frozen crustaceans imports in the European Union reduced to 601K tonnes, which is down by -2.7% on the year before, due to supply chain disruptions and limitations of the HoReCa segment. In value... more
Oils and condimentsStandardization and Research: upcoming meetings of the Ioc
The calendar of the Olive Council Unit is rich in the rest of the year despite Covid
Despite the pandemic, the calendar of the Standardization and Research Unit of the International Olive Council, Ioc, set for the second half of 2021, is rich. That is:- 15 -17 September: second edition... more
Catering and hospitalityGed Capital’s Comess Group bolts on Levaduramadre
The artisan bakery chain plans to expand from Madrid to the rest of Spain reaching 180 stores
GED Capital, a private equity group specialised in the Iberian lower mid-market segment, has acquired a majority stake in the artisan bakery chain Levaduramadre, a 60 stores' chain specialised in the gourmet... more
FairsBio universe: preview on "Sana 2021"
In Bologna from 9 to 12 September, it will be an opportunity to take stock of a constantly growing market
Four days to make and spread culture on Organic and Natural, with a panel of initiatives and opportunities for in-depth analysis of great interest for operators and the public: from "Bio Revolution", the General States of organic, to "La Via delle Erbe"; from Sanatech and Sana Tea news to scheduled conferences more