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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
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