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Fruit and vegetablesApeel closes $ 250 million funding round
The growth path of the American startup of anti-waste food films continues
Parterre of private equity led by Temasek, with a valuation of the company of over 2 billion dollars. more
IndustryFranke Group reports 1H net sales up by 27.6 percent
The Artemis Group holding generated consolidated net sales of CHF 1,643.8 million
The Artemis Group, that includes the Franke Group, has released half-year results for 2021. Net sales increased organically by 32.7% at CHF 1,643.8 million, an increase of CHF 379.5 million or 30.0% compared... more
Import-exportAgri-food made in Italy: this year exports will exceed 50 billion
Scordamaglia: "To say stop to Parmesan we need a US-EU bilateral agreement"
“This year agri-food will hit the target set at the Milan Expo in 2015: for the first time exports will exceed 50 billion, albeit one year late due to the pandemic. But to be competitive, the brand is n... more
IndustryPepsiCo will be "net water positive" by 2030
The company aims to replenish more water than is used in its manufacturing operations
PepsiCo is committed to becoming "net water positive" by 2030 by replenishing more water than is used in its manufacturing operations. This new commitment will position the company among the most water-efficient... more
PetfoodHellman & Friedman launches take over on Zooplus
The German group is one of the major European operators in pet food
Private equity group Hellman & Friedman has announced the launch of a favorable public offering on the shares of Zooplus, one of the largest online pet retailers in Europe, listed in Frankfurt, valued... more
BeverageCarlsberg: Q2 above expectations
Revenues of € 2.94 billion. Expected operating profit to grow
Carlsberg closed the second quarter of 2021 with sales above expectations and announced an upward revision of its earnings estimates for the year 2021. The Danish group achieved sales of NOK 18.69 billion... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill toasts the increase in traffic at US airports
305% increase in travelers in June
Money on Autogrill on the Milan Stock Exchange with the stock that at 4 pm marks a + 2.52%, at € 6.42 per share. According to analysts, passenger traffic data at US airports contributed to pushing the ti... more
WinesFratelli Martini (wines): the family will not give up control
Confirmed assignment to Mediobanca for "to consolidate and develop business"
With an unusual paid notice, published today in the business newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, the wine company Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi, specifies that the family has no intention of giving up control of... more
AgrifoodOlam Food Ingredients on track for an IPO at the London Stock Exchange
The Company is a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredient solutions
Olam International announced that its operating group, Olam Food ingredients, a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredient solutions, intends to seek a primary listing on the premium segment... more
Catering and hospitalityTim Hortons China goes to Nasdaq
It belongs to Rbi, the holding company that also controls Burger King
The joint venture between Restaurant Brands International, Cartesian Group, Sequoia Capital, Eastern Bell Capital and Tencent, which manages over 200 locations of the Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons... more
Catering and hospitalityDoppio Malto lands in the UK, with a first brewery in Glasgow
The company announces an ambitious plan of 100 openings
It's a bit like selling ice to the Eskimos. Doppio Malto, the brand present in Italy and abroad with 26 breweries-kitchens opens a first venue in the UK, or the kingdom of pubs, precisely in Glasgow. Located... more
LiqueursDiageo expands its agave spirits portfolio
Agreement signed to acquire Casa UM
Diageo has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire artisanal brand Mezcal Unión through the purchase of Casa UM for an undisclosed sum. The spirits giant has been working in partnership... more
Studies and researchPlant-based alternatives and real meat: are they equivalent?
US research highlights all the nutritional differences between the two products
US research recently published in Scientific Reports, a journal of the Nature group, highlights significant nutritional differences between beef and plant-based analogues. The assessment was made through... more
Conserved and jamsQuattroR acquires 49% of Casalasco
100 million invested for the relaunch of the leading industrial tomato group
QuattroR, the investment fund specializing in the recapitalization and restructuring of medium-sized Italian companies, has acquired 49% of the Casalasco del Pomodoro Consortium with an investment of 100... more
Veg worldFable Food gets $4.8m in funding round
The start-up plans to use the capital to continue research and product development, and expand production capacity globally
Fable Food, a mushroom-based meat alternatives company, has raised AUD6.5m (about $4.8m) in seed funding, which will be used to expand its production globally. The funding round was led by Blackbird Ventures,... more
FairsThe contemporary Italian film festival presented by Lavazza
The event in Canada records the presence of over 50,000 participants every year
Since June 27, the ICFF (Italian Contemporary Film Festival) is celebrating its tenth year, presenting recent Italian films in Canada, with a series of North American and international premieres. The festival,... more
VideoAntica Dolceria Bonajuto: Sicilian excellence in the world
Exclusive interview with Pierpaolo Ruta, sixth generation at the helm of the company
For six generations and more than 150 years it has been producing handcrafted chocolate. It also hands down sweets and nougats of the Modican and Sicilian tradition, mostly of Arab or Spanish origin. It... more
Import-exportItalian food: leap in exports
Up by 11.2% in the first six months, towards the historic figure of 50 billion
Made in Italy food records the historical record in exports with a jump of 11.2% in 2021 and points towards the historic figure of 50 billion euros never recorded in the history of Italy. This is what... more
Food safetyEU modifies maximum cadmium levels in some food products
Commission regulation published in the Official Journal
On 11 August 2021 the Commission regulation (EU) 2021/1323 was published in the Official Journal. This modifies regulation (EC) no. 1881/2006 as regards the maximum levels of cadmium in some food products.... more
LiqueursStock Spirits raises a glass to £767M takeover by CVC
The offer of 377 pence per share represents a premium of 41% to the stock's close on Wednesday
CVC-affiliated Sunray Investments Luxembourg S.à r.l. will buy London-listed Stock Spirits for about $1 billion: the takeover offer of 377 pence per share for Stock Spirits represents a premium of 41%... more
ForeignThe European Foodservice Summit in Zurich starts again
The number one European platform for the restaurant industry
On 7 and 8 October 2021 the European Foodservice Summit in Zurich is back. The themes of the event will serve to analyze the most important changes in the catering sector. The main players (entrepreneurs... more
IndustryNestlé completes acquisition of major brands of The Bountiful Company
USD 5.75 billion investment for the American leader in supplements
Nestlé Health Science has announced the completion of the acquisition of the main brands of The Bountiful Company, including Nature's Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan's Pride, Ester-C and Sundown... more
FairsLast stands at WorldFood Moscow
Everything is ready for the 2021 edition of the largest Russian food and beverage exhibition
WorldFood Moscow is the largest Russian food and beverage exhibition, a landmark event for the country's food market. The 2021 edition will be held from 21 to 24 September at Crocus Expo Iec and is down... more
Economy and financeJbs: record net profit in the second quarter of 2021
The company reported a total net profit of $ 16.8B
The Brazilian multinational JBS, the second largest food company in the world, has published the financial results obtained in the second quarter of 2021. The Brazilian giant, one of the largest producers... more
MeatsVeronesi acquires Certosa Salumi
The Italian cured meat producer will boost production of the typical products of Parma
Italian cured-meats producer Gruppo Veronesi has acquired Certosa Salumi from Agnetti family for an undisclosed sum. The Veneto based group, owner of brands including Veronesi, AIA and Negroni, said th... more
Packaging and logisticsPlanet-Score is arriving
The new labeling system that considers pesticides, biodiversity and animal welfare
Consumers' attention to the environmental impact of the food products they buy is growing rapidly. To provide him with more information and tools to make more informed choices, the ECO2 Initiative was... more
NewsIPCC sixth climate assessment report published
Less than 80 days before the start of the Cop26 in Glasgow/Annex
Just one possibility to reduce the effects of global warming: to reach net zero emissions as soon as possible more
IndustryNestlé: "zero deforestation" raw materials by 2025
New global strategy for soil and vegetation regeneration launched/Annex
Nestlé takes steps forward in its sustainability strategy, announcing its commitment to go beyond protecting forests through practices that can help them regenerate and thrive, thus adding an important... more
IndustryLabomar, German Berenberg fund enters the capital with 3.79%
The value of the transaction was approximately € 8.89 million
Labomar, a company listed on Aim Italia and active in the development and production of food supplements and medical devices, has announced that the German fund Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG entered... more
MeatsPoultry: the new US national champion is born
Cargill and Continental Grain take over Sanderson Farms
A joint venture between Cargill and Continental Grain will acquire Mississippi poultry giant Sanderson Farms ($ 3.5 billion in revenue in 2020) with an offer of $ 203 per share in cash, equal to a total... more
FishJbs: both meat and fish
Launches take over on Australian salmon producer
From beef, pork and poultry - of which the Brazilian group Jbs is a world leader - to fish, specifically salmon. The Sao Paulo giant has in fact launched an amicable takeover bid by the Australian salmon... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli with double-digit sales growth in H1
Organic sales development +17.4% to CHF 1.8 billion
After a challenging previous financial year, Lindt & Sprüngli is reporting again positive results published the 27 of July. In the first half of 2021 Lindt & Sprüngli was able to report a positive organ... more
DessertsFerrero unveil new premium chocolate bars
For the first time in its history, the group is entering the new category
Ferrero is entering the premium chocolate bars category in UK, as reported by the British media: Ferrero Rocher and Raffaello’s taste experience can now be enjoyed available in the shape of a 90g bar w... more
Pasta and bakery productsPasta Zara: loan of 25 million from Amco executed
The arrangement procedure proceeds according to plan
Amco - Asset Management Company, one of the main operators in the Italian NPE market - Non-Performing Exposures, controlled by the MInistery of Finance, has completed the disbursement of the entire amount... more
Economy and financeKellogg: Better than expected results in Q2 2021
Net sales rose 2.6%, thanks to emerging market activities
Kellogg Company reported 2.6% growth in net sales in the second quarter of 2021, driven by activity in emerging markets. The company raised its full-year forecast for organic net sales growth to 0-1%.... more
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