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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
AgrifoodProvolone Valpadana aims at internationalization
Two researches certify the perceived value of Geographical Indications by consumers, in Italy and abroad
The consortium is planning communication campaigns abroad, starting with Australia, one of the most important non-EU countries for Provolone Dop. more
PeopleGiuseppe Villani confirmed president of the San Daniele ham consortium
In 2020, 2.5 million hams will be processed with a total turnover of 310M euros
The new board of directors of the San Daniele ham consortium has confirmed Giuseppe Villani in the role of president. The renewal of the mandate, lasting three years, confirms the outgoing president at... more
DessertsLady Amarena 2021
The international competition dedicated to the women of the shaker restarts
The international competition dedicated to female mixology restarts: after a period of forced pause linked to the pandemic contingency, Lady Amarena returns, the competition created in 2015 by Fabbri 1905... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express announces new opening plan
In the stations of Naples, Turin, Rome, Florence and Palermo
"We belong to a large group, with a motivated and far-sighted ownership behind us, with a long-term vision. As far as possible we have courageously confirmed some planned openings, such as for the restaurants... more
Packaging and logisticsTetra Pak among the top 50 leading companies for its commitment to sustainability and climate
The “50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders” project, promoted by the international business community
Tetra Pak has been identified as one of the 50 leading companies in the world for sustainability and climate. The recognition of the multinational, one of the world leaders in food processing and packaging... more
AgrifoodFeeding Europe with organic? You can ...
But a radical transformation is needed, says Confeuro
Cnrs study challenges the widespread belief that only intensive agriculture and the massive use of pesticides can guarantee food for all. more
IndustryVerallia and Zonin 1821 bet on new generations
The winners of the Design Award, on glass food packaging, were awarded
Verallia, has decided to restart together with Zonin 1821, enhancing the many skills that are hidden among the desks of the design schools. In fact, the VDA represents a bridge that brings school and business... more
IndustryCoprob (Italia Zuccheri) closes 2020 with a turnover of 215 million euros
It is the 58th balance sheet of the cooperative, the only 100% of Italian sugar producer
Coprob (beet producers cooperative), the only national 100% Italian sugar producer, closed the year with a profit of 1.38 million euros. The 58th balance sheet of the cooperative, approved by the members... more
WinesMoët Hennessy and Campari: JV to create a premium player in the e-commerce
Schaus (Moët Hennessy): "It is a significant step forward in our e-commerce strategy, which was already a growing channel for wines and spirits"
Moët Hennessy and Campari Group together for the creation of an equal joint venture with the aim of investing in wine & spirits e-commerce companies and to build a European player specialized in this... more
Catering and hospitalitySeda, Comieco and McDonald's agreement for sustainable packaging
The Italian fast food of the American chain will recycle the packaging at 100%
The agreement between McDonald's Italy, Comieco and Seda International Packaging Group was presented today in Rome to reduce the impact of the use of disposable packaging in the fast food restaurant sector,... more
BiologicalValsoia, big deal in Sweden
With the acquisition of Swedish Green Food, it consolidates its direct presence in Europe
Valsoia today signed a preliminary agreement for the purchase of 100% of the Swedish Green Food Company (a company specialized in the distribution of 100% veg products) from the Dutch parent company Green... more
NewsCelavie, an Italian-Tunisian project on aquaponics, has been launched
EU-funded cooperation in the aquaculture and agriculture sectors
Celavie, an Italian-Tunisian cooperation project in the aquaculture and agriculture sectors, funded by the European Union, has been launched. The project has a financial endowment of 900 thousand euros... more
Economy and financeAltria will sell the Ste. Michelle wine business for $ 1.2 billion
The business will pass into the hands of the private equity firm Sycamore Partners Management
Altria entered into an agreement to sell its US business Ste. Michelle Wine Estates to private equity firm Sycamore Partners Management for approximately $ 1.2 billion. Ste. Michelle produces and sells... more
NewsItalpizza is one of the first food companies symbol of Made in Italy
According to the ranking made by 'ItalyPost' - 'Corriere della Sera'
Study center 'ItalyPost', in partnership with the newspaper column 'L'Economia' by the newspaper 'Corriere della Sera', has published the ranking 'Imprese Top 2021' ('Top Enterprises 2021'). It's a very... more
Economy and financeEmiliana Conserve finances itself with Unicredit
Approved a Sustainability Linked Minibond
Unicredit approved an 8 million euro Sustainability Linked Minibond issued by Emiliana Conserve Società agricola Spa. The procedure, guaranteed by Sace, is finalized to support the growth of the Busseto... more