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Fruit and vegetablesBesana, the centenary year
The Calcagni family has been at the helm for 4 generations
In 2021 Besana, a company based in San Gennaro Vesuviano, leader in the dried and dried fruit sector, celebrates the 100th anniversary of its foundation. A century of history carried on for 4 generations... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food, less revenues but more profits in the quarter
Improve margins thanks to economies of scale in procurement
Newlat Food, a company listed on the Star segment and active in the agro-food sector, closed the first quarter of 2021, a period that closed with revenues of 121.46 million euros, down by 4.6% compared... more
NewsDenatality/2. Draghi: "An Italy without children ceases to exist"
In 2020, 30% of children were born less than 10 years ago
"An Italy without children is an Italy that has no place for the future, which slowly ceases to exist". This was stated by the Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, in his speech to the General States of Birth."Even... more
FairsFiera di Rimini restarts with the activities in presence
The events division of Italian Exhibition Group presented the summer calendar
The Event & Congress division of Italian Exhibition Group has reported the upcoming events of the upcoming summer calendar, which will also take place in person, in compliance with safety regulations and... more
BeverageLunelli quenches his thirst with Cedrata Tassoni
The Trento Doc Group takes over the historic brand and expands the perimeter of bubbles
"For you and for your friends", the Cedrata Tassoni commercial has been reciting for years with the unmistakable voice of Mina. And now also for Lunelli, it can be said, given that the Trento Doc Group... more
Economy and financeCapital increase of $130 million for Huma digital health
Hat is the only Italian private equity investor
Leaps by Bayer and Hitachi Ventures led the capital increase, which sees, alongside existing shareholders, new strategic and financial investors such as Samsung Next, Sony Innovation Fund by Igv, Unilever Ventures. more
DistributionCarrefour and Inalca together for the enhancement of veal
An agreement has been signed for the sale of the 100% made in Italy product
Carrefour Italia and Inalca have joined forces to promote the 100% Italian and guaranteed veal supply chain. The agreement signed in the presence of the CEO of the Christophe Rabatel brand and the CEO... more
IndustryGranarolo acquires 100% of Granarolo Uk
An M&A campaign begins in Italy and abroad
Granarolo SpA announces the acquisition of 49% of Granarolo Uk Ltd and increases its share capital from 51% to 100% with a view to consolidating its presence in the United Kingdom, as happened in France.... more
FairsEurochocolate 2021 is staged in an indoor version
The event temporarily leaves Perugia towards the Umbriafiere exhibition center
A year of transition, 2021, which will see Eurochocolate transferred from the historic center of Perugia to the Umbriafiere exhibition center, pending its return to the Umbrian capital next year. The choice,... more
Economy and financeCarraro, goodbye to the stock market (with controversy)
Albemarle: "Clearly opportunistic operation and for the exclusive benefit of the majority shareholders"
Consob (the Italian Commission of Stock Exchange) has published the document for the takeover bid on Carraro Spa, a Paduan manufacturer of transmission systems for tractors and construction vehicles, aimed... more
LiqueursAssoDistil presents "EuBrandy"
Promotion project of Italian brandy in China
If approved, it will be 80% co-financed by the EU and will last three years. more
NewsBrazilian agricultural production feeds 10% of the world
Whether in direct consumption, as well as as processed food or feed, a study reveals
According to a study recently published by the Brazilian company for agro-zootechnical research Embrapa, Brazilian agricultural production feeds about 10% of the world's population estimated at 7.8 billion... more
IndustryBasf celebrates its first 75 years in Italy
The communication campaign inspired by "The formula of the future" is underway
Present in our country since 1946, this year Basf celebrates its first 75 years in Italy with "The formula of the future": a communication campaign that reaffirms the contribution that the Group offers... more
AgrifoodBritish American Tobacco invests 20 million in Italy
In 2021 it will purchase 7 thousand tons of tobacco grown in our country
Also for 2021 British American Tobacco Italia chooses Italian agriculture. On the occasion of the event "Purchase of tobacco and sustainable supply chain: BAT's commitment to the Italian tobacco sector",... more
Fruit and vegetablesOrsero starts 2021 with excellent results
Stable revenues at over 240 million euros and reduction of the net financial position
Orsero is an excellent start to the year. The Ligurian company, in fact, today approved the results of the first quarter of 2021 and the update of the Guidance 2021. The numbers speak of total revenues... more
ForeignHungary quintuples state funds for animal husbandry
Over 720 million euros for the development of the cattle, poultry and pig sectors
The Hungarian Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced in recent days that the state funds allocated to animal husbandry have been increased to 260 billion forints (about 722 million euros) from... more
MeatsProsciutto di Parma starts a virtuous supply chain project
Develop and promote concrete indicators to obtain a more environmentally friendly product
"A virtuous and more sustainable supply chain for Parma ham". This is the goal of Parsutt (Parma ham high SUsTainability sTandard), the project, coordinated by the animal production research center (Crpa)... more
Packaging and logisticsUni and EthicsGo together for ethical and sustainable labels
Agreement signed for the granting of the "Verified Claim" brand
Companies now recognize that focusing on sustainability is a strategic element to attract consumer confidence! Looking at the advertisements and labels it would seem that all companies and all products... more
Economy and financeTanzania and Ifad together to increase the productivity of the country
Objective: to improve food security and build the resilience of small farmers
A US$77.4 million project signed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania will bring much needed help to 260,000 rural households... more
Fruit and vegetablesWe're Smart Academy is born in Brussels
Objective: to promote fruit and vegetables; 5 Italian chefs involved
It is no coincidence that in the week from 10 to 16 May 2021, the International Fruits and Vegetables Week and the new We're Smart Academy started at the same time. The academy brings together international... more
IndustryDe' Longhi: a record first quarter
Strong expansion of turnover (€ 625.7 million) and margins
The Board of Directors of De’ Longhi SpA today approved the results for the first quarter of 2021. Consolidated revenues for the first quarter amounted to € 678.7 million, growing by 72.6%. The expansion of... more
WinesConegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOP rides change
Anticipation of the 2020 economic report
The Dop records the holding of volumes and values, the shifting of volumes to new channels and expansion in the large-scale retail trade. Growth in new markets is decided, while it holds in most of the historical ones. more
NewsMade in Italy: Mipaaf renews agreement with Ebay
Italy is the only country in the world to protect the agri-food heritage on the web
With the new two-year agreement also signed by orIGin Italia and Federdoc, protection is also extended to product labeling profiles to verify their regularity and compliance with EU and national regulations on the subject. more
Packaging and logisticsVerallia adopts Sapi's sustainable printing
The company will achieve a saving of 43203 kg of Co2
The circular economy has now penetrated into every business logic, and beyond. Actions, products and services of our daily life can become circular overcoming the linearity of "produce, use and throw away"... more
NewsEnvironment, scientists contest the WWF on agricultural impacts
Exclusive: the president of the National Agricultural Academy speaks
Cantelli Forti: "Troubled to acknowledge that an international body of this magnitude has produced a very limited document because it is one-sided, scientifically incorrect because it is full of scandalous tones and dangerous because it is easy to exploit and generate provocation all over the world". more
Economy and financeRch in 2020: over 23 million in turnover
For 2021 growth estimated at 20% and further increase in the workforce
Rch has communicated the results for the year 2020 which recorded a turnover that exceeds 23 million euros, with a gross operating margin (ebitda) of 2.7 million euros. Despite the profound uncertainty... more
IndustryKellogg launches the wellness manifesto
Actions in collaboration with Banco Alimentare and the Italian Red Cross
The new wellness manifesto launched in recent days by Kellogg at a European level is a story that highlights how social commitment, environmental and nutritional benefits go hand in hand. "A holistic vision... more
Veg worldValsoia: revenues up in the 1st quarter (+ 15%)
Sales abroad also increased (+ 14%)
In the first quarter of 2021 Valsoia recorded sales revenues of € 20.58 million compared to € 17.86 million in the same period of 2020 (+ 15.2%). A note from the Bolognese company explains that "the imp... more
Fruit and vegetablesStrawberries, the Civ varieties present in over 60 countries
Featured at the ninth edition of the international strawberry symposium Iss 2021
The two breeders Leis and Diamanti: “Useful comparison on a global level. Thanks to the organizers Crea and the Marche Polytechnic. See you at the next edition of the Symposium in 2024 in China”. more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's: Q1 2021 exceeds pre-pandemic numbers
Consolidated revenue stood at $ 5.12 billion
"Global comparable sales and revenues in Q1 2021 surpassed Q1 2019 levels, although reopening and operating restrictions coexist in many parts of the world. I admire the resilience of all members of our... more
WinesTannico goes shopping in France
Venteàlapropriété acquired with a capital increase of 32 million
Tannico, a well-stocked online wine shop, today signed an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Venteàlapropriété, a company founded in 2008 and active on the French market in the sale of... more
FairsFieravicola presents itself in Russia and Ukraine
In the two webinars, on 12 and 14 May, entrepreneurial experiences and sectors compared
Unaitalia presents the Italian meat sector and Assoavi illustrates the egg sector. more
ConsumptionIce cream: reopening generates record consumption
Thanks to high temperatures, boom in sales this weekend in Italy
Never before has so much ice cream been consumed in 2021 with the weekend setting the record thanks to the mild, almost summer climate, the desire for freedom of the Italians and the reopening of ice cream... more
Oils and condimentsFirst "carbon neutral" Italian organic extra virgin olive oil
A project of the Sicilian start-up Boniviri
Boniviri, a Sicilian start-up and benefit company, launches the first Italian “carbon neutral” organic extra virgin olive oil. The project envisages that the CO2 emissions generated by oil along the ent... more
Cheese and dairy productsExport: India blocks Italian cheeses
Hindu fundamentalists do not want animal rennet to be used
Italian dairy exports to India fell by 60% in volume and 62% in value in less than a year. This was announced by Assolatte, highlighting that sales of Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano have even dropped... more
NewsLuxardo admitted between Les Henokiens
The international association that welcomes companies with more than 200 years of history
The Paduan distillery Luxardo celebrates its 200th anniversary and this milestone allows it to officially enter the prestigious one "Les Hénokiens" association, which brings together the world companies... more
FairsMacfrut warms up the engines
International presentations continue, next stops in Colombia, Chile and Peru
Piraccini: "There is a great desire to restart, and Macfrut is a great opportunity for the entire Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain to team up and restore momentum to the sector" more
WinesBrussels: water in wines with designation of origin?
Coldiretti responds to European Commission's proposal
"Removing alcohol from wine and adding water is the latest Brussels gimmick for the wine sector already under attack with the proposal to introduce alarmist labels to discourage its consumption foreseen... more
DistributionAspiag (Despar) closes 2020 with turnover of 2.43 billion (+ 4.7%)
The dealership of the Austrian group made profits of 38 million
A 2020 growing for Aspiag Service Srl, concessionaire of the Despar brand for the Triveneto and Emilia-Romagna regions, with a turnover of 2.43 billion euros (+ 5.3% in value sales and + 4.7% in sales... more
Baby foodThe new sustainable packaging by Plasmon
First baby food product with fully recyclable packaging
Plasmon, the Italian baby food company owned by Kraft-Heinz confirms its commitment to sustainability and relaunches its "Squeezer and Taste" in a new fully recyclable pack. The Plasmon 100% fruit snack... more
FairsIllycaffè at the tenth edition of Frieze Art Fair
For the next three years the company will support the three international contemporary art fairs
illycaffè is global coffee partner of the tenth edition of Frieze Art Fair, the international contemporary art fair that this year gives an appointment to art lovers in May at The Shed in New York and... more
Economy and financeCdp and Sace help IWB in M&A
They subscribe bonds for 25 million, closed early placement of 130 million
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Sace support Italian Wine Brands for possible extraordinary acquisitions. The two public conglomerates have subscribed a share equal to 25 million of the 130 million bond... more
Economy and financeKellogg invests 140 million euros in Pringles
The new production line starts in the Polish factory opened early
This is an investment that will increase production by 34%, which corresponds to another 120 million cans of Pringles per year. more
IndustryAcqua San Benedetto with Ca' Foscari University for a new training project
Develop transversal skills of current and future managers of the company
Consistent with the corporate mission of development and growth of internal resources, San Benedetto launches the training project in partnership with the Ca 'Foscari Challenge School and financed by the... more
LiqueursCampari positions itself in luxury with the new Rare division
To establish itself among the main players in the United States and in the main global markets
The group closed the first quarter with double-digit growth, also due to the increase in domestic consumption more
Economy and financeAgriculture is the protagonist of Italian leasing
In 2020, 3,873 agricultural and primary processing companies were financed with over 491 million euros
Agriculture proves to be one of the leading sectors of Italian leasing. This is stated in the statistical report To Lease 2021 edited by Assilea, the Italian association of leasing and long-term rental.... more
Cheese and dairy productsPecorino Romano: the TV spot on air
With a claim that highlights the quality of the product and its link with the territory and tradition
“Pecorino Romano: European quality in its best form”: this is the claim that accompanies the spot that highlights the high quality of the product and its link with the territory and tradition. Spot tha... more
NewsInsects: Europe pushes to adopt them in human nutrition
Filiera Italia: "Another paradox of an overly ideological approach to Farm to Fork"
Europe pushes on human nutrition with insects. Pest insect meal moths will become food and part of the daily diet, after the European Union approved their marketing as a food product for human consumption... more
Coffeeillycaffè 2020: e-commerce sales soar
Declining turnover determined by the away-from-home segment
The shareholders' meeting of illycaffè SpA approved the 2020 financial statements, filing an overall positive and profitable year despite the pandemic and the related containment measures. Sales linked... more
IndustryLavazza: the first roasting shop opens in the United States
A new facility will be built in West Chester, Pennsylvania by fall 2021
Lavazza North America, part of the Italian coffee company Lavazza, will build the first coffee roasting and packaging plant in the United States. The opening of the new plant is scheduled for October 2021... more