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IndustrySardinia: intelligent distribution for tomato processing
Casar chooses Abb to manage the electrical distribution of his plant
Casar Srl is a company that has been processing tomatoes grown exclusively in the Sardinian countryside since 1962 and its production plant in Serramanna (Su) occupies an area of about 120,000 square meters,... more
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Economy and financeDeA Capital: divestiture of remaining stake in Migros completed
Overall capital gain of over 70 million euros
DeA Capital SpA announces that its subsidiary Kenan Investments (approximately 17% of the capital) has completed the sale, through accelerated book-building, of the residual stake held in Migros (equal... more
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IndustryNestlé sets climate priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa
Objective: reach its 2050 net-zero climate goal
Nestlé has today explained its top priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa to reach its 2050 net-zero climate goal. Nestlé revealed that nearly two-thirds of its total emissions are linked t... more
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Government actsAgea-Cee Convention: EU denies judgment on national agreement
European Commission reply the question by Ignazio Corrao
EFA News publishes in full the written answer of Janusz Wojciechowski on behalf of the European Commission. (8.2.2021)The commission cannot express an opinion on an internal national convention and its... more
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NewsNutella: Rome Mint dedicates a coin to Italian excellence
5 euro silver for the dedicated World Day
On the occasion of World Nutella Day in the year in which the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Ferrero company occurs, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance issues a silver coin, minted... more
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ZootechnyEU on meat: "We will not reduce consumption, no to imported products"
European Commission reply the question by Hermann Tertsch
EFA News publishes the written answer of Mr Wojciechowski in full on behalf of the European Commission. (8.2.2021)No specific targets or objectives have been set in the Farm to Fork Strategy in relation... more
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IndustryFaema (Cimbali Group) settles in Japan
New partnership with Dksh Japan for expansion in the Asia-Pacific area
Faema, a brand of the Cimbali Group, an Italian company active in the sector of professional espresso coffee machines, signs a strategic partnership and an exclusive distribution agreement with Dksh Japan... more
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FishBrussels promotes sustainable fish consumption
"Taste the Ocean", a social campaign supported by 9 European chefs, is starting
The European Commission has launched "Taste the Ocean", a new campaign on social networks in which the best European chefs promote the consumption of fish and shellfish caught or produced in a sustainable... more
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Fruit and vegetablesAlto Adige: the new RedPop apple is born
Vog and VI.P have the exclusive right of production and sale in EU
The Italian nurserymen Consortium has already introduced the variety in the USA, Chile, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand more
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Packaging and logisticsThe Peak Rock Capital fund takes over the majority of Amb
The Friulian company will continue to be managed by the current management
AMB Spa, San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, a leader in food packaging products and services announced today it has reached a definitive agreement for a majority controlling investment from an affiliate of... more
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Studies and researchNatural yeast: monumental analysis over 30 years of studies
Research conducted by scientists of Micro4Food Laboratories of University of Bolzano/Annex
A team of researchers from Micro4Food laboratories of University of Bolzano, led by prof. Marco Gobbetti , reviewed the main studies dedicated to mother yeast published in over 50 countries in the last... more
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Pasta and bakery productsDe Cecco enters in Filiera Italia
Common path for the enhancement of Italian durum wheat
The historic De Cecco pasta factory has decided to join Filiera Italia, the new association that brings together for the first time in a foundation the best of national agricultural production, represented... more
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Economy and financeA coffee for Taste of Italy 2
The fund takes over the majority of Caffè Cellini from Pieri family
Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has acquired a majority stake in Ekaf Spa, the largest Ligurian roasting company,... more
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PeopleCaffitaly: Marta Colombo new marketing and project development manager
The team in support of the CEO Giuseppe Casareto has been completed
Caffitaly, a company among the leaders in the portioned coffee market and today among the top 5 producers of single-serve coffee in the world, announces the entry into the role of marketing and project... more
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NewsWanted food for astronauts leaving for Mars
NASA launches a $ 500,000 contest
NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (Csa) and the Privy Council Office (Pco) have collaborated in the creation of "The Deep Space Food Challenge", a competition that the three agencies hope will provide "innovative... more
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WinesFantini lands in Spain with Finca Fella
It aims to internationalize with high-end wines
Fantini Group lands in Spain with Finca Fella. The wine group founded in Abruzzo by Valentino Sciotti, leader among the exporting companies of Southern Italy, welcomes in its system the Iberian wine reality,... more
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Conserved and jamsRigoni di Asiago, double-digit growth in 2020
Exclusive interview with Cristina Cossa, marketing manager
After a 2020 closed with excellent results, for 2021 Rigoni di Asiago has every intention of continuing to grow. Marketing manager Cristina Cossa tells us about it. more
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Economy and financeCarlsberg, 2020 sales drop of 8.4%
The Group estimates a growth in operating profit in 2021 between 3% and 10%
The Carlsberg Group has disclosed the financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2020. Overall, organic revenues reported a -8.4% amounting to 58,541 million Danish crowns. The total organic... more
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Economy and financeHershey: sweet 2020, despite the Covid
Consolidated net sales of $8,149.7 million (+2.0%), net income of $1,278.7 million (+11.9%)
The Hershey Company has disclosed the financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2020. Consolidated net sales of $8,149.7 million, an increase of 2.0%, 0rganic, constant currency net sales... more
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FairsFieravicola changes date
Appointment from 7-9 September, for the first time at the Rimini Expo Center
Fieravicola meets in Rimini from 7 to 9 September for a new edition in the name of internationalization. The event moves the new date to September precisely in order to guarantee the irreplaceable modality... more
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FairsA "special edition" Macfrut for 2021
Appointment from 7 to 9 September with a new format
Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable fair, makes an appointment in the Rimini exhibition center from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 September 2021 in what will be a special edition in terms of format... more
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VideoFattorie Garofalo: an increasingly sustainable supply chain
Exclusive interview with Raffaele Garofalo, CEO of the company
Company history, turnover growth, product innovation, supply chain supervision, export strategy: these are the main issues addressed in an exclusive interview for EFA News with Raffaele Garofalo, who represents the second generation of Capua's company. more
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Packaging and logisticsItalian recyclers, recover 7 out of 10 packages
Eurostat data published on the occasion of the day against food waste
Italians recycle almost 7 out of 10 packaging (68.3%) like the Germans, better than the French and above the EU average. This is what emerges from an analysis of the European Union of cooperatives (Uecoop)... more
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MeatsHormel Food: new sustainability goals for 2030
These include a 100% renewable supply
Hormel Foods has announced its aim to match 100% of its global energy use with renewable sourcing by 2030, as part of its new set of sustainability goals. The new environmental targets form part of the... more
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MeatsSustainable feed? Also from fly larvae
Cnr-Unitorino project for the breeding of organic chickens
The Poultrynsect project, coordinated by the Institute of Food Production Sciences of the National Research Council, in partnership with researchers and professors from the Departments of Veterinary Sciences... more
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Packaging and logisticsSustainability: paper and cardboard among consumers's favorites
Waste Watchers 2021: -11% of food waste nationwide
11% less food waste on a national scale, this is the figure that returns the Waste Watchers 2021 report on the eighth day against food waste, demonstrating how during the pandemic Italians have developed... more
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AgrifoodThe identikit of the agricultural entrepreneur under 40
Competent, interconnected and in favor of assisted evolution technologies, according to the Bayer observatory
This is demonstrated by the survey of Giovani Agricoltori observatory supported by Bayer, with a focus on innovation more
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BeverageUSA. Anheuser-Busch invests in its supply chain
Over 1 billion dollars to strengthen links with the territory and jobs
Anheuser-Busch has announced an investment of more than $1 billion over the next two years in its facilities and communities across the US. With its investment, the brewer is looking to drive economic... more
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WinesFoodtech: the Vivino app raises $ 155 million
The marketplace funds raised have reached 221 million dollars
Vivino, an online wine marketplace and app, has raised $155 million in Series D funding to support its expansion and investment into smarter artificial intelligence (AI). The Series D round was led by... more
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IndustryUnilever, 2020 turnover drops to 50.7 billion euros (-2.4%)
The fourth quarter weighs (-4.2%) and the exchange rate effect. It's boom for The Vegetable Butcher
Unilever recorded revenues of € 50.7 billion in 2020, down 2.4%, mainly due to the negative impact of 5.4% of balance sheet items related to currency, after 12 months characterized by market volatility d... more
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AgrifoodFeed: the new Fefac guidelines
A tool for the sustainable sourcing of soy/Attached document
The European feed industry commitment to sustainability continues. Fefac (European Federation of Feed Producers) has approved the new guidelines for sustainable soy supply. The tool aims to be an advanced... more
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Import-exportAgri-food: the blow on Made in Italy from the Russian embargo
Export loses over 1.3 billion in the last six and a half years
Made in Italy agri-food exports to Russia have lost over 1.3 billion in the last six and a half years due to the embargo decided by Putin which still affects an important list of European products with... more
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AgrifoodThe Italian fertilizer center is born
Merger between k-Adriatica and Agroalimentare sud to increase innovation in the sector
The all-Italian hub for an increasingly eco-sustainable production of fertilizers is born. The merger by incorporation between K-Adriatica Spa, specialized for over 50 years in the development of fertilizers... more
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MeatsFuture Meat Technologies, new funding round of $ 26.75 million
The company cuts the costs of producing synthetic meat
Israel-based cultured meat company, Future Meat Technologies, has secured an additional $26.75 million in funding. The company has also announced that it has reduced the production cost of a cultured chicken... more
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BeverageUber turns to alcohol
Acquires Drizly e-commerce for $ 1.1 billion
Uber Technologies has reached an agreement to acquire Drizly, a US alcohol ecommerce platform, for approximately $1.1 billion. Founded in 2012, Drizly is an on-demand alcohol marketplace that currently... more
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Catering and hospitalityFintech. SumUp acquires the digital catering service Tiller
The companies will work in support of Italian and European restaurateurs
SumUp, an English fintech operating in the digital payments sector, today announces the acquisition of Tiller, one of the well-known digital services in Europe for merchants and restaurateurs. The two... more
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MeatsTomorrow will be celebrated the day against food waste
From Carni Sostenibili recipes and advice by nutritionist Bernardi
According to FAO, every year about one third of all food produced ends up in the garbage, in Italy every year ends up in the food bin for 13 billion euros. The meat supply chain represents a small exception,... more
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Economy and financeMilan Stock exchange, Draghi's effect on Piazza Affari
Unanimous positive opinions from financial analysts
The news of the assignment entrusted to Mario Draghi by President Sergio Mattarella to form a new government has certainly had a significant impact on the main Italian indicators. On a day that sees all... more
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DistributionAlfonsino Delivery, financing round of 436 thousand Euros
Turnover grew by + 130% and staff growth by + 190%
According to the B2c e-commerce observatory of the Milan Polytechnic and Netcomm, in 2019 food delivery was the first sector of the online market with a turnover of 556 million euros. The positive trend... more
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Pasta and bakery productsMolino Spadoni: we will cook at home even after lockdown
Exclusive interview with the marketing manager Katia Borrini
Molino Spadoni's marketing manager, Katia Borrini, takes stock of an intense 2020 and shares the forecasts for the near future with Efa News. more
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DistributionVending: with the machines you will also pay the bills
Ivs Group agreement with Enel X Financial Services and PayTipper
The parties collaborate to enable the use of payment systems on network of vending machines more
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Economy and financeAsiago cheese grows "responsibly" in 2020
Production grows of 11% despite pandemic
The Asiago cheese protection consortium declares for the year 2020 responsible growth. The overall production of Asiago Dop, in the twelve months of 2020, responded proactively to the new needs and effects... more
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AgrifoodArtificial intelligence increasingly strategic in agriculture
New partnership between Syngenta and Insilico Medicine
Syngenta Crop Protection is collaborating with artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning company Insilico Medicine to accelerate the invention and development of new, more effective crop protection... more
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Studies and researchAgriculture: mitigation to achieve carbon neutrality
Cmcc study demonstrates how to eliminate emissions from livestock farms
The agricultural, forestry and livestock sectors can contribute to the global mitigation and development objectives of a territory if sustainable land use activities are implemented. A study directed by... more
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DistributionJust Eat Takeaway places two 1.1 billion bonds
Securities with a residual maturity of 4.5 and 7 years
Dutch takeout food company Just Eat Takeaway.com, yesterday issued two-tranche convertible bonds for a total of € 1.1 billion, more than the € 1 billion previously announced. The amount of the first tra... more
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AgrifoodAgritech Innovation is born with Abaco and Cesar of Uni Perugia
The think tank for sustainable and solidarity agriculture
Abaco, a European player in the supply of software solutions for the management and control of territorial resources oriented towards precision agriculture and environmental sustainability, has entered... more
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DessertsBarry Callebaut suffers, but resists in the quarter
Sales volume down by -4.3%, grow the performance of chocolate (-1.8%)
Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of the Barry Callebaut Group, said: “In the first quarter of the fiscal year, we are pleased to report resilient results in a still challenging environment. The overall i... more
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IndustryUk. Heineken completes the acquisition of Brixton Brewery
The Group "paves the way" for the small Londoner brewery
Heineken has announced its full acquisition of Brixton Brewery, three years after it took a minority stake in the south London-based craft brewer. Upon closing the transaction, Brixton Brewery is now a... more
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PeopleFlavio Valeri senior advisor of DeA Capital
He will also assume the position of chairman of Group's establishing advisory board
DeA Capital S.p.A. announces, as of 1st January 2021, the addition to the team of Flavio Valeri as Senior Advisor to the Alternative Asset Management Platform and Chairman of the new Advisory Board, which... more
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HealthEU towards a "healthy" turn
Alarmist labels are foreseen on wine, such as for cigarettes
Made in Italy at risk due to cancellation of funds for the promotion of meat, cured meats and wine more