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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
FairsHoreca restarts from HostMilano
The 42nd edition will be held in attendance from 22 to 26 October 2021
Thanks to the easing of restrictions and the new measures decided by governments on the subject of exhibition structures, the Horeca world is ready to restart "live" at fieramilano, from 22 to 26 October... more
Economy and financeDe Longhi: agreement for the acquisition of Eversys finalized
The remaining 60% was sold to the Group for Chf 110 million
Following the completion of the authorization process by the competent bodies (in particular the antitrust bodies) and the occurrence of the conditions precedent, the De 'Longhi Group finalized the agreement... more
ZootechnyFood and farming: who decides the future for Europe?
Online event scheduled for May 5th/Video
The Farm to Fork strategy sets the general principles for the future of our food system, but on what basis? more
NewsFarm to Fork: organic dream book?
Compag: "Plan with deep contradictions and difficult to implement"
On the basis of the Community strategy "Farm to Fork", the Commission is working on the definition of an action plan for achieving the objective of 25% of agricultural area destined for organic cultivation... more
Pasta and bakery productsPiadina Romagnola Igp is presented in Canada
Shot in Santarcangelo and Poggio-Torriana a spot on the "bread of Romagna"
Piadina Romagnola Igp is presented to the Canadian market. It will do so with a video promoted by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada of Montreal in collaboration with the agriculture department... more
VideoLa Cascina celebrates 43 years and looks abroad
Exclusive interview with the CEO, Emilio Roussier Fusco
The Group thinks to an international expansion and the launch of a new catering format more
Fruit and vegetablesOrsero for a more sustainable business
The 2020 sustainability report presented/Attachment
Orsero SpA, a company engaged at European level in the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables and listed on the Star market of the Italian Stock Exchange, presented the 2020 sustainability... more
Economy and financeBonifiche Ferraresi rewards employees
The holding closed 2020 with a profit of 2.4 million
The ordinary shareholders' meeting of BF Spa, the controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi, approved the financial statements at 31 December 2020. The value of production stood at Euro 97.4 million,... more
DistributionDespar in Italy closes 2020 with turnover of 3.9 billion (+ 8.4%)
40 new supermarkets are expected to open in 2021
Despar in Italy closed 2020 with a turnover of 3.9 billion euros, up 8.4% compared to the previous year. 68% of the turnover was generated by direct points of sale and 32% by affiliated stores, a fact... more
IndustryHiperbaric presents the Hpp Innovation Week
Event on high pressure processing technology for the food and beverage industry
The HPP Innovation Week 2021 is the reference event on high pressure processing technology (HPP) for the food and beverage industry. A virtual conference that will bring together manufacturers, retailers,... more
FishTuna Day: Rio Mare reaffirms its commitments to sustainability
According to the ISSF, 87% of tuna stocks are in good health today
On the occasion of World Tuna Day, which was celebrated on 2 May, Rio Mare (Bolton Group), leader in the canned tuna market in Italy and Europe, reiterated the importance of sustainable fishing and its... more
Catering and hospitalityBurger King returns to growth in Q1 2021
The holding company RBI achieved consolidated revenues of $ 7.9 billion
Restaurant Brands International Inc., the controlling holding of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeye, with over 27,000 restaurants worldwide, reported the financial results for the first quarter ended... more
Packaging and logisticsIlpra approves 2020 financial statements with strong growth in profits
Approved dividend for shareholders of € 0.06
The Shareholders' Meeting of Ilpra, an innovative Lombard SME active in the packaging sector with a wide range of machines and technological solutions for the packaging of food products, met under the... more
Pasta and bakery productsEbro Foods, record revenues in the 1st quarter
Net profit of 52.8 million (+ 10.6%)
The Spanish food group Ebro Foods recorded net revenues of 697.2 million euros in the first quarter of 2021, up by 6.5%, driven by the good performance of the brands, among which Garofalo pasta stands... more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis-Nestlé, a joint venture on ultra-fresh products
It will manage the Zymil, Parmalat, Kyr and Malù brands in Italy
Lactalis has decided to entrust the management of fresh yoghurts and desserts under the Zymil, Parmalat, Kyr and Malù brands to the jv Lnpf Italia. A note from the group specifies that Lactalis-Nestlé P... more
Veg worldValsoia will distribute Vallé in Italy
Exclusive agreement for 42 months, from 1 January 2022
Valsoia, a leading company in the Italian market for health food products, has concluded an agreement with Vallé Italia for the exclusive distribution in Italy of the entire "Vallé" branded product portfolio. T... more
IndustryNestlé acquires core brands of The Bountiful Company
The transaction is valued at USD 5.75 billion
The Swiss giant expands health and nutrition portfolio. more
AgrifoodConfagricoltura, Fnsea and Dbv: immediate agreement on the CAP reform
The farmers of Italy, France and Germany are asking for it in defense of the sector
On the eve of a meeting between the Council, Parliament and the EU Commission (Trilogue) that could be decisive for the new Common Agricultural Policy, the presidents of Confagricoltura, Massimiliano Giansanti,... more
Studies and researchRules on modified organisms to be revised, according to the study of the European Commission
Overcoming confusion with GMOs are used to implement the Farm to Fork strategy
De Castro: "Finally a clear and clear position on the distinction between new biotechnologies and GMOs, which will help to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal". more
FairsTerra Madre Salone del Gusto closes its doors
After 205 days and 1160 appointments/Videos
An extraordinary edition that has reached a total of over 10 million digital profiles in 202 countries around the world more
Economy and financeUnilever grows thanks to "at home" consumption
Recorded an increase in sales of 5.7% in the first quarter of 2021
Unilever reported sales growth of 5.7% in the first quarter of 2021, driven by strong demand for food at home. The owner of Ben & Jerry's, Marmite and Hellmann's reported revenues of € 12.3 billion in t... more
DistributionMarr doubles up in Sicily
The new Catania office aims at a turnover of 60 million
The shareholders' meeting approved the 2020 results, with revenues of 1.07 billion euros. more
Economy and financeGreen Deal: 3,000 million trees by 2030
A plan that could increase the risk of fires if not carried out according to good planning
Forests are large "carbon sinks" and contribute greatly to compensating for the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. For this reason, policies to preserve and restore them are widely supported... more
Oils and condimentsInternational Olive Council: appointments on the calendar
June 2021: Advisory Committee on 22; meeting of the members of the Board, on 28 and 30
The countdown has begun for the next meeting of the Consultative Committee of the IOC (International Olive Council), which has not been able to meet since the pandemic began over a year ago. The meeting... more
Economy and financeMondelēz International rides the wave of emerging markets
7.9% growth in net sales in the first quarter of 2021
Mondelēz International reported growth of 7.9% ($ 7.24 billion) in net revenue in the first quarter of 2021, and has seen improved sales in its emerging markets. The Group explained in a press release... more
BeverageA "good start to the year" for Carlsberg
Recorded volume growth of 12.8% in the first quarter of 2021
Carlsberg recorded volume growth of 12.8% in the first quarter of 2021, with a strong performance from China offsetting the collapse of the Horeca sector in Western Europe. The Danish manufacturer had... more
Cheese and dairy productsCvc Capital Partners acquires Dodoni cheeses
The current owners of SI Foods will remain active shareholders and continue to manage the company
The private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in SI Foods Holding, taking control of the Greek dairy company Dodoni. The brand produces a range of cheeses such as... more
Catering and hospitalityPoke House, new round of financing of 20 mln
The chain has an opening plan of 200 restaurants
Poke House, a chain catering brand, has implemented a € 20 million Series B financing round led by Eulero Capital, with the support of FG2 Capital and the reinvestment of Milano Investment Partners, t... more
IndustryGuala Closures accelerates on smart manufacturing
Objective: to improve the efficiency of production lines, water and energy savings
Technological innovation and digitalization of production, efficiency of production lines, quality control and improvement, less waste and energy and water savings. These are the pillars of the industrial... more
IndustryForno d'Asolo more and more sustainable
New trigeneration plant built by Siram Veolia
Sustainability and innovation are the pillars behind the project created by Siram Veolia for Forno d'Asolo, the Treviso-based company leader in frozen sweet and savory baked goods today at the center of... more