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WinesThe Chiarli family celebrates 160 years of wine production
A family history dedicated to Lambrusco, which spans five generations
The Chiarli family celebrates 160 years of wine production, more than a century and a half. Which means that the Modenese Group was taking its first steps while making Italy with Garibaldi's Thousand.... more
WinesPrivate Equity: Clessidra buys Mondodelvino
With Botter it aims at sector leadership
Clessidra Private Equity Sgr, on behalf of the Clessidra Capital Partners 3 fund, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Mondodelvino, an Italian wine group led by the Martini... more
IndustryNestlé aims to acquire The Bountiful Company
The American company specializes in vitamins and supplements
Swiss food giant Nestlé has confirmed that it is in talks to buy the American vitamin and supplement manufacturer The Bountiful Company, as anticipated by rumors in the American press. The Swiss group... more
DessertsSperlari acquires the majority of Dulcioliva
Giuseppe Oliva will remain at the helm of the Piedmontese chocolate company
Sperlari, the historic Italian brand born in 1836 and today owned by the German group Katjes International, continues its growth path and announces the acquisition of the majority of Dulcioliva, a Piedmontese... more
Oils and condimentsCoricelli grows in 2020
38.7 million liters of oil sold and double-digit growth, + 15% compared to 2019
Italy is at the center of the development strategy of Pietro Coricelli, the oil company from Spoleto (Umbria) with 80 years of history in the production and marketing of extra virgin olive oil. After the... more
Studies and researchSustainability drives the choices of 9 out of 10 consumers
IBM study conducted in nine countries around the world
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased consumers' attention to sustainability and spurred the willingness to pay out of their own pockets to ensure a sustainable future, according to a new survey conducted... more
IndustryBimby celebrates 50 years old
Evolution and progress from 1971 to today's Tm6
It was 1971 when Vorwerk launched the first food processor on the European market, the Thermomix which this year celebrates 50 years. It all started in France in 1961 when Vorwerk distributed the first... more
Wines400 small Italian wineries open abroad with online
Tannico and Agenzia Ice support the made in Italy companies
Tannico, an online wine shop, has signed an agreement with the Ice Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalization of Italian companies, headed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: 2020 financial statements approved
Revenues down by 59.8% at constant exchange rates compared to 2019
The shareholders' meeting of Autogrill SpA, which met under the chairmanship of Paolo Zannoni, examined and approved the 2020 financial statements, which show a net loss of € 38,287,850, and also approved t... more
AgrifoodPesticides: sales in Italy have fallen by -32% in the last decade
Italian agriculture ranks as the greenest in Europe
Sales of pesticides have dropped by about 1/3 (-32%) in the last decade in Italian agriculture which ranks as the greenest in Europe. This is what emerges from an analysis by Coldiretti on Eurostat data... more
PeopleParmigiano Reggiano: Guglielmo Garagnani 3rd VP of the Consortium
The BoD has set up the new executive committee
Guglielmo Garagnani is the third vice president who, together with Kristian Minelli (vicar) and Alessandro Bezzi, will support Nicola Bertinelli at the helm of the Parmigiano Reggiano consortium until... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italia conquers the CreVal
Success for the takeover bid
Crédit Agricole Italia has communicated that on the basis of the provisional results communicated by the appointed intermediaries, approximately 90.94% of the Credito Valtellinese shares subject to the... more
Economy and financeBalsamic vinegar of Modena IGP passes the 2020 test
Global production of 90 million liters recorded
Despite the difficult economic conditions caused by the pandemic, primarily the closures in the out-of-home channel both in Italy and abroad, the balsamic vinegar of Modena IGP wins the 2020 test, registering... more
AgrifoodThe first meeting of agricultural experts for the G20 was held
In the context of the meetings of the Italian presidency
As part of the meetings of the Italian G20 presidency, the first Agriculture Deputies Meeting, organized by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies, was held via video conference on 19... more
NewsIG: ESN-FAO virtual seminar
The nutritional and health potential of Geographical Indication food products
The virtual seminar "The nutritional and health potential of Geographically Indicated food products" organized by the Food and Nutrition Division (ESN) and the United Nations Food Organization is held... more
BeverageHeineken: 1st quarter profit was 168 million
Volumes up 12%
Heineken closed the first quarter up from last year, but not yet at 2019 levels. The group said net profit increased in the first quarter on the back of higher volumes in more than 40 of its markets but... more
IndustryEarthday: Syngenta reaffirms its commitment to sustainable agriculture
The Good Growth Plan continues to enhance the planet
On the occasion of the 51st edition of Earth Day, Syngenta reaffirms, through the projects contained within the new The Good Growth Plan, its constant commitment to defend and enhance the mother of all... more
Wines"En Primeur" arrive on Vindome
The wine trading platform will be the first app to sell Bordeaux wines online
Vindome, the first app dedicated to online investment in fine wines, is ready to turn the spotlight on the "Semaine des Primeurs", one of the appointments of the world wine calendar, scheduled from 26... more
IndustryJbs will acquire the vegetable meat producer Vivera
An operation worth 341 million euros
Brazilian meat producer JBS will acquire the plant-based meat company Vivera for approximately € 341 million. This operation, which is still pending regulatory approval, will allow JBS to have its own p... more
IndustryDanone: a first quarter of 2021 to forget
Sales dropped by 9.4% due to the negative impact of exchange rates
Danone recorded € 5.66 billion in sales in the first quarter of 2021, reporting a decline of 9.4%, mainly caused by the negative impact of exchange rates. However, the company called that just ended "... more
IndustryArcadia Biosciences acquires the Spanish Agrasys
It will market tritordeum, a combination of durum wheat and wild barley
US agricultural biotechnology company Arcadia Biosciences has acquired Agrasys, a Spanish food ingredients company that has developed a new grain with agronomic and nutritional benefits. Based in Barcelona,... more
Economy and financeDe Longhi approves the 2020 financial statements
The year ended with revenues up by 11.9%
The shareholders 'meeting of De' Longhi SpA, which met today in ordinary session, approved the 2020 financial statements, thus confirming the data approved by the board of directors on 11 March 2021. "2020... more
IndustrySanpellegrino cancels CO2 emissions by 2022
Investments of over 4 million euros per year to accelerate the adoption of biofuels
Sanpellegrino, the leading company in Italy in the mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks sector, intensifies its efforts to combat climate change and on the occasion of Earth Day, announces its commitment... more
FishPirovano (Rio Mare) leaves the board of Issf
Kevin Blixer of Thai Union appointed to chair of the foundation for marine sustainability
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) announced the appointment of Kevin Bixler as Chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Bixler, Global Director of Group Fish Procurement for Thai Union... more
IndustryPepsiCo announces its 2030 target for "Positive agricolture"
The company aims to extend regenerative practices
PepsiCo, has announced a new and impactful business ambition of “Positive Agriculture”, anchored in the 2030 goal of spreading regenerative farming practices on 7 million acres, roughly equal to its ent... more
MeatsSan Daniele ham, an ally of the environment
The consortium committed to supporting the consortium members in the sustainable management of the production process
Over 3,600 tons of used salt recovered and reused per year; increasingly purified wastewater and odor control more
DessertsRitter Sport takes care of the planet
The company announces its commitment to sustainability for the first time in Italy
On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of "World Earth Day", a moment of celebration of the earth and promotion of its preservation set for 22 April, the Ritter Sport chocolate brand, belonging to the... more
Economy and finance"Don't just share, care" for "Earth Day 2021"
SodaStream presents its sustainability goals / Video
The SodaStream campaign for "Earth Day 2021" "Don't just share, care" starts today, starring the well-known American entrepreneur Randi Zuckerberg , who in a video invites people to show concern for the... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital: approved the financial statements at 31 December 2020
Net profit of 25.4 million euros
The general meeting of shareholders of DeA Capital SpA met today under the chairmanship of Lorenzo Pellicioli. The shareholders' meeting approved the financial statements at 31 December 2020 of the parent... more
Oils and condimentsAn Italian among the winners of the Mario Solinas Quality Award 2021
The World Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition established by the International Olive Council/Annex
Applications came last November from Algeria, Argentina, Australia, China, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey. more
NewsEU says stop to Burmese rice from Myanmar
Ente Nazionale risi comments: a long-awaited signal from the European institutions
A strong message from the EU institutions against those responsible for the ongoing coup in Myanmar was long overdue. Ten individuals and two economic entities belonging to the Burmese army, the Myanmar... more
Cheese and dairy productsNigeria. Value4Dairy Consortium Set to Increase Milk Production
With the participation of FrieslandCampina WamCo,Urus, Barenbrug and Agrifirm
FrieslandCampina WamCo (the Nigerian branch of the Dutch giant) Urus, Barenbrug and Agrifirm have set up a strategic partnership tagged ‘Value4Dairy’ to increase self-sufficiency for dairy in Nigeria. Thi... more
AgrifoodCereal Docks achieves the Farm Sustainability Assessment certification
The corn product (waxy) gets the "Silver" level
Cereal Docks Spa with its plant in Portogruaro (Venice) obtained the Farm Sustainability Assessment (Fsa) certificate at the "Silver" level for the corn product (waxy) with a project that involved a supply... more
DistributionMd: + 15% net sales in 2020, confirmed 2nd in the discount
Development program with 47 new stores, 385 million investments in 2021
The Italian discount retailer Md closes 2020 with an increase in net sales of 15% compared to 2019. This is a result that significantly exceeds the average growth recorded by Nielsen for the retail discount... more
FairsMarcabyBolognaFiere postponed to 2022
The event dedicated to private individuals surrenders to Covid
No way. They tried to the last, but in the end MarcabyBolognaFiere, one of the most important events in the world dedicated to private label, gives up in the face of the persistence of the epidemic. The... more
Mineral waters and drinksCoca-Cola, March volumes at pre-pandemic level
Results for the first quarter beyond forecasts
Coca-Cola announced better-than-expected revenues and earnings for the first three months of 2021, although demand for its products in North America and Europe remained unchanged from the same period last... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: Bertinelli confirmed as president of Consortium
Scordamaglia (Filiera Italia): "His election is an important step in strengthening the supply chains also in the quality DOP and IGP products"
Nicola Bertinelli , National Vice President and Regional President of Emilia Romagna of Coldiretti, was elected today by acclamation to the presidency of the Parmigiano Reggiano Dop Consortium for the... more
Economy and financeWith the pandemic, the sale of frozen food at home is growing
For Bofrost suisse turnover of 37.3 million Chf, + 25.8%
Bofros suisse AG, a Swiss company engaged in the home-based sales of frozen foods, closed its 2020-21 financial statements at the end of February with a turnover of 37.3 million francs, + 25.8% compared... more
IndustryIn Houston, Domino's pizza arrives with robots
Partnership with Nuro for the launch of an automated delivery service
Domino's has partnered with robotics company Nuro to launch an automated pizza delivery service in Houston, United States. Starting last week, select customers who place a prepaid order from the company's... more
Import-exportDoubles the made in Italy food in China
Positive signs from foreign trade for the exit from the pandemic
A sign of hope for the post covid comes from the made in Italy food exports to China which more than doubled (+ 130%) with the exit of the Asian giant from the pandemic with the recovery of trade, economy... more
MeatsParma Ham: 2020 exports of € 260 million
The closing of the Horeca channel continues to weigh on the sector
The pre-sliced up by 21%, a positive trend destined to consolidate over time more
Cheese and dairy productsDespite the decline in the year of Covid, Taleggio Dop resists
President Sangiovanni takes stock of the supply chain in the annual Assembly of the Protection Consortium
Taleggio PDO is resistant. Production in the year of Covid-19 is down, as expected but, thanks to the important work carried out by the Consortium and all the partners, the decline is softer than feared... more
FairsCapital increase for Veronafiere
Unanimously approved by shareholders for 30 million
The shareholders' meeting of Veronafiere, met today in an extraordinary session, unanimously approved a capital increase of 30 million euros to support the development of the action plan for the restart.... more
Economy and financePepsiCo on the rise in the first quarter of 2021
Recorded net revenues of 2.4%, the company expects further increases in Q2
PepsiCo reported organic growth in net revenues of 2.4% in the first quarter and expects a further increase in the second quarter thanks to reopening in the restaurant channel. The company reported first-quarter... more
Economy and financeHeineken aims for carbon neutral by 2030
New goals announced as part of the EverGreen growth strategy
Heineken announced its commitment to become carbon neutral in manufacturing by 2030 and across the value chain by 2040. The announcement marks the first in a series of "Brew a Better World" goals, which... more
Packaging and logisticsThe circular economy enters in fast food
Comieco webinar on sustainable packaging
On the occasion of Paper Week 2021, McDonald's, Comieco and Seda International Packaging Group address the theme of the circular economy and sustainability applied to the world of catering by analyzing... more
IndustryEni abandons palm oil for biorefinery in Venice
It will be replaced by biomass from waste vegetable edible oils and waste animal fats
"The Venice biorefinery is preparing to stop using palm oil for the production of biofuels". This was announced by Eni, explaining that in recent days it presented "the documentation for the verification... more
MeatsMortadella Bologna on the rise
Fly sliced with + 17% and Normal Trade + 18%
2020 closed with a positive sign for Bologna IGP mortadella. The data of the certification body Ifcq recorded a production of over 37.6 million kg with an increase of 1.1% compared to 2019. Sales also... more
Studies and researchFmcg: changes in the sector and the evolution of professions
Gi Group: about 1 role out of 2 will see its importance increase in the next 3/5 years
About 6,399 companies and almost 231,390 thousand employees are involved in the FMCG industry (Largo consumption, or Fast Moving Consumer Goods, i.e. all types of commercial products that are produced... more
Import-exportThe first export campaign of Italian rice in China is underway
Those Italian rice mills that had requested it authorized by Beijing
The Mipaaf announced that the negotiations for the export of Italian rice to China have been concluded. The Italian embassy in Beijing announced today that all the Italian rice mills that had requested... more