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Veg worldVeg world: sales of alternative products to meat drop in Italy
Opposite trend in Europe, according to the veg Smart Protein project
Italy would not seem a veg-friendly country, unlike the rest of Europe. A report published as part of the EU-funded Smart Protein project reveals that the European food sector of plant-based products grew... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill exits the motorway business in the US
Assets sold for $ 375 million
HmsHost, a subsidiary of Autogrill, S.p.A. announced an agreement to sell its U.S. motorways business for a price of 375 million dollars to a consortium that is majority owned and led by Blackstone Infrastructure... more
WinesChianti starts from China
The Consortium will be present at Vinitaly Chengdu 2021 and opens a channel on WeChat
Despite the health emergency and the restrictions due to Covid19, the relationship between China and the Chianti Wine Consortium continues to consolidate and is ready to implement two important initiatives:... more
CoffeeLavazza, turnover drops and profit collapses in the year of the pandemic
Total 2020 revenues of € 2.085 billion (-5%), net profit € 73 million (-42%)
Losses in foodservice offset by growth in retail. The Roadmap to Zero has been announced, a plan that will lead the Group to completely neutralize its carbon footprint by 2030. more
IndustryIvs (vending machines) acquires Dai 24
The Group intends to develop its business model on a national basis
IVS Group, the Italian leader and the second player in Europe in the business of automatic and semi-automatic vending machines for the supply of hot and cold drinks and snacks, informs that its subsidiary... more
IndustryCampbell sells the Plum Organics baby food brand to Sun-Maid
The transaction is expected to close in the spring of 2021
Campbell Soup Company will sell organic baby food and baby snack brand Plum Organics to Sun-Maid Growers of California for an undisclosed sum. Upon termination of the deal, Plum Organics will join Sun-Maid's... more
Pasta and bakery productsItalpizza awarded "Best Food Product 2021"
La RusticAlta Margherita wins in the Ready Meals category
Italpizza, a national leader in the production of high quality pizzas, was awarded the Italian “Best Food Product 2021” award in the "Ready Meals" category with “RusticAlta Margherita”. This is a recog... more
Fruit and vegetablesHyle Capital Partners joins Manuzzi
First operation for the "Finance for Food One" fund, target of doubling turnover in 5 years
Hyle Capital Partners, through its “Finance for Food One” fund, enters the capital of Manuzzi srl. The objective of the operation of the independent asset management company is to support the Cesena com... more
Cheese and dairy productsThe "40 chefs for 40 months" project is underway
An initiative born from the collaboration between Parmigiano Reggiano consortium and Jre
The Parmigiano Reggiano consortium and Jre (Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe) have launched the "40 chefs for 40 months" project during which forty chefs from thirteen European countries have developed new... more
PeopleMario Francese in his fourth term as president of Italian Airi
The outgoing presidency council has been reconfirmed, as a sign of continuity
Mario Francese was re-elected by the shareholders' meeting of Airi (Association of Italian rice industries), which also confirmed Giovanni Vignola, owner of the Balzola rice mill of the same name, as vice... more
ForeignAgribusiness in Brazil: growth prospects in 2021 despite the pandemic
Brazilian agribusiness exported $ 6.47 billion in February 2021
An increase equal to 2.06% of agri-food in December 2020, GDP of the sector at the end of the year € 300 bilion on a total of € 1,100 billion. These are the numbers of agribusiness in Brazil, which des... more
IndustryLotus Bakeries acquires full control of Italian joint venture
The Group will continue to collaborate with Lona, for storage and distribution
Lotus Bakeries has taken full ownership of its Italian marketing joint venture, Lotus Bakeries Italia, after acquiring the remaining shares of the company. The Belgium-based biscuit maker established the... more
MeatsRigamonti closes 2020 with an increase in turnover of 135 million (+ 7%)
The group announces investments of 25 million and aims to double production in 5 years
The Valtellinese company, owned by Brazialian Jbs, leader in the bresaola sector launches the first Bresaola Charter: a vademecum dedicated to consumers, to discover the world of this typical product starting from the origin, taste and characteristics of the meat based on the races, with advice and tasting cards, combinations and taylor made recipes. more
Packaging and logisticsIlpra closes 2020 with a jump in profit
The share of turnover abroad is also growing, equal to 69% of the total
Ilpra's Board of Directors approved the draft financial statements and the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2020. Revenues amounted to Euro 32.4 million, + 1% compared to Euro 32.0 million... more
Economy and financeIvs (vending) approves the Annual Report 2020
The Group recorded sales of 329.9 million (-28.7%), Ebitda of 69.8 million and six new acquisitions in 2020
The board of directors of Ivs Group SA, convened on 30 March 2021 and chaired by Dr. Paolo Covre, examined and approved the Annual Report 2020 (statutory and consolidated), the management report and related... more
IndustryRiviana Foods sells the Ronzoni pasta brand to Post Holdings
The transaction is expected to be finalized in the second quarter of 2021
Riviana Foods, a subsidiary of Ebro, will sell the Ronzoni dry pasta brand to 8th Avenue Foods & Provisions, a Post Holdings subsidiary, in a deal worth $ 95 million. The sale includes the Ronzoni brand... more
CoffeeNestlé Professional introduces protective films for "on the go" machines
New collaboration with Nanoveu; project for Nescafé and We Proudly Serve Starbucks machines
Nestlé Professional is working on the introduction of self-disinfecting, antiviral and antibacterial protections for the screen of "out of home" coffee machines. The company has collaborated with Nanoveu,... more
Economy and financeFrescoFrigo, 2nd round of €1.8M financing
Among the investors, public and private, Cdp Venture Capital Sgr
FrescoFrigo, the health food start-up led today by CEO Giacomo Pastore, flanked by President Enrico Pandian , has closed a 2nd round of financing for 1.8 million euros, aiming, for 2021, at internationalization... more
CoffeeSegafredo Zanetti Espresso Café opens in Ramallah
It is the company's second coffee shop in the city and the sixth in Palestine
A new Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Café has opened in the heart of Ramallah in Palestine. The new opening was born in collaboration with Republic Food Services. This is the second Segafredo café in the c... more
IndustryCelli Group chooses Seco for digital and artificial intelligence
Collaboration signed for development of integrated technological solutions
The Celli Group, one of the global leaders in the beverage dispensing systems and accessories sector and Seco SpA, an Italian company operating in high technology for IoT solutions, announce that they... more
ForeignBts Biogas enters the American market
Anaerobic digestion facility builder opens headquarters in Maryland
Bts Biogas, manufacturer of new generation anaerobic digestion plants in Italy, has announced expansion in North American markets. 100% controlled by Bts, the newly formed Bts North America (Bts NA) will... more
Studies and researchMaster in olive growing and olive oil technology
The International Olive Council will award four scholarships
As part of its training and technical cooperation activities to encourage research and strengthen the skills of technical managers in the olive sector, the International Olive Council (Coi) plans to award... more
IndustryNestlé: a special year in 2020 Annual Report
An update on the Group's strategy, innovation, digitization and sustainability/Report attached
Nestlé has released its 2020 Annual Report which highlights the company's financial and non-financial results and provides an update on strategy, innovation, digitization and sustainability. Despite the... more
Fruit and vegetablesChiquita launches global emissions reduction plan
Exclusive: Raul Cutait, Sales Manager and Market Coordinator for Southern Europe and the Middle East, speaks
Chiquita announces the launch of a major program to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% in its operations by the end of 2030 called "30BY30". An objective subjected to the evaluation of SBTi (Science Based Target... more
Economy and financeBanks. Crédit Agricole Italia takeover bid on Valtellinese
There is time to join until April 21st
The full voluntary public tender offer concerning the ordinary shares of Banca Piccolo Credito Valtellinese SpA announced to the market on 23 November 2020 by Crédit Agricole Italia SpA and for which... more
Economy and financeCamst aims for 1 billion euros in revenue by 2025
Five-year plan for all sectors: school nutrition, corporate catering and facility services
Camst group, one of the major Italian operators in the catering and facility services sector, looks to the next few years and launches its five-year strategic plan "The future we choose" with ambitious... more
AgrifoodAgritech. Elaisian is financed with € 1M
Fortitude 1780, Lazio Innova, Puglia Region and business angel invested
Fortitude Group Holding investment and Innova Venture have invested a total of 625 thousand euros in the agritech startup Elaisian. Several business angels participated in the investment with a further... more
NewsFeed with insects, first Italian factory opens
The start-up Bef Biosystems will produce flours for animals
The first Italian insect farm for animal feed is about to be inaugurated in the province of Alessandria: an integrated insect breeding system for the bioconversion of food waste into protein flour and... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano relies on Kpmg for internationalization
The consortium aims for sales growth of at least 11% in 4 years
The production of wheels in 2020 did well, + 2.2%. more
MeatsNew partnership between Corteva Agriscience and Inalca
Together to improve the sustainability of the beef cattle supply chain
Corteva Agriscience, an industry engaged globally in agriculture and Inalca (Cremonini Group), an Italian company among the major European players for the production and marketing of beef, collaborate... more
Oils and condimentsOlive Council's Meeting of chemistry experts
From the analyzes on methanol/ethanol, phenolics and pesticides, to Nutriscore several topics covered
The Executive Secretariat of OIC (International Olive Council) informs today that it had a meeting with expert chemists from around the world. Observers from a number of countries and institutions attended,... more
FraudsPrice Manipulation: lawsuit against American peanuts Adm
The group paid $ 45 million to close a lawsuit filed by 12,000 farmers
ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Co., one of the largest producers of American peanuts, ingredients and feed, with sales of $ 3.45 billion in 2020) has agreed to pay $ 45 million to settle the price manipulation... more
NewsRecycling in the fisheries sector: key to cleaning up our seas
European Parliament urges the to reduce marine litter
Parliament has stated that increasing recycling in the fisheries sector and substantially reducing the use of plastics are the key to cleaning up our seas. In a non-legislative resolution adopted on Thursday... more
TraditionsPasta di Gragnano and Mela Val di Non enter in OriG Italy
The organization of the Consortia for the Protection of Italian GI is strengthened to face the new challenges of transition
With these entries, the number of Protection Consortia and supply chain associations belonging to Origin Italia rises to 65, representing over 95% of certified Italian agri-food productions more
FairsVinitaly launches "special edition" in October
Federvini :"Well, system interventions are needed to enhance Italy's primacy in the world"
It is called Vinitaly Special Edition and the event conceived by Veronafiere after the cancellation of the 54th edition of Vinitaly is scheduled in Verona from 17 to 19 October 2021. "A b2b appointment... more
Economy and financeWine. Issue of bonds to support the Italian supply chain
Provided with 21 million for Masi, Pasqua and Feudi San Gregorio
Cdp and Unicredit anchor investor for 50% of the value. more
Food safetyMeats increasingly safer and without drug residues
Confirmation from the latest EFSA report/Attachment
According to the latest report by EFSA, the European food safety authority, residues of veterinary drugs and contaminants in animals and food of animal origin maintain a high level of compliance with respect... more
WinesVenice uncorks Merlot for its 1600th anniversary
The consortium wines Venezia creates a celebratory bottle for the occasion
If there is a wine that is intimately and deeply connected to the Venetian culture, its people and the city of Venice, it is certainly the Venezia DOP Merlot. A sincere, authentic wine, capable of meeting... more
AgrifoodMipaaf-Icqrf renews agreement with Alibaba
Italy is the only country to guarantee the protection and promotion of agri-food on Group's platforms
With the new agreement, 41 Italian geographical indications are currently recognized and protected by Alibaba on its e-commerce platforms more
AgrifoodBonifiche Ferraresi, boom in the industrial sector in 2020 (+ 130%)
Consolidated financial statements approved: production value equal to Euro 97.4 million, with net profit of 2.4 million
The board of directors of BFSpA approved the consolidated financial statements and the draft financial statements as at 31 December 2020. "The 2020 financial year of the BF Group - explains a note - has... more
AgrifoodRiso Scotti with Veolia Water Technologies for wastewater treatment
The rice farm will reuse the biogas produced during the process, within an integrated production cycle
Veolia Water Technologies Italia has been awarded a contract with Riso Scotti for the design and construction of a new waste water treatment plant (Wwtp) for its Pavia plant. The rice farm will reuse the... more
Economy and financeThe first biomethane plant from agricultural waste in Italy
Passed the milestone of 10 thousand hours of activity
Feeding the earth and producing energy in a sustainable way while respecting the planet is the mantra that is revolutionizing the way agriculture is done. The agricultural-circular model, based on the... more
NewsInvernizzi and Banco Alimentare with "Together there is more goodness"
Objective: to donate 700,000 meals to those in difficulty
Invernizzi, since 1908, the historic Italian brand born thanks to the initiative of Giovanni Invernizzi and since 2003 part of Lactalis Italia, now supports the Food Bank with the solidarity initiative... more
DistributionVéGé teams up with Glovo in Italy: shopping at home in 40 minutes
Santambrogio: "Important piece in the multi touch point strategy"
Shopping delivered to your home in 40 minutes throughout Italy: this is the additional service that VéGé offers makes it available to consumers by virtue of the nationwide partnership signed with Glovo. T... more
IndustryThe Belgian Keestrack takes over the Goldoni tractors
The Emilian group was in danger of bankruptcy
The Court of Modena yesterday assigned the business branch of the historic Goldoni tractor company to the Belgian company Keestrack. The starting price was set at 9.5 million euros. For the company from... more
PeopleEU dairy association changes president
The EDA office goes to the Italian Giuseppe Ambrosi
From the presidency of Assolatte, a role he held for over 20 years, Giuseppe Ambrosi, president of the Ambrosi Group, arrives today at the top of the European Dairy Association (Eda), the organization... more
Studies and researchThe Italian mineral water market is slowing down
Due to decline in exports, the horeca block and stable sales in large-scale distribution, according to Nomisma Observatory/Attachments
Although the turnover cannot be compared to that of wine (3 billion euros against 11), the Italian mineral water sector represents one of the excellence of food & beverage, showing growth rates in sales... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italia confirms support for the real economy and the environment
New leasing operations and green loans are coming
Crédit Agricole Leasing Italia confirms itself alongside the Italian entrepreneurial fabric and its financing needs with new leasing operations. In the last year, the new leasing operations have had an... more
NewsDairy Federation presents the Nutrition Symposium
An international virtual two-day event scheduled for 11 and 12 May
Idf, the International Dairy Federation, presents its Idf Nutrition Symposium organized in virtual mode for 11 and 12 May next from 12:00 to 17:00 CET. Topics covered include the important role of foods... more
FishNutreco, advances the sustainability roadmap
The Dutch giant of animal nutrition joins the Science Based Target initiative
Nutreco, Dutch group, a global leader in animal nutrition and feed for aquaculture, announces the rollout of its sustainability strategy through to the end of 2025. This five-year strategy, called RoadMap... more