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Catering and hospitalitySirio opens first Carrefour Bistrot
Inside the Shopville Gran Reno in Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna)
Sirio SpA, an Italian company engaged in the management of commercial catering in the hospital sector, listed on Aim sector of Italian Stock Exchange, announces the opening of the first Carrefour Bistrot... more
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Fruit and vegetablesMelinda, compostable packaging for the organic line
New packaging developed with Novamont
All the packaging can be recycled with the collection of the organic fraction of the waste to be transformed into compost. more
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CoffeeObservatory of Nescafé Dolce Gusto
87% of Italians want to drink a "personalized" coffee at home
Nescafé Dolce Gusto presents the results of a new coffee observatory, which reveals the needs, behaviors and preferences of the peninsula, telling an Italian generation of coffee lovers who want to drink... more
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Cheese and dairy productsThe Parmigiano Reggiano consortium approves the 2021 budget
Record revenues of 51.8 million are expected
The general meeting of the Parmigiano Reggiano consortium members was held in live streaming, during which the Consortium approved the 2021 budget. The president Nicola Bertinelli, with his introductory... more
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ForeignRussia vetoes the import of tomatoes from Azerbaijan
Imposed on 10 December with apples's embargo
The Russian Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Authority Rosselkhoznadzor has lifted the ban on the import of tomatoes grown in Azerbaijan. The decision to lift the embargo came into effect... more
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Oils and condimentsBalsamic of Modena: today the assembly of the members of the Consortium
The importance of the results obtained for the protection and promotion of the product
This morning the shareholders' meeting of the consortium for the protection of balsamic vinegar of Modena IGP was held, which hosted the institutional interventions of the MEP, member of the agriculture... more
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ForeignSoon the first Nutella food truck in Tel-Aviv
It will be located in a large shopping complex in the city center
Within a couple of weeks, the first Nutella food truck will be inaugurated in Tel-Aviv, Israel. A sort of coffee shop located within the "Walla House" complex, in the city center. The initiative is the... more
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FishChristmas, fish on the eve for 15 million Italian families
Fish turnover of the holidays at -25%, reports PescAgri-Cia
Covid and tight travel will not deprive Italians of the fish menu, typical of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. It will be brought to the table in 2 out of 3 houses, with an average cost of € 70 per u... more
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Cheese and dairy productsDairy exports are holding back after a decade of growth
An alarming situation, according to Assolatte
In September 2020, many of the categories of the most exported cheeses recorded a decline in both volumes and, even more markedly, in values. more
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Studies and researchMade in Italy agri-food, exports hold up to Covid-19
Crea's annual report has been published
The agri-food sector has shown greater resilience in international trade than other sectors, more affected by the restrictions and the consequent economic crisis. more
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DessertsFerrero snacks are increasingly healthier
The Group acquires the British Eat Natural, producer of cereal bars, toasted muesli and granola
The Ferrero Group today announced a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Eat Natural, a British brand producing cereal bars, toasted muesli and granola. The Group intends to maintain and further... more
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Catering and hospitalityThe development of Rossopomodoro in the world continues with Eataly
The eighth restaurant in North America opens in Dallas
Eataly, despite the critical moment that the whole world is experiencing, respects the calendar and cuts the ribbon in Dallas, Texas: 4300 square meters on 3 floors, in the NorthPark Center shopping mall.... more
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IndustryArçelik A.Ş, owner of Beko and Grundig, acquires 60% of Hitachi Gls
A transition worth 300 million USD
Arçelik A.Ş. and Hitachi Global Life Solutions, (Hitachi Gls) have signed a share purchase agreement with the aim of forming a new joint venture company. As part of the transaction, Hitachi Gls will f... more
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AgrifoodAgricultural policy, green light for anti-covid EU aid
Approved by a very large majority by the European Parliament
Green light from the Brussels Plenary to the extension of the Pac and Next Generation Eu with over 8 billion euros already from 2021. more
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MeatsSmart labels on red meat and poultry packaging
In the US, a prototype is being studied, it will measure freshness in real time
Smart labels could help consumers feel more confident about the freshness of red meat and poultry. In the US, Ynvisible, a company specializing in intelligent technology and printed electrochromic displays,... more
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IndustryErgon invests in Millbo and BioNaturals
A leading natural ingredients Group is born offering clean label solutions to industrial bakeries worldwide
Ergon Capital Partners IV SCSP announced the closing of the acquisition of a majority stake in Millbo, BioNaturals International and BioNaturals Europe (together “MillboBioNaturals”). The Group is a l... more
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Catering and hospitalityThe 100 most popular dishes in Italy and in the world, according to Deliveroo
Poke is confirmed as a champion specialty at home, in front of hamburgers and pizza
The end of the year is approaching and, as always, it is time to take stock, even for food at home. Deliveroo, a food delivery platform, took a photograph of the most popular dishes, in Italy and around... more
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Packaging and logisticsFerrero pilot project with Loop and Carrefour in Paris
To develop the new jar of Nutella, the first of its kind, which meets all the necessary criteria for reuse
The Nutella brand starts a collaboration with Loop, a platform committed to reuse, and Carrefour, for a pilot project in Paris. Thanks to this initiative, shoppers will be able to purchase a specially... more
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Studies and researchTrust in the food chain, according to the "Eit Food" project
First results of the international research conducted by Turin University
The Italian team, coordinated by Prof. Anna Miglietta of the psychology department of the University of Turin, with the collaboration of the philosophy department presented the first results of the international... more
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WinesBrexit, the wine sector in alarm
The prospect of tariffs is frightening
Prosecco and Pinot Grigio, mostly produced in Veneto, which together with the other Italian sparkling wines in addition to the Piedmontese and Sicilian PDOs represent 60% (and the equivalent of almost 500 million euros) of Italian wine exports to the UK. more
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NewsRapidly developing biogas in Europe
According to the forecasts of the Gas for Climate “Market State and Trends Report”
The Gas for Climate report is attached. more
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Fruit and vegetablesNatural Fruit squeezes Frugarva lemons
A citrus fruit center is born in Spain, with a turnover of over 200 million euros
Spanish holding company Gpf Capital has acquired the Frugarva lemon company through its citrus company, The Natural Fruit Company. Following the transaction, Frugarva will be incorporated into the citrus... more
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Catering and hospitalityWagamama brings Pan-Asian cuisine to the largest European Outlet
The 5th restaurant in Italy opens
The pan-Asian specialties of wagamama arrive in the heart of the Serravalle Designer Outlet (the largest in Europe), in the northern of Italy, near to Milan, with the opening of the fifth restaurant in... more
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Press releaseLendlease, the new Spark Food District in Milano Santa Giulia
The marketing of over 2,000 square meters of restaurant space has started
Lendlease, an international real estate group specializing in the regeneration of urban areas, has started the marketing of over 2,000 square meters of restaurant spaces at the foot of the Spark One and... more
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Conserved and jamsPrinces meets Italian agricultural partners
The balance of the 2020 campaign and the strategic directions for 2021 presented
Princes Industrie Alimentari (Pia), a company that manages the largest plant in Europe for tomato processing in Foggia, wanted to confirm once again this year the traditional moment of meeting with agricultural... more
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Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging continues to expand in Europe
Acquire Repli and Pentapackaging
Repli, based in Barcelona, Spain and Pentapackaging, based in Bergamo, Italy, will significantly expand Berlin Packaging's product portfolio. more
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Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: concern about no deal in the UK
The Consortium fears that competition from fakes on the British market would increase
It could also generate new tariffs in a market already tried by the pandemic more
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AgrifoodAgricultural Solutions (BASF), invests in Italy
“Agrigenius” digital service, dedicated to the wine sector
With Agrigenius Vite, Basf promotes the sustainable management of Italian vineyards; the service will be extended to other countries in the Mediterranean area more
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IndustryThe Equinox fund buys the Clas pesto
Acquired 80% of the Ligurian company founded in 1989
The private equity fund Equinox announces that it has reached an agreement for the entry with a majority stake (80%) in the capital of Clas, a Ligurian company world leader in the production of ambient... more
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Catering and hospitalityIn 2019 McDonald's Italy created 1.4 billion in value
+ 14% y/y, over the next 2 years 70 new openings and 2,800 jobs
In 2019 McDonald's Italy injected 1.4 billion euros into the country system, equal to 0.1% of GDP, up 14% compared to the previous year. This is what emerges from the analysis carried out by the Althesys... more
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Cheese and dairy productsCandia, the milk is still pulling
Thanks to the high digestibility/lactose-free segment, the most performing
Candia Italia, the Italian branch of Sodiaal, a French dairy cooperative group, third milk producer in Europe and fifth in the world, closed the year with a positive sign (+ 1.5% in volume). 2020 has shown... more
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Packaging and logisticsIfco: solidarity initiatives to support food banks around the world continue
Donated 360,000 Rpc since the start of this program
Ifco, a leading company in the supply of reusable plastic packaging for fresh food (Rpc), confirms its social commitment also in 2020, continuing to support the programs of food banks around the world... more
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BeverageSorghum production in Italy increases
Naturally gluten-free cultivation, 3,859,000 quintals produced in 2020
Sorghum production in Italy increases. According to the latest Istat data, in 2020 the cultivated area reached 53,934 hectares compared to 46,799 in 2019, equal to a total production of 3,859,000 quintals... more
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IndustryDe Longhi approves the distribution of the dividend
0.54 euros for each share having the right
The Shareholders Meeting of De' Longhi SpA met today, unanimously approved (89.46% of the total amount of voting rights) the proposal formulated by the board of directors for the distribution of a dividend... more
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BiologicalValsoia, signed the final contract for the acquisition of Loriana
The agreement provides for the purchase of the business unit with effect from 31 December
Valsoia SpA, a company engaged in the Italian market for health food products, listed on the MTA market managed by the Italian Stock Exchange, has today perfected the definitive contract with De.Co Industrie... more
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Fruit and vegetablesSpreafico renews the agreement with Tango Fruit
It will distribute the Spanish brand of seedless mandarins exclusively in Italy
The partnership will make it possible to serve the main supermarket chains and the wholesale area. more
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Government actsKnorr (Unilever): question on the recipe book sponsored by Crea
For Italian MP, a public authority shouldn't sponsor private greenwashing initiatives
It was presented with great fanfare as the panacea for eating more vegetables, but it sparked the anger of a group of parliamentarians who addressed a question to the Minitry of Agricoilture. It is the... more
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ForeignPoland: agreement between Auchan Retail Polska and BP
At BP petrol stations, Auchan stores with products including food, organic and vegan
Auchan Retail Polska and the BP petrol station chain have announced the start of a strategic cooperation on the Polish market, whereby BP stations will open stores in a new convenience shop-like format... more
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ForeignRussia ponders freezing prices of sugar and sunflower oil
Two of the products being studied to stabilize the consumer goods market
Short from abroad. Russian Prime Deputy Minister Andrej Belousov told the local press that, among the measures being studied by the Government for the stabilization of the consumer goods market, there... more
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Studies and researchThe key role of vegetation in climate change
Study reveals that the fertilizing effect of CO2 on plants is diminishing around the world
Fertilizing effect of Co2, this is the name of the process that sees plants absorb this gas, remove it from the atmosphere and retain it inside their branches, trunk or roots. The more CO2 there is in... more
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AgrifoodDeA Capital and Cleon Capital enter in Gias frozen food
The two investors control a Newco of vegetarian ready meals
DeA Capital and Cleon Capital enter in Gias frozen food. The Calabrian company of the Tenuta family will give to a newly established company - Gias Srl, 51% controlled by IDeA Agro and Cleon Capital and... more
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Studies and researchBaileys Treat Report photographs the sweet food trends of 2021
Phosphorescent glows, whipped air and ice cream macaroons are on the list
The Baileys Treat Report 2021 is here, created by the company of the well-known Irish whiskey with food futurologist Morgaine Gaye and a worldwide team of dessert makers. The report presents the hottest... more
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Catering and hospitalityDomino's Pizza, first time in Rome
The chain arrives with its products in central Italy
Domino's Pizza lands in Rome with the opening of three new pizzerias, the first of which today is in the Marconi area, in via G. Cardano, 82. The new restaurants represent a continuous expansion in the... more
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BeverageAB InBev, turnover up by 4%
The company embraces trends and focuses on premium and superpremium products
The Group in Italy contributed 13%, in terms of value, to the growth of the beer market in the January-October period. more
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Cheese and dairy products"Mozzarella di Gioia del Colle" obtains the protected designation of origin
L'Abbate (Mipaaf): "PDO is not a point of arrival, we need commitment to enhancement in the world"
With the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on 9 December, the implementing regulation for the registration in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical... more
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BeverageIsrael opens up to parallel imports of alcoholic beverages
To reduce costs, go ahead not only from the country of origin or production. Wine excluded from the measure
The Israeli Ministry of Economy opens the market for alcoholic beverages with parallel importation from all countries of the world and not only from that of origin or production. According to Israeli importers... more
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Conserved and jamsCampbell, 1st quarter revenue increase of 7% from soup sales
Strong growth recorded in United States and Canada
Campbell Soup Company recorded a 7% increase in first quarter net sales to $ 2.34 billion during what it calls the "heart of the soup season". During its first quarter of fiscal year 2021, the company... more
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MeatsBrf will invest over 10.7 billion dollars for the "Vision 2030" plan
The company aims for an annual turnover of more than 19.5 billion
Brazilian firm BRF has announced an investment of more than BRL 55 billion ($ 10.7 billion) over the next decade to grow its business. The investment is part of the company's "Vision 2030" plan, based... more
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Oils and condimentsOleificio Zucchi opens a branch in New York
The Cremonese company celebrates 210 years by consolidating its presence on the US market
Oleificio Zucchi looks to the future with confidence and bets on the US market, the company's first foreign market for growing exports, announcing the opening of its own branch in New York. By entrusting... more
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DessertsHappy 100th birthday Haribo
The brand tells its story through a virtual exhibition
The celebrations for 100 years of Haribo kicked off today 9 December with the inauguration of the first virtual exhibition dedicated to the history of the brand: from the website www.haribo100.it users... more