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Studies and researchItalian Large-scale distribution after the 2020 bubble
The Mediobanca research area presents the new edition of the observatory
Lidl Italia is the sales growth champion between 2015 and 2019; in terms of ROI Eurospin stands out; Supermarkets Italiani (Esselunga) is confirmed as the queen of cumulative profits. more
DistributionDeliveroo shares in London
The offer could raise around 9 billion euros
Deliveroo, the App that delivers food at home, has been miraculously affected by Covid: in London alone, in 2020 around 6 million people a month clicked on the App to order food at least once. In the wake... more
NewsBrexit: lavender and rosemary in the UK's sights
Confagricoltura urges ministries; European Commission intervenes
Confagricoltura intervened in support of Italian horticulturalists who are alarmed by the entry into force of a provision which, despite the agreements already signed between the European Union and the... more
Frozen foodsThe pandemic increases the sale of frozen food at home
Bofrost: turnover 313 million in 2020-21, + 31.9%
Bofrost Italia SpA, an Italian company engaged in home sales of frozen foods, closed its 2020-21 financial statements at the end of February with a turnover of 313 million euros and a growth of + 31.9%... more
FairsIn Cibus an area for the Horeca
Agreement signed between Fiere di Parma and Dolcitalia
The 20th edition of Cibus, scheduled from 31 August to 3 September 2021 in Parma, also includes a new format dedicated to the world of the Horeca distribution channel and therefore bars, restaurants, hotels... more
DessertsMondelēz acquires Australian Gourmet Food
A leading food company with a strong position in the premium biscuit and cracker category
Mondelēz International announces acquisition of Gourmet Food Holdings Pty Ltd, a leading Australian food company with a strong position in the attractive premium biscuit and cracker category. Included... more
PeopleLactalis, Giovanni Pomella is the new Italian General Manager
He will supervise all the companies of the group: Parmalat, Galbani and Nuova Castelli
The Lactalis group has appointed Giovanni Pomella as general manager of the group's companies in Italy (Parmalat, Galbani and Nuova Castelli). Pomella, a graduate in Economics and Commerce from Bocconi... more
DistributionEataly has inaugurated a second store in South Korea
In the heart of the capital, in the Yaouido business district
Eataly has inaugurated a new store in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It is the second location in the Asian country, after the one inaugurated in 2015 in Pangyo, a satellite city of Seoul, in the Hyundai... more
BeverageRoyal Unibrew (Ceres) closes 2020 with a slight decline
Turnover of 982 million euros (-2%), profit of 154 million
In Italy (Ceres Italie and Fonti di Crodo), turnover of 93 million euros. more
CoffeeCaffè Borbone, strong growth in 2020
Boom in turnover and profits for the Italmobiliare subsidiary
The Italmobiliare board of directors approved the 2020 financial statements, which also include the results of the investee companies, including Caffè Barbone, a 60% subsidiary. The Neapolitan roasting... more
Catering and hospitalityThe Piadineria inaugurates three new premises
The chain controlled by Permira reaches 284 points of sale
La Piadineria, the casual fast food chain controlled by the proven equity fund Permira, is continuing with the development plan and opening three new premises in Segrate (Milan), Medolago (Bergamo) and... more
IndustrySustainability: Carlsberg supports water purification in Bengal
Partnership with Desolenator, solar-powered purification technology
Carlsberg Group has announced a partnership with Desolenator, the first sustainable water purification technology powered by 100% solar energy, to supply clean drinking water to a city of 4,000 people... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo supports the Ortofruit supply chains
Producers will be able to count on the advance of the value of the harvest
Agreement between Intesa Sanpaolo and Ortofruit Italia to advance the liquidation value of the fruit and vegetable harvest to the associated farms. The initiative is part of Intesa Sanpaolo's Supply Chain... more
Economy and financeCrédite Agricole, the first Italian green bond issue
Bonds for € 500 million with a duration of 12 years
Crédit Agricole Italia strengthens its commitment to the environment through the first Italian issue of Guaranteed Banking Bonds (OBG) in Green format for € 500 million with a duration of 12 years. Th... more
Studies and researchSmart Agriffod: the ingredients for innovation
PoliMi Observatory: "In 2020 the 4.0 agriculture market in Italy is worth 540 million Euros, + 20%"
The Covid19 emergency has severely stressed the Italian agri-food sector, decreasing the availability of labor, increasing the pressure on distribution logistics, reducing sales in the Horeca channel and... more
BeverageBranca International invests in sustainable drinking
He joins the Selvatiq project by announcing the investment in the company
The Group announces an important operation of Wild Nomadic Spirits, in line with its philosophy and values. more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: stop to US duties generates rain of orders
Protection consortium is satisfied, requests for cheese from buyers are already growing
"For some time we have been waiting for a change of course in relations between the US and the EU that the new Biden administration had already hinted at. We had also aimed at this by sending a form of... more
Packaging and logisticsFerrarelle launches "champion of recycling", on the dedicated world day
Objective: to make future generations aware of the importance of recycling more than what is consumed
Initiative part of the project "At the recycling school: impact - 1" more
Pasta and bakery productsFresh pasta, Reggiana Gourmet changes hands
The company was taken over by the entrepreneur Giovanni Roncone
Reggiana Gourmet, a Reggio Emilia based company specializing in the production of cappelletti, stuffed pasta and fresh pasta for more than 30 years, has a new owner: Giovanni Ronconi, new face at the helm,... more
NewsChina changes rules on protection consortia
Origin Italia: promotion of PDO at risk
News that would be in contrast with the EU-China agreement signed on 1 March 2021: strong concern on the part of the Protection Consortia. Origin Italia asks for clarification from ministers Patuanelli and Di Maio more
Import-exportJoint Statement of the European Union and the United States on the Large Civil Aircraft WTO Disputes
From the Office of US Trade Representative
(03/05/2021) “The European Union and the United States today agreed on the mutual suspension for four months of the tariffs related to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Aircraft disputes. The suspension w... more
Catering and hospitalityCalifornia Bakery, relaunch with Volpi group
Save the 12 stores with 150 employees
California Bakery, the American specialty coffee and pastry chain created by Marco D'Arrigo and his wife Caroline 25 years ago in Milan, whose parent company was declared bankrupt last year, has definitively... more
Economy and financeAgricultural machinery: Sace and Cdp support Antonio Carraro
€ 7 million loan for the growth of company, excellence of Made in Italy
Cdp and Sace sign an operation that supports the growth of Antonio Carraro SpA, a Padua-based company among the world leaders and excellence of Made in Italy in the strategic sector of agricultural machinery... more
Cheese and dairy productsCentrale del Latte d'Italia, strong growth in 2020
Jump in operating income attested to 7.4 million (in 2019 it was negative for 5.3 mln)
The board of directors of Centrale del Latte d'Italia, the Italian leader in the fresh and long-life milk market controlled by Newlat Food, approved the financial statements for 2020. The year ended with... more
Import-exportDuties, GB obtains easing of US sanctions
Removed 25% customs duties on Scotch whiskey, cheese, cashmere and other goods
Thanks to Brexit, Great Britain is independently withdrawing from the controversy between the US and Europe on the issue of reciprocal duties originating from state aid granted years ago to Boeing and... more
Economy and financeLabels, Italy seeks international allies against the Nutri-Score
Minister Patuanelli said this when speaking in Parliament
"We are organizing together with some European countries that, like Italy, are fighting against the introduction of an absurd traffic light classification of front-pack nutrition labeling. This will be... more
Import-exportRussian embargo still affects made in Italy agri-food exports
Navalny case, new sanctions on the way
Made in Italy agri-food exports to Russia have lost over 1.3 billion in the last six and a half years more
Studies and researchNitrogen fertilizer in wheat among the causes of celiac disease?
Creaf study reveals correlation between cultures and pathology
Wheat fields are being fertilized with more and more nitrogen and this practice may be directly linked to the increasing prevalence of celiac disease, an autoimmune human condition. Between the 1960s and... more
Ice creamFood Union, local flavors for the production of snacks and ice cream
The Latvian company studies the preferences of consumers in the 9 countries in which it operates
Based on research and development results on consumers' evolving interests, Latvian Company Food Union continues to experiment with new flavors of ice cream. "Our R&D specialists continue to work on locally... more
DistributionMarr takes over the activities of the Verrini group
The Italian leader in foodservice is strengthened in the fresh fish segment
Marr SpA, the leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice, owned by Cremonini Group, has signed the binding Framework Agreement to purchase... more
VideoNestlé sets climate priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa
Speeches by Marco Settembri, CEO Emena, and Katja Seidenschnur, Sustainability Director
In a media event on February 8, 2021 Nestlé has explained its top priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa to reach its 2050 net-zero climate goal. Nestlé revealed that hearly tw-thirds of i... more
MeatsNew partnership signed between Brf and the Israeli Aleph Farms
Together to introduce cultured meat to Brazilian market
Brazilian company Brf has established a new partnership with Israeli start-up Aleph Farms, with the aim of exporting the lab-grown meat to Brazil. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see companies... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group: towards the digital edition of Sigep
From 15 to 17 March on the online platform
From Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 March 2021 on the web platform set up ad hoc will take place Sigep Exp - the Digital Experience, the 42nd International Exhibition of Gelato, Pastry, Artisan Bakery and Coffee.... more
Economy and financeAgritech, the new investment vehicle of the Italian Fund
Collection target of 700 million euros
The Board of Directors of Italian investment fund SGR, chaired by Andrea Montanino and led by the CEO Antonio Pace, presented the progress of a new fund called “Agritech & Food”, entirely dedicated to... more
Oils and condimentsBalsamic: for the Consortium, the first goal achieved
With the notification of the detailed opinion to EU, Italy formalizes the act of opposition to Slovenian product
With the notification of the detailed opinion, the Italian Government has in fact achieved the objective: it has formalized the act of opposition to the adoption of Slovenian technical legislation on the... more
IndustryKellogg more sustainable thanks to Enel
Renewable sources for 50% of the energy used by the plants in North America
More and more sustainability the cereals produced by Kellogg, the multinational producer of the famous corn flakes the US company has closed an important agreement with Enel Green Power North America,... more
Packaging and logisticsVerallia (glass), new plant inaugurated in Mantua
The French group has invested 60 million for the new oven
The French multinational Verallia, a specialist in the production of glass bottles and containers, has strengthened the Mantuan hub of Villa Poma with an investment of 60 million euros in the new production... more
BeverageUk. Collapsing pub with -56% beer sales
The industry prepares to face the "new normal"
In the annus horribilis, beer sales hit such low levels not seen since the 1920s more
Packaging and logisticsIlpra reduces CO2 emissions
The environmental mission continues thanks to the use of self-produced clean energy
Ilpra, an innovative Lombard based SME active in the packaging sector with a wide range of machines and technological solutions for the packaging of food, cosmetic and medical products, continues its plan... more
IndustryRoncadin obtains ISO 28000 certification
First Italian food company to receive the guarantee on safety of the supply chain
Roncadin, a company from Meduno (Pn) that produces frozen pizzas for the national and international market, has obtained ISO 28000 certification under Accredia accreditation; the standard defines the requirements... more
NewsItalian Minister Patuanelli meets Qu Dongyu, MD of FAO
Not just hunger in the world, but also the agricultural sector crisis for Covid, and more, at the center of the talks
The Minister of Agricultural and Forestry Policies, Stefano Patuanelli, had a fruitful virtual meeting with the Director General of FAO, Qu Dongyu, during which the main issues of common interest were... more
Cheese and dairy productsAsiago PDO celebrates ten years of success in China
The “historic” bilateral agreement between the EU and China entered in force
From 20 to 22 May, the protection consortium will be present at the China International Protected Geographical Indication Products more
DessertsItalian best "Colomba" (Easter cake) championship: winners announced
Renato Talotti (Udine) and Salvatore Albanesi (Rome) awarded
In the splendid setting of Villa Campolieto, one of the most beautiful historic homes of the Vesuvian Villas in Ercolano in the province of Naples, the International Federation of Pastry, Ice Cream and... more
PeopleFlow Water appoints new CEO
Maurizio Patarnello (formerly Nestlé) joins the Canadian company
Flow Alkaline Spring Water has announced the appointment of the former head of Nestlé Waters, Maurizio Patarnello, to the role of CEO. Patarnello joins the Canadian company after working for Nestlé for o... more
Economy and financeWine revolving pledge: agreement between Mps and the Franciacorta Consortium
Opening of current account credit to give liquidity to wineries with an innovative tool
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Consortium for the Protection of Franciacorta Wine recently signed an agreement for the revolving pledge on wine to facilitate investments by member companies at a time... more
FishThe importance of women in the Greek aquaculture sector
On March 8, Hapo opens the doors of the factories of the associated companies to address the issue
On the occasion of the International Women's Rights Day or, more commonly, "Women's Day", which occurs on March 8 every year, Hapo (Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization) opens the doors of the establishments... more
IndustryArdagh Group merges can business with Gores Holdings V
A new publicly traded company is born with a value of $ 8.5 billion
Ardagh Group entered into an agreement to merge its metal packaging manufacturing business with Gores Holdings V, thereby creating a new publicly traded company with a company value of $ 8.5 billion. Ardagh... more
PeopleDanone: Faber renounces the role of CEO
The company has agreed to separate the two roles of chairman and chief executive
Bluebell Capital Partners requests the division of the two top management roles and the replacement of Faber more
IndustryLavazza and Barilla for the Retail FoodTech Innovation Award
Looking for innovative solutions in food retail
Barilla, a global producer of pasta, and Lavazza, one of the international leaders in the production and marketing of coffee, have joined forces with the aim of innovating the relationship between brands... more
NewsEU agreements with China and Armenia come to life
International agreements on GI and PDO products entered into force on 1st March
Qualivita gives the news: on 1 March two international trade agreements entered into force: the EU-China agreement on cooperation and protection of Geographical Indications, and the EU-Armenia partnership... more