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Economy and financeBonduelle: first Half Year 2020-2021 Financial Results
And now it's aiming for B Corp certification
Bonduelle has put out the First Half Year 2020-2021 financial results. The 2020-2021 half-year financial statements were approved by the General Partner, then reviewed by the Supervisory Board of February... more
CoffeeBialetti pushes on franchising
The company aims to expand the network of its current 100 stores
Bialetti launches the Franchising Project to expand the network of single-brand stores, offering small entrepreneurs the opportunity to enter the coffee market with a limited investment and benefiting... more
Import-exportHistoric record for made in Italy food in China
Agreement between EU and China: protection of 200 PDO products, 26 of which are Italian
In the year of Covid it is a historic record for made in Italy food in China with a jump of 20.5% in 2020 and a value that exceeds half a billion euros for the first time. This is what emerges from an... more
FishMare Aperto achieves Co2 neutrality
Achieved one objective of the "We Sea" corporate social responsibility program
Mare Aperto, a company among the leaders in sustainability in the canned fish sector, announces the achievement of neutrality in CO2 emissions as part of its commitment to energy sustainability, one of... more
NewsEU Commission: consultation on food supply and safety
As part of Farm to Fork plan
The Commission has launched a consultation on an emergency plan to ensure food supply and security across the EU in times of crisis, as announced in the "Farm to Fork" strategy. The purpose of the consultation... more
AgrifoodGermany. Gaf's innovative solutions help crop monitoring
Contract signed with the German Länder of Saxony-Anhalt
Gaf Ag has signed a contract with the German Länder of Saxony-Anhalt for the operational implementation, expected in Germany from 2021, of the crop monitoring system of the European Common Agricultural... more
Mineral waters and drinksFerrarelle: since 2021 it is a benefit company
The third sustainability report has been published, the first with augmented reality
Ferrarelle Spa, the fourth largest Italian group by volume in the mineral water sector, launches its third sustainability report entitled "A natural link", for the first time a report is made with the... more
IndustryIrritec signs a new partnership with the Israeli Raphael by Talis
A strategic agreement for sustainable irrigation
The Irritec Group, one of the leaders in the precision irrigation sector, has announced a new commercial partnership with Raphael by Talis, an Israeli company specializing in the control valve sector,... more
NewsEgypt. Discovered the oldest brewery in the world
It would date back more than 5,000 years and could produce thousands liters of beer per day
A research group of American and Egyptian archaeologists, chaired by Dr. Matthew Adams of NYU, and Dr. Deborah Fischach of Princeton University have uncovered what may be the world's oldest industrial-scale... more
Economy and financeBerkel, 2020 turnover exceeds 19 million euros
+ 20.6% first two months of 2021; target + 50% in 5 years
Berkel, the historic brand of slicers acquired by the Rovagnati Group since 2014, closes 2020 with a growth of 6% in turnover, which reaches over 19 million euros despite the difficult situation in the... more
IndustryArgo Tractors consolidates its presence in Turkey
Ipso Tarim new importer of McCormick tractors
Argo Tractors, the Italian multinational among the leaders in agricultural mechanization with the Landini, McCormick and Valpadana brands, has signed a collaboration agreement with Ipso Tarim AS The latter... more
Veg worldFake Meat: McDonald's and Yum! expand partnerships with Beyond Meat
However, the Californian company closes 2020 in deep red, with a loss of $ 52.8 million
Beyond Meat has signed a new global strategic agreement with McDonald's and Yum! (the holding that controls, among other things, Kentucky Freid Chicken). The agreement was created to enrich fast food menus... more
IndustryCoffee machines: Ceme acquires 100% of Ode
Objective: "to strengthen leadership in the market for industrial pumps and valves"
Solenoid pumps and valves intended for applications in the coffee, vending and beverage sectors more
BeverageAB InBev net profit halved in 2020
Global revenues down 3.7% to $ 46.9 billion
The AB InBev Group, the world's largest beer producer, in 2020 saw a net profit of $ 3.8 billion, halved compared to 2019, due to the drop in consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The giant owner... more
BeverageChinottissimo, the rescue of a very Italian drink
Exclusive. Simone Neri's company relaunches family recipes and aims to Russian market
In the beginning it was the chinotto. In other words, a drink based on an infusion of chinotto, one of the lesser known citrus fruits with strong digestive and anti-inflammatory properties. Developed after... more
Pasta and bakery productsBarilla launches a podcast series on Spotify
Focus on the production of 100% Italian durum wheat pasta
Available on Spotify, the podcast tells the story of who made the Barilla 100% Italian durum wheat pasta project possible through direct and personal testimonies more
NewsRisi Authority: to restore duties on rice from Myanmar
Especially today, with the position taken by the EU on the recent coup d'état
On Monday 22 February, the EU Foreign Affairs Council strongly condemned the military coup perpetrated in Myanmar / Burma on 1 February, also underlining that the European Union is ready to take restrictive... more
Import-exportRisoTesta lands in the USA
Col Baldo Riserva aims to international markets
Despite the period of confinement, RisoTesta, in particular with the Baldo Riserva, faces international markets. In particular, the USA and the United Arab Emirates, where the Expo will open next October more
TraditionsMade in Italy and Slovenia case. De Nigris: "Unacceptable proposal"
The issue is the center of the work of the Environment Commission of the European Parliament
“The unacceptable Slovenian proposal for the recognition of a balsamic vinegar produced outside Italy represents yet another attack on Made in Italy”. This is how Armando de Nigris, Advisor of the Eur... more
Catering and hospitalityDomino's Pizza: retail sales are growing
21.7% for the fourth quarter and 12.5% for the fiscal year 2020
Domino's Pizza Inc., the largest pizza company in the world, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020, including growth in global retail sales, store sales and earnings per... more
IndustryBrazil. New distribution partnership between Heineken and The Coca-Cola Company
Disputes surrounding the Kirin takeover settled
Heineken has reached a deal with The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola System in Brazil to redesign the terms of their long-standing distribution partnership in the country. The new partnership is expected... more
Economy and financeIdea Agro bets on future's agriculture
Exclusive interview with the fund administrator, Pier Felice Murtas
The Idea Agro investment fund, managed by Dea Capital Alternative Funds with the support of the advisory firm Ettore Fieramosca, specializes in selecting promising opportunities in the agricultural / agro-industrial... more
DistributionE-commerce: Giglio Group launches the virtual assistant Sophie
Thanks to the agreement with 7Hype (marketing automation)
Nothing to do with a chat bot or an email. Sophie is the new virtual assistant of Giglio Group capable not only of guiding users of e-commerce sites, but also of recognizing and welcoming them in the best... more
NewsUSA: yesterday was the "National Chili Day"
The spicy dish par excellence, loved by 7 out of 10 Americans
Born in the United States, the Day celebrates the taste and tradition of an energetic and spicy dish, which over the years has strongly entered American pop culture and beyond. This dish has captured the interest of celebrities, politicians and singers, as well as being represented in films and TV series more
Fruit and vegetablesThe new image of Marlene debuts
Chosen among the 6 thousand images that participated in the digital contest
After the conclusion of the digital contest launched by the Vog Consortium to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the South Tyrolean apple, the time has come for the debut on the market for the winning work, created by the artist Francesca Cito. more
Government actsDe Castro-Gualmini: no to Slovenian vinegar
Misleading for consumers
Joint question by S&D MEPs to Commissioner Wojciechowski: unfair competition with Italian PDO and PGI excellence more
CoffeeIllyCaffè, sale of 20% to Rhone Capital concluded
The group does not exclude listing on the stock exchange
illycaffè announced the closing of the sale by the Illy Group of a 20% stake to Rhone Capital, a global private equity company with a focus on investments in companies with a pan-European, North American... more
LiqueursAmaro Montenegro exports with Jet Import
Exclusive agreement for Belgium and Luxembourg
Gruppo Montenegro has announced the partnership with Jet Import, as the new exclusive importer in Belgium and Luxembourg for its entire portfolio of iconic brands, including Amaro Montenegro, Vecchia Romagna,... more
Pasta and bakery productsEbro profits as consumers stock up on rice and pasta during lockdown
36% jump in annual profit
Ebro Foods reported on Thursday a 36% jump in annual profit, with its rice and pasta products particularly popular as coronavirus restrictions forced people to eat more at home. The Spanish owner of brands... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: companies of the consortium close 2020 positively
+ 7.9% sales in Italy and + 10.7% abroad; production up by + 4.9%
2020 was a record year for the production of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, which grew overall by 4.9% compared to the previous year. The 3.94 million wheels (about 160 thousand tons) produced in 2020 represent... more
PeopleAlmir Ambeskovic is the new CEO of TheFork
Co-founder and current CEO moves to Tripadvisor advisory board
TheFork co-founder and CEO Bertrand Jelensperger has announced his intention to move to the Tripadvisor advisory board starting from April 1, 2021. more
IndustryUk. Nestlé focuses on ready-made recipes
The Group acquires the SimplyCook company
Nestlé said it plans to acquire the SimplyCook ready-to-eat recipe company. Another move to strengthen its direct consumer offering in the UK. Founded in 2014, SimplyCook combines "easy to follow" recipes... more
NewsThe fake Carbonara launched by the New York Times
Coldiretti: "The business of fake Italians on foreign tables is worth over 100 billion"
"Carbonara al pomodoro is the tip of the iceberg of the falsification of made in Italy at the table which in the world has exceeded 100 billion euros with the United States in first place". This is what... more
MeatsLab Protein: Mosa Meat raises an additional $ 10 million
Total amount raised by the Dutch company reached 85 million dollars
Dutch food technology company Mosa Meat raised an additional $ 10 million in funding in the third and final close of a Series B round. This latter capital brings the total amount raised to $ 85 million.... more
NewsExotic trees: from research to management in Alpine territories
The digital workshop with 100 industry experts is starting
Robinia, ailanthus, American maple, late cherry, Douglas fir, hybrid poplar and Siberian elm are just some of the approximately 100 species of non-native trees found in Italy. Introduced for ornamental... more
Cheese and dairy productsIntesa Sanpaolo finances Parmareggio with Italian Guarantee
37 million euros guaranteed by Sace to support investments
Sustainable growth is at the heart of Parmareggio's development project. Among the main operators of the Italian dairy industry, the Emilian company received a loan from Intesa Sanpaolo for 37 million... more
WinesThe sixty years of activity of Fattoria Mantellassi
The Italian family history in the new book by Andrea Zanfi
Andrea Zanfi, in the new book "La scommessa del Morellino", ("The Morellino bet") goes behind the scenes of the family that occupies the first place in the production of Morellino DOCG, the famous wine. more
Packaging and logisticsBeverage, UNESDA launches Circular packaging vision
The focus is on completely sustainable material by 2030
The Union of European Soft Drinks Associations (UNESDA) aims to make soft drink packaging in the European Union completely sustainable by 2030. The new packaging will be of the rPET type, therefore it... more
FairsSmart 365 B2B Qatar 2021 inaugurated today
22 Italian companies and 12 foreign importers and distributors participate
An Italian Ice-Agency digital initiative dedicated exclusively to bilateral business meetings for the agro-food sector. more
WinesWines under attack
European plan to fight cancer alarms producers
The European Commission's Plan to Fight Cancer provides, among other things, to label alcohol in such a way that the risk associated with its consumption is highlighted. Wine producers are all in agreement: it is neither the way nor the right time to attack the sector. more
Oils and condimentsSlovenia wants to fake balsamic vinegar
Desimoni: "A great offense to tradition and to the efforts made by producers of Modenese excellence"
According to the new Slovenian standard, which is being evaluated by the European Commission, any mixture of wine vinegar with concentrated must can be called, and sold, as "balsamic vinegar". more
MeatsSpeck Alto Adige: production drop of 4.4% in 2020
Because of health emergency, but the PGI product remains stable
Data emerged during the annual meeting, during which the new president of the Speck Alto Adige Protection Consortium, David Recla, was also elected more
Catering and hospitalityStart up: Offlunch closes financing round for 400k Euros
First investor Cdp Venture Capital Sgr
OffLunch, the start-up specialized in the supply of office meals, has closed a round of financing of 400 thousand euros through Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Venture Capital sgr - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione,... more
MeatsCim Alimentari: development agreement with Beretta and Bresaole Del Zoppo
2.5 million investment to expand the plant in Parma
Development agreement signed to start an investment, to be made in Langhirano, in the province of Parma, of over 2.5 million euros presented by the company Cim Alimentari Spa together with Salumificio... more
WinesJay-Z toasts with Lvmh
The French group takes over its champagne through Moet Hennecy
The French luxury giant LVMH has reached an agreement for the purchase - through Moet Hennesy - of 50% of the champagne brand Armand de Brignac owned by the famous American rapper and music producer Jay-Z,... more
PeopleLuca Rigotti elected president Copa-Cogeca's wine group
First time for an Italian as president of the working group
Rigotti, a wine entrepreneur, is president of the Mezzacorona Group and wine coordinator of the Alleanza agri-food cooperatives. more
Oils and condimentsAcetaia Giusti stands up to the crisis thanks to exports
Interview with the managing director Claudio Stefani Giusti
In 2020 Acetaia Giusti achieved a turnover of 8.2 million euros, managing to contain the decline compared to 2019 to 4%. CEO Claudio Stefani Giusti comments on these results with Efa News. more
Cheese and dairy productsLatteria Soresina is financed by Deutsche Bank
5 million euros paid with Sace guarantee
Latteria Soresina Soc Coop obtained a loan of 5 million euros aimed at strengthening the liquidity used in the aging of the forms of Grana Padano Dop. The loan, with a duration of 5 years, was granted... more
Veg worldFake chicken: Heura Foods aims to Italian market
Collaboration through Glovo
The Spanish "vegetable chicken" producer hopes to expand into the global market and is currently targeting Italy more
LiqueursCampari opens the shareholding structure to employees
Rota (Fai Cisl): "A good step forward"
The Campari group has chosen to offer all employees a share package and the possibility of allocating part of their salary to the purchase of ordinary shares. This was announced by Fai Cisl trade union,... more