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Catering and hospitalityArsenale takes over Hotel de La Minerve in Rome
The property will be renovated and entrusted to Accor for management
Arsenale Spa, active in hospitality, has signed a preliminary purchase agreement for the vehicle that controls the historic Hotel de La Minerve in Rome, in the homonymous square behind the Pantheon. An... more
LiqueursMeininger's Spirits Award: gold medal for bitter at "km 0"
That is the Italian Antico Amaro delle Terme, made with local raw materials
Distilleria Deta wins the gold medal at the eighteenth edition of the Meininger's International Spirit Awards (Isw), with the Antico Amaro delle Terme, one of the flagships of the company that has been... more
IndustrySperlari, Saila and Galatine enter the register of historical brands
National recognition of excellence on the company's 185th birthday
Important recognition for Sperlari, which enters the register of historical brands of national interest set up by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development in 2019 to protect the industrial property... more
DistributionSelex, +10% for the brands of the distributor
1,4 billions euros of sales turnover
The brands of Selex Commercial Group distributor in 2020 have scored 10%+ prior to the past year. The market share has reached, in some regions, 28% in the categories of parties with an interest. more
Press releaseKerry Group launch take over on Biosearch Life
A Spanish probiotics company controlled by Lactalis Iberia
The Spanish company Biosearch Life, a manufacturer of probiotics based on human breast milk, will soon be acquired by the Kerry Group more
WinesFirst harvest of Barolo in the world with zero emissions
It is the ambitious project of FPT Industrial and Fontanafredda united in partnership
Making the first harvest of a zero-emission Barolo cru in the world and celebrating 2025 by uncorking the first 100% sustainable bottle of the prized king of wines: this is the goal that led to the birth... more
WinesNew board of directors for Monte delle Vigne
The winery is projected towards new international markets
In 2020 the company managed to hold up well despite the ongoing emergency: for 2021 it has a plan to relaunch exports, with the desire to significantly increase its share currently at 15% more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging also acquires Sodis-Uhart and Audoubert
Expands the offer of glass and metal packaging in France
The acquisition of Sodis-Uhart and Audoubert is the eleventh transaction of its kind concluded in Europe by Berlin Packaging since 2016, reflecting the company's strong commitment to offering packaging solutions in all segments of the European market more
WinesPinot Grigio Santa Margherita turns 60 and becomes more sustainable
In 1961 the first bottle made its debut on the Italian market
Pinot Grigio has made a strong contribution to the knowledge of winemaking Italy all over the world, telling a success story of Made in Italy. more
FishThe Starlacks salmon to Arcadia Sgr
With the support of Banca Euromibiliare, Ethica and Banco Bpm
Arcadia Sgr has acquired 100% of Starlaks Italia, making the fourth investment of the Private Equity fund Arcadia Small Cap II. The agreement was signed with the founding partners of Starlaks Andrea Balbo,... more
NewsFood Tech Accelerator: here are the selected startups
Third edition of the international accelerator of the food supply chain, from farm to fork
The 8 international startups, chosen from more than 600 applications, were presented today and will follow the path of the FoodTech Accelerator coordinated by Deloitte Officine Innovazione in collaboration... more
NewsNow French and English copy the white truffle
Tuber magnatum Pico could be produced in the UK thanks to a discovery of French scientists
At stake is a business estimated at over half a billion euros on the entire Italian peninsula, with prices for white truffles that this year reached up to 3 thousand euros per kilogram for the smallest sizes more
DistributionMarr, sales recovering in the second half of the year
The company expects to close 2020 with revenues of over 1.07 billion Euros. Confirmed opening of the new office in Catania
Marr Spa, the Italian leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution to the foodservice of food and non-food products, registered in the second half of 2020, although affected by the restrictions... more
FairsIeg: internationality and business for sweet foodservice
From 15 to 17 March, the Sigep Exp The Digital Experience starts
Ieg (Italian Exhibition Group) keeps alive the fil rouge with the out-of-home market, starting from the sweet foodservice segment. Waiting for the physical edition, in January 2022 (see EFA News article... more
Oils and condimentsSustainability and the extra virgin olive oil market
Carapelli (Deoleo) presented it's sustainability protocol
Sustainability in the extra virgin olive oil industry was the central theme of the digital conversation organized yesterday morning by Carapelli Firenze, a company with over one hundred and twenty years... more
BiologicalFrom Biofach/Vivaness the numbers of the world organic
Before the pandemic, over 106 billion euros in turnover
Before the pandemic, world organic grew in terms of turnover, number of farms and cultivated areas, marking a new record year for the sector. These are the numbers presented by the Swiss Fibl Institute... more
Oils and condimentsSasso is a historical brand of national interest
Exclusive interview with Roberto Sassoni, general manager Italy business unit of Deoleo
Sasso, the Italian historic brand of olive oil with the iconic green can, has been officially recognized as historic brand of national interest. We asked Roberto Sassoni, Deoleo general manager Italy business unit, to comment on this prestigious award. more
DistributionCarrefour 2020 results show further strong growth
Record commercial performance (+7.8% Like-For-Like)
Carrefour's full-year 2020 gross sales increased by +7.8% on a like-for-like basis. The Group's gross sales stood at €78,820M, an increase of + 4.4% at constant exchange rates. Net sales amounted to €... more
IndustryNestlé grows in 2020 on an organic basis
Turnover and profits down due divestitures and exchange rates
Divestitures weigh heavily on Nestlé, but the multinational in 2020 recorded a net increase in sales on an organic basis (net of acquisitions, divestitures and currency effects), driven above all by those... more
FairsDubai Food festival returns from February 25
From street-food to comfort-food to 5-star refined cuisine, the city is confirmed as a gastronomic hub
Dubai confirms its status as the region's gastronomic hub with the return of the eagerly awaited Dubai Food Festival (DFF) from 25 February to 13 March 2021. In fact, the countdown for the eighth edition... more
HealthKolinpharma (nutraceuticals): more medical prescriptions in the 4th trim
Sales of food supplements increased in December (+7% in volume and +11% in value)
Kolinpharma, an innovative SME listed on the Aim segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, in the fourth quarter of 2020 confirmed the positive growth trend of medical prescriptions, equal to n. 130,361,... more
MeatsPoultry production in Italy grows by + 2.5%
Unaitalia: "we fear Mercosur ratification and increase in raw material prices"
The poultry sector, a totally made in Italy sector, continues to grow also in 2020, recording an increase in production of + 2.5%, with increases for turkey (+ 4.4%) and for chicken (+ 2%) . But the sector... more
PeopleSanpellegrino appoints Fabiana Marchini as head of sustainability
The manager chosen to lead a task force dedicated to sustainability
Fabiana Marchini , from Cremona, born in 1974, has been appointed head of sustainability at Sanpellegrino, a leading company in the mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks sector, part of the Nestlé Group.... more
Oils and condimentsExtra virgin: Spain queen of production, Italy overtaken by Greece
Italian consumption up by almost 6%, exports equal to 3.3%
Italy loses the second step of the podium of the world production of extra virgin olive oil. In fact, behind the giant Spain capable of producing 1.6 million tons, Greece rises, which according to data... more
Economy and financeTpp Capital Holdings Launches Urban Agriculture Fund
Investments are aimed at social promotion in slums
The fund will focus on creating sustainable, vertically integrated food businesses in the Black majority neighborhoods of the US. more
ZootechnyEnvironment: Italian farms will be "zero carbon" in 10 years
The study on the impacts of Italian zootechnics by Georgofili Academy/Attached document
The contribution of Italian zootechnics to greenhouse gas emissions is modest and constantly decreasing, representing 5.2% of the national total. Ammonia emissions are down. Real water footprint numbers have been published: 100-300 liters of water for one liter of milk, and 500-1000 liters of water for 1 kg of meat. more
WinesWines in amphora, resistant grapes and forgotten grapes
The first company to produce amphorated wines is born in Valsugana
"Wines in amphora, resistant grapes and forgotten grapes, enhanced by the courage to dare". These are the ingredients that led to the birth of a new micro-company located in Valsugana. The North-Italian... more
DistributionAldi Italy is committed to reducing emissions
By 2025, it aims to decrease by a quarter compared to 2016
Since March 2018, energy consumption in Aldi stores has decreased by 8.5% thanks to photovoltaic systems, energy recovery initiatives and the use of latest generation refrigeration systems. more
WinesChianti meets U.S Consul general in Florence
"Our wine is increasingly loved overseas; let's strengthen this bond"
A "toast" to seal the historic friendship between Tuscany and the United States. In recent days, the president of the Chianti Wine Consortium Giovanni Busi and the director Marco Alessandro Bani met with... more
IndustryAntares Vision expands its capabilities through the acquisition of Rfxcel
A leading US-based Software-as-a-Service company
Antares Vision, an Italian leading global provider of intelligent Track & Trace, Inspection and Smart Data Management solutions for the Life Science and Food & Beverage sectors, announced entering into... more
IndustryNestlé agrees on sale of Waters North America brands
Perrier, S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna are not included in the agreement
Nestlé S.A. today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its regional spring water brands, purified water business and beverage delivery service in the U.S. and Canada to One Rock Capital... more
Economy and financeBialetti, the rally on the Stock Exchange doesn't stop
Negotiation activities continued with lending banks and investors on the group's restructuring
The race for the title of Bialetti continues, which today in Piazza Affari closed at + 6.36%, after being the best title in Milan also last week with an increase of 36.15%. The news on the group, at the... more
IndustryBat awarded by e-cig
Earnings and dividends grow
British American Tobacco awarded by electronic cigarettes. The second world group active in the production of tobacco and derivatives recorded, in the fiscal year 2020, a higher profit than expected thanks... more
SuperfoodInsects go to the Stock Exchange
Israeli company FlyingSpArk to go public
FlyingSpArk, which produces an alternative form of protein powder from fruit fly larvae and was founded by Eran Gronich, is planning on making an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange... more
FairsMelinda again at Biofach, from today to 19 Feb.
The Consortium returns to the World Organic Fair, this year in a digital version
After last year's debut, Melinda returns to Biofach, the world leading exhibition of organic food, which for the first time due to the pandemic takes place in a completely digital format, from 17 to 19... more
Economy and financePictet-Clean Energy winner of the "Esg Champions" award
The company recognized as the "best environmental fund"
Prize conceived by Mainstreet Partners to select the champions of sustainability among 350 strategies. more
Economy and financeThe turnover of Roncadin frozen pizzas is growing
It reaches 140 million euros, + 16.6% compared to 2019
2020 for Roncadin, a company from Meduno (Pn) specialized in the production of frozen pizzas for the Italian and foreign markets, closed with a plus sign. In fact, its turnover reached 140 million euros,... more
Oils and condimentsThe EU Oleum project is born
Analytical solutions to fight olive oil fraud
The EU-funded Oleum project has developed innovative analytical solutions to detect and combat the most common olive oil fraud and to ensure product quality and authenticity. Fraudulent commercial actions... more
WinesWinelivery also wants to reach small towns
Exclusive interview with the CEO and founder Francesco Magro
Record numbers are those recorded in 2020 by Winelivery, the 30-minute delivery service of wine, drinks, beverages and snacks at the ideal temperature. We talked about it with the CEO and founder Francesco Magro. more
Packaging and logisticsCds (caps) takes over the Polish company Viki Plast
The acquired company is the European leader in mineral water dispenser closures
Cds Srl, a Piacenza-based company among the main European producers of closures for the beverage industry, has acquired 100% of the capital of the Polish company Viki Plast Sa, the European leader in closures... more
WinesMasi Agricola signs an agreement for the Patent box
Significant certification of brand value
Masi Agricola Spa, a company listed on AIM Italia of the Italian Stock Exchange, leading producer of Amarone and premium wines, has signed a prior agreement with the Revenue Agency - Regional Directorate... more
NewsIFAD: 44th session of Board of Governors kicks off
Two days in digital session. At the end, the new president will be designate
The 44th session of the Board of Governors of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) opens tomorrow, February 17. Heads of state, ministers and agricultural development experts will... more
VideoBufala Campana PDO, one of the most faked products in the world
Exclusive interview with Domenico Raimondo, Consortium for the Protection's President
About 90 associates, with companies whose turnover reaches up to 50 million euros to smaller companies with a turnover of around 2-3 million euros per year, with a fairly large range, ranging from small... more
Studies and researchThe Mediterranean diet keeps the mind young
University of Edinburgh study: promotes cognitive function in old age
Following the rules of the Mediterranean diet, eating lots of green leafy vegetables and little meat, gives you the opportunity to remain mentally more active in old age. To say it is a study by the University... more
Studies and researchSoil: retaining Co2 to combat climate change
A project of Creaf and Jean Leon winery
Creaf (Center de Recerca Ecològica i Aplicacions Forestals) is working together with the Jean Leon wineries, producers of the Familia Torres wine brand, to study the ability of the soil of the vineyards... more
Packaging and logisticsGoglio: 30 million in new technologies
Sace, Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit support the company in international growth
Goglio Spa, an Italian company operating in the flexible packaging sector, receives a EUR 30 million loan from Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit and guaranteed by Sace, a publicly held Cassa Depositi e Prestiti... more
WinesFY2020 ends positively for Fantini Group
Turnover grew by + 8%, above expectations
The annus horribilis 2020 closes with a balance sheet above expectations for Fantini Group, a company active since the beginning of 1994, which, starting from Ortona in Abruzzo, has gradually made space... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard closes the first half down by 3.9%
Airport and duty free closures weigh heavily
Pernod Ricard ended the first half of fiscal 2021 with a decline in sales and profit, although he observed an improvement in the second quarter. Sales of the French wine and spirits producer stood at € 4... more
Economy and financeArtisan Partners goes against Danone
The fund is a minority shareholder with approximately 3% of the shares
The investment firm Artisan Partners has requested that changes in governance and strategy be made in Danone through a letter addressed to one of the board members of the French food company, Gilles Schnepp.... more
WinesTannico: 2021 will be the year of small artisan labels
Exclusive interview with CEO and co-founder Marco Magnocavallo
After a record 2020, with an 82% growth in revenues compared to the previous year, Tannico aims to further improve the selection of labels (focusing on small artisan businesses) and consolidate its presence abroad. CEO and co-founder Marco Magnocavallo unveils it to EFA News. more