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Pasta and bakery productsDe Cecco über alles
Illustrious testimonials for the new advertising campaign for premium pasta in Germany
Four famous athletes and a well-known influncer are involved. more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's will open 30 restaurants in 2021 in Italy
17 premises opened in the last 6 months, despite Covid
Despite the crisis that has hit restaurants due to the pandemic, McDonald's in recent months has continued to invest in Italy by opening new restaurants throughout the peninsula. And on social networks... more
TraditionsItalian tradition, Imma Simioli new president of the consortium
She is CEO of Fresystem, a leading company in the production of pastry and snacks
Imma Simioli, CEO of Fresystem, is the new president of Tradizione Italiana-Italian Food Tradition, the consortium of companies that promotes quality Italian food. Simioli will join the CEO Sabato D'Amico.... more
FairsCesena Fiera closes 2020 in profit
Capital increase approved to support investments in the exhibition center
Cesena Fiera avoids the crisis, plans the future and closes 2020 with a profit (22 thousand Euros). The approval of the 2020 preliminary financial statements took place during the Cesena Fiera Shareholders'... more
TraditionsMonari Federzoni takes over Giacobazzi Farms from Granarolo
Base of balsamic vinegar with a turnover of 32 million is born
Monari Federzoni, historic Modena company, producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, condiments and drinks, has signed an agreement with Granarolo for the acquisition of Fattorie Giacobazzi di Nonantola,... more
MeatsBiosecurity, Unaitalia partner of a mega European project
Netpoulsafe aims to improve the sustainability of poultry production
Unaitalia, in the role of the main trade association in the poultry sector, will be part of the network of Italian partners of the Horizon 2020 project Netpoulsafe (Networking European poultry actors... more
BiologicalValsoia will distribute Oreo O's cereals in Italy
The partnership between the Bolognese company and Weetabix is strengthened
A coup at the end of the year for Valsoia which has finalized an agreement, effective from 1 January 2021, with Weetabix Ltd, an English company controlled by Post Consumer Brands LLC, for the exclusive... more
FairsRefrigera postponed to April in Bologna
The international fair dedicated to the industrial refrigeration industry
In order to ensure the best outcome of the event, A151 announced that the 2021 edition of Refrigera, the international trade fair event dedicated to the industrial, commercial and logistic refrigeration... more
TraditionsCaffè Florian in Venice: a sad 300th anniversary for the oldest coffee house in the world
In an empty city, the bar risks not reopening for Covid
The historic Caffè Florian, in Piazza San Marco in Venice, has just turned 300 years old (29 December 1720 - 29 December 2020). But it is a bitter birthday marked by the closure, like all the clubs in... more
FairsSigep Observatory: The moka is back, due to lockdown
Next edition of Rimini Fair's will take place on 18 and 19 of March
Conceived in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti, the moka is a coffee maker subsequently produced in more than 105 million copies. It is, always says the encyclopedia of the network, a product of Italian industrial... more
CoffeeDe’ Longhi Group finalizes the acquisition of Capital Brands Holdings
United States becomes the first market for the Treviso Group
Following the completion of the authorization process by the competent bodies (in particular the Antitrust bodies) and the occurrence of the conditions precedent, the De' Longhi Group finalized the contract... more
FairsTuttofood and HostMilano will take place together at Fiera Milano
The event has been postponed to October 2021
Tuttofood Milan, the global, B2B event for the agri-food sector and national and international point of reference, traditionally held in May, has been postponed to October 2021. The event will now take... more
PeopleEridania Italia (Cristan Union) appoints the new general manager
Alessio Bruschetta is part of the group since 2014
Eridania Italia, starting from 1 January 2021, has a new General Manager, in the person of Alessio Bruschetta. “It is with immense pleasure and honor that I welcome this opportunity", said Bruschetta, "... more
AgrifoodRenewables, BF signs partnership with Graded
BF Energy was born to enhance the Bonifiche Ferraresi's systems
Graded, the Neapolitan Energy Saving Company, has signed a partnership with BF Spa, the listed on Milan Stock Exchange controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi, which will lead to the birth of Bf Energy,... more
MeatsRondanini Salumi, the relaunch is a family story
Exclusive interview with Annamaria Bruno, CEO of the brand
A new site and new products, Rondanini Salumi is preparing to face the new year with a long-term investment plan and a debut in new markets. more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packging acquires Novapack
To strengthen the glass offer in the Italian wine sector
Berlin Packaging, a world leader in the supply of glass, plastic and metal containers and closures, has announced the acquisition of Newpack, an important company in the glass packaging sector, based in... more
Studies and researchHighest levels of microplastics found in molluscs
New study from UK researchers at Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull
Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals (1). The research, led by researchers at Hull York Medical School and the University... more
CoffeeSegafredo Zanetti is the Partner of the AC Milan Football Club
The partnership enables activations across the Senior men’s and women’s teams
Segafredo becomes the Official Coffee and Partner of the Club and is going to offer a wide range of products at AC Milan’s venues and hospitality areas. AC Milan and Segafredo Zanetti, two global brands, t... more
NewsRbi, worldwide renunciation of caged eggs
The decision concerns the Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes chain's
Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes will eliminate cage-free eggs at all locations and in all products. This includes products such as mayonnaise that use egg as an ingredient. In Western Europe, North... more
Catering and hospitalityCrowfunding: Feat Food raises 152,000 euros
Part of a € 1.8 million round
Feat Food, the startup that created the algorithm cook, has successfully concluded an equity crowdfunding campaign on CrowdFundMe with a collection of almost 152,000 euros, compared to a minimum target... more
IndustryAgricultural machinery: Mps support Ama with Italy Sace Guarantee
2 million to face the decline in activity due to Covid
Ama puts 2 million in a loan from Monte Paschi di Siena bank with Sace's Italy Guarantee. The leading Italian company in the supply of components for the preparation and maintenance of Off Highway Vehicles... more
DessertsFerrero continues to grow in Italy
Turnover 2020 of 1.52 billion (+3,5%)
Ferrero Spa and the four subsidiaries in Italy have communicated the results of the management trend over the period 1 September 2019 - 31 August 2020. The main subsidiary, Ferrero Commerciale Italia Srl,... more
Studies and researchConsumption: the 2020 budget according to the Italians
66% in 2020 spent more on Food&Beverage
A survey conducted by the ShopFully Consumption Observatory more
Press releasePrinces asks Apulian children to draw Christmas
"Bimbi in Princes-Christmas Edition", contest to bring the little ones closer to their parents' work
A Santa Claus with a mask that smiles with his eyes, the elves spaced out preparing the packages of Pia tomato, the Three Wise Men who bring the Apulian tomato as a gift to the Child Jesus and many images... more
News#ChristmasMenu: the top 10 of "must have" according to Instagram
Panettone wins over pandoro, lasagna and lentils always present
Instagram reveals what are the must haves for the perfect Christmas lunch or dinner. First of all, the age-old question: panettone or pandoro team? With more than 580 thousand photos posted under the hashtag... more
IndustryAryzta rejects Elliott's € 734 million offer
The Group will sell business units in North America and Latin America
Swiss based Aryzta Group has rejected a € 734 million acquisition offer from the US investment firm Elliott and has announced its intention to sell its business units in North America and Latin America. E... more
WinesValpantena merges with Cantina of Custoza
The majority of the shareholders's assembly, in favor
President Luigi Turco: "A concrete growth project, our commitment remains valid". Financial year 2019/20 has also been approved. more
TraditionsDos Sicilia is born, the association of regional excellences
There are two objectives: to favor the aggregation of producers and to enhance the regional agri-food
Dos Sicilia was born, the association of consortia of Sicilian denominations of origin and Qs, Qualitatively safe products. It was born in Catania, in the office of the notary Ottavio D'Angelo, where the... more
Catering and hospitalityFoodtech: Deliveristo closes a 4.5 million Euro round
Agreement with United Ventures to digitally connect suppliers and restaurateurs
Deliveristo, the company that connects Italian producers and distributors with the world of restaurateurs through a virtual market, has closed a Series A investment round of 4.5 million euros with United... more
Studies and researchIbm Food Sustainability Study 2020
Consumers more attentive to sustainability and blockchain-based traceability
Also this year, Morning Consult and Ibm conducted the “Ibm Food Sustainability Study” in the United States and Europe analyzing the importance that consumers give to food sustainability. The survey, whi... more
CoffeeE-commerce, Caffè Milani goes on Alibaba
BtoB platform connects 18 million buyers in 190 countries
From next January, Caffè Milani makes its entrance on Alibaba, the largest e-commerce in the world, which with its BtoB platform connects 18 million buyers in 190 countries. A step made necessary by the... more
WinesThe online wine shop Etilika.it boosts its growth thanks to Mamacrowd
Equity crowdfunding campaign for € 500,000 collection target
Etilika, the Italian e-commerce focused on national wines, launches its equity crowdfunding campaign on Mamacrowd in order to accelerate its internationalization and catalogue expansion. After closing... more
Cheese and dairy productsEmmi sells Spanish goat’s cheese producer
The 80% majority stake in Lácteos Caprinos buys by Lácteas García Baquero
Emmi, the major Swiss milk processor, has sold its 80% majority stake in Spanish goat’s cheese manufacturer Lácteos Caprinos to Lácteas García Baquero. Founded in 2002 in Jaen, Lácteos Caprinos specialises in th... more
WinesChina. The Excellent Wine Producer 2020 at Donnafugata
The prize is awarded by WineIta
The prestigious award assigned by WineIta, the most important information portal dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of Italian wines in China. more
MeatsParma ham, disciplinary modification procedure completed
Mipaaf sent the dossier to the Commission, which has the final approval
The national phase of evaluation of the proposed modification of the Prosciutto di Parma Production Regulations by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies was positively concluded, which... more
Packaging and logisticsBC Partners has launched an offer over Milan-listed IMA
The tender at 68 euros per share will close on 14 January 2021
The tender offer by IMA BidCo spa (100% indirectly controlled by Sofima spa) on IMA spa started on the 14th of December. IMA is a Milan-listed group active in the design and production of automatic machines... more
Frozen foodsRolli Alimentari in the sights of private equity funds
Deal of 220 million euros, according to rumors relaunched by the financial newspaper Sole 24 Ore
Rolli Alimentari frozen food could go under a private equity fund. Il Sole 24 Ore reports this rumors, according to which the Rolli family, which founded and still controls Industrie Rolli Alimentari spa,... more
Catering and hospitalityQatar, focuses on the kitchen pending the reopening of the borders
Online video series featuring some of the most renowned chefs in the country
Qatar is preparing to welcome again tourists from all over the world and the Qntc (Qatar National Tourism Council) is working closely with the Ministry of Public Health and the entire hospitality sector... more
DessertsFerrara, 100% reusable and recyclable packaging by 2025
The company signs the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and UN global commitment
Ferrara Candy Company has communicated the goal of making all its packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. The commitment comes when the company joins 500 companies and governments,... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano closes 2020 positively
There is + 2% in production and + 3.7% in global consumption
"Despite the crisis generated by the health emergency, Grana Padano is confirmed as the most consumed PDO product in the world and continues to grow", a press release announced. In fact, the estimate of... more
Catering and hospitalityThe expansion of Kfc Italia continues, with today's opening in Palermo
46th restaurant of the chain in the peninsula and 5th in Sicily
Is opening today Kfc restaurant in Palermo, in via Notarbartolo 1. This is the 46th restaurant of the fast food chain known for fried chicken, in Italy, and the fifth in Sicily. The new store has generated... more
Economy and financePamplona Cap Management acquires Signature Foods
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed
Pamplona Capital Management has agreed to acquire Signature Foods from the private equity firm Ik Investment Partners. Signature Foods is a frozen ready meals company with an offer ranging from creams... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat rationalizes activities with the subsidiary Centrale del Latte d'Italia
Integration of plants, generation of cost synergies, exchange of know-how
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (Cli) and Newlat Food SpA announce that, on 18 December 2020, they signed a contract under which, starting from 1 January 2021, Newlat Food will lease to Cli, company's... more
DistributionMarr obtains an A rating for the Esg 2020 assessment by Msci
Company awarded for policies in support of "Environment, Social and Governance"
Marr, the company leader in Italy in the sale and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice, has received an upgrade (from BBB to A, on a scale from CCC to AAA) in the ESG Ratings assessment... more
BeverageItalians to support the world of beer and Ho.Re.Ca
Over half use take away to buy it, according to Cib's results
The beer information center (Cib) branded AssoBirra, reveals the complete and updated photograph of the changes taking place in the Italian beer sector. Cib is the appointment with the live story of how... more
AgrifoodBonifiche Ferraresi announces investments of 100 million
A program of 300 job hiring is coming
The Bonifiche Ferraresi group will carry out numerous recruitments in Emilia Romagna thanks to a new growth project. The well-known agricultural company is planning new investments that will create 300... more
IndustryAcqua Sant'Anna, 10 million investment in technology
By February 2021, the company's laser-guided robots will reach 45 units
Alberto Bertone, president and chief executive officer of Acqua Sant'Anna, announces the investment of 10 million euros aimed at expanding the range of LGV robots and the purchase of a new bottling line,... more
IndustryBarilla rewards employees
Allocated 11 million to be divided among the 8400 employees in the world
As a sign of appreciation for the dedication shown in 2020, the Barilla group will distribute a total amount of 11 million euros to its employees around the world. This special recognition is in addition... more
Pasta and bakery productsDeco (baked goods) grows in 2020
Turnover over 180 million for the Ravenna cooperative group
Covid bonus of € 1,000 for all members and employees. more
IndustryInspire Brands, acquisition of Dunkin' Brands is completed
The Group's restaurants are now 31,600, with a turnover of 26 billion
Inspire Brands, announced the completion of the $ 11.3 billion acquisition of Dunkin' Group. With the annexation of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, Inspire now owns nearly 32,000 restaurants in more than 60... more