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Fairs#CiockDown: Eurochocolate's surrender to the pandemic
The 27th edition of the "sweetest" event in Perugia has been deleted
The 27th edition of Eurochocolate was scheduled for October 16, a famous annual event dedicated to the culture of chocolate in the city of Perugia. Just 7 days from the start, following an ordinance of... more
CoffeeDates set for Sigep 2021, but with an "Expanded" edition
The Salon of ice cream, pastry, artisan bakery, coffee
Sigep 2021 is back, the "Ice-Cream, Pastry, Artisan Bakery, Coffee Show", but with a much more "Expanded" version of an entire week that will see the alternation of present events and completely digital... more
FairsInauguration of the International Alba White Truffle Fair
An event dedicated to safety
With the inauguration of Friday 9 October, the 90th edition of the international Alba White Truffle fair has officially opened, proving the courage of an entire territory that does not give up on its most... more
FairsTerra Madre Salone del Gusto 2020 is opening today
Begins the event dedicated to good, clean and fair food, organized by Slow Food, the Piedmont Region and the City of Turin
"An Italian challenge but also a meeting with the world that aims to raise public awareness towards the protection of the planet and about access to better and more sustainable food&", declared the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli more
BeverageThaifex – Anuga Asia 2020 ends successfully
Spotlight on the future of Food & Beverage; interest of international buyers
Despite the difficult economic and health situation, Thaifex - Anuga Asia, one of the first commercial events to open in Asia following the pandemic, hosted 797 exhibitors and 21,104 visitors and professionals... more
Economy and financeCth of the Ferrero Group acquires Fox's Biscuits
It will incorporate two manufacturing plants in Kirkham and Batley, UK
Cth, a Belgian holding affiliated with the Ferrero group, announced a definitive agreement under which it will acquire the Fox's and private label biscuits business, including some important historical... more
NewsMars: steps forward in the "Palm Positive Plan"
Mapping, management and monitoring, to combat deforestation
The US multinational Mars, uses only palm oil which does not resort to deforestation to be obtained; pivotal goal of the "Palm Positive Plan" business plan, launched in September 2019. The company has... more
PeopleNestlé Waters CEO elected Efbw president
Muriel Lienau to head the European bottled water federation for the next 2 years
The European bottled water federation (Efbw) has elected Muriel Lienau , CEO of Nestlé Waters in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (Emena), as new president for the next two years. Lienau heads... more
Press releaseFacebook, the adv that works
Report Nestlé / Nielsen certifies boom in Baci Perugina sales
Thanks to a collaboration with Nielsen, Nestlè has conducted a two-year marketing mix modeling (MMM) study, to measure the effectiveness of the promotional campaign and the impact of the means used in... more
WinesRiccardo Cotarella signs the Eisacktaler Kellerei wines
A consultancy to enhance the territory and create new labels
Riccardo Cotarella , one of the best known Italian oenologists, will sign the wines of the Eisacktaler Kellerei Eisack Valley winery, and will cover the role of consultant starting from the current harvest... more
Economy and financeNewlat Food points to UK
Non-binding offer aimed at acquiring Hovis Holdings
With reference to the news published on the Sky News UK website, the Italian company Newlat Food Spa confirms that it has submitted to the shareholders of the Hovis Holdings Limited group a non-binding... more
FairsFood, health and sustainability protagonists of "Sana Restart 2020"
The international exhibition of organic and natural products of BolognaFiere is starting
The appointment with "Sana Restart" is approaching, the international exhibition of organic and natural products, scheduled at the Bologna exhibition center from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October. Food, health... more
BeveragePepsiCo: net revenues up 5.3%
Ramon Laguarta: "Expression of resilience of our teams in every continent"
The PepsiCo company reported a 5.3% increase in net revenue for the third quarter of 2020, reflecting the continued production of snacks and the significant improvement in its global beverage business.... more
PeopleValentina Massa elected new Effpa president
The MD of Italian Dalma Mangimi
The General Assembly of the Effpa (the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association) elected Valentina Massa , president of the European Ex Foodstuff Processors Association. Massa is the Managing Director... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo launches new Tetra Stelo
Plant-based packaging made up of 87% renewable sources
Great news for the Granarolo Group, which chooses the sustainable packaging "Tetra Stelo Aseptic Edge Wingcap" for the milk line of the "Accadì High Digestibility Lactose Free" range. This is a package... more
Economy and financeLabomar supplements land on the stock exchange
Debut in the Milan Aim segment on Monday 5 October
Labomar, a nutraceutical company based in the province of Treviso and active internationally, has received the admission of its ordinary shares to trading on the Aim Italia segment of the Stock Exchange.... more
Press release"Crema", the new ice cream format in Milan
Launched by Giorgio Bulgari, a second opening is scheduled for early 2021
It takes courage to open new stores in this period, especially in a competitive square like that of Milan where there is no shortage of formats dedicated to ice cream. Yet this is the challenge launched... more
Catering and hospitalityCirfood promotes the new Position Paper 2020
The road map towards a circular economic model for the relaunch of Italy
Cirfood, part of the Alliance for the circular economy, promotes the new "Position Paper 2020" which presents the road map towards a circular economic model for the relaunch of Italy. Five objectives and... more
Press releaseMondelēz Internazional celebrates the second "Purpose Day" of the year
Awareness raising on food waste in collaboration with Banco Alimentare
Today, October 1, 2020, Mondel Internationalz International, Inc., a snacking company celebrates its second annual "Purpose Day" to strengthen its commitment to a more sustainable product, and celebrate... more
Press releaseMarine Stewardship Council publishes new "Annual Report"
409 fishing activities have the certification Msc
Marine Stewardship Council, an international non-profit organization that promotes ocean health through its seafood sustainability standards, publishes the new annual report containing data and the progress... more
CoffeeThe "Community of the Rite of Espresso Coffee" is born
The support campaign to win Unesco is launched
On the occasion of the world coffee day scheduled for next 1st October 2020, the Consortium for the protection of traditional Italian espresso coffee announces the birth of the "Community of the Rite of... more
Mineral waters and drinksCoca Cola will produce Topo Chico hard seltzers
The company's first steps into the low calorie alcoholic beverages market
Molson Coors has signed an agreement with Coca-Cola on the production, marketing and distribution in the United States of Topo Chico hard seltzers. It is a type of highball drink containing carbonated... more
ForeignNew Nesquik based on oats, peas and cocoa
Nestlé launches the plant drink in Europe
Nestlé has launched a plant-based alternative to its Nesquik milk and chocolate drink in Europe. The vegan alternative is a combination of oats and peas and cocoa from a sustainable supply chain.The launch... more
Cheese and dairy productsNestlé: new accelerator for the development of dairy and vegetable products
6 months to bring new ideas from the concept to the test laboratory
Nestlé has launched a new research and development (R&D) acceleration program in an effort to boost innovation in sustainable dairy and plant-based dairy alternatives. The accelerator, located in the... more
FairsBuyFood Toscana: Spotlight on regional food "champions"
45 selected Tuscan companies and 38 international buyers
BuyFood Toscana 2020, the regional event and Chamber of Commerce of Florence-PromoFirenze, is back with PDO, Igp and Agriqualità products of the territory. The initiative is organized by the Sistema Toscana... more
Press releaseLNG trucks are traveling in Sicily
Nicolosi Trasporti creates the first liquid natural gas distributor in southern Italy
The first Lng (Liquid Natural Gas) distribution plant in Sicily was inaugurated, built by Nicolosi Trasporti, a logistics company chaired by Gaetano Nicolosi , and historical partner of Lidl Italia. The... more
Economy and financeAmorim caps: certified quantity of Co2
Italian Valdobbiadene Producers Winery inserts the certifications in his sustainability report
Amorim Cork Italy, a company engaged in the production of corks, helps wineries to become more sustainable. In this regard, the company certified the quantity of Co2 absorbed by the one-piece cap, the... more
Press releaseThinkAbout: model for combating food waste
The innovative start-up protagonist at the Milan CSR Show
The eighth edition of the CSR and social innovation exhibition scheduled in Milan on 29 and 30 September, sees among its protagonists ThinkAbout, the first company in Italy to exploit food surpluses in... more
Economy and financeLongino & Cardenal's net result negative in 1H20
Strong impact of Covid-19 on the company specialized in the distribution of high-end food
The Board of Directors of Longino & Cardenal, a company active in the research, selection and distribution of high-end food for national and international high-end catering, approved the Consolidated Financial... more
MeatsWalmart, Cargill and McDonald's together for the Great Plains
Investment of over 6 million dollars to support the WWF initiative
An initiative aimed at improving the territorial "health" of Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota more
Government actsFabien Simon, new CEO of Jde Peet's
We aim to gain market share in the global coffee and tea supply chain
Jde Peet's, born from the merger between Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Peet's Coffee, has appointed the former CFO of Jde Fabien Simon as the new CEO, starting from 7 September. Simon, who held the position... more
Studies and researchArtificial intelligence in agriculture
Bridging the digital divide and responding to the need for food security
The best practices presented at the digital event “Artificial intelligence, food for all. Dialogue and experiences", organized in Rome between the Pontifical Academy for Life, FAO and IBM. more
BeverageDoppio Malto continues to grow and lands abroad
Turnover of 16 million; new openings in Italy and France
Doppio Malto, a brewery born in Erba, near Milan, in 2004, continues its expansion, not only in Italy, but also internationally. The company has confirmed the opening of 4 new offices by the end of the... more
Press releaseBest Brands Italia returns in March 2021
The 6th edition has been postponed to decree the brands most loved by consumers
"Best Brands Italia" will return next year, given that the sixth edition is set for 24 March 2021. The pandemic has influenced the decision to move the date from November 2020 to March next year, thus... more
IndustryDried fruit market: the leaders are optimistic
The INC survey shows an industry ready to restart
The survey conducted by the "International Nuts and Dried Fruit Council" shows that the dried fruit market is strong and ready to accept new production challenges. A few months after the peak of the health... more
Press releaseFeed4Future carbon neutral offering now available for Skretting customers
First-to-market low impact feed now available for Italian farmers, taking Italian aquaculture to new levels of sustainability
Feed4Future is born, the innovative carbon neutral line feeds by Skretting based on raw materials and by-products from the food industry. About a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are generated... more
Catering and hospitalityFood & Beverage after the pandemic
A research conducted by Coqtail Milano and Augusto Contract
What will be the new trends in the world of catering in 2021 after the pandemic? This is the question that "Coqtail Milano", the first community on Italian mixology specialized in researching trends in... more
Economy and finance"R Factor", Forum of the Economy of Romagna
Among the speeches there will be that of Joseph Stiglitz
Back with the fourth edition, "R Factor", the forum of the economy of Romagna, to be held in "Cesena Fiera", on October 16th. The event will see the participation of companies, institutions, trade associations,... more
CoffeeDe' Longhi Group: growing in the high-teens in the third quarter
Higher digits than the estimates made at the end of the first half
The De 'Longhi Group, one of the players in the small household appliance sector dedicated to the world of coffee, cooking, air conditioning and home care, estimates strong growth in sales in the high-teens... more
WinesDiego Planeta: is dead the processor of the Sicilian wine renaissance
His company is one of the best known brands in the island
Last farewell to Diego Planeta , one of the founding fathers of Sicilian wine excellence. The man who rediscovered and reinterpreted wine in Sicily passed away at the age of 80 after having spent a life... more
Press releaseAndriani Spa among the Italian companies considered "Best Managed Companies 2020"
"Winning ways of managing organizational change in the transition from family to managerial business
The Andriani SpA company, known for the production of "Innovation food", is among the winners of the 3rd edition of the "Best Managed Companies Award 2020", an initiative promoted by Deloitte to support... more
Cheese and dairy productsInternational tour of Pecorino Toscano PDO
Upcoming promotional events in Spain, USA and Canada
Pecorino Toscano PDO returns to travel with 3 new international events. The first will be a Spanish stop and then will take off to North America, heading for Canada and the United States of America. A... more
Fruit and vegetablesChange of management for Apofruit
Ernesto Fornari is the new group's general manager
Change of management for the Apofruit Group, a cooperative company in the fruit and vegetable market. The board of directors elected Ernesto Fornari as the new general manager of the Group. Fornari is... more
Studies and researchPFAS: new safety limit established by EFSA
Their use also affects the food sector, with traces in drinking water, fruit and egg products
It has been studied that excessive exposure to these chemicals can generate harmful effects on human health. Among the most affected segment of the population are children more
Catering and hospitalityWagamama: new opening in City Life Shopping District
Second opening in Milan, the fourth in Italy
Wagamama, a concept managed in Italy by the company C&P (Chef Express and Percassi), opens its second restaurant in Milan. In the heart of City Life, inside the Food Hall of the Shopping District, a space... more
Veg worldJeff Bezos invests in plant-based
The richest man in the world participates in the 85 million NotCo round
Jeff Bezos , a well-known American entrepreneur and the first richest man in the world, invests in plant-based foods consisting mainly or entirely of plant-based nutrients. Bezos participated, for an undisclosed... more
Studies and research8th edition of Master "Innovation of food technological sciences"
Scholarship offered by the "Piera, Pietro and Giovanni Ferrero Foundation"
Registrations are now open for the 2020-21 edition of the II level university master in "Innovation of food technology sciences", by Michele Ferrero . The University of Turin proposes and coordinates the... more
DistributionToo Good To Go celebrates one year in Rome
150 thousand meals saved and 375 tons of CO2 saved
The app against food waste "Too Good To Go" celebrates a year of activity in Rome, with over 150,000 meals saved and 650 participating stores. Numbers that show great enthusiasm on the part of the citizens... more
Beverage"Recycle me again": new Coca Cola slogan for a circular economy
The bottle with 50% recycled plastic
"Recycle me again" is the new Coca Cola slogan, printed on the labels of the new bottles of the company. A packaging made with 50% recycled plastic (rPET), a sign of the Group's commitment to support a... more
Economy and finance"Poty": Hexagro's technology for growing healthy and sustainable food
You can save up to 90% of water and also sow on the terrace of the house
The new agricultural technology of the startup Hexagro, born in Milan in 2017, is collecting more and more awards and is expanding in several countries around the world. The idea behind the project is... more