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LiqueursPernod Ricard bets on soft drinks
It acquired a majority stake in Ceder's
Pernod Ricard acquired a majority stake in Ceder's, of which he just was an exclusive UK distributor and marketer from 2018. more
Veg worldMars chocolate is becoming more and more vegan
Bounty Vegan and Topic Vegan arrive in the UK and Asda
Mars has expanded its range of vegan and gluten-free chocolate with the introduction of Bounty Vegan and Topic Vegan in the UK. The vegan alternative Bounty is a combination of cocoa and cubed coconut,... more
Packaging and logisticsNewCold is consolidated in Italy
The acquisition of Pacaro Logistica has been signed
The Pacaro structures near Rome thus complement those of NewCold that will be built in Milan area. more
Cheese and dairy productsThe new Italian giant of PDO cheeses is born
Parmareggio takes sole control of the Agriform business unit
On the one hand, the leader of Parmigiano Reggiano which belongs to the Bonterre group (over 1 billion in revenues); on the other, the first Venetian reality of DOP cheeses (Grana Padano, Asiago, Piave and others). more
MeatsAsda, or rather the oxymoron supermarket
Test bench of "vegan butcher" was inaugurated
"How do you say 'oxymoron' in Great Britain"? It is not a joke, but the question that arises spontaneously in the face of the news, which has come from across the Channel, of the experimental inauguration... more
MeatsVion plans to acquire a Belgian beef company
Objective: to consolidate the position in Western Europe
Vion Food Group has announced plans to acquire Adriaens, a beef producer based in Zottegem, Belgium, as a maneuver to expand its position in the country. Based in the Netherlands, Vion is an international... more
Conserved and jamsCampbell's sells bread to Jimmy's Cookies
The biscuit maker will acquire the Ecce Panis brand
After the Kelsen biscuits, sold to Ferrero (see EFA News article of 12-07-19 ) and the sale of the Australian snack business unit Arnott (see EFA News article of 02-08-19), Campbell Soup Company has signed... more
IndustryThistle raises $10.3 million in the series B funding round
The organic food company aims to expand its customer base in 2021
Thistle, the San Francisco-based meal delivery service, raised $ 10.3 million during a Series B funding round led by PowerPlant Ventures. The latter was joined by Siddhi Capital, Alumni Ventures Group... more
Oils and condimentsUnilever sells its latest stake in Bertolli to EnricoGlasbest
The deal ended for an undisclosed sum
Unilever sold its remaining stake in Bertolli to Dutch food group EnricoGlasbest, which will become the new owner of the business, including the rights to pasta, sauces and pesto in Europe. The deal, concluded... more
IndustryTyson Ventures invests in vegetable shrimp
New Wave Foods raises $ 18 million in a series A funding round
New Wave Foods, a San Francisco, California-based manufacturer of a plant-based shrimp alternative, raised $ 18 million in a Series A funding round, Forbes reported. This figure includes an investment... more
IndustryFrance: Innatis acquires Domaine des Coteaux
The fruit company expands its range and diversifies its summer stone fruit production
French fruit company Innatis acquired stone fruit producer Domaine des Coteaux for an undisclosed sum. Since its foundation in the 1950s, Innatis has distinguished itself for its production, packaging... more
WinesConstellation Brands and E&J Gallo complite $ 810 million wine deal
The sale includes part of the portfolio, five wineries and the polyphenolics asset
Constellation Brands has completed the sale of over 30 wine brands to E&J Gallo Winery, two years after the agreement was announced. Closing of deal follows Federal Trade Commission approval on December... more
WinesItalian Wine Brands distributes the dividend despite Covid
Will be paid 0.4 euros per share
The board of directors of Italian Wine Brands, a company listed on AIM Italia, has approved the proposal for the distribution of an additional ordinary dividend of € 0.4 for each share that will be entitled t... more
PetfoodCinven takes over Landini Giuntini
Ok of antitrust: there isn't constitution of a dominant position
Ok from the Italian antitrust to the acquisition, by Cinven Capital Management (through Artemis Acquistions Limited, wholly owned and controlled by the Sixth Cinven Fund), of the Italian Landini Giuntini,... more
FishAntitrust: ok the acquisition of Lagumar Seas by Pai Partners
The transaction in Italy concerns Riunione Industrie Alimentari and doesn't create a dominant position
Green light by the Italian antitrust to the acquisition of the Spanish group Lagumar Seas (parent of the Iberian fish brand Angulas Aguinaga, 220 million euros in turnover in 2019) by Maverick Directorship... more
Cheese and dairy productsDairy products ranked 1st in the cart of Italians
In 2020, milk, yogurt and cheeses saw sales grow by 8.4%
Boom in food & beverage spending in 2020: the lockdowns that have occurred during the year and the restrictions imposed to contain the pandemic, have led Italians to spend more time at home and, therefore,... more
IndustryFive italian companies join forces for a new compostable packaging project
Initiative led by the Ima Flx hub, concretely testify the Ima "Zero philosophy" of the Group
Five companies of excellence in the Italian supply chain are playing an important role as technological innovators in the transition process towards the circular economy, and they are Ima, Novamont, Saes... more
IndustryMetro strengthens in Spain with the acquisition of Davigel
An agreement between Sysco France, Davigel Spain and Makro Spain
Metro acquires Davigel España, a restaurant services company (FSD) until now controlled by the US wholesaler Sysco, to strengthen the company's strategy in the Spanish horeca market, where it operates... more
Economy and financeBorges closed the fiscal year with a consolidated profit of 23.7 million
In 2021, the Catalan oil and condiments group celebrates 125 years of history
Despite having recorded a very complicated second half, due to the effects of Covid 19, the Borges International Group achieved a consolidated net result of 23.7 million euros, which will also be used... more
IndustryAryzta sells the remaining stake in Picard
Agreement with Lion Capital and Invest Group Zouari for approximately 24 million euros
Food company with global interests Aryzta has reached an agreement with Lion Capital and Invest Group Zouari (Igz) to sell its remaining 4.64% stake in Picard for approximately € 24 million. In 2019, A... more
Veg worldVeganuary 2021 has officially started
The whole month of January without eating food of animal origin
Nestlé and Domino Pizza among the supporters of the initiative more
DessertsMondelez International towards agreement for "vegan chocolates"
The deal for the acquisition of Hu Master Holdings is expected this week
Mondelez International is pursuing negotiations for the stipulation of an agreement for the acquisition of Hu Master Holdings. A transaction that estimates the chocolate bar maker's value at over $ 250... more
IndustryMcCormick acquires Fona International
The operation is worth 710 million dollars
Fona, which is headquartered in Illinois, has $ 114 million in annual revenues, has 220 employees and has a center dedicated to technology innovation. more
NewsMasi Foundation remembers Pierre Cardin
The Italian naturalized French designer wins “Civiltà Veneta” Award in 1997
The Masi Foundation remembers Pierre Cardin, the naturalized French Italian designer who passed away on 29 december 2020. The unparalleled and revolutionary designer, forerunner of many fashion trends... more
Studies and researchBain & Co certifies the collapse of restaurants
Horeca in Italy loses 27 billion in 2020, 700 million just in Christmas time
Bain & Company analyzed the data at the end of the year in the public business sector, using data supported by over 2,000 interviews across Italy to understand how the 2020 turnover will close. Bars and... more
Conserved and jamsCallipo rewards employees
The company closed the year with turnover up by 7.6%, equal to 67.4 million
2020 ends with optimism for the future and positivity for Callipo employees. The Calabrian company, despite this complicated and difficult year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis,... more
Studies and researchCarbon Neutrality in agri-food: Lce launches Executive Program with Eiis
Interview with Assunta Filareto, Life Cycle Engineering sustainability manager
With the launch of the Green Deal, the strategic plan to make Europe climate neutral by 2050, the issue of carbon neutrality has entered by force in all the working agendas of governments and in the perspectives... more
FairsSigep Observatory: more training in the future of foodservice professionals
The sector faces 2021 with increasingly professional business models
"Practical skills and digital knowledge, entrepreneurial vision and a spirit devoted to eco-sustainability. The year that most questioned the habits and customs of the past, forcing the business world... more
MeatsEU Court of Justice: possible to ban halal and kosher slaughter
Animal activists rejoice, but for Israeli government it is a "harsh message to all Judaism"
In order to promote animal welfare in the context of ritual slaughter, Member States may, without infringing the fundamental rights enshrined in the Charter, impose a preliminary reversible stunning process,... more
DistributionOk conditioned to Delivery Hero on Woowa Brothers
However, the German company will sell the South Korean Yogiyo app
Delivery Hero has been given conditional green light to acquire South Korean competitor Woowa Brothers. However, the $ 4 billion transaction is conditional on the German company selling its South Korean... more
Packaging and logisticsItalmobiliare advances Plastic Tax and sells Sirap Gema assets to Faerch
Packaging sold in Italy, Poland and Spain for 162 million
Italmobiliare anticipates the Plastic Tax and achieves the sale of the packaging assets in Italy, Poland and Spain. The subsidiary of the Pesenti family holding company , Sirap Gema, sold to the Danish... more
BeverageAB InBev sells a share of the metal container manufacturing plants in the US
Sale of 3 billion dollars to a group led by Apollo Global Management
AB InBev sold a 49.9% stake in its U.S.-based metal container manufacturing facilities to a group led by Apollo Global Management for approximately $ 3 billion. The transaction, which closed at the end... more
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