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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
IndustryEnervit sells the Swedish subsidiary
Fjordviken Holding acquires the entire stake
Italian Milan based Enervit has signed a contract for the sale to Fjordviken Holding of the entire stake in the Swedish Enervit Nutrition AB, for 111,700 crowns. Fjordviken Holding will continue to be... more
WinesItalmobiliare completes its investment in Callmewine.com
About € 13 million to help finance the plan to develop the wine's e-commerce platform
Today, Italmobiliare completed the acquisition (through a vehicle company) of a shareholding representing 60% of the capital of the company that owns Callmewine.com, as announced last December the 3rd.The... more
NewsThe first agricultural plant in Italy of liquefied biomethane and biogenic Co2
50 heavy vehicles of the Maganetti group will be powered by bio-LNG
The protagonist is the agricultural cooperative Speranza, a Piedmontese social reality of the Cib more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis expands into the yogurt business in Canada
The French group take a bearing of Ultima Foods
Lactalis Canada has agreed to acquire all the shares of the Canadian yogurt company of the Agropur dairy cooperative, Ultima Foods. The Lactalis Group subsidiary has not disclosed the financial terms of... more
Packaging and logisticsAgreement between Guala Closures and Oceanworks
The corks of wines and spirits with plastic recovered from the oceans
Guala Closures Group has entered into an agreement with Oceanworks, the largest global marketplace for sustainable materials, in order to develop a line of closures produced using oceanic plastic. Based... more
ForeignFood: export of products from Argentina rises
Main destinations Brazil, United States, Russia, China, Netherlands, Spain, Chile and Italy
In the first 10 months of 2020, exports from Argentina in the food and beverage category increased by 9.2% in volume compared to the same period of the previous year. Cherries are at the top of the ranking,... more
Studies and researchCatering: 2021's trends according to TheFork
Attention to origin and type of products, greener and more sustainable food habits
TheFork investigated the preferences of its users and restaurateurs to understand what are the 2021 restaurant trends. The survey conducted in December 2020 on the community of 682 users and 1,000 restaurants,... more
BeverageBirra Moretti, new Italian's habits during lockdown
The sector brand that most represents familiarity (42%) and conviviality (41%)
The research conducted at the end of September by the Piepoli Institute for the Beer Observatory confirms that beer in Italy is consumed mainly in the company of the family (66%) and represents the drink... more
DistributionPartnership Ip and Domino's, the stop for refueling at "pizza taste"
From the agreement the first joint openings in Rome, Milan and Parma
"A new model that combines mobility and catering, combining the stop for refueling with the possibility of tasting on the spot, picking up or requesting a pizza at home": this is the result of the partnership... more
MeatsGlobal meat market 2020: the FAO outlook
337.3 million tons (-0.5%) produced, expected drop in production, mainly in Asia due to PSA
Attached is the FAO "Food Outlook - Biannual Report on Global Food Markets" more
IndustryCariplo Factory and BacktoWork support startups in crowdfunding
Advice, training and preparatory services for raising capital
The partnership between Cariplo Factory, the innovation hub created by the Cariplo foundation in 2016, and BacktoWork, an equity crowdfunding platform, is underway to support startups during the process... more
Catering and hospitalitySirio opens first Carrefour Bistrot
Inside the Shopville Gran Reno in Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna)
Sirio SpA, an Italian company engaged in the management of commercial catering in the hospital sector, listed on Aim sector of Italian Stock Exchange, announces the opening of the first Carrefour Bistrot... more
Fruit and vegetablesMelinda, compostable packaging for the organic line
New packaging developed with Novamont
All the packaging can be recycled with the collection of the organic fraction of the waste to be transformed into compost. more
CoffeeObservatory of Nescafé Dolce Gusto
87% of Italians want to drink a "personalized" coffee at home
Nescafé Dolce Gusto presents the results of a new coffee observatory, which reveals the needs, behaviors and preferences of the peninsula, telling an Italian generation of coffee lovers who want to drink... more
Cheese and dairy productsThe Parmigiano Reggiano consortium approves the 2021 budget
Record revenues of 51.8 million are expected
The general meeting of the Parmigiano Reggiano consortium members was held in live streaming, during which the Consortium approved the 2021 budget. The president Nicola Bertinelli, with his introductory... more
ForeignRussia vetoes the import of tomatoes from Azerbaijan
Imposed on 10 December with apples's embargo
The Russian Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Authority Rosselkhoznadzor has lifted the ban on the import of tomatoes grown in Azerbaijan. The decision to lift the embargo came into effect... more
Oils and condimentsBalsamic of Modena: today the assembly of the members of the Consortium
The importance of the results obtained for the protection and promotion of the product
This morning the shareholders' meeting of the consortium for the protection of balsamic vinegar of Modena IGP was held, which hosted the institutional interventions of the MEP, member of the agriculture... more
ForeignSoon the first Nutella food truck in Tel-Aviv
It will be located in a large shopping complex in the city center
Within a couple of weeks, the first Nutella food truck will be inaugurated in Tel-Aviv, Israel. A sort of coffee shop located within the "Walla House" complex, in the city center. The initiative is the... more