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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
ConsumptionHigh temperatures: ice cream consumption up by 10%
Italy loses its European leadership in the production of ice cream; Germany takes the podium
The high temperatures push Italians to a greater consumption of ice cream, to defend themselves from the sultry heat of this September 2020. A study by Coldiretti on the monitoring of high temperatures,... more
Ice creamTonitto 1939: the sorbet arrives in Belgium and Portugal
Two new international partnerships signed, with Ahold-Delhaize and Prozis
Tonitto 1939, the company known for the production and distribution of sorbet, continues to expand in foreign lands, and this time it's up to Belgium and Portugal. The company has signed two new international... more
Gourmet cuisineChef Massimo Bottura in Lima for the opening of "Casa de Todos"
The goal is to donate 250,000 meals a year
The full pandemic, chef Massimo Bottura, owner of the Osteria Francescana in Modena with three Michelin stars, lands in Peru. Not a pleasure trip but for the opening of a canteen in Lima. Neither the health... more
ForeignChina-EU agreement signed for the protection of food excellence
100 products of 'inimitable' excellence
Agreement signed for the protection of food excellence between China and the European Union. It was time for the EU to ask the Republic of China for tangible progress in relations with the Western power.... more
VideoNoberasco focuses on the Italian peanut supply chain
The company's top management illustrate the historic agreement with Sis and Coldiretti
The collaboration between SIS, Società Italiana Sementi (BF Group), Noberasco and Coldiretti, has given way to the rebirth of the Italian peanut supply chain (see EFA News of 10/9/2020 ). The demand for... more
Press releaseCamst and Hera Group sign a pact for sustainability
An agreement for the implementation of circular economy projects
A collaboration agreement has been signed between Camst and the Hera Group, aimed at sustainability and mutual commitment for the realization of circular economy projects. A two-year protocol, which signs... more
WinesVeronafiere in Asia with Vinitaly and Ice to promote Italian wine
3 stages, 65 companies and 700 Italian labels presented in Shanghai, Xiamen and Chengdu
Veronafiere lands in Asia with Vinitaly and Ice to promote Italian wine. "I Love ITAlian Wines", now in its third edition and organized in collaboration with the partner Pacco Communication Group, starts... more
IndustryLindt Home of Chocolate: the new house close to Zurich
A unique competence center in Switzerland
On Sunday 13 September 2020, the Lindt Home of Chocolate based in Kilchber near Zurich will open its doors to the public. The company known for international chocolate production started this project 36... more
ForeignChef Balfegó Competition: Italians can also participate in the 4th edition
A challenge in Spanish territory that has the Mediterranean bluefin tuna as protagonist
Italy participates for the first time in the Balfegó professional cooking competition, now in its fourth edition. Balfegó is one of the major Spanish companies for the production of Mediterranean bluefin t... more
ForeignAn online auction to chat with food celebrities from all over the world
#AskChefsAnythingBeirut: an initiative to help the population of Beirut hit hard by the explosion of 4 August
#AskChefsAnythingBeiru is the hashtag of the digital initiative designed to raise funds for the population of Beirut. From yesterday, Thursday 10 September to Sunday 13, some of the most famous food celebrities... more
NewsFerrero inaugurates the first Kinder Joy of moving Park in the world
At Vicolungo The Style Outlets, on the model of the successful format launched at Expo / Gallery
A recreational motor park for children aged 5 to 12 that covers an area of over 1,700 square meters. Children who experience it have the opportunity to acquire or improve a range of skills, while having fun, thanks to a "Facilitating Environment" created by 8 recreational-motor machines, developed by the Department of Industrial Engineering of the Federico II University of Naples. more
ForeignBurger King kisses McDonald's: Love wins over everything
An advertising campaign on the occasion of the Helsinki Pride, to celebrate love and put aside old grudges
Burger King kisses McDonald's at Helsinki Pride 2020 in Finland. The event started on 7 September, will end on Sunday 13 September with the traditional parade. On the occasion of the 'feast of love', the... more