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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
Fruit and vegetablesMade in Italy peanut: properties and benefits
Noberasco: "A project that combines innovation, quality, transparency and strong commitment to invest in the territory"
The collaboration between SIS, Società Italiana Sementi (Gruppo BF Spa), Noberasco and Coldiretti, has given way to the rebirth of the Italian peanut supply chain. The conference between the partners... more
Fruit and vegetablesPeanut Made in Italy: back on the market after almost 50 years
A conference to implement the rebirth of the Italian peanut supply chain
The press conference for the rebirth of the Italian peanut supply chain was held today 10 September. The meeting took place at the headquarters of SIS, Società Italiana Sementi, a company of the agro-industrial... more
Catering and hospitalitySirio: new refreshment point at Sant'Anna Hospital
The company has 3 catering points managed within the City of Health and Science of Turin
Sirio Spa (AIM: SIO), an Italian company specialist in the management of commercial catering in the hospital sector, is awarded the concession for the administration of the bar and restaurant service of... more
CoffeeMeet with a Poem: the event organized by Julius Meinl goes digital
A campaign to celebrate World Coffee Day and contribute to a social cause
Julius Meinl, a historic Austrian roasting company with a productive heart in the city of Vicenza, presents the digital version of "Meet with a Poem", a campaign now in its fifth edition and which this... more
WinesSuccess for Soave Versus 2020
Sold out in 6 evenings to celebrate 50 years of the Consortium and 20 years of Italian white wine par excellence
The Soave Versus 2020 event held between Verona and the province for the 20th consecutive year ended. Six evenings with different targets to celebrate 50 years of the Consortium and 20 years of Soave Versus.... more
ForeignNorth Korea: 60% of the population risks starvation
David Beasley, head of WFP asks for funding to tackle the North Korean food crisis
Strict containment measures due to Covid-19 and a sharp decline in funding, bring the economy already abundantly at risk of North Korea to its knees. Now more than ever, the food crisis afflicts a large... more
IndustryNestlé invests $ 30 million in the circular economy
Green choice to reduce plastic consumption and to zero net greenhouse gas emissions
Nestlé chooses the path of the circular economy and decides to invest 30 million dollars in the Closed Loop Leadership Fund. It is now widely known how much plastic damages the planet earth, in particular... more
BeverageAcetaie Aperte: confirmed the event dedicated to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
On September 27, 30 provincial vinegar factories open their doors to visitors for a day to discover the secrets of the precious condiment
Modena starts stronger than ever with Acetaie Aperte. The event dedicated to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO has been confirmed for 27 September, which will... more
Oils and condimentsMonari Federzoni's Forte: The new wine vinegar with 8 ° of acidity from
The Modena-based company offers the highest alcohol content to date on the market
"Forte" is not only the name of the new Monari Federzoni vinegar, but it is the key adjective to describe the composition of this new product. The Monari company presents the first Strong White Wine Vinegar... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat, semester to be framed, also thanks to Centrale del Latte
President Mastrolia: "We aim for new acquisitions"
Newlat Food, the Italian dairy group chaired by Angelo Mastrolia, has approved the Half-Year Financial Report as at 30 June 2020. Aggregate revenues are equal to Euro 255.4 million, up 5.5% compared to... more
Economy and financeListed food parades on the Milan Stock Exchange
Nourished the patrol of companies participating in the Italian Equity Week
Record numbers for this fourth edition of Borsa Italiana's Italian Equity Week, which began today and until 18 September, for the first time in an entirely digital format, covering two weeks of meetings... more
IndustryGuala Closures pay the consequences of Covid impact in the half year
Revenues of 282 million (-3.2%) and a net loss of 7.3 million
Guala Closures, world leader in the production and sale of closures for the alcohol, beverages and food industry, closed the first half of the year with revenues of 281.8 million euros, -3.2% at constant... more
Cheese and dairy productsBergader continues to grow in Italy
Soft cheese market share in large-scale distribution exceeds 16%
2020 represented a year of rise in Italy for Bergader, a German company specializing in dairy products that arrived in Italy since 1902. Bergader, which literally means "mountain vein", continues to invest... more
DistributionMareblu (Thai Union): a new 'drop-proof' tuna adv campaign in Italy
The new spot emblem of authenticity, practicality and Italian style
The new Mareblu Tuna in Oil arrives on Italian tables thanks to a new commercial spot broadcast by the main national televisions, a sequel to the advertising campaign launched in July 2020. Mareblu, a... more
Cheese and dairy productsArla delivers strong results as cooperative steers through global pandemic
Throughout the first half of 2020 the milk price to farmer owners remained stable at a competitive level
In the first half year Arla’s global branded sales volumes grew an unprecedented 10.4 per cent and the cooperative delivered a strong and competitive performance price. more
IndustryInvestindustrial acquires Della Toffola
As part of the deal, the family will remain minority shareholders with 26.5 per cent of the business
Andrea Bonomi's private equity holding Investindustrial (by Investindustrial VII L.P. fund) takes over the majority of Della Toffola and DT Invest, an Italian Treviso-based company founded in 1958 and... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group closed with a profit in 1HY
Thanks to the excellent results at the beginning of the year and the measures adopted to counter the crisis
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.(IEG) - the holding of Rimini and Vicenza Fairs - has approved today the Half-Yearly Financial Report as at June 30, 2020. The excellent performance... more
IndustryKellogg will produce sustainable vanilla with Symrise
Over 1,000 smallholder vanilla farmers in Madagascar will engaged
German Symrise, the major producer of flavours and fragrances, has partnered with Kellogg Company in a three-year project in Madagascar that aims to responsibly source 100% of Kellogg’s vanilla by 2020. T... more