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Economy and financeStarbucks invests $100m in new fund to support food start-ups
Valor Siren Ventures will be managed by Valor Equity Partners
Starbucks is committing $100 million to a new investment fund, Valor Siren Ventures, which will partner with companies that are developing technologies, products and solutions in the food and retail space.... more
DistributionIVS France (vending) wins the tender for the Paris Metro
Around 1,300 vending machines are installed in the Metro transport system
IVS Group informs that its subsidiary IVS France has won the tender relating to the installation and management of the vending machines located in the Paris Metro and in the connected public transport... more
PeoplePepsiCo announces senior leadership appointments for Latin America business
Paula Santilli has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer, LatAm
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced two senior leadership appointments for its Latin America (LatAm) business effective May 1, 2019: Paula Santilli and Roberto Martinez more
PeopleNestlé Italia: Stefano Borghi new Head of Corporate Sales
His important commercial and marketing plans for the Group
Nestlé Italiana has appointed Stefano Borghi new Head of Corporate Sales. Manager of recognized experience, he began his career at Nestlé in 1990. Over the next 16 years he spent in the Group, he successfully he... more
CoffeeIlly buys Prestat chocolatier
Italian coffee dynasty scoops up storied UK confectioner, attracted by ‘super premium’
Illy goes shopping in chocolate. The Trieste based Group, already owner of Domori, among the producers of the best fine chocolate in the world, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Prestat, one... more
CoffeeAstoria to unveil latest developments at Internorga
Italian company is very popular with German coffee lovers
The 2019 edition of Internorga, one of the leading trade fairs for the Horeca sector in Europe and across the world, is set to take place in Hamburg from 15 to 19 March. Over 1,300 exhibitors from 25 countries... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: 2018 results; confirmed revenue growth
The highlights /Attachment
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA has reviewed and approved the consolidated results at 31 December 2018, including the consolidated Non Financial Information Declaration 2018The BoD approves consolidated... more
Government actsParliamentary question: President Trump's statements on French wines
Malmström: "the Commission has not received any information on measures that the US would intend to take against EU wine imports"
Answer given by Ms Cecilia Malmström on behalf of the European Commission (12.3.2019).The Honourable Member refers to a tweet that President Trump issued on 13 November 2018. However, to say that the E... more
CoffeeNescafé ranked number 3, among the top 100 megabrands
Euromonitor International discloses the world’s leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods brands
Nescafé was ranked third among the top 100 megabrands and topped the hot drinks brand category. The overall ranking moved up from fourth in previous years.The global market research company, Euromonitor... more
NewsAutogrill, Wascoffee comes to Puro Gusto at Milan Airport
The innovative material made with coffee grounds soon to reach the United States too
Wascoffee is a new material made with coffee grounds, an open innovation project launched by the Autogrill Group to recycle one of the raw materials most symbolic of its business: the company serves over... more
Government actsEggs, half of the EU comes from Ukraine
Parliamentary question to the Commission by Tom Vandenkendelaere
Answer given by Ms Cecilia Malmström on behalf of the European Commission (7.3.2019)As the sector of eggs is considered sensitive in the European Union, the Association Agreement with Ukraine does not... more
PeoplePepsiCo Elects Michelle Gass to Board of Directors
Ms. Gass currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Kohl's Corporation
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Michelle Gass as an independent member of the Board, effective March 6, 2019. more
Government actsBruxelles, Question on publication of EFSA opinion on the presence of PFAS and PFOS in food
The opinion is particularly important for the health of EU citizens
Presented by Damiano Zoffoli (S&D) more
Economy and financeJAB plans to list unit of coffee brands
The deal concerns Acorn Holdings (Keurig, Dr Pepper, Peet's Coffee and JDE)
Family Reimanns owned JAB Holding Co, which has several coffee and restaurant brands is planning to list the business that owns Keurig, Dr Pepper, Peet's Coffee and JDE coffee brands, according to Reuters.... more
ForeignFrench insect farmer Ynsect raises $125m
The company plans North America plant
French insect protein firm Ynsect has raised €110million to build what it claims will be the largest insect farm in the world in Poulainville, northern France, and expand internationally with a plant i... more
Frozen foodsNomad’s Findus fish products to be distributed in USA
Ocean Beauty Seafoods will sell seafood products by Swedish frozen food
The Boston based Ocean Beauty Seafoods will distribute seafood products by Swedish frozen food giant Findus, owned by Nomad Foods, in the US, after agreeing to a new distribution partnership. The agreement... more
DessertsGodiva sells Asia-Pacific assets to private equity firm for over $1 billion
South Korean MBK will purchase the retail and distribution operations in Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand
Turkish Yildiz Holding-owned Godiva Chocolatier has sold the assets in the Asia-Pacific region to South Korean private equity firm MBK Partners that will purchase the retail and distribution operations... more
Economy and financeArla delivers turn-around after tough start to 2018
The transformation programme Calcium delivered cost-savings far beyond targets for the year
After a difficult first quarter, Arla came out of 2018 with improved sales and brand share as the company’s performance grew stronger throughout the year. more
Government actsEurope. Question on protection of Italian olive oil
Presented by Mara Bizzotto (ENF)
"Parliamentary questions 8 February 2019 E-000763/2019Question for written answer E-000763/2019 to the Commission Rule 130Mara Bizzotto (ENF) Subject: Protection of Italian olive oil to safeguard 'Ma... more
Government actsEurope. Question on the crisis for Sardinian sheep's milk
"Urgent action to restore balance and fairness within the European Union and the rights of Sardinian producers"
Presented by several MEMs (PPE) more
Government actsEurope. Question on protecting Italian hazelnuts from imported Turkish ones
How the EC will reinforce the support to producers and to the Italian chain of products?
Presented by Mara Bizzotto (Enf) more
Government actsEurope. Question on the protests of shepherds in Sardinia
How it means to protect the rights and to ensure fair competition in EU
Presented by some parliamentarians more
Fairs"World Food Poland" expected for next March 7-9
Intense the Italian presence with the Bellavita pavilion
The three-day of "WorldFood Poland-6th International Food & Drink Exhibition Expo XXI" (March 7-9, 2019) is approaching in Warsaw, B2B fair designed for the food and beverage industry. The location is... more
Studies and researchThe Universal diet? "Made by calorie accountants"
According to Giorgio Calabrese the diet suggested by Eat-Lancet "lacks common sense"
"Where common sense is lacking, economic interest is often hiding". The opinion of Prof. Giorgio Calabrese, authoritative Italian nutritionist, Chairman of the Food Safety Committee of the Ministry of... more
Economy and financeArdian invests in Celli, the Italian leader in beverage solutions
The Rimini based company generated a turnover of €110 million in 2018.
Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Celli S.p.A., the leading Italian beverage solutions company, which is currently owned by Consilium... more
Economy and financePaolo Zannoni appointed as president of Autogrill
BoD examines and approves preliminary data 2018 /Attachment
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA, convened today, appointed by co-optation Paolo Zannoni as Director of the Company, in place of the deceased Gilberto Benetton, also appointing him as Chairman.The... more
Fairs"Surprises in Store": the Trend Report 2019 by Fruit Logistica
Fresh fruit and vegetables in retail in the spotlight/Attachment
The Berlin fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable trade presents a new "Trend Report". The study, entitled "Surprises in Store" was developed by the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman and will be presented for the first time as part of "Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas". It provides new elements on the factors influencing consumer demand for fresh fruit and vegetables more
PeopleArla Foods appoints Giørtz-Carlsen to Executive Board
It is effective from 1st February 2019
The appointment has been made to further strengthen the leadership and corporate governance of the Company’s growing operations more
LiqueursStock Spirits Group PLC acquire Distillerie Franciacorta
The Acquisition establishes Stock Spirits as the leading branded grappa player in the Italian Off-Trade
Stock Spirits Group PLC has signed an agreement to acquire Distillerie Franciacorta SpA, one of the leading Italian producers of grappa, liqueurs and Franciacorta – a premium Italian sparkling wine that i... more
PeopleEdizione Srl (Benetton Family) proposed new chairman of Autogrill
Paolo Zannoni is Advisory Director at Goldman Sachs International
Autogrill S.p.A. announced that the indirect majority shareholder Edizione S.r.l. notified to the Board of Directors the proposal to co-opt Paolo Zannoni as Board member to replace Gilberto Benetton, who... more
Press releaseCouncil of the EU. Safeguard in free trade agreements: adopted horizontal framework for bilateral measures
The regulation should be signed at half of February
The EU will soon have in place an overall framework for ensuring consistency of safeguard measures included in free trade agreements.The Council today adopted a regulation streamlining the inclusion of... more
News"Call to eat less meat dubious, irresponsible"
America reacted to the Eat-Lancet Commission study
The publication of the eat-lancet report has raised many reactions in the United States."The EAT-Lancet report calling for drastic cuts in meat, dairy and egg consumption to promote a healthier diet and... more
CoffeeAstoria celebrates its first 50 years at Sigep
The Italian company is a leading producer of quality professional espresso coffee machines
It’s 2019, and Astoria will be blowing out 50 candles at Sigep, the leading international trade fair in Rimini for specialty ice creams, pastries breads and coffees. This will be the first in a series o... more
News"The Eat-Lancet Report, a weapon of mass distraction"
According to a statement of the Italian Association "Sustainable Meat"
"The EAT-Lancet report, presented in the present cases as a small proportion of experts: the researchers involved, although in some cases authoritative, can not be defined as the scientific community",... more
NewsClitravi: Eat-Lancet report on the health impact of processed meat products is based on inadequate evidence
The European meat processing industry recognizes healthy diet and sustainable food system.
On the occasion of the release of the Eat-Lancet Commission on "The European meat processing industry recognizes healthy diet and sustainable food system livestock sector.Despite the report to the single... more
FairsMacfrut and Sival, Italian-French partnership
The agreement in the fruit and vegetable sector was signed in Angers
The internationalisation process of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, to be held from 8 to 10 May in Rimini (Italy), continues: this time, the protagonist is France.... more
DistributionIVS Group S.A. grows in Italy
IVS Group S.A.Acquisition of Point Service S.r.l. business in Sicily
IVS Group informs that its subsidiary IVS Sicilia S.p.A. has signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of the business of Point Service S.r.l. active in the vending sector in Sicily region, presently... more
Economy and financeInvestindustrial acquires Italcanditi
The target is the leading Italian supplier of fruit-based ingredients for the food and dairy industries
An investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VI L.P. (“Investindustrial”), has signed an agreement to become the majority partner of Italcanditi Spa. The Goffi family, the current sole owner of Italcanditi, rem... more
NewsThe EAT-Lancet Commission's controversial campaign
A global powerful action against meat?
The kick-off meeting will held on January 17th in Oslo more
DistributionIVS Group S.A. acquires Roma Distribuzione 2003
The Company signed also a bank loan contract of Euro 150 million to finance new deals
IVS Group informs that its subsidiary IVS Italia SpA has signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Roma Distribuzione 2003. active in the vending sector in Lazio region, currently owned by Supermatic... more
PeoplePepsiCo announces leadership appointments
Albert Carey to retire after nearly 40 years with Company
Vivek Sankaran to become ceo of Frito-Lay North America and Kirk Tanner to become ceo of North America Beverages more
Cheese and dairy productsArla acquires Middle East and Africa Kraft branded cheese business
Agreement with American multinational company Mondeléz International
Giving access to new product categories, new markets and a state-of-the-art production site more
Press releaseEP. Food safety: more transparency, better risk prevention
The EFSA Agency could request additional studies
Members of European Parliament (EP) want the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) to publish safety studies before a product is authorised to go on to the market.A proposal to allow the EFSA to work more... more
NewsEuropean Parliament approves JEFTA
Stop to major part of the duties on EU goods exported to Japan
The EP communicates today the approval of JEFTA, the free trade agreement between EU and Japan. According to this agreement the Parliament considers that wine, spirits, meat, dairy, textile, leather traders, rail procurement, SMEs will be the main winners more
Studies and researchReport Fao about livestock pollution
The dairy industry decreased its emissions from 2005-2015
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Association (FAO) has recently presented in COP24 at Katowice a report which details how the dairy industry decreased its emissions from 2005-2015. Over a ten-year... more
IndustryNestlé creates research institute for packaging
To accelerate sustainability agenda
Nestlé announced the creation of the Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences, dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions. This is a s... more
BeveragePepsiCo completes the acquisition of SodaStream
Israeli company offers healthy, affordable and environmentally friendly beverage
The transaction is another step in PepsiCo's Performance with Purpose path to form a more sustainable beverage ecosystem more
PeopleJbs appoints Gilberto Tomazoni as global Ceo
Succeeding to José Batista Sobrinho, the founder of Brazilian beef world leader
JBS elected Gilberto Tomazoni as the Company's Global Chief Executive Officer."I am very pleased that Tomazoni is my successor. He lives the company's culture and has a deep knowledge of our business worldwide.... more
Gourmet cuisineHeinz Beck awarded in Paris by "La Liste"
The chef's restaurant at Fiumicino Rome airport wins the Best Restaurant in Mobility
He did not have time to be confirmed in the three Michelin stars for La Pergola in Rome, and to receive a new star for the St. George Restaurant of the Ashbee Hotel in Taormina, which Chef Heinz Beck can... more
MeatsIbis at the top of the Italian delicatessen igp
The Busseto company awarded by the Guide to Italian Salumi 2019
Ibis, the brand of excellence of the delicatessen controlled by Italia Alimentari (Cremonini Group) has received 4 prestigious awards in the new edition of the Guide "I Salumi d'Italia" 2019 published... more