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BeverageKrombacher Italia: turnover soars (+19%) in 2023
Above all, the Horeca channel is growing. More beer in kegs (+17.5%), less in bottles (-10%)
Over 450 thousand hectoliters of beer sold, with an increase of 12% compared to 2022. Even more encouraging are the numbers regarding the turnover which stands at 6.15 million euros: +19% on an annual... more
Government actsMattei Plan. Italian Prime Minister: "3 billion euros from the Italian fund for Africa"
A new approach under the banner of "equal cooperation" inaugurated
Today's "Italy-Africa. A bridge for common growth" summit will contribute to a radical change in relations between the two shores of the Mediterranean. No more welfare, nor neocolonialist "predatory" approaches... more
Economy and financeThree Hills fund invests in Hispatec agrifood tech
Become a strategic partner of the Iberian company of agri-food technologies
Three Hills, a European fund specializing in the acquisition of stakes in mid-market companies, has decided to invest in the Spanish company of agri-food technologies Hispatec. By purchasing a minority... more
BeverageNestlé Health Science launches nutrition drinks for children
With the Carnation Breakfast Essentials brand, the company presents the new fruit and protein shake
Nestlé presents the new nutritional breakfast smoothie for children and adolescents. The launch was carried out by Carnation Breakfast Essentials, a brand of Nestlé Health Science that has made its new f... more
SustainabilityInfinite Roots, 58 million round of funding
German biotech company makes "the largest investment in mycelium technologies in Europe"
Infinite Roots, a German biotechnology company based in Hamburg, has announced the completion of its Series B funding round. The company, formerly known as Mushlabs, has secured $58 million in a funding... more
NewsFarmers are also protesting in Italy: from north to south, the same inconveniences and the same demands
Price increases, synthetic food, limitations in cultivation: this is what Italian producers say "no" to
In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest... more
AgrifoodSardinian garlic enters the biodiversity database for the first time
It is among the native varieties cultivated since ancient times and adapted to climate, territory and soil
The Sardinian garlic enters the regional repertoire of agrobiodiversity. It is the online database that collects native varieties, cultivated since ancient times adapted to the climate, territory and soil.... more
VideoSigep 2024: Brazzale showcases its "global" products
The president of the oldest Italian dairy factory exclusively to EFA News
The edition of Sigep 2024 - The World Dolce Expo, that has just ended, was the third in which Brazzale participated. The oldest Italian dairy had a stand particularly full of initiatives, meetings and... more
MeatsInalca F&B accelerates international growth with a Chinese "Casina"
New holding in Hong Kong fruit of the agreement with the Cascino family
It is an "ambitious" investment plan just launched by Inalca Food & Beverage (Cremonini Group) that intends to strengthen its presence in China, Hong Kong, as well as completing a complex round of acquisitions... more
NewsVon der Leyen: "Too much polarization on agriculture, dialogue is needed"
The President of the EU Commission in comparison with the actors of the primary sector
On agricultural issues there is a "growing division and polarization" which only through "dialogue" will it be possible to overcome. The speech given by the President of the European Commission Ursula... more
FairsMacfrut 2024: third edition of Spices & Herbs Global Expo
At the Rimini Expo Center from 8 to 10 May the exhibition of spices, officinal and aromatic herbs
Spices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2024, confirms and relaunches. The only European exhibition dedicated to spices, officinal and aromatic herbs confirms its presence for the third consecutive year,... more
Economy and financeItalian Agri & Food Fund, new 225 million collection round
New investors include EIF, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank and Eurizon Capital Real Asset
Fondo Italiano d'Investimento sgr has successfully concluded a further phase of collection of FIAF, the Italian Agri & Food Fund, a sectorial vehicle dedicated to supporting the excellence of the Italian... more
SustainabilityHeineken chooses Siemens for decarbonisation
The aim is to reduce energy consumption at 15 brewery and malt production sites
Heineken has chosen Siemens as a partner to develop the global zero emission production roadmap in its breweries and malthouses. The choice of such a high-level partner falls within the brewery’s ambitions t... more
NewsCultured meat. Italian Farmers: European stop follows US flop
Coldiretti's president: "Laboratory products should be equated with drugs, not foods"
The stop by most European Union countries is consistent with the fact that the EU has already decided to ban foods produced from cloned animals and for over 40 years meat treated with hormones which are... more
Cheese and dairy productsAAA, wanted buyer for cheese factory in UK
Danish dairy giant Arla Foods wants to sell Melton Mowbray’s UK plant specializing in Blue Stilton
Danish dairy giant Arla Foods is looking for a buyer for its dairy in Melton Mowbray, UK, known locally as Tuxford or even Tebbutt. The plant, located in Leicestershire, in the English East Midlands, employs... more
Economy and financeNestlé, comes the kitkat with 100% sustainable cocoa
The new rod is produced under the Growers Income Acceleration Program
KitKat and its parent brand Nestlé become increasingly sustainable. The kitkat "Breaks for Good" made from 100% chocolate from the Income Acceleration Program (IAP) will be available on store shelves... more
AgrifoodChatwin-Imf: partnership for Giallozafferano export expansion
The brand aims to consolidate its positioning as a reference for Made in Italy recipes
Chatwin, a company that supports tech and innovative companies, as well as already established startups and scaleups, in their growth and global expansion, inaugurates 2024 with a new valuable collaboration:... more
Economy and financeUnifrutti buys Verfrut and aims for worldwide expansion
The Marche company (but controlled by the government of Abu Dhabi) becomes leader in Chile and Peru
The Gruppo Marche Unifrutti, a worldwide producer and distributor of fresh fruit, founded by Giulio de Nadai, but controlled since 2022 by the government of Abu Dhabi (see article by EFA News), announces... more
Economy and financeBolton: Roberto Leopardi is the new Group CEO and General Manager
A turning point in the Italian multinational producer and distributor of brands such as Riomare
Bolton, an Italian multinational in the consumer goods sector, has announced the appointment of Roberto Leopardi as new Group CEO and General Manager. In his new role at Bolton, Leopardi brings vast experience... more
Economy and financeFedrigoni, closing for the acquisition of Arjowiggins China
Paper mill produces translucent paper for food packaging
Fedrigoni, global operator for the production of special papers for luxury packaging and premium labels, completes the acquisition of Arjowiggins China, a manufacturer of translucent specialty papers increasingly... more
NewsArtificial foods: 12-country alliance against EU authorisation
Altolà ahead of the Council of Europe Agrifish of 23 January
"Before any authorisation we ask the Commission to initiate a genuine and comprehensive public consultation on cell-based products" which "can never be called meat" and place "ethical, economic, social... more
ForeignExpired or low-quality food for Ukrainian soldiers: Kiev investigates
After complaints from the armed forces soldiers, the Ministry of Defense sends an inspection
Expired or poor quality food, and supplies made with considerable delay: this is what the Ukrainian armed forces complain about in the numerous complaints presented to the authorities. So much so that... more
SustainabilityUnilever and Be My Eyes present Ai applied to the kitchen
Tested hi-tech system to help visually impaired or blind customers buy food
While in Europe we are still discussing what the labels of the future should look like in food, in the rest of the world some companies are even bypassing the problem, which is becoming increasingly old-fashioned... more
SustainabilityAmbienta takes over the majority of Frigoveneta
First investment for the fund in the field of the refrigeration for the gdo and the logistics
Ambienta, European asset manager focused on environmental sustainability, has acquired a majority stake in Frigoveneta. Founded in 1980 with headquarters in Villa Bartolomea (Verona), Frigoveneta deals... more
Economy and financeJust Eat plans to close 2023 returning to positive
Despite a global crisis, the food delivery company assumes an ebitda rise
Food delivery in crisis seeks to return to stable profitability after the pandemic boom. One example is Just Eat Takeaway, which predicts an adjusted ebitda of about 320 million Euros for 2023, better... more
Cheese and dairy productsAsiago Consortium: double victory in Brazil and Chile
Two attempts to register trademarks in violation of the name were blocked
The Asiago Cheese Protection Consortium celebrates two important results in the international action to protect the Asiago Protected Designation of Origin in Brazil and Chile, promising markets for quality... more
Food safetyInorganic arsenic in food: health concerns confirmed
According to EFSA, prolonged intake of the substance exposes the risk of cancer / Attachment
Consumer exposure to inorganic arsenic in food raises a health concern according to the conclusions of EFSA’s latest risk assessment of this contaminant. The finding confirms the outcome of EFSA’s pre... more
MeatsParma Ham: new Supply Regulation Plan in force
The document defines the production volumes of the PDO sector for the next three years
2024 opens for Parma Ham with the entry into force of the new Supply Regulation Plan, the document that defines the production volumes of the PDO sector for the next three years. Approved by the italian... more
Government actsWhen can a wine be defined as "de-alcoholized"? The response of the EU Commission
Procedure not applicable to sparkling wines, while Dop and Ipg must provide it in the specifications / Attachment
On the subject of alcohol-free wines, the European Commission intervened with a specific communication, published in the European Official Journal, which dictates a series of criteria for the entire procedure,... more
NewsProtests Germany: Hungarian and Czech farmers show solidarity
In both countries, attention is drawn to the unknowns represented by the conflict in Ukraine
Berlin calls, Budapest and Prague respond. The most convinced expressions of solidarity with the German farmers' protest are arriving from Eastern Europe, which began in the first days of the year and... more
Economy and finance21 Invest enters nutraceutical with Omega Pharma
The group led by Alessandro Benetton has acquired the company; the CEO Gianantonio Tomaselli remains
21 Invest, a European investment group founded and led by Alessandro Benetton with offices in Italy, France and Poland, enters the world of food supplements by acquiring Omega Pharma S r l . Italian operator... more
AgrifoodA "Mr Datterino" protagonist at Marca Fresh
In nine months, 2 million trays of the datterino tomato launched by Bayer were sold
Next steps: a green protocol and the "nickel free" version. more
SustainabilityGrana Padano obtains certification for gender equality
Consortium's president Zaghini: “Our path towards a healthy working environment has been rewarded”
For the Grana Padano Dop Cheese Consortium, quality is not just an issue linked to the product made every day by the mastery of the cheesemakers. For the most consumed PDO in the world, quality is also... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli: organic growth of 10.3% in 2023
Turnover rises to 5.55 billion euros (+4.6%). The largest market remains Europe
Lindt & Sprüngli, the Swiss premium chocolate production company, once again recorded double-digit organic turnover growth of +10.3% in 2023. In Swiss francs, the Group's turnover increased by +4.6% to... more
DistributionPrivate label in Italy: more and more products (+15.4%) in the shopping cart
The Report, edited by Circana, presented on the first day of the fair Marca 2024
In a period of high complexity, marked by global and climate crises, job insecurity and rising prices of consumer goods, Italian families find themselves facing widespread uncertainty and concerns. It... more
WinesEuropean Federation of Origin Wines: Ricci Curbastro re-elected president
The challenge of the new mandate will be to confirm the economic dynamism of the EU wine denominations
During the General Assembly of the members of the European Federation of Origin Wines (Efow), Riccardo Ricci Curbastro , Franciacorta producer, president of Equalitas and past president of Federdoc, was... more
SustainabilityKellanova hopes for a pipe success
Former Kellogg redesigns Sonoco’s iconic fully recyclable paper-based wrapper
Kellanova Europe has redesigned the Pringles package, in collaboration with US based packaging company Sonoco in Hartsville, South Carolina. The former Kellogg company and its technology partner have effectively... more
Economy and financeIreland, export food and beverage drops by 4
The decline in dairy products: for the second consecutive year
Ireland comes to terms with exports of dairy products. And they are not particularly bright accounts, on the contrary. In fact, according to data presented by Charlie McConalogue, Irish minister for Agriculture,... more
LiqueursIllva Saronno Holding acquires 20% of Albedo
Investment in the distillery to consolidate the whiskey business
Illva Saronno Holding SpA, the well-known multinational spirits company and Railroad Brewing Company Srl, sole shareholder of Albedo Srl, announce the increase in share capital of Albedo Srl following... more
Economy and financeDavos Forum: Intesa Sanpaolo supports inaugural concert
For the occasion, CEO Messina reiterates the bank's commitment to combating poverty in the world
Last night, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Carlo Messina, managing director of Intesa Sanpaolo, introduced the inaugural concert of which the bank has been a sponsor for several years. “I thank t... more
DistributionPrivate label: 8.5 billion typical local products sold in large-scale retail trade
In Italy Mdd goods cover 31.5% of the consumer goods turnover, up from 28.3% in 2019
Almost 30% (27.2%) of the turnover of typical local Italian products, equal to 8.5 billion euros, is generated directly by Modern Distribution through distributor brands. The report “Private Label and M... more
Pasta and bakery productsMorato Group acquires majority of Massimo Zero
The group strengthens its presence in the gluten-free and healthy products market
Morato, an international group active in the industrial bakery sector, continues its external growth strategy with the acquisition of the majority of the capital of Massimo Zero, a Merano company specializing... more
AgrifoodBF Group: sustainable investment in Ghana
Partnership with Musahamat Farms Limited on a total area of over 7500 hectares
BFSpA, the holding company of Bonifiche Ferraresi, one of the largest agricultural companies by cultivated area in Europe, announced that the subsidiary company BF International Best Fields Best Food Limited... more
Economy and financeCandy Factory "sucks" Akellas candy
The Monk’s brand enters the portfolio of the group that expands abroad: appointed DG Marco Scurati
The Italian group Candy Factory, born in 2022 thanks to the integration of two historical Italian industrial realities in the confectionery sector such as Casa del Dolce and Liking and promoted by Fvs... more
Economy and financeMulti-billion-dollar operation: Pai Partners could sell the share in Froneri ice cream
Nestlé would keep its 50%: $10 billion valuation
PAI Partners would be considering "some options" to sell its stake in Froneri, the ice cream company it has with Nestlé and which includes brands such as Haagen-Dazs. The rumor comes from sources close... more
Fruit and vegetablesTable grapes. Macfrut: Italy is the world's leading producer with 1 million tonnes
Product growing (+5.7%) on a global scale. In May, world symposium in Riminifiera
The top global players, market trends, marketing policies, new cultivars, technical and technological innovations, a large test field, guided tours. All this in a major global event together with an absolute... more
NewsGermany: the protest spreads like wildfire
In addition to farmers, workers and teachers in the streets against Scholz's austerity
The German farmers' protest has reached its climax. Today brought to Berlin around 3000 tractors, 2000 trucks, for a total of around 10 thousand people (8500 according to the police. The news reports hundreds... more
Economy and financeDanone closes yogurt plant in Spain
Decision to stop in Parets del Vallès north of Barcelona: 157 places at risk, unions against
Danone has decided to close its yogurt factory in Parets del Vallès, Spain, north of Barcelona. The decision, as stated by the company, was taken to increase "the competitiveness of brands" and improve... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express-McDonald's: first delivery service at the Ciampino gate
Departing passengers will be able to order their menus after the necessary security checks
Chef Express, a catering company controlled by the Cremonini Group, perfects the experience of travelers departing from Rome Ciampino airport thanks to the first gate delivery service offered by McDonald's.... more
DistributionMetro Italia: turnover (+9.4%) at 1.97 billion euros in 2022-2023
Double-digit growth for the Food channel, which closed the year at 434 million euros (+17.3%)
The 2022/2023 fiscal year of Metro Italia, the company specialized in wholesale trade in the Horeca sector, closed with a turnover of 1.97 billion euros (+9.4% compared to the previous fiscal year). A... more