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SustainabilityWorld's Most Ethical Companies
Illycaffè receives the award for the tenth consecutive year, the only Italian
Also this year illycaffè was included in the list of 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a company committed to the definition and development of corporate ethical standards. For the tenth... more
DistributionMarr: 2021 total revenues up to over 1,456 million euros
Net profit of € 35.1 million and a dividend of € 0.47
The board of directors of Marr SpA, a company among the leaders in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food products to the foodservice, approved the consolidated financial statements, the sustainability... more
FairsSigep expands to China
Edition announced in Shenzhen in 2023, in partnership with Anuga
"Business is also an intelligent cooperation". With these words Gerald Böse, president and CEO of Koelnmesse, commented on the important strategic partnership between Italian Exhibition Group and the... more
NewsElior starts a partnership with Never Give Up
A collaboration aimed at raising awareness on eating disorders, which will be developed through online talks and in schools
On the occasion of the lilac bow day which falls on March 15, dedicated to raising awareness and information on eating disorders, Elior, a company engaged in catering that serves over 30 million meals... more
FairsSigep 2022: Julius Meinl kicks off the celebrations for its 160th anniversary
The historic Viennese roasting company announces its Italian tour
Julius Meinl returns to Rimini from 12 to 16 March for the 43rd edition of the international exhibition of ice cream, pastry, artisan bakery and coffee in an important year: the 160th anniversary of the... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital: net profit of 23.8 million euros
The Board of Directors approved the financial statements at 31 December 2021
The board of directors of DeA Capital SpA met, chaired by Lorenzo Pellicioli, to examine and approve the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the draft financial statements of the parent... more
WinesBrunello di Montalcino accelerates on promotion in Italy and around the world
Exclusive interview with Fabrizio Bindocci, president of the protection consortium
For the past thirty years the municipality of Montalcino has hosted an event dedicated to "its" wine, organized by the Consortium for the protection of Brunello di Montalcino. "The historical preview par... more
FairsSigep 2022: the great return
The Italian Exhibition Group's ice cream, pastry, bakery and coffee show was inaugurated at the Rimini fair
The Sigep is back. And with him the great world of sweet foodservice, which from today to Wednesday met at the Rimini fair in the name of business and internationality. The Italian Exhibition Group show... more
Oils and condimentsMonini is the extra virgin oil most purchased by Italians
The Iri data reward the Umbrian brand that is at the top of the producers' ranking by value and volume
Monini, a Spoleto-based company, wins a place at the top of the 2021 rankings for the sale of extra virgin olive oil in Italy, by value and by volume. From the surveys carried out for the oil market of... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: turnover in 2021 at 2.6 billion euros
Loss of 37.8 million. Italy is worth 766.5 million (+ 33.6%)
The board of directors of Autogrill SpA, which met today, examined and approved the consolidated results as at 31 December 2021, including the 2021 Non Financial Information Declaration and the annual... more
FairsAt Macfrut 2022 the Biosolutions International Event
The five technical tables reserved for exhibitors have been defined
The program of technical discussions has been defined in the Biosolutions International Event, the international exhibition dedicated to biosolutions, at Macfrut 2022 (Rimini Expo Center 4-6 May). Five... more
IndustryBerlin Packaging continues to grow in North America
Acquisition of Canadian United Bottles & Packaging announced
Berlin Packaging, a Chicago-based packaging service provider, has announced the acquisition of United Bottles & Packaging, a Canada-based distributor of high-quality glass bottles and closures for the... more
IndustrySupplements: Procensa takes over the German Akaamp
The group controlled by Investindustrial becomes the third Italian operator
Farmaceutici Procemsa, a company indirectly owned by Investindustrial Growth LP, specialized in the research and development, production and packaging of food supplements, medical devices and cosmetics,... more
Economy and financeCaffè Borbone drives the accounts of Italmobiliare
Growth results also for the subsidiaries Capitelli (cured meats) and Callmewine.com
The board of directors of Italmobiliare SpA, which examined the 2021 financial statements, with revenues of 1,579 million euros, showing an overall improvement of 25% compared to 2020 and growth of more... more
Packaging and logisticsAmorim Cork will produce in Italy 700 million caps in 2022
The Italian branch of the Portuguese company had a turnover of 70.5 million in 2021
Amorim Cork Italia, the fliale of the world-leading Portuguese multinational, recorded 14% production of cork closures in 2021 compared to the previous year, with a consolidated turnover in Italy of 70.5... more
DistributionMetro Italia renews its stores in Bari and Pozzuoli
The stores become Horeca houses entirely dedicated to catering and hospitality professionals
Metro Italia continues its mission as a strategic partner in the out-of-home sector, transforming the points of sale in Pozzuoli, Campania, and Bari into Horeca houses to favor functionality and ease of... more
WinesPernod Ricard buys the wines of Château Sainte Marguerite
An agreement has been signed to acquire a majority stake in the French winery
Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the French winery Château Sainte Marguerite. The latter's wines will enrich the luxury segment of Pernod's portfolio, joining the company's... more
FairsTowards the 21st edition of Cibus
Today a press conference to present the international Italian food fair
The 21st edition of Cibus, the international Italian food fair, will be held from 3 to 6 May 2022. It will be the first major food & beverage exhibition to see the return of foreign buyers in attendance,... more
NewsHungary restricts exports of cereals
Italmopa: "without the immediate withdrawal of the measure, the production of flour in Italy is at risk"
The Italian milling industry will no longer be able to guarantee the production of soft wheat flours in the volumes required by the market, should the unfortunate Hungarian decision to apply restrictions... more
Ice creamTonitto, the king of sorbet is aiming for the United States
Luca Dovo speaks.The Middle East is also on the agenda and a + 20% turnover in 2022
A few days ago it returned from Dubai where participated at the five days of Gulfood held from 20 to 24 February at the Dubai world trade center. The journey was long, because the Tonitto 1939 ice cream... more
FairsThe sustainability of Made in Italy excellence on stage at Expo Dubai
Truffle and Grana Padano Dop protagonists of the event of Urbani Tartufi and Latteria San Pietro
Telling Italian scents, flavors and territories bringing them to the attention of the world. This is what was staged at M-Eating Italy in Expo Dubai where the national excellence of two supply chains that... more
SustainabilityFrom Nestlé and Emmi comes a new climate project
KlimaStaR Milk aims to reduce the environmental footprint deriving from production processes
Nestlé, a multinational company active in the food sector, based in Vevey, Switzerland, and Emmi, a company engaged in the processing of milk and the production of dairy products based in Lucerne, have... more
MeatsFinocchiona: the Tuscan IGP salami grows in 2021
The Consortium reports sales of 22.4 million euros with volumes up 21%
In 2021, Finocchiona PGI, a Tuscan cured meat of excellence, recorded a growth in production, with a marked surge in the second half of the year (+ 22.7% compared to the last six months of 2020), bringing... more
NewsUkraine. From Crédit Agricole solidarity fund of 10 mln
All employees of the group internationally will be able to contribute
A 10 million euro international solidarity fund was launched by the Crédit Agricole Group in support of Ukrainian citizens to deal with the current emergency situation, giving all Group employees the... more
PeopleChange at the top of Domino's Pizza
Ritch Allison retires from CEO role: Russell Weiner takes his place; Sandeep Reddy CFO
Domino's current CEO, Ritch Allison, will retire on April 30. This was announced by the American pizza chain specifying that Russell Weiner +, currently coo and president of the company, will be promoted... more
ForeignItalian sounding: Parmigiano Reggiano Dop wins in Ecuador
Registration of the "Kraft Parmesan Cheese" trademark blocked
Important victory for the Geographical Indications in the American continent more
FairsSigep 2022: time for competitions for the world of coffee
Italian Exhibition Group's sweet foodservice event in Rimini from 12 to 16 March
Coffee artists and expert baristas compete in the Coffee Arena (hall D1) of Sigep, a stage and meeting point for professionals and experts in the sector, in national competitions organized by Sca Italy,... more
WinesBrunello wine: Ferragamo's Cantina Castiglion del Bosco sold in Montalcino
The ownership passes to an important international family office
“With today's acquisition Montalcino confirms itself as cosmopolitan of wine and with a common denominator: that of the appeal of the brand, of the quality of its Brunello and of the territory”. This is... more
Catering and hospitalityDomino's Pizza: retail sales up in 2021
Fourth quarter and full fiscal year financial results released
Domino's Pizza has released financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021. Global retail sales increased 9.0% in the fourth quarter and 11.7% for the full fiscal year. Sales in US restaurants... more
Catering and hospitalityThe 12oz retail format lands in Fiumicino
It wants to reach 700 openings worldwide by 2027
Just 4 months after the opening at the Caravaggio airport in Bergamo Orio al Serio, the 12oz partnership with Areas-MyChef continues to inaugurate a new store in the Leonardo Da Vinci airport in Fiumicino.... more
WinesMasi Agricola: double-digit growth in revenues in 2021
Net financial debt fell by 2.7 million
The board of directors of Masi Agricola SpA, a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan and one of the Italian leaders in the production of premium wines, has examined the preliminary data on consolidated... more
HealthPlant based diets: the impact (not always positive) on health and on environment
The World Health Organization study/Annex
Nowadays, more and more vegetable substitutes for dairy products and meats are present on the shelves of supermarkets and even the vegan diet is making its way through the habits of different consumers.... more
NewsUkraine crisis: sunflower oil at risk within a month
With the current trend in consumption, stocks are destined to run out
The Ukrainian crisis also hits the seed oil industry hard, particularly in the sunflower segment. Within a month, with the current trend in consumption, stocks are destined to run out. Underlining the... more
NewsSlovenian balsamic: the question comes to the Senate
The appeal of the consortia meets the support of the senators: "start the infringement procedure against Slovenia"
The spotlight is rekindled on the Slovenian question which has been affecting the Modena balsamic vinegar sector for over a year and which has met the full support of the entire Italian political and institutional... more
FairsSigep 2022: sustainability, traditions and future of leavened products
The bakery world at the Italian Exhibition Group event, 12-16 March to Rimini fair
Focus on sustainability, healthy ingredients, typical products and food of the future among demos, talks with international guests and training sessions more
IndustryKkr acquires a majority stake in Refresco
The investment will serve the company to further expand globally
Kkr has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Refresco Group for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1999, the company produces branded and private label beverages, with a portfolio that includes... more
Economy and financeBofrost: turnover of 310.9 million in 2021-22
Renewed logo and expansion of the fresh range to conquer new market shares
Bofrost Italia SpA, an important Italian company engaged in the home sales of frozen and fresh specialties, closed the 2021-22 financial statements at the end of February with a turnover of € 310.9 million, w... more
NewsCrédite Agricole Italy: fine by the Antitrust for improper practices
$1 million fine for suggesting more expensive wire transfers on the app
The Antitrust Authority closed an investigation procedure against Credit Agricole Italia Spa, imposing an administrative fine of 1 million euros. According to the Authority, the bank "limited the freedom... more
Economy and financeContri Spumanti: Credem PE acquires minority interest
Investment of 18 million euros
Credem Private Equity sgr, the private equity management company of the Credem Group, has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in the controlling vehicle of Contri Spumanti spa through the three... more
NewsFrom Ukrainian producers and companies food to the most vulnerable
Kiev government reports: 1 million food parcels are on the way
The government of Kiev made it known yesterday in a note: "At the request of the Minister of Social Policies of Ukraine Maryna Lazebna and with the assistance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Ukrainian... more
Fruit and vegetablesThe tomato of the future: good, resistant and with an Emilia Romagna heart
Conserve Italia takes part in Va.Po.Re. to create a healthy and perfect product to be transformed
Creating the industrial tomato of the future: which is of high quality and resistant to diseases, which can be grown with less use of pesticides or pesticides, proving sustainable for the environment,... more
FairsEverything is ready for Sigep 2022 – The Dolce world Expo
Pastry masters, associations and training institutes meet from 12 to 16 March, at the Rimini Fair
Iginio Massari, Luigi Biasetto, Francois Stahl, Davide Malizia, Stefano Laghi, Gino Fabbri and Roberto Rinaldini are the great guest masters of the Pastry Arena (pavilion B5) which at Sigep - The Dolce... more
Studies and researchFood&beverage, resilient sector will grow also in 2022
Cerved's research "Trends and prospects of the F&B market" presented
In Italy, the Food & Beverage supply chain has withstood the impact of Covid well (+ 0.8% in 2020 on 2019) compared to the collapse of the entire economy (-8.9%) and is preparing to experience a 2022 under... more
Economy and financeJde Peet's: increases turnover in 2021
Organic double-digit sales growth expected in 2022
Jde Peet's, a Dutch company known for being one of the largest pure-plays in the world for coffee and tea, has released its financial results for the full year of 2021. Organic sales increased by 6.1%... more
Economy and financeKeurig Dr Pepper, sales increase in 2021
Growth mainly driven by the cold drinks portfolio
Keurig Dr Pepper (Kdp) reported a 9.2% increase in net sales to $ 12.68 billion in 2021, driven primarily by growth in its cold drinks portfolio. The company's fourth-quarter net sales increased 8.7% to... more
Economy and financeAB InBev "recovering" in 2021
Revenues up 12.1% in the fourth quarter and 15.6% for the full year
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, reported revenues up 12.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 15.6% for the full year. The Group reported a 23.5% increase in the combined revenues of the... more
FairsMacfrut: Turkey will be present for the first time
Fruit of President Piraccini's mission to Istanbul
Turkey, the world's leading producer of cherries, will be at Macfrut (Rimini Expo Center 4-6 May 2022) for the first time with a national stand, together with the main companies in the sector. This is... more
Economy and financeSan Daniele Dop ham: turnover up 14% in 2021
2.8 million hams sold for a total of 350 million euros
The increase in the number of processed thighs and pre-sliced trays led to an increase in sales compared to last year. Excellent results also on the export front. more
Economy and financeDanone, quarterly sales exceed estimates in 2021
The Group will raise prices to offset cost inflation
Danone, the big French food company, known above all for dairy products and mineral waters, recorded an increase in net sales of 3.4% on a like-for-like (Lfl) basis in 2021, a result slightly above analysts'... more
WinesVilla Sandi closes 2021 with strong growth
Turnover of 121 million euros (+ 33%), volumes of 29 million bottles (+ 20%)
Villa Sandi, the winery of the Moretti Polegato family, active in the production of wines and prosecco in Veneto for the year 2021, achieved a turnover of 121 million euros, up 33% compared to 91.5 million... more