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NewsInsects: Europe pushes to adopt them in human nutrition
Filiera Italia: "Another paradox of an overly ideological approach to Farm to Fork"
Europe pushes on human nutrition with insects. Pest insect meal moths will become food and part of the daily diet, after the European Union approved their marketing as a food product for human consumption... more
Coffeeillycaffè 2020: e-commerce sales soar
Declining turnover determined by the away-from-home segment
The shareholders' meeting of illycaffè SpA approved the 2020 financial statements, filing an overall positive and profitable year despite the pandemic and the related containment measures. Sales linked... more
IndustryLavazza: the first roasting shop opens in the United States
A new facility will be built in West Chester, Pennsylvania by fall 2021
Lavazza North America, part of the Italian coffee company Lavazza, will build the first coffee roasting and packaging plant in the United States. The opening of the new plant is scheduled for October 2021... more
FairsHoreca restarts from HostMilano
The 42nd edition will be held in attendance from 22 to 26 October 2021
Thanks to the easing of restrictions and the new measures decided by governments on the subject of exhibition structures, the Horeca world is ready to restart "live" at fieramilano, from 22 to 26 October... more
Economy and financeDe Longhi: agreement for the acquisition of Eversys finalized
The remaining 60% was sold to the Group for Chf 110 million
Following the completion of the authorization process by the competent bodies (in particular the antitrust bodies) and the occurrence of the conditions precedent, the De 'Longhi Group finalized the agreement... more
ZootechnyFood and farming: who decides the future for Europe?
Online event scheduled for May 5th/Video
The Farm to Fork strategy sets the general principles for the future of our food system, but on what basis? more
NewsFarm to Fork: organic dream book?
Compag: "Plan with deep contradictions and difficult to implement"
On the basis of the Community strategy "Farm to Fork", the Commission is working on the definition of an action plan for achieving the objective of 25% of agricultural area destined for organic cultivation... more
Pasta and bakery productsPiadina Romagnola Igp is presented in Canada
Shot in Santarcangelo and Poggio-Torriana a spot on the "bread of Romagna"
Piadina Romagnola Igp is presented to the Canadian market. It will do so with a video promoted by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada of Montreal in collaboration with the agriculture department... more
VideoLa Cascina celebrates 43 years and looks abroad
Exclusive interview with the CEO, Emilio Roussier Fusco
The Group thinks to an international expansion and the launch of a new catering format more
Fruit and vegetablesOrsero for a more sustainable business
The 2020 sustainability report presented/Attachment
Orsero SpA, a company engaged at European level in the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables and listed on the Star market of the Italian Stock Exchange, presented the 2020 sustainability... more
Economy and financeBonifiche Ferraresi rewards employees
The holding closed 2020 with a profit of 2.4 million
The ordinary shareholders' meeting of BF Spa, the controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi, approved the financial statements at 31 December 2020. The value of production stood at Euro 97.4 million,... more
DistributionDespar in Italy closes 2020 with turnover of 3.9 billion (+ 8.4%)
40 new supermarkets are expected to open in 2021
Despar in Italy closed 2020 with a turnover of 3.9 billion euros, up 8.4% compared to the previous year. 68% of the turnover was generated by direct points of sale and 32% by affiliated stores, a fact... more
IndustryHiperbaric presents the Hpp Innovation Week
Event on high pressure processing technology for the food and beverage industry
The HPP Innovation Week 2021 is the reference event on high pressure processing technology (HPP) for the food and beverage industry. A virtual conference that will bring together manufacturers, retailers,... more
FishTuna Day: Rio Mare reaffirms its commitments to sustainability
According to the ISSF, 87% of tuna stocks are in good health today
On the occasion of World Tuna Day, which was celebrated on 2 May, Rio Mare (Bolton Group), leader in the canned tuna market in Italy and Europe, reiterated the importance of sustainable fishing and its... more
Catering and hospitalityBurger King returns to growth in Q1 2021
The holding company RBI achieved consolidated revenues of $ 7.9 billion
Restaurant Brands International Inc., the controlling holding of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeye, with over 27,000 restaurants worldwide, reported the financial results for the first quarter ended... more
Packaging and logisticsIlpra approves 2020 financial statements with strong growth in profits
Approved dividend for shareholders of € 0.06
The Shareholders' Meeting of Ilpra, an innovative Lombard SME active in the packaging sector with a wide range of machines and technological solutions for the packaging of food products, met under the... more
Pasta and bakery productsEbro Foods, record revenues in the 1st quarter
Net profit of 52.8 million (+ 10.6%)
The Spanish food group Ebro Foods recorded net revenues of 697.2 million euros in the first quarter of 2021, up by 6.5%, driven by the good performance of the brands, among which Garofalo pasta stands... more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis-Nestlé, a joint venture on ultra-fresh products
It will manage the Zymil, Parmalat, Kyr and Malù brands in Italy
Lactalis has decided to entrust the management of fresh yoghurts and desserts under the Zymil, Parmalat, Kyr and Malù brands to the jv Lnpf Italia. A note from the group specifies that Lactalis-Nestlé P... more
Veg worldValsoia will distribute Vallé in Italy
Exclusive agreement for 42 months, from 1 January 2022
Valsoia, a leading company in the Italian market for health food products, has concluded an agreement with Vallé Italia for the exclusive distribution in Italy of the entire "Vallé" branded product portfolio. T... more
IndustryNestlé acquires core brands of The Bountiful Company
The transaction is valued at USD 5.75 billion
The Swiss giant expands health and nutrition portfolio. more
AgrifoodConfagricoltura, Fnsea and Dbv: immediate agreement on the CAP reform
The farmers of Italy, France and Germany are asking for it in defense of the sector
On the eve of a meeting between the Council, Parliament and the EU Commission (Trilogue) that could be decisive for the new Common Agricultural Policy, the presidents of Confagricoltura, Massimiliano Giansanti,... more
Studies and researchRules on modified organisms to be revised, according to the study of the European Commission
Overcoming confusion with GMOs are used to implement the Farm to Fork strategy
De Castro: "Finally a clear and clear position on the distinction between new biotechnologies and GMOs, which will help to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal". more
FairsTerra Madre Salone del Gusto closes its doors
After 205 days and 1160 appointments/Videos
An extraordinary edition that has reached a total of over 10 million digital profiles in 202 countries around the world more
Economy and financeUnilever grows thanks to "at home" consumption
Recorded an increase in sales of 5.7% in the first quarter of 2021
Unilever reported sales growth of 5.7% in the first quarter of 2021, driven by strong demand for food at home. The owner of Ben & Jerry's, Marmite and Hellmann's reported revenues of € 12.3 billion in t... more
DistributionMarr doubles up in Sicily
The new Catania office aims at a turnover of 60 million
The shareholders' meeting approved the 2020 results, with revenues of 1.07 billion euros. more
Economy and financeGreen Deal: 3,000 million trees by 2030
A plan that could increase the risk of fires if not carried out according to good planning
Forests are large "carbon sinks" and contribute greatly to compensating for the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. For this reason, policies to preserve and restore them are widely supported... more
Oils and condimentsInternational Olive Council: appointments on the calendar
June 2021: Advisory Committee on 22; meeting of the members of the Board, on 28 and 30
The countdown has begun for the next meeting of the Consultative Committee of the IOC (International Olive Council), which has not been able to meet since the pandemic began over a year ago. The meeting... more
Economy and financeMondelēz International rides the wave of emerging markets
7.9% growth in net sales in the first quarter of 2021
Mondelēz International reported growth of 7.9% ($ 7.24 billion) in net revenue in the first quarter of 2021, and has seen improved sales in its emerging markets. The Group explained in a press release... more
BeverageA "good start to the year" for Carlsberg
Recorded volume growth of 12.8% in the first quarter of 2021
Carlsberg recorded volume growth of 12.8% in the first quarter of 2021, with a strong performance from China offsetting the collapse of the Horeca sector in Western Europe. The Danish manufacturer had... more
Cheese and dairy productsCvc Capital Partners acquires Dodoni cheeses
The current owners of SI Foods will remain active shareholders and continue to manage the company
The private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in SI Foods Holding, taking control of the Greek dairy company Dodoni. The brand produces a range of cheeses such as... more
Catering and hospitalityPoke House, new round of financing of 20 mln
The chain has an opening plan of 200 restaurants
Poke House, a chain catering brand, has implemented a € 20 million Series B financing round led by Eulero Capital, with the support of FG2 Capital and the reinvestment of Milano Investment Partners, t... more
IndustryGuala Closures accelerates on smart manufacturing
Objective: to improve the efficiency of production lines, water and energy savings
Technological innovation and digitalization of production, efficiency of production lines, quality control and improvement, less waste and energy and water savings. These are the pillars of the industrial... more
IndustryForno d'Asolo more and more sustainable
New trigeneration plant built by Siram Veolia
Sustainability and innovation are the pillars behind the project created by Siram Veolia for Forno d'Asolo, the Treviso-based company leader in frozen sweet and savory baked goods today at the center of... more
WinesThe Chiarli family celebrates 160 years of wine production
A family history dedicated to Lambrusco, which spans five generations
The Chiarli family celebrates 160 years of wine production, more than a century and a half. Which means that the Modenese Group was taking its first steps while making Italy with Garibaldi's Thousand.... more
WinesPrivate Equity: Clessidra buys Mondodelvino
With Botter it aims at sector leadership
Clessidra Private Equity Sgr, on behalf of the Clessidra Capital Partners 3 fund, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Mondodelvino, an Italian wine group led by the Martini... more
IndustryNestlé aims to acquire The Bountiful Company
The American company specializes in vitamins and supplements
Swiss food giant Nestlé has confirmed that it is in talks to buy the American vitamin and supplement manufacturer The Bountiful Company, as anticipated by rumors in the American press. The Swiss group... more
DessertsSperlari acquires the majority of Dulcioliva
Giuseppe Oliva will remain at the helm of the Piedmontese chocolate company
Sperlari, the historic Italian brand born in 1836 and today owned by the German group Katjes International, continues its growth path and announces the acquisition of the majority of Dulcioliva, a Piedmontese... more
Oils and condimentsCoricelli grows in 2020
38.7 million liters of oil sold and double-digit growth, + 15% compared to 2019
Italy is at the center of the development strategy of Pietro Coricelli, the oil company from Spoleto (Umbria) with 80 years of history in the production and marketing of extra virgin olive oil. After the... more
Studies and researchSustainability drives the choices of 9 out of 10 consumers
IBM study conducted in nine countries around the world
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased consumers' attention to sustainability and spurred the willingness to pay out of their own pockets to ensure a sustainable future, according to a new survey conducted... more
IndustryBimby celebrates 50 years old
Evolution and progress from 1971 to today's Tm6
It was 1971 when Vorwerk launched the first food processor on the European market, the Thermomix which this year celebrates 50 years. It all started in France in 1961 when Vorwerk distributed the first... more
Wines400 small Italian wineries open abroad with online
Tannico and Agenzia Ice support the made in Italy companies
Tannico, an online wine shop, has signed an agreement with the Ice Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalization of Italian companies, headed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International... more
Economy and financeAutogrill: 2020 financial statements approved
Revenues down by 59.8% at constant exchange rates compared to 2019
The shareholders' meeting of Autogrill SpA, which met under the chairmanship of Paolo Zannoni, examined and approved the 2020 financial statements, which show a net loss of € 38,287,850, and also approved t... more
AgrifoodPesticides: sales in Italy have fallen by -32% in the last decade
Italian agriculture ranks as the greenest in Europe
Sales of pesticides have dropped by about 1/3 (-32%) in the last decade in Italian agriculture which ranks as the greenest in Europe. This is what emerges from an analysis by Coldiretti on Eurostat data... more
PeopleParmigiano Reggiano: Guglielmo Garagnani 3rd VP of the Consortium
The BoD has set up the new executive committee
Guglielmo Garagnani is the third vice president who, together with Kristian Minelli (vicar) and Alessandro Bezzi, will support Nicola Bertinelli at the helm of the Parmigiano Reggiano consortium until... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italia conquers the CreVal
Success for the takeover bid
Crédit Agricole Italia has communicated that on the basis of the provisional results communicated by the appointed intermediaries, approximately 90.94% of the Credito Valtellinese shares subject to the... more
Economy and financeBalsamic vinegar of Modena IGP passes the 2020 test
Global production of 90 million liters recorded
Despite the difficult economic conditions caused by the pandemic, primarily the closures in the out-of-home channel both in Italy and abroad, the balsamic vinegar of Modena IGP wins the 2020 test, registering... more
AgrifoodThe first meeting of agricultural experts for the G20 was held
In the context of the meetings of the Italian presidency
As part of the meetings of the Italian G20 presidency, the first Agriculture Deputies Meeting, organized by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies, was held via video conference on 19... more
NewsIG: ESN-FAO virtual seminar
The nutritional and health potential of Geographical Indication food products
The virtual seminar "The nutritional and health potential of Geographically Indicated food products" organized by the Food and Nutrition Division (ESN) and the United Nations Food Organization is held... more
BeverageHeineken: 1st quarter profit was 168 million
Volumes up 12%
Heineken closed the first quarter up from last year, but not yet at 2019 levels. The group said net profit increased in the first quarter on the back of higher volumes in more than 40 of its markets but... more
IndustryEarthday: Syngenta reaffirms its commitment to sustainable agriculture
The Good Growth Plan continues to enhance the planet
On the occasion of the 51st edition of Earth Day, Syngenta reaffirms, through the projects contained within the new The Good Growth Plan, its constant commitment to defend and enhance the mother of all... more