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Government acts2021: agreements to protect some Italian and French PDOs and GIs
There are bilateral EU agreements with Japan and South Korea
In 2021, some Italian and French GI products will be protected in Japan and South Korea thanks to the EU-Japan and EU-South Korea bilateral free trade agreements. The list of new GIs protected in Japan... more
IndustryDe' Longhi: strong growth in 2020 preliminary revenues
Double digit in all macro areas, with the exception of Meia area
In 2020 the De' Longhi Group achieved revenues of about € 2.353,1 million, above expectations and equal to a growth of 12% (13.9% in organic terms) and of 12.5% normalized, after a fourth quarter growing b... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's under expectations, -12% 4th quarter profit
Covid continues to weigh, it holds up only in the USA
McDonald's below expectations in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to weigh on the American fast food chain, which recorded a 12% drop in profit compared to last year,... more
Packaging and logisticsPro Carton chooses #Greensource
Renewable materials and eco-friendly products for climate neutrality
The European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, Pro Carton, has joined the #Greensource initiative as a co-leader of the campaign. #Greensource was established in 2020 as part of a Europe-wide... more
WinesFrom Primum Familiae Vini an award to family companies
Among the finalists also the Italian Giusto Manetti Battiloro
In February, the twelve Pfv families will meet to select the winner. The final decision will be announced in March 2021. more
Catering and hospitalityFabbro Food is financed by Cdp
5 million euros with Sace assurance
Fabbro Food, a company operating in collective catering for public entities, public and private hospitals, has obtained a loan of 5 million euros with a duration of 72 months from Cassa Depositi e Prestiti.... more
ForeignTop 10 insights in climate science in 2020
Ranking compiled by 57 researchers from 21 countries
A group of 57 scientists from 21 countries compile the 10 key climate findings of 2020, presented yesterday 27 Jan by the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change... more
IndustryV-Finance partner of Borsa Italiana's "Sustainable Finance" program
The company will assist SMEs in path of sustainability
V-Finance, the company of the Ir Top Consulting Group, specialized in innovative and sustainable finance, adheres to the “Sustainable Finance Partnership” of the Italian Stock Exchange. V-Finance as a p... more
Economy and financeTwo Food startups awarded by Cdp and Digital Magics
Wenda works on food tech and FrescoFrigo in Retail
Also two food startups among the fourteen on which Cdp Venture Capital Sgr and Digital Magics have focused. The new round of investments, launched in September of last year and which involved 14 Italian... more
LiqueursSpain. E-commerce is growing for Ron Diplomático
Online sales are 3% of the brand's global turnover
If in 2019 Ron Diplomático's online sales were practically nil, in 2020 thanks to the activation of new digital platforms, they represent about 3% of the global turnover of the brand in Spain. This is... more
DistributionToo Good To Go launches the "Pact against Food Waste"
5 actions to unite companies, supermarkets and consumers
Have a concrete impact against food waste and ensure that 50% of Italians are more informed and attentive on the subject of food waste, labeling and the Tmc (Minimum Term of Conservation). With these... more
HealthUkko: funding to fight food allergies
$ 40 million led by Leaps by Bayer
Ukko, a biotech company with the mission to eliminate food allergies and sensitivities, today announced USD 40 million in new Series B funding. Ukko harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) and protein engineering... more
WinesSpain. Do Utiel-Requena, sales down by 9.7% in 2020
The harvest was positive, with 503 liters / square meter produced
The Do Utiel-Requena closed 2020 with over 30.7 million back labels produced by registered wineries, reporting a drop in sales of 9.7% compared to the previous year, which was caused by the pandemic situation,... more
WinesThe Lambrusco protection consortium is born
From the merger of the protection consortia of Modena, Reggio Emilia and of Reno
As anticipated by EFA News (see article dated 2/10/2020 ), the Italian Lambrusco protection consortium is born, which today elected its board of directors. A reality created by the merger of the protection... more
Packaging and logisticsFruit and vegetables: Ifco rewards the commitment to sustainability
Certification awarded for the fourth consecutive year
Ifco, a company engaged worldwide in the supply of reusable plastic packaging for fresh food (Rpc), has awarded distributors and producers of fruit and vegetables in Europe and North America for the fourth... more
BeverageUSA. Molson Coors crosses the threshold of "ready to drink"
New partnership for distribution of Ckbg's Superbird cocktails
Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced a new partnership to distribute CKBG’s Superbird ready-to-drink cocktail. Superbird is a carbonated 5.9% ABV take on a Paloma, made with 100% blue agave tequila, g... more
FairsIeg: ready to restart with fairs and congresses 2021
It begins with the full digital of Sigep, Beer & Food Attraction and BBTech Expo, in March and April
Italian Exhibition Group, an international trade fair and congress player with its exhibition sites in Rimini and Vicenza, listed on the MTA of the Italian Stock Exchange, faces the global emergency with... more
FairsAnuga 2021, the exhibition spaces are sold out
Many companies have confirmed their participation
Everything seems to indicate that the 2021 edition of Anuga, one of the largest world events for food & beverage, will be a success. A phrase that is not expected to be heard in a season like the present... more
AgrifoodEuropean Commission: study finds positive impact of trade agreements on agri-food
An update of that one in 2016 /ATTACHMENT
The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector, according to a new study published yesterday. Trade agreements are due to result in substantial... more
Conserved and jamsGrupo Calvo overturns the production of canned tuna
With Vuelca Fácil, more efficient and sustainable packaging and consumption
The Spanish food company Calvo Group has revolutionized the sector with the launch of a new way of producing, packaging and consuming tuna. The project, the result of an industrial transformation plan... more
WinesWinelivery closes the year with + 600% and a positive Ebitda
700 thousand apps downloaded, 7.5 million euros of consolidated turnover
Winelivery, a beverage home delivery service, closes 2020 with an app penetration rate on the Italian population of over 1.2%, thanks to over 700,000 apps downloaded, and 7.5 million euros of consolidated... more
ForeignGeographical indications: Brussels considers strengthening
It opens public consultation to citizens and organizations
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting citizens and organizations, as well as national and regional public authorities, to contribute to the evaluation of how to strengthen... more
IndustryBall Corp. (Aluminum), new plant in Czech Republic
170 million Euros to increase production in the EMEA region
Ball Corporation has announced plans for a new €170 million aluminium can plant in the Czech Republic, as it looks to boost its output in the EMEA region. The company says that it intends to begin construction o... more
BeverageFrom today, Coca-Cola is also contactless
New beverage dispensing system in Spain, on Freestyle dispensers
Coca-Cola has implemented a new contactless system that will allow consumers to select and dispense their beverage at vending machines directly from their mobile phone. The technology, called Mobile Pour,... more
BeverageMahou San Miguel expands its deal with AB InBev
10 references from Beck's, Spaten and Löwenbräu distributed in Spain
The Mahou San Miguel brewery extends the marketing agreement in Spain with the Belgian multinational AB InBev, one year after the start of the collaboration between the two companies. Therefore, starting... more
IndustryGodiva lowers the shutters in North America
Closing of 128 shops and cafes in the country
Chocolatier Godiva chiuderà i suoi 128 negozi e caffetterie in tutto il Nord America alla fine di marzo, ha annunciato la società domenica, citando una diminuzione della domanda di acquisti di persona d... more
LiqueursLuxardo celebrates its 200th anniversary
From 1821 to today: the history of one of the oldest existing distilleries in the world
Luxardo SpA reaches the milestone of its 200 years in 2021. The Paduan company, one of the oldest existing distilleries in the world, stands out among the few European liquor companies still wholly owned... more
BeverageUSA. Mgp Ingredients merges with Luxco
A $ 475 million deal
MGP Ingredients has agreed to acquire US alcohol producer and marketer Luxco and its affiliated companies in a $475 million deal. According to MGP, a supplier of distilled spirits and speciality wheat... more
CoffeeAli Group, last farewell to the founder Luciano Berti
Disappeared on January 18, he would have turned 90 today
Today, January 26, Luciano Berti would have celebrated his ninetieth birthday. A little less than a week has passed since the death of the founder and honorary president of Ali Group at the age of 89 on... more
CoffeeIlly Caffè, new partnership with Ammirati Coffee importer
Distributed products to bars, hotels and restaurants throughout the New York region
illycaffè North America ha annunciato oggi una nuova partnership con il principale importatore e distributore di caffè speciali Ammirati Coffee, Inc., che distribuirà i caffè premium di alta qualità illy... more
FairsFico Eataly World goes all-in and raises
Exclusive: the new CEO Stefano Cigarini speaks
After the initial difficulties and the forced stop for Covid-19, Fico Eataly World aims to reopen at Easter, with a new recovery plan and the leadership of Stefano Cigarini. more
FishSkretting Italia certifies its "zero emissions" portfolio
First aquaculture feed producer to obtain the status
ISO 14067: 2018 is the international standard that provides globally agreed principles, requirements and guidelines for quantifying and reporting the carbon footprint of a product more
IndustryAlpla, new extrusion system for rPet in Italy
The company invests over five million euros
The global manufacturer of plastic packaging and recycling specialist, the Alpla Group, is investing more than five million euros in an extrusion system for food-grade recycled PET (rPET) made of used... more
Government actsThe Canadian government invests in CFIA
128 million dollars to strengthen its food security system
The government of Canada has announced that it is investing CAD 162.6 million ($128 million) in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to strengthen its food safety system. The investment will take... more
Economy and financeGhana: cocoa beans to the GCX commodity exchange?
Assessments underway to promote local consumption, but not just it
Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), the Ghanaian commodity exchange, is considering listing cocoa beans on its trading platform in order to promote local consumption. This was made known by the national regulator... more
WinesDigital campaigns push Brunello to USA and Canada
End-of-year sales quadrupled in the USA, revenues in Ontario (+ 60.5%)
Almost 18 thousand bottles of Brunello (+ 300% on 2019) sold in the US between September and November 2020 on the Wine.com platform alone and a growth of 60.5% in value in the sales of LCBO, the Canadian... more
Oils and condimentsTable olive experts in videoconference on Wednesday 27
The meeting organized by the International Olive Council
Meeting will be translated simultaneously in English, French, Italian and Spanish more
FairsThe fairs restart from China
The start in April with Anufood, the reference exhibition in the southern area of the agri-food sector
The Greater Bay Area will be the "main engine" of the Chinese economy for the future more
Economy and financeVenture Capital: Synergo's first fund
Closing with deposits of 30 million
Food & agri-tech is also among the macro sectors of interest. more
Fruit and vegetablesFrom carpooling to packaging, sustainability according to Euro Company
Interview with general manager Mario Zani
An app for employee carpooling, the status of benefit company and B Corp, renewable energy in plants: there are many initiatives launched by Euro Company on the sustainability front. General manager Mario Zani tells us about it. more
Veg worldVegan diet, the negative effects on children
Severe vitamin deficiencies, according to University of Helsinki study / Attached document
The vegan diet has a negative effect on children's metabolism: in fact, the blood levels of biomarkers for vitamins A and D, forms of cholesterol and essential amino acids are significantly lower in children... more
DistributionAxpo supplies energy to Swiss Denner supermarkets
The company with its Italian headquarters in Genoa builds the largest Swiss photovoltaic system
Axpo and IWB collaborate on the implementation of the largest photovoltaic system in Switzerland. The two partners will install and commission the pioneering 2.2 MW project on the Muttsee basin. A 2.2... more
ForeignSpain. The Ebro Food Valley project is starting
Plan for the digital and sustainable transformation of food sector
Initiative led by Cnta; 12 companies already involved, of which 5 are SMEs more
Oils and condimentsSpain. Anierac: sales down 2,4% in 2020
Growing olive oil, vegetable oils and olive pomace to the downside
The Spanish National Association of Industrialists and Refiners of Edible Oil (Anierac) closed the 2020 financial year with a sale of 671.4 million liters of oil, 2.4% less than in 2019. This is due to... more
MeatsChina. Bans on imports of Brazilian meat lifted
Jbs returns to selling chicken and pork to Beijing
According to reports from Reuters, JBS announced the lifting by the Chinese government of the bans linked to the pandemic and imposed in 2020 on imports from two of its meat plants. Located in the Brazilian... more
WinesFrance. Cut in sales also for Rémy Cointreau
Registered -4.1% in the first nine months of 2020
Rémy Cointreau achieved a turnover of 780.9 million Euros in the first nine months of its last fiscal year, which ended in December, recording a decrease of 4.1% compared to the same period of the previous... more
CoffeeNescafé aims for 100% "sustainable" coffee by 2025
Among the objectives: to increase well-being of rural communities
Nescafé has announced that it expects to have 100% responsibly sourced coffee by 2025, as it steps up its efforts to create a more sustainable coffee sector. The company’s target is up from its current ac... more
WinesItalian Wine Brands closes 2020 with revenues up 29.7%
Export and e-commerce support the growth trend
Italian Wine Brands SpA confirms the positive trend of the first half of the year and achieves consolidated revenues as of 31 December 2020 of Euro 204.3 million (+ 29.7% compared to 31 December 2019). The... more
Catering and hospitalityMaredo at the end of an era
The German steakhouse chain dismiss all employees
This is the end of an era: the traditional steakhouse chain Maredo has given notice to all employees in an internal letter. "For insolvency-related reasons, we are forced to terminate all employees as... more
NewsEuropean Commission: 5 new GMOs authorized
Corn and soybean approval valid for 10 years
The European Commission, on Friday, authorized the trade of five genetically modified crops (three of maize and two of soybeans) and renewed the authorization of three other maize crops used for food and... more