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Conserved and jamsPrinces meets Italian agricultural partners
The balance of the 2020 campaign and the strategic directions for 2021 presented
Princes Industrie Alimentari (Pia), a company that manages the largest plant in Europe for tomato processing in Foggia, wanted to confirm once again this year the traditional moment of meeting with agricultural... more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging continues to expand in Europe
Acquire Repli and Pentapackaging
Repli, based in Barcelona, Spain and Pentapackaging, based in Bergamo, Italy, will significantly expand Berlin Packaging's product portfolio. more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: concern about no deal in the UK
The Consortium fears that competition from fakes on the British market would increase
It could also generate new tariffs in a market already tried by the pandemic more
AgrifoodAgricultural Solutions (BASF), invests in Italy
“Agrigenius” digital service, dedicated to the wine sector
With Agrigenius Vite, Basf promotes the sustainable management of Italian vineyards; the service will be extended to other countries in the Mediterranean area more
IndustryThe Equinox fund buys the Clas pesto
Acquired 80% of the Ligurian company founded in 1989
The private equity fund Equinox announces that it has reached an agreement for the entry with a majority stake (80%) in the capital of Clas, a Ligurian company world leader in the production of ambient... more
Catering and hospitalityIn 2019 McDonald's Italy created 1.4 billion in value
+ 14% y/y, over the next 2 years 70 new openings and 2,800 jobs
In 2019 McDonald's Italy injected 1.4 billion euros into the country system, equal to 0.1% of GDP, up 14% compared to the previous year. This is what emerges from the analysis carried out by the Althesys... more
Cheese and dairy productsCandia, the milk is still pulling
Thanks to the high digestibility/lactose-free segment, the most performing
Candia Italia, the Italian branch of Sodiaal, a French dairy cooperative group, third milk producer in Europe and fifth in the world, closed the year with a positive sign (+ 1.5% in volume). 2020 has shown... more
Packaging and logisticsIfco: solidarity initiatives to support food banks around the world continue
Donated 360,000 Rpc since the start of this program
Ifco, a leading company in the supply of reusable plastic packaging for fresh food (Rpc), confirms its social commitment also in 2020, continuing to support the programs of food banks around the world... more
BeverageSorghum production in Italy increases
Naturally gluten-free cultivation, 3,859,000 quintals produced in 2020
Sorghum production in Italy increases. According to the latest Istat data, in 2020 the cultivated area reached 53,934 hectares compared to 46,799 in 2019, equal to a total production of 3,859,000 quintals... more
IndustryDe Longhi approves the distribution of the dividend
0.54 euros for each share having the right
The Shareholders Meeting of De' Longhi SpA met today, unanimously approved (89.46% of the total amount of voting rights) the proposal formulated by the board of directors for the distribution of a dividend... more
BiologicalValsoia, signed the final contract for the acquisition of Loriana
The agreement provides for the purchase of the business unit with effect from 31 December
Valsoia SpA, a company engaged in the Italian market for health food products, listed on the MTA market managed by the Italian Stock Exchange, has today perfected the definitive contract with De.Co Industrie... more
Fruit and vegetablesSpreafico renews the agreement with Tango Fruit
It will distribute the Spanish brand of seedless mandarins exclusively in Italy
The partnership will make it possible to serve the main supermarket chains and the wholesale area. more
Government actsKnorr (Unilever): question on the recipe book sponsored by Crea
For Italian MP, a public authority shouldn't sponsor private greenwashing initiatives
It was presented with great fanfare as the panacea for eating more vegetables, but it sparked the anger of a group of parliamentarians who addressed a question to the Minitry of Agricoilture. It is the... more
ForeignPoland: agreement between Auchan Retail Polska and BP
At BP petrol stations, Auchan stores with products including food, organic and vegan
Auchan Retail Polska and the BP petrol station chain have announced the start of a strategic cooperation on the Polish market, whereby BP stations will open stores in a new convenience shop-like format... more
ForeignRussia ponders freezing prices of sugar and sunflower oil
Two of the products being studied to stabilize the consumer goods market
Short from abroad. Russian Prime Deputy Minister Andrej Belousov told the local press that, among the measures being studied by the Government for the stabilization of the consumer goods market, there... more
Studies and researchThe key role of vegetation in climate change
Study reveals that the fertilizing effect of CO2 on plants is diminishing around the world
Fertilizing effect of Co2, this is the name of the process that sees plants absorb this gas, remove it from the atmosphere and retain it inside their branches, trunk or roots. The more CO2 there is in... more
AgrifoodDeA Capital and Cleon Capital enter in Gias frozen food
The two investors control a Newco of vegetarian ready meals
DeA Capital and Cleon Capital enter in Gias frozen food. The Calabrian company of the Tenuta family will give to a newly established company - Gias Srl, 51% controlled by IDeA Agro and Cleon Capital and... more
Studies and researchBaileys Treat Report photographs the sweet food trends of 2021
Phosphorescent glows, whipped air and ice cream macaroons are on the list
The Baileys Treat Report 2021 is here, created by the company of the well-known Irish whiskey with food futurologist Morgaine Gaye and a worldwide team of dessert makers. The report presents the hottest... more
Catering and hospitalityDomino's Pizza, first time in Rome
The chain arrives with its products in central Italy
Domino's Pizza lands in Rome with the opening of three new pizzerias, the first of which today is in the Marconi area, in via G. Cardano, 82. The new restaurants represent a continuous expansion in the... more
BeverageAB InBev, turnover up by 4%
The company embraces trends and focuses on premium and superpremium products
The Group in Italy contributed 13%, in terms of value, to the growth of the beer market in the January-October period. more
Cheese and dairy products"Mozzarella di Gioia del Colle" obtains the protected designation of origin
L'Abbate (Mipaaf): "PDO is not a point of arrival, we need commitment to enhancement in the world"
With the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on 9 December, the implementing regulation for the registration in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical... more
BeverageIsrael opens up to parallel imports of alcoholic beverages
To reduce costs, go ahead not only from the country of origin or production. Wine excluded from the measure
The Israeli Ministry of Economy opens the market for alcoholic beverages with parallel importation from all countries of the world and not only from that of origin or production. According to Israeli importers... more
Conserved and jamsCampbell, 1st quarter revenue increase of 7% from soup sales
Strong growth recorded in United States and Canada
Campbell Soup Company recorded a 7% increase in first quarter net sales to $ 2.34 billion during what it calls the "heart of the soup season". During its first quarter of fiscal year 2021, the company... more
MeatsBrf will invest over 10.7 billion dollars for the "Vision 2030" plan
The company aims for an annual turnover of more than 19.5 billion
Brazilian firm BRF has announced an investment of more than BRL 55 billion ($ 10.7 billion) over the next decade to grow its business. The investment is part of the company's "Vision 2030" plan, based... more
Oils and condimentsOleificio Zucchi opens a branch in New York
The Cremonese company celebrates 210 years by consolidating its presence on the US market
Oleificio Zucchi looks to the future with confidence and bets on the US market, the company's first foreign market for growing exports, announcing the opening of its own branch in New York. By entrusting... more
DessertsHappy 100th birthday Haribo
The brand tells its story through a virtual exhibition
The celebrations for 100 years of Haribo kicked off today 9 December with the inauguration of the first virtual exhibition dedicated to the history of the brand: from the website www.haribo100.it users... more
WinesToso wines will also be uncorked in Ukraine
With the support of Sace. Also Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus in the future of the Cuneo winery
With the support of SACE, Cuneo-based Toso SpA has finalized an operation for the supply of products to a leading Ukrainian company, specialized in the wholesale and retail trade of wines and dairy products... more
FairsAppointment with Ism and ProSweets Cologne in 2022
Fairs of confectionery and snack products, postponed due to pandemic
The persistence of the pandemic has forced Koelnmesse Gmbh to cancel the next edition of ProSweets Cologne and Ism, the two fairs that "together offer the world's largest showcase for confectionery and... more
Economy and financeCft Group passes to Ats, for a company value of 166 million euros
The Canadian company submits a voluntary offer of € 4.60 per share in cash
Automation Tooling Systems (Ats), a Canadian company that designs and builds factory automation systems, will acquire global food and beverage equipment supplier Cft Group - a Parma based company, liste... more
Cheese and dairy productsMüller, new program to support milk producers
Improve collaboration, animal welfare and increase sustainability
Müller has launched a new program for farmers to further improve collaboration with suppliers within their supply chain, animal welfare and increase sustainability.The UK-based program, called Müller A... more
CoffeeSelecta and Nestlé, extended partnership for the distribution of coffee throughout Europe
After Starbucks, also the premium brands Nescafé and Zoégas
Selecta Group, a European self-service retailer, has extended its strategic partnership with Nestlé, and will distribute Nestlé's premium coffee brands in Europe for another five years. Following the n... more
BeverageCiroc Vodka, new limited edition capsules by Palace
Only 24 hours for the online purchase of the Diageo brand, 170 copies available for Italy
Following the 2017 partnership, London-based clothing brand Palace is once again collaborating with Ciroc Vodka to launch an exclusive limited edition bottle. The new agreement sees the two realities come... more
ForeignFarm to Fork and EU Biodiversity: impacts on the economy and food security
Study conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture
The European Commission (Ce) has announced its Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies which could result in restrictions on EU agriculture, through targeted reductions in the exploitation of land, in... more
Press releasePine nuts, the future of the market increasingly in the Far East
Besana takes stock of world consumption and production
During the last edition of the annual Nut Fruit Conference, the world congress on dried fruit organized by Inc (International nut & dried fruit council), Riccardo Calcagni, CEO of the Besana Group active... more
IndustryEurostands lands in the Middle East with a new representative office
The company could build the pavilions of Expo Dubai 2021-22
Eurostands, an Italian company active for over 70 years in the exhibition, fitting out and retail sector, after having adapted to transformations to overcome the economic crisis, finds new life and continuity... more
Oils and condiments"Il Balsamico - L’Oro Nero di Modena": is the new book published by Artioli
The volume, sponsored by protection consortia, will be presented on 3 December
The presentation of the book "Il Balsamico - L'Oro Nero di Modena" published by Artioli Editore 1899 and sponsored by the Consortium for the protection of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and the... more
NewsKellogg and Banco Alimentare: 800,000 meals for 150,000 people in difficulty
"Food collection 2020", the historic partnership in Italy is renewed
Kellogg Company renews its multi-year partnership with the Italian Banco Alimentare Onlus foundation. It does so on the occasion of the "Food collection", which started on November 21 and which will last... more
BeveragePepsiCo and Uefa, partnership until 2024 for the Champions League
SodaStream joins Pepsi, Lay's and Gatorad in the company's brand activations
PepsiCo today announced the extension of its partnership with the Uefa Champions League football elite for the 2021/22 and 2023/24 seasons. The partnership follows the company's recent announcement of... more
WinesChina imposes duties of up to 200% on imports of Australian wine
Canberra calls it an "unjustifiable" action
China has imposed preliminary anti-dumping measures on wine imports from Australia, including duties up to 200%; move that Australia has called unjustifiable. The announcement, made by the Chinese Ministry... more
IndustryUnilever completes the unification process, becomes a UK listed company
It will maintain listings on the Amsterdam, London and New York stock exchanges
Unilever has completed the legal unification of its group; Unilever Plc will operate under a single parent company from today. Since its establishment in 1930, the company has been owned by two different... more
BeverageLimoncello Pallini is gold medal of "Spirit Selection"
The itinerant event of the "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020"
Limoncello Pallini, received the gold medal of the "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020" at the recent "Spirit Selection", an international event in its 21st edition, which rewards the best spirits from... more
Oils and condimentsBalsamic vinegar: consortia allied alliances to strengthen supervision and protection
Intense shared control activity to combat fake Modena's black gold
The data relating to the safeguarding and surveillance activities carried out by the Consortium for the protection of Calsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP give an idea of the phenomenon of counterfeiting and... more
BeverageDuPont Nutrition & Biosciences in partnership for innovation with Iftf
Developing solutions through customers, who anticipate market changes
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has entered into a partnership with the Palo Alto's Institute for the Future (Iftf) to promote innovation in the food and beverage industry. By partnering with Ifts, the... more
Economy and financeKatoo closes a € 3 million round
Among the international investors Flash Venture, Otium Capital and Marcos Alves Cardoso
Katoo, the startup that simplifies and improves the relationship of restaurants with their suppliers, has closed a € 3 million investment round with several international investors, including: Flash V... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill leaves Spain
Motorway activities sold to Areas for 12 million
Autogrill Europe, controlled by Autogrill Spa, has sold to the Areas group 100% of its Spanish operations managed through Autogrill Iberia Slu. This is - explains a note - an operation that is part of... more
Pasta and bakery productsFirst place for Granoro at the "Eco Packaging Awards"
"Fusilli Bio Sanatore Cappelli" awarded in the "Pasta" category
Another important recognition sees Granoro as the protagonist, who won the first prize in the "Pasta" category on the occasion of the 1st edition of the Eco Packaging Awards, the prize created by the magazine... more
IndustryDe′ Longhi acquires Capital Brands for $420 million
US first market of the Group, aggregate turnover $500 million
De 'Longhi has reached an agreement with the affiliates of Center Lane Partners to acquire Capital Brands Holdings, Inc., one of the leading companies in the personal blenders segment with the Nutribullet... more
BiologicalValsoia eats Loriana wraps
Acquires the second Italian player in the segment from De.Co Industrie
Valsoia today finalized a preliminary agreement with De.Co Industrie Soc. Coop. PA for the purchase of the business unit relating to the second player in the Italian piadine market, under the “Loriana” bra... more
Catering and hospitalityLa Piadineria: Andrea Valota is the new CEO
The chain has over 270 locations in Italy
As anticipated by EFA News ( see article ), Andrea Valota becomes General Manager of the italian Group La Piadineria Spa, alongside the current CEO, Donato Romano . Milanese, 48, with a degree in Physics... more
NewsRio Mare (Bolton Group) and Banco Alimentare fight the economic crisis
Since February, 860,000 cans of tuna in olive have been donated
The emergency linked to the spread of Covid-19, in addition to health, is increasingly social and affects both those who already lived in difficult conditions and those who found themselves there due to... more