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Catering and hospitalityMcDonald’s planning new layoffs in the USA
Cuts as part of a half-billion-dollar restructuring plan by the end of 2019
McDonald’s is planning new layoffs. Further to rumors transpired by an internal communication document, the fast-food giant plans job cuts as part of a restructuring plan to save half-billion dollars b... more
Catering and hospitalityDomino’s Pizza doubles its presence in Bergamo
The chain has an important development plan in Italy: upcoming openings in Bologna and Turin
Domino’s Pizza doubles its presence in Bergamo, in the North of Italy, in Lombardy Region, and, less than one year after opening the store in via Broseta 65, inaugurates its second pizza shop in Via A... more
BiologicalValsoia focuses on ice creams
Strategy dictated by market demand and greater profitability
Valsoia focuses on ice creams. With summer coming, the Italian company producing and selling healthy food products increases its line of plant-based ice creams with a lot of different flavours and varieties,... more
Mineral waters and drinksNestlé Waters 100% Committed to water stewardship
Nestlé Waters to certify all its sites to Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard by 2025
Nestlé Waters announced that will certify all sites by 2025 in accordance with the world’s first global water stewardship standard. It will reinforce our commitment to safeguarding water resources for fu... more
VideoGranoro, the Italian pasta excellence
The Company presented at Cibus 2018 new products also for the foreign market
It’s a pioneer in the 100% made in Puglia pasta production. We are talking about Granoro, the family owned pasta factory, founded in Corato, the birthplace of the best Italian and European durum wheat.It w... more
CoffeeStarbucks extends strategic partnership with Arla Foods
To grow ready-to-drink across EMEA
The two companies have signed a long-term 21-year strategic agreement more
VideoMediterranean diet, an Italian-Israeli research project
The study "Children Alimentary Personalized Research" presented at Naples' University Federico II
CAPRII - Children Alimentary Personalized Research Italy Israel, is the first international pilot study on personalization of the Mediterranean Diet initiated by the Department of Translational Medical... more
PeopleJan Toft Nørgaard appointed new chairman of Arla Foods amba
To succeed Åke Hantoft on July 2
He will continue the focused work for the company on growing the global dairy category more
Economy and financePepsiCo to withdraw Chicago Stock Exchange Listing
The withdrawal is expected to be effective within the next month
The Group has decided to withdraw its listing from the Chicago Stock Exchange to eliminate costs inherent with dual listings more
ForeignFood waste: Tesco cancels the minimum expiry date
The British supermarket chain eliminates the "best before" from 70% of fresh products
By to the "Best Before" warnings on dozens of foods sold in Tesco supermarkets, the largest retail chain in the United Kingdom. The company announces it, in compliance with current national regulations,... more
Economy and financeIvs Group: net profit rises to 6.1 mln
Constant growth in the results of the automatic distribution Group
The first Italian operator and second in Europe in the sector of automatic distribution (distributors) of drinks and snacks, Ivs Group, ended the first quarter of 2018 with production for 107.31 million... more
Packaging and logisticsIglu announce to have been acquired by Marrone
The CEO and co-founder Giacomo Ruzza leaves the company
This new merger of market excellencies has the aim of combining design know-how and advanced technologies more
Consumption52% of UK students miss breakfast
Money and stress concerns leading to poor eating habits
A quarter of students not eating breakfast during term time more
MeatsJBS net revenue increases 5.8 percent in Q1
Company reports strong quarters for Pilgrim’s Pride, JBS USA Pork and JBS USA Beef segments
Jbs, the Brazil-based meat and poultry company, reported a 5.8 percent increase in net revenue for 2018 Q1 equal to BRL39.8 bn (US$ 10.5 bn).The company reported a 43.5 percent year-over-year increase... more
MeatsBRF against UE de-listing of Brazilian poultry export
The decision - the Company said- appears to be motivated by protection of the local market
Giant Brazilian processor BRF SA, world leader in poultry production, reacts against EU Commission's decision that stopped the Company's exports to Europe from 12 plants for poultry production located... more
Economy and financeWalmart may launch Flipkart IPO by 2022
The Indian e-commerce player is valueted at a little less than $21B
Indian e-commerce player Flipkart might go for an Ipo in as early as four years if minority investors holding 60% of its shares wish to do so, Walmart said in a filing to the SEC.The U.S. retail giant... more
PeopleChairman Åke Hantoft set to retire in July
He has been Chairman of Arla Foods amba since 2011
The Arla Foods amba Board will finalize the appointment of its new Chairmanship in due time before July 2nd more
DessertsMondelez to acquire Tate’s Bake Shop
Jumpstarting the growth in the premium cookie segment
Mondelēz International announced an agreement with The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, and other shareholders, including Founder Kathleen King, to acquire Tate’s Bake Shop for approximately $5... more
NewsBrazzale launches a Baby Bonus for all its employees
The special bonus will be equal to the average monthly salary both in Italy and in Czech Republic
A Baby Bonus for each baby born will be given to each of the 550+ employees of Brazzale Group, in Italy and in Czech Republic, that will become mother or father. The bonus equals to a monthly salary. This... more
DistributionMARR Group: Revenues and profits increasing in 1Q18
The company is leader in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice
The Board of Directors of Marr S.p.A. (Milan: MARR.MI), the leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice, today approved the interim report as at 31 March 2018.The... more
ForeignAuchan Russia changes its target and gives it to the Premium
Increases quality and range to face the decline in market share
The Russian press reports the statements of the Auchan Retail Russia General Director, François Remy, to the online newspaper "Vedomosti". The French GDO that in Russia since 2002 has created a network t... more
Studies and researchAcademic reveals more than 100 tiny plastics in every meal
A Heriot-Watt study has revealed
We could be swallowing more than 100 tiny plastic particles with every main meal more
ConsumptionEfsa has published a new release of its Comprehensive European Food Consumption Database
To increase the quality, detail and harmonisation of data collected in Member States
A system which now provides a more detailed and precise description of foods and beverages consumed across the Eu more
NewsNot only Nestlè can make four-fingered KitKat
European court of justice: "not enough known"
The KitKat bar’s shape can be imitated. The Court of Justice of the European Union, the body that supports the law in the interpretation and application of EU founding treaties, has already passed on t... more
Economy and financeThe wine sector in Italy
UniCredit Industry Book 2018
Trends, competitive dynamics and growth more
Cheese and dairy productsParmalat Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
Jean-Marc Bernier confirmed as Chief Executive Officer. Dividend of Euro 0.007 on each eligible common share
The Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Parmalat S.p.A., convened today, approved the financial statements for the 2017 reporting year, which ended with a net profit of 27.0 million euros (at the consolidated l... more
Economy and financeUnilever, a good start with strong volume growth in first quarter
The Foods & Refreshment Division continued to build its presence in emerging markets
Today, Unilever announced its results for the first quarter of 2018, which show good volume-driven performance across all three Divisions more
ForeignWar of duties: China against US sorghum
Anti-dumping measures for American cereal
Don’t stop the commercial fight between China and the United States. This time the war of duties between the two countries is exacerbated by the Beijing government, which will impose temporary anti-dumping d... more
ForeignLondon, too much sugar in drinks: tax is arrived
And producers adapt themselves to reduce it
The sugar tax on soft drinks came into effect on Friday meaning manufacturers have to pay a levy on the high-sugar drinks they sell. This Law initiative that is part of the health program to tackle obesity,... more
NewsPig's welfare: cut and thrust between EU Animal Rights Activists and Parma Ham producers
According to the Consortium the purpose is not the protection of animals, but attacking the brand reputation
Cut and thrust between animal rights activists and producers of the Parma Ham Consortium on the welfare of bred pigs. The accusations of practices at the limit of the crime of maltreatment made yesterday... more
DistributionIvs Group, double digit growth in 2017
Net Profit reached Euro 19.5 mln, +15.6%
The Board of Directors of IVS Group S.A. (IVS.MI) chaired by Paolo Covre, convened on March 27th, 2018 in Seriate (BG), has reviewed and approved the Annual Financial Report at 31 December 2017, the Management... more
Catering and hospitalityBarilla to conquer USA: fast casual openings in Nyc and LA
The Italian pasta leader is growing in its development plan on foreign markets
The expansion of Barilla restaurants in the United States continues. New fast-causal openings on all the coasts of the United States, in Los Angeles and New York. The ambitious project of the Parma food... more
WinesItalian Wine Brands: excellent 2017 results
€ 149.74 M net sales (+2.60%), € 16.03 M restated Ebitda (+41.61%)
The Board of Directors or Italian Wine Brands S.p.A., the first wine company listed to Milan Stock Exchange, approved the group’sconsolidated financial statements as of December 31st 2017, drawn up in a... more
Gourmet cuisineHeinz Beck returns to London
To launch Beck at Brown’s this April
The restaurant will offer a brand-new casual dining menu of classic Italian dishes, reinvented using the finest seasonal British ingredients more
NewsAU: the African Free Trade Area is born.
Leaders of Africa’s 55 countries make history
The leaders of Africa's 55 countries make history. They converged today in Kigali, Rwanda, to sign an agreement that will launch the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), according to the African... more
ForeignAjinomoto reorganizes operations in Turkey
The new company will be named Ajinomoyo Istambul Food Industry and Trade Ltd Company
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has decided to amalgamate Ajinomoto Istanbul Food Sales Ltd., KÜKRE GIDA VE İHTİYAÇ MADDELERİ NAKLİYAT VE ÖZEL EĞİTİM HİZMETLERİ TİCARET VE SANAYİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ and Örgen Gıda Sanayi... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria: board of directors approves 2017 results
Consolidated revenues of Euro 669.1 million, net profit of Euro 30.4 million. Proposed dividend of Euro 0. 23 per share.
The Board of Directors of La Doria S.p.A, leader in the production of tomato-based products, ready-made sauces, pulses and fruit juices and beverages for supermarket private labels, met today at Angri... more
DistributionMarr: consolidated profits of 65.5 million Euros
Total consolidated revenues of 1,624.6 million Euros. Gross dividend of 0.74 Euros
The Board of Directors of MARR S.p.A. (Milan: MARR.MI), the Cremonini Group leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice sector, today approved the consolidated... more
Economy and financeGlenalta takes over Cft
The target society specialises in machinery for food&beverage industry
Glentalta has found its own target company. This is the Emilian Cft group which designs, plans and manufactures machinery, complete lines and turnkey systems, mainly for Food&Beverage industry. Headquartered... more
WinesBrunello, sales volume increases
A steady production while the turnover reaches 180 million Euros (+10%)
180 million Euros for the 2017 turnover, meaning 10 million more than 2016. Exports reach 70% of the total production. These are the data provided by Brunello Wine Consortium in Montalcino, in the occasion... more
CoffeeM. Zanetti Group (Segafredo): 2017 revenues reach one billion
Net profit at 18.1 million (+ 8%). Proposed dividend of 0.17 euros
The Board of Directors of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A., one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee and other selected categories of colonial... more
FairsCibus Fair, a 2018 record edition
For the first time more than a thousand products are introduced in a new dedicated pavilion
Cibus 2018 is going to become a record edition which reserves many new features. First of all a new pavilion.There will be more than a thousand new products offered by about three thousand exhibiting companies... more
FairsAceto Balsamico in the foreign tourists’ heart
The leader in the tourism exhibition in Milan
De Nigris brought Balsamico Village at BIT more
Press release“European Authentic Pleasure” takes off: a campaign to promote DOP and IGP cured meat in Italy and Germany
Cacciatore Italiano DOP, Mortadella Bologna IGP, Zampone e Cotechino Modena IGP are the key players
“European Authentic Pleasure” is the name of a promotional project, co-financed by the European Union, about Made-in-Italy cured meats. The three-year campaign involves Consorzio Cacciatore Italiano, Cons... more
Press releaseGranarolo acquires the 100% of the Midland Food Group
Estimated additional turnover for Granarolo generated by the transaction when it comes into full effect: more than 62 million GBP
Through its UK-based subsidiary, Granarolo, the leading Italian- owned agro-industrial operator in the country has acquired 100% of Midland Food Group, consolidated chilled, ambient and frozen foods distributor... more
MeatsQuality Awards to Rovagnati Naturals
The number one for using 100% natural products
Rovagnati Naturals line won the 2018 Italian Quality Awards prize. The cold cuts line, in fact, reached the highest score among different categories of the test by using 100% natural products, with no... more
DistributionEataly is getting to Stockholm
Il Fiorino’s cheese is one of the excellences in the new store
On Saturday 17th February a new Eataly’s store opened in Stockholm. To the chain, founded by Oscar Farinetti, it is the 12th store opened abroad in Biblioteksgatan, the shopping street in the heart of S... more
MeatsAmadori invests 45 million Euros in Molise (South of Italy)
The renovation for the new hatchery in Bojano (CB) has started.
Amadori started the operation to renovate “ex GAM” building to give it a new development in the area of Bojano (Campobasso, in Molise Region) and create a new high-quality chicken supply chain in Mol... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: a record production
Almost 5 million moulds in 2017
In 2017, Grana Padano DOP reached its productive record of 4.942.054 moulds, 1.70% more compared to 2016.The Grana Padano Group officially communicated it in a note.According to some cheese factories data... more
BiologicalCCPB participated to Biofach/Vivaness 2018
The biological “Made in Italy” registers numbers of huge dimensions and conquers even more market shares abroad also thanks to its certification role.
Nuremberg’s trade show is a great showcase for this sector more