Catering and hospitalityCatering in shopping centres: turnover in Italy of 5.6 billion euros
Aigrim-Deloitte Observatory: Italian catering in 2023 equal to 82 billion euros in value
Biasoni (Aigrim): "Outlook at +3.8% for the next five years is a positive sign". more
AgrifoodBF International acquires Agriconsulting Europe
Investment of €33.1 million to take over the international group specialized in agriculture consultancy
The group, whose holding is based in Belgium, was founded in 1966 by Francesco Saverio Grazioli. more
CoffeeVending. Lavazza launches totalitarian friendly opa on Ivs group
Via newco Grey, controlled by E-Coffee Solutions (Luigi Lavazza Spa)
The Lavazza Group makes its way into vending and does so by announcing an agreement between E-Coffee Solutions, a company controlled by Luigi Lavazza S.p.a., and Ivs Partecipazioni, the majority shareholder... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures acquires the Greek Astir Vitiogiannis
Consolidates its presence in the glass bottle closures sector
Guala Closures announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Astir Vitogiannis Bros SA, a leading Greek manufacturer of crown closures. Astir produces more than 12 billion closures every year and... more
WinesCantine Toso: turnover of 45 million euros in 2023
Exports also performed well, covering 65% of the turnover. 4 million invested in innovation since 2020
The Cantine Toso, among the largest private Piedmontese wineries, closed 2023 with 45 million euros, marking a +25% compared to 2022, strongly conditioned by the international geopolitical situation. The... more
CoffeeCircular economy, presented the Arabica Oil from coffee waste
The ingredient is used in two products developed for illycaffà retail: soap and hand cream
It debuted a month ago in the world of cosmetics with a partnership with Intercos and is already ready for the first big leap. Let’s talk about Amarey, a company founded by the Illy family, a startup s... more
BeverageBitburger Brewing Group: turnover rises but volumes sold fall
For the German beer holding company, 2023 was positive especially on the catering sector
The Bitburger Brewing Group closes 2023 with a turnover of 776 million euros. These numbers are increasing in value (in 2022 they were 729 million), however compensated by a decline (-1.3%) in sales in... more
PeopleCnh relies on Marx (Gerrit) to revive tractors
Exor Group company appoints new CEO to replace Scott Wine
Cnh Industrial announces the appointment of Gerrit Marx as ceo starting from 1 July 2024. The company will be a new company. He succeeds Scott Wine, whose request to leave the company at the end of the... more
Studies and researchBarilla number 1 in food by reputation
The Global RepTrak places the Italian brand at the 29th place worldwide
Italy is on the podium of the world ranking of work and gender equality. This was established by the Global RepTrak that puts on the roof of the world for corporate reputation in the food sector the Italian... more
FairsSigep China at the starting line with over 500 brands
From 24 to 26 April, Ieg brings the confectionery industry to the Shenzhen convention center
Over 500 exhibiting brands from 30 different countries. These are the main numbers of the second edition of Sigep China and Anuga Select China, the two events taking place simultaneously at the Shenzhen... more
NewsMondelez risks a fine from the EU
Under investigation of the antitrust risk multimillion-dollar sanction
The EU seems willing to fine the giant Mondelez for blocking cross-border sales. The news was leaked by the Financial Times which, in turn, cites rumors from people who know about the issue. The fine could... more
CoffeeCosta Coffee debuts in Italy
First store in Rome Fiumicino airport with Autogrill
Avolta, through the brand Autogrill, inaugurated the first local in Italy of Costa Coffee, the largest chain of British cafes founded in 1971 by the Italian brothers Bruno and Sergio Costa and from 2018... more
MeatsCulatello Zibello: production record in the last three years
Romeo Gualerzi confirmed as Consortium president during the meeting
Romeo Gualerzi (photo) has been confirmed as president of the Consortium for the Protection of Culatello di Zibello PDO until 2027. This is what the ordinary assembly decided, renewing its trust in the... more
DistributionMarr: record dividend confirmed
Assembly approves budget, breaking through the wall of € 2B in turnover
Today the shareholders' meeting of Marr, a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, approved the financial statements as of 31... more
SustainabilityNestlé: Orzoro wins "Best Packaging 2024" award
Recognized product accessibility thanks to ergonomic design and presence of information in Braille
The 120g Orzoro package won the "Best Packaging 2024" award, awarded this morning by the Italian Packaging Institute for the "accessibility" category. The jury in fact recognized its ease of use thanks... more
Food safetyEfsa: parasites found in some fish species
Further investigations also necessary for aquaculture species /Annex
Many of the most commonly farmed and consumed fish in the EU/EFTA show no evidence of parasites that can infect humans. However, parasites were found in some farmed species and more data is needed to determine... more
Economy and financeIl Granaio delle idee teams up with Ginkgo Bioworks in the name of the...
The Venetian company will use US biotech technology to improve its bakery patent
Il Granaio delle idee (Igdi), a company based in Maserà di Padova (PD) that operates as a blender on an international scale offering a wide range of blends and clean label helpers for bakery, pastry and... more
AgrifoodAgriculture strategic asset for Europe
Copa-Cogeca presents the "agricultural manifesto" for the next European elections
Repositioning agriculture as a strategic asset for Europe. This is the essence of the action of Copa and Cogeca that present their roadmap for the European elections to be held from 6 to 9 June. Copa and... more
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Together with brand for street culture Bodega. "The Boring Phone" encourages young people to break away from their cell phones
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Scientific opinion in which possible risk reduction options are also evaluated /Annex
FairsVinitaly 2024 closes with 97 thousand attendees
3700 foreign operators at the fair, with Japan, USA, Germany, UK and Canada on the rise
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3700 foreign operators at the fair, with Japan, USA, Germany, UK and Canada on the rise
Vinitaly archives its 56th edition today with 97 thousand attendees. There was a slight increase in foreign operators from 140 countries to 30,070 (31% of the total), of which 1200 top buyers (+20% on... more