AgrifoodBayer: Tomato resistant to ToBrfv virus developed
Two tests conducted on four new plant hybrids with high viral pressure
Bayer has developed new tomato varieties that offer growers advanced solutions in the fight against Tomato Brown Rug Virus (ToBrfv). These varieties will be launched this year in all major greenhouse tomato... more
LiqueursMother Messcia, the rum of the Principality of Monaco revives in Haiti
The ancient Mesccia is reborn with the collaboration of Velier (Luca Gargano), for the creation of a superior quality rum
Mother Mesccia, the traditional rum of the Principality of Monaco revives thanks to the excellence of Haiti. And so, the Principality of the Grimaldi also rediscovers a treasure of its past: the ancient... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express-Roadhouse: a "marriage" worth 828 million euros in tur...
The two companies of the Cremonini Group merge to develop synergies and improve efficiency
Chef Express SpA has incorporated its subsidiary Roadhouse SpA, with legal effects from 1 June 2025 and accounting and tax effects from 1 January 2025. The aim of the merger of the two companies, wholly... more
Baby foodNestlé: Sinergity arrives in Latin America and the Middle East
Early childhood food supplement set to launch in other Asian regions this year
Nestlé’s Sinergity, a science-based early-life-nutrition product, is now being rolled out in markets throughout Latin America and the Middle East, with launches in additional parts of Asia planned for la... more
Economy and financeUK relaxes border controls for vegetables from EU
Border bureaucracy relief for fruit and vegetable imports extended to Jan. 31, 2027
The British government said it intends to eliminate border controls for fruit and vegetable imports from the EU. According to the executive's statement, post-Brexit border controls on "medium-risk" fruits... more
Packaging and logisticsFbca more "sustainable": Sebastian Bartels new general manager
Changing of the guard at the International Federation of Food Cartons Manufacturers
Fbca - The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance has announced the appointment of Sebastian Bartels as its new CEO. The executive, considered a pioneering expert in sustainability, brings with him more than... more
Government actsCiauscolo PGI: Italian Government recognizes protection consortium
Crucial milestone for one of the most representative cured meats of the Marche gastronomic heritage
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry has officially recognized the new Consortium for the Protection of Ciauscolo PGI, marking a fundamental milestone for the promotion and... more
Cheese and dairy productsTaleggio Dop: exports growing (+11.6%) in 2024
The USA remains the reference market with 362,524 kg sold, followed by the United Kingdom with 159,945 kg
The Taleggio Protection Consortium announces market data for 2024, which show significant growth in exports of the PDO cheese, while production has remained substantially stable. These results confirm... more
AgrifoodEuropean Millers: Francesco Vacondio confirmed as leader for 2025/26
Owner of the Molini Industriali of Modena will be assisted by vice presidents Jan Cordesmeyer and Gary Sharkey
Pianu (Italmopa): "The confirmation of one of our representatives as president of the body is a source of pride and also of great responsibility". more
SustainabilityBts and Eiffel Gaz Vert invest 208 million in Italy for biomethane
Financing with Deutsche Bank for 10 new production plants
Green One, the joint venture company active in the development of anaerobic digestion technologies, owned by BTS DevCo (the development company of the BTS Group) and Eiffel Gaz Vert, the investment fund... more
Economy and financeCircana expands and incorporates NCSolutions
Closing for deal that brings in consumer consultant's jv from Nielsen and Catalina
Circana, a global consultant on the intricacies of consumer behavior, announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of NCSolutions (NCS), the joint vture between Nielsen, globally active... more
Government actsStrandzhanski bilkov chay: new Bulgarian PDO approved
This is a herbal tea, the herbs of which are grown in the Strandzha mountain range.
The European Commission has approved the addition of a new product to the register of quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs. This is Strandzhanski bilkov chay, originally from Bulgaria,... more
NewsUkraine. FAO: Farmers at risk of food security
UN agency appeals for rural population, also threatened by land contamination
With the ongoing war, many Ukrainian farmers and rural farming families are suffering from limited access to their land due to landmines and lack sufficient financial resources to purchase necessary agricultural... more
FairsRiminiWellness: Exploit (+25%) of the 2025 edition
Italian presences are growing above all (+32%). Upcoming global events in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia
RiminiWellness is the strongest push towards global wellness: the growth of the public from abroad, with a prevalence of professional presences, in fact reaches +30% on the 2024 edition. Ieg's internationalization... more
Oils and condimentsCoricelli: record turnover (415 million euros) in 2024
Double-digit increase over previous year. Integrated report published /Attachment
Chiara Coricelli (AD): "We are on the right path to continue our ambitious sustainable development project". more
Catering and hospitalityThe EU hits Delivery Hero and Glovo: maxi fine of 329 thousand euro
Commission landmark decision: 2 companies accused of cartel in online food delivery
It has already been called "historic judgment". And it certainly is, as confirmed by the EU Commission that for the first time issues a decision in which it detects a cartel in the labour market and sanctions... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Italian Republic Day to everyone
The agency reopens regularly next Tuesday on June 3
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed next Monday on June 2 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic.The agency will resume publishing... more
WinesProsecco will be sold under his name in Africa
Trademark registration in Kenya and the 17 OAPI countries has become operational
The registration of the Prosecco brand in Kenya became operational yesterday, 29 May, and was officially announced on 28 February 2025. The Prosecco Doc Protection Consortium announced that, alongside... more
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FairsRiminiWellness, strategic b2b at the Rimini Fair
The wellness fair organized by Italian Exhibition Group started today until 1 June
More and more strategic attention is reserved to the business sector in the 19th edition of RiminiWellness 2025, the wellness fair started today at Fiera di Rimini and scheduled until 1 June. Organized... more
FairsGrana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma Protagonists in New Orleans
The two famous Dop among the participants of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association
The Consortia for the protection of Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma, two of the most famous Italian PDOs, will be present from 1 to 3 June at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (Iddba)... more
WinesProsecco will be sold under his name in Africa
Trademark registration in Kenya and the 17 OAPI countries has become operational
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano /2. Exports grow in February but production needs to slow...
Berni (general manager): "Current trend remains slower, but the direction is still the right one"
Conserved and jamsLa Doria: turnover rises to 1.277 billion euros (+3.9%) in 2024
Revenues also grow (+3%) in exports: United Kingdom is the leading market, followed by Italy
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FairsRiminiWellness: Exploit (+25%) of the 2025 edition
Italian presences are growing above all (+32%). Upcoming global events in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia
RiminiWellness is the strongest push towards global wellness: the growth of the public from abroad, with a prevalence of professional presences, in fact reaches +30% on the 2024 edition. Ieg's internationalization... more
FairsGrana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma Protagonists in New Orleans
The two famous Dop among the participants of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association
The Consortia for the protection of Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma, two of the most famous Italian PDOs, will be present from 1 to 3 June at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (Iddba)... more
FairsRiminiWellness, strategic b2b at the Rimini Fair
The wellness fair organized by Italian Exhibition Group started today until 1 June
FairsCesena Fiera: profit jump (+53%) in 2024
Development driven by Macfrut (+15%), which brings production value to 9.6 million euros
