BeverageHeineken Italy invested in the Massafra brewery
The new plant will allow a saving of 13 thousand cubic meters of water per year
A total investment of €700,000 will save 13,000 cubic meters of water annually, equivalent to about five Olympic-sized swimming pools. These are the figures for the new rainwater reuse project launched b... more
Economy and financeCTH Invest, turnover at €3.25 B (+9.9%)
Ferrero's parent company is a global leader in the sugar and premium biscuits categories.
CTH Invest Group, through its holding company affiliated with the Ferrero Group, CTH Invest SA, which includes Ferrara Candy Company, Fine Biscuits Company, and Fox's Burton's Company UK, closed the 2024/2025... more
Economy and financeDoes Cinven want Burger King Italy?
According to rumours, the British fund is negotiating the purchase for 300 million euros
QSRP, the pan-European multi-brand quick-service restaurant platform that includes Burger King, has just announced a shift in its executive leadership with the appointment of Kevin Derycke as its new CEO,... more
PeopleFarewell to Maria Franca Ferrero, honorary president of the holding...
Widow of the creator of Nutella, a cornerstone of the family and the company
Mourning at the Ferrero family. Maria Franca Ferrero , honorary life president of Ferrero International, passed away last night at her home in Alba (Cuneo) at the age of 87. She had assumed office on December... more
BeverageHeineken Names Romain Apert Chief Digital & Technology Officer
He will succeed Ronald den Elzen starting May 15th.
Heineken has announced the appointment of Romain Apert as Chief Digital & Technology Officer and member of the Heineken Executive Team, effective May 15. Currently Chief Information Officer Petcare at... more
GlutenfreeDr. Schär: 2025 turnover of €632 million
Investments of 28 million euros are planned, particularly in Italy, Spain and Germany.
Dr. Schär closed 2025 with a 1.3% increase in global revenue, reaching €632 million compared to €624 million in 2024. These results are supported by an integrated strategy based on internationalization, the... more
FairsMacfrut 2026: A Double Mission to Ghana and Angola
Both countries will be present at the next edition (Rimini Expo Centre 21-23 April)
Africa is a strategic area for Macfrut, which is at the center of a dual mission to the continent involving Ghana and Angola. Both missions, organized in conjunction with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA)... more
PeopleIllva Saronno: Robert Cullis appointed new CCO for its spirits division
The manager will retain his position as CEO of Disaronno International LLC.
Illva Saronno Holding, the Italian multinational known for its Disaronno liqueur, announces a major global organizational update. Effective April 1, 2026, Robert Cullins , currently Executive Vice President... more
PetfoodNasta Acquires FirstMate and Accelerates Development in North America
The French pet food group is known in Italy for the Forza10 brand and a factory in Veneto
Nasta Pet Food, a French family-owned international group specializing in ultra-premium pet nutrition, today announces the acquisition of FirstMate Pet Foods, an independent premium manufacturer based... more
PeopleChanging of the guard at Constellation Brands
Corona Beer Brand Names Nicholas Fink President and CEO
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BiologicalOrganic, European consumption on the rise
Nearly €59 B, according to the "World of Organic Agriculture" report: Italy first
Organic food consumption remains largely unchanged in Europe and globally, reaching an all-time high. This is the picture emerging from the 2024 report "The World of Organic Agriculture 2026," just presented... more
WinesProsecco DOC: France is the world's third largest market
Bottle production is growing, with over 82% destined for export
France is the world's third-largest market for Prosecco DOC. Recent consumer surveys, the full data of which will soon be made public, document this, showing a preference driven by the product's intrinsic... more
IndustryFerrero celebrates 80 years with record results
Consolidated turnover for 2025 stands at € 19.3 billion (+4.6%)
The Ferrero Group, through its holding company Ferrero International SA, has approved the consolidated financial statements for the 2024/2025 financial year, which ended on August 31, 2025. The Group closed... more
LiqueursPallini continues to grow
The historic Roman distillery is on track for a turnover of 30 million, expanding into over 80 countries.
Pallini, the historic Roman distillery, the only one still operating in the capital since the early 20th century, closed 2025 on a positive note, recording overall revenue growth of €27.6 million (including V... more
IndustrySacco System goes shopping in Latin America
Acquired assets in Uruguay and Brazil, the group looks to dairy opportunities
Sacco System is accelerating its international expansion and targeting South America. The biotech group based in Cadorago (CO), specializing in the production of microbial cultures and probiotics for the... more
Cheese and dairy productsA breath of fresh air for Italian cheeses: China cuts tariffs
Beijing's Ministry of Commerce announces a new range between 9.5 and 11.7 percent
Italian cheese exports are breathing a sigh of relief: Chinese authorities have announced a reduction in the tariffs they had planned to impose starting December 23, 2025. Shortly before Christmas, Mofcom,... more
HealthNestlé and Danone: The infant formula recall isn't entirely their f...
Stocks rise on the stock market: contamination may have been caused by a Chinese ingredient
Nestlé and Danone are having a sunny day on the stock market today. The Vevey, Switzerland-based confectionery giant is up 2.5% on the Zurich stock exchange, while the French multinational is up 41% on... more
LiqueursSpirits: European brand "Natural Tartaric Acid" launched
The chemical compound is also used in the winemaking as an acidity regulator in wines and musts
The European collective trademark "Natural Tartaric Acid" has been created to identify and promote natural tartaric acid, clearly distinguishing it from synthetic tartaric acid. The trademark, owned by... more
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BeverageHeineken Italy invested in the Massafra brewery
The new plant will allow a saving of 13 thousand cubic meters of water per year
A total investment of €700,000 will save 13,000 cubic meters of water annually, equivalent to about five Olympic-sized swimming pools. These are the figures for the new rainwater reuse project launched b... more
Economy and financeCTH Invest, turnover at €3.25 B (+9.9%)
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FairsMacfrut 2026: A Double Mission to Ghana and Angola
Both countries will be present at the next edition (Rimini Expo Centre 21-23 April)
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FairsMacfrut 2026: A Double Mission to Ghana and Angola
Both countries will be present at the next edition (Rimini Expo Centre 21-23 April)
Africa is a strategic area for Macfrut, which is at the center of a dual mission to the continent involving Ghana and Angola. Both missions, organized in conjunction with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA)... more
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Fruit Logistica 2026, February 4-6 at Messe Berlin, is the world's leading trade fair for the fresh produce sector, covering the entire value chain, from producer to consumer. This year's edition sets... more
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Double-digit increase in exhibitors from that region. Egypt and Saudi Arabia make their debuts.
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Technical Committee defines conference program
