FairsEFA News is Media Partner with Auténtica Premium Food
The event will be held on September 14 and 15 at Fibes in Seville
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Frozen foodsFindus: Frozen Foods for 360-Degree Sustainability
Solazzi (Cluster Marketing Director Southern Europe): "The issue of food waste is increasingly central"
In a context where reducing food waste is increasingly crucial to the sustainability of food systems and the cost of living continues to rise, better use of frozen foods can save European families up to... more
Mineral waters and drinksPeranel puts an end to the Nestlé Waters soap opera
Platinum Equity Fund acquires 50% of its share of the company
After a long wait, the sale of Nestlé Waters, the multinational's mineral water holdings, with prestigious brands such as the Italian San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, has been finalized. Today, Nestlé, t... more
FairsMacfrut 2027 through the roof
Over 200 companies have confirmed their presence and 10,000 square meters have already been reserved
Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, is in full swing. Following a successful 2026 edition, which saw a 12% increase in visitors and a strong growth in international... more
IndustryBayer expands research in Italy
Horticultural programs are underway in the new hi-tech greenhouses inaugurated in Latina
Less than a year after the inauguration of the new high-tech greenhouses at the Bayer Research Center in Borgo Sabotino, in the province of Latina (read EFA News ), the investment takes another step forward.... more
Studies and researchItalian cuisine: global value rises to €253 billion
The Italian foodservice market is worth 84 billion and places our country in 6th place in the world
Italian cuisine worldwide will reach a value of €253 billion in 2025, confirming its position as the most attractive segment for investors. The Italian foodservice sector, the restaurant and out-of-home f... more
Economy and financeLindt reports growth in 1HY (thanks to prices)
Despite sales down 0.9% in volume, turnover increased by 4.3% to 2.5 billion
Organic sales growth of 4.3% to CHF 2.33 billion, equivalent to over €2.51 billion, driven by double-digit growth in North America and the rest of the world, as well as price increases. Operating profit (... more
Economy and financeAnemos and Terre di Puglia create the king of snacks
Pietro Basilico's holding company acquires the Apulian taralli brand
Anemos Private Investments, an investment holding company dedicated to private equity activities, founded in early 2024 and equipped with its own and patient capital, part of the Samhita group, the family... more
Packaging and logisticsGoglio acquires Cristal Embalagens and expands into South America
Synergies in sectors such as food, coffee and pet food for product development and operational efficiency
Goglio, an international leader in the flexible packaging sector, has acquired, through its Brazilian subsidiary Mega Goglio, 100% of Cristal Embalagens, a company specializing in the production of flexible... more
FairsIEG Arabia: Getting Everything Ready for the Upcoming Events
As part of the World Firefighters Games at the Dharan Expo
Expo Fire s Safety and Expo Health s Wellness are scheduled, both at Dhahran Expo. more
Studies and researchFood security: the number of people suffering from hunger is decrea...
Global situation improving, but more alarming than pre-pandemic
The new SOFI (State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World) report, released this morning by five United Nations agencies, reports that 645 million people (ranging from 608 to 696 million), or 7.8%... more
VideoAmorim Cork: where technology and tradition come together in the co...
EFA News brings you to the heart of Portugal to discover how billions of corks are produced
It is the world’s leading company in the production of cork stoppers and the manufacturing of this material. In 2025, it confirmed its global leadership, recording consolidated sales of 861 million euros.The h... more
Real estate€280 million deal for the new Four Seasons Hotel Rome
Signed by DeA Capital and Fort Partners, with Crédit Agricole CIB acting as underwriter and bookrunner for the green loan
DeA Capital Real Estate has announced the successful completion of the refinancing transaction for the Millenium Luxury Fund, the Alternative Real Estate Investment Fund backed by Fort Partners, a real... more
TechnologyVinhood: €3 million to strengthen the platform
Exclusive. CEO Fregonese discusses the project, which is also supported by the Linfa fund
Linfa, the AgrifoodTech impact investing fund managed by Riello Investimenti Sgr, has served as lead investor in a €3 million investment round in Vinhood, an Italian company that has built a proprietary p... more
Packaging and logisticsAdhesive labels: Tikedo goes shopping in Spain
The Italian group acquires Mesones Artes Gráficas, marking its fifth acquisition in Spain
Tikedo, a Southern European label group, based in Santarcangelo di Romagna closed to Rimini, with a turnover of over €100 million, has announced the acquisition of Mesones Artes Gráficas, a Spanish co... more
Economy and financeUber acquires Delivery Hero for $13 billion
Business combination agreement concluded through the SSW Partners vehicle
Food delivery is heating up. Uber Technologies entered into a business combination agreement with Delivery Hero yesterday, expanding the world's largest mobility and delivery platform to a total of 99... more
Government actsEU organic, (almost) everything changes
New regulation providing rules on labelling and import-export from third countries
The European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (Agri) has adopted, with 37 votes in favor, 4 against, and 8 abstentions, its position on the proposed update of EU rules on the production,... more
Economy and financeArdian sells GBA to Bridgepoint
After 5 years, the French fund is exiting the international group active in the food, environmental and drinking water sectors
Ardian, a global private investment firm, has signed an agreement to sell its majority stake in GBA Group, an international provider of laboratory testing and life sciences services based in Hamburg, Germany,... more
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FairsEFA News is Media Partner with Auténtica Premium Food
The event will be held on September 14 and 15 at Fibes in Seville
Auténtica, a strategic event that aims to promote interaction between the food industry and professionals from various external sectors, including health, science, technology, sports, philosophy, economics, a... more
FairsMacfrut 2027 through the roof
Over 200 companies have confirmed their presence and 10,000 square meters have already been reserved
Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, is in full swing. Following a successful 2026 edition, which saw a 12% increase in visitors and a strong growth in international... more
FairsIEG Arabia: Getting Everything Ready for the Upcoming Events
As part of the World Firefighters Games at the Dharan Expo
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Recognition for innovative projects developed by leaders, companies, and players in the Ho.Re.Ca. segment
