TechnologyBarilla announces the winning startups of Good Food Makers 2025.
From smart farming to advanced sensing systems: innovation accelerates along the value chain
After months of scouting and selection, Barilla has announced the three winning companies of the seventh edition of Good Food Makers, the program for innovative companies that want to contribute to the... more
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The agricultural and livestock hub's mitigation program and partnership with Corteva were presented. /Gallery
Inalca, a leading Italian and European producer and distributor of beef, cured meats, and food products, was a key player at Ecomondo at the Rimini Fair, speaking at the conference on "Livestock Farming... more
FairsEcomondo 2025: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 28th edition
1700 exhibiting brands, the entire Rimini exhibition centre occupied for a total of 166 thousand square metres
Ermeti (Ieg): "We have become a reference event for those who want to compete in global green economy markets." more
TechnologyChina: Cutting-edge oven for "stellar" steaks
Hot air cooking and waste collection available to the Shenzhou-21 crew
China is also challenging the world in high-altitude cooking. Footage of the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft crew cooking chicken wings, skewers, and steaks in a hot-air oven has gone viral in the past few hours.... more
Economy and financeFAO: Food prices fall in October
The decrease is also observed on an annual basis. Vegetable oils, on the other hand, are bucking the trend.
Global food commodity prices declined overall in October, driven mainly by ample global supplies, according to the benchmark indicator released on Friday by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the... more
WinesMack & Schühle Acquires 75% of Vinicola Antonio Divella
The Group aims to expand in our country and, especially, in Puglia
Mack & Schühle Italia has acquired a 75% stake in Vinicola Antonio Divella Srl, a Puglia-based company operating since 1968 in Santeramo in Colle (Bari), specializing in the transformation of grapes into... more
FairsMacfrut: A November packed with international missions
Stages in the Dominican Republic, Colombia, China, and Brazil on the way to the 43rd edition
The international presentations for Macfrut 2026 are in full swing, confirming the trade fair's increasingly global reach. November in particular will see the fruit and vegetable event showcased in Central... more
Packaging and logisticsCrealis: Jean Pascal Appointed Chief Commercial Officer
With this appointment, the company aims to strengthen its global presence
Crealis, a manufacturer of closure solutions for wines and spirits, announces the creation of the position of Chief Commercial Officer, entrusted to Jean-Pascal Rey . The new Commercial Director will join... more
BeverageHeineken and Formula 1/2. Extended partnership with multi-year agre...
Platform will continue to spread messages about responsible consumption
After a decade of successful collaboration, Heineken and F1 have extended their partnership with a multi-year agreement, with Heineken announcing new Title Partnerships for races in Brazil, Madrid, and... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut closes a "difficult" year for chocolate
The cocoa giant closed the 2024/25 fiscal year with a 6.8% decrease in sales volume.
"The last fiscal year was characterized by exceptional and unprecedented volatility in the cocoa and chocolate markets, which impacted both Barry Callebaut and our customers," Peter Feld , CEO of the Barry... more
BeverageHeineken gives a gift to Formula 1 fans
Season ticket will guarantee access to all scheduled races, travel and accommodation included
Heineken continues to redefine the Formula 1 fan experience with the launch of the world's first season ticket for the sport, celebrating the extension and expansion of its ten-year partnership with F1.... more
FairsEcomondo/2. The Green Economy General Assembly closes today.
The international plenary session on policies, investments and strategies for a competitive green economy is scheduled
Ecomondo, the leading international event in Europe and the Mediterranean basin for the green, blue, and circular economy, opened yesterday. Organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), it runs until... more
AgrifoodBasilicata Strawberry: EU Recognizes It as a PGI
The Italian geographical indications rise to 896 and the Lucanian denominations to 20
The designation "Fragola della Basilicata PGI" was registered in the Official Journal of the European Union on 5 November 2025. According to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, this brings the... more
Economy and financeMcDonald's continues to grow
Global sales up 3.6% in the third quarter: revenues of $7 billion (+3%)
McDonald's shares rose 2.1% on Wall Street after the company announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Global comparable sales increased 3.6%, "with growth across all segments."... more
Economy and financePrinces Group approved for trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Share capital admitted to the category of ordinary shares in the official FCA list
Further to the announcement of 31 October 2025 regarding the initial public offering of ordinary shares in Princes Group plc, NewPrinces SpA confirms that the issued capital of Princes Group, consisting... more
Economy and financeHeineken places €1.3 billion bond
The bonds will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Dutch beer giant Heineken has successfully placed €1.3 billion in bonds. The transaction is being conducted in two tranches: €550 million 5.7-year bonds with a coupon of 2.990% and €750 million 20-year bonds... more
CoffeeStarbucks sells its stores in China for $4 billion
Partnership with Boyu Capital which acquires 60% of the Chinese subsidiary
Starbucks Coffee Company announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Boyu Capital, a leading alternative investment firm, to manage Starbucks' retail operations in China. Under the agreement,... more
Catering and hospitalityAll'Antico Vinaio: the 50th ribbon-cutting ceremony is in Paris
The Florentine schiacciata chain announces ten new openings by 2026
From Palazzo Vecchio to Notre Dame Cathedral. The story of All'Antico Vinaio began in the historic center of Florence and has reached the milestone of 50 openings worldwide in the heart of Paris. Cutting... more
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FairsEcomondo 2025: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 28th edition
1700 exhibiting brands, the entire Rimini exhibition centre occupied for a total of 166 thousand square metres
Ermeti (Ieg): "We have become a reference event for those who want to compete in global green economy markets." more
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The cocoa giant closed the 2024/25 fiscal year with a 6.8% decrease in sales volume.
FairsEcomondo/2. The Green Economy General Assembly closes today.
The international plenary session on policies, investments and strategies for a competitive green economy is scheduled
Economy and financeFAO: Food prices fall in October
The decrease is also observed on an annual basis. Vegetable oils, on the other hand, are bucking the trend.
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FairsMacfrut: A November packed with international missions
Stages in the Dominican Republic, Colombia, China, and Brazil on the way to the 43rd edition
The international presentations for Macfrut 2026 are in full swing, confirming the trade fair's increasingly global reach. November in particular will see the fruit and vegetable event showcased in Central... more
FairsEcomondo/2. The Green Economy General Assembly closes today.
The international plenary session on policies, investments and strategies for a competitive green economy is scheduled
Ecomondo, the leading international event in Europe and the Mediterranean basin for the green, blue, and circular economy, opened yesterday. Organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), it runs until... more
FairsEcomondo 2025: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 28th edition
1700 exhibiting brands, the entire Rimini exhibition centre occupied for a total of 166 thousand square metres
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