Economy and financeBayer: Sustainability Council renewed
Five new members join, with a view to achieving the 2030 objectives
Since 2020, the Sustainability Council, composed of external experts, has advised Bayer’s management and internal working groups on sustainability issues. Effective June 1, 2025, the following five new m... more
PetfoodPurina Unleashed: Applications Open for 7th Edition
The selected startups will take part in a 20-week, fully customized program
Applications are now officially open for the seventh edition of Unleashed, the acceleration program of Purina, a leading European company in pet care. Developed by the Purina Accelerator Lab, Unleashed... more
WinesFantini plants a new flag in Spain
Acquisition of the former Venta la Vega winery, destined to be integrated with Finca Fella
The Italian Fantini wine group has made a major move abroad and is thus opening up to new and extraordinary prospects for further growth: in recent days it has acquired ownership of the former Venta la... more
CoffeeNescafé: One-third of coffee from regenerative agriculture
Greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 20% to 40% for each kg of unripe product
In 2024, Nescafé sourced 32% of its coffee from producers who implement regenerative agriculture practices. This exceeds Nescafé’s 20% target for 2025, demonstrating the strong adoption of regenerative agr... more
Economy and financeEU: agricultural production prices still up (+2.6%) in Q1
Milk (+12.6%), eggs (+10.7%) and cereals (+9.6%) inflation increases. Sharp drop for olive oil (-43.5%)
According to Eurostat, in the first quarter of 2025, the average price of agricultural production in the European Union increased by 2.6%, marking the second consecutive quarter of price increases. The... more
SustainabilityElevion Group and AB together for five new biomethane plants
Expected with an estimated saving of 50 thousand tons of CO₂ equivalent per year
Elevion Group, a company providing end-to-end solutions for decarbonization and energy efficiency, and AB, a global player in energy sustainability solutions, announce the signing of a framework agreement... more
DessertsFormula 1: KitKat Launches Partnership With Mexican and Brazilian Grands Prix
New standards for better breaks on the track, in fan zones, in Paddock Clubs and on social media
KitKat, the official chocolate bar of Formula 1, will make its racing debut at the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix in October 2025. Announced in November 2024, the partnership between Nestlé and Formula... more
Economy and financeEU. Accommodation and food service: production down year-on-year in March
The trend is in contrast with the general trend of services, which is expected to grow in 2024 (+2.9%)
According to Eurostat's first estimates, in March 2025, compared with February 2025, seasonally adjusted services production increased by 0.9% in the euro area and by 0.6% in the European Union. In February... more
SuperfoodPleiades Capital Acquires Vittoria Health Nutrition From Orienta Capital...
High-protein snack specialist acquired
Orienta Capital Partners, a company specializing in investments in SMEs with high growth potential and Advisory Company of the Real Economy sector of Faro Alternative Investments, has finalized the sale... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrated Grana Padano: volumes growing in the first 5 months of 2025 on an...
In the same period of time, the production of PDO increased by 4.76%
Grated Grana Padano closed the first five months of 2025 with an overall increase of 0.4% in volumes compared to the same period last year. A result that, although limited, takes on a certain value considering... more
Economy and financeEurostat raises Eurozone GDP estimates
In the first quarter 2025, +0.6% over the previous quarter and +1.5% over a year ago
In the first quarter of 2025, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.6 percent compared to the previous quarter in both the euro area and the EU. The figure comes from an estimate released today by Eurostat,... more
Studies and researchAgribusiness first supply chain by contribution to national GDP
Teha's report presented at the 9th F&B Forum in Bormio confirms this: of €707 bn turnover in the sector
With 891 PDO and PGI products, Italy ranks first in Europe in terms of the number of certifications: this segment generated 20.2 billion euros in sales in 2023, with wine the leading product by value generated, followed by cheese and meat products. 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
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
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
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Economy and financeEurostat raises Eurozone GDP estimates
In the first quarter 2025, +0.6% over the previous quarter and +1.5% over a year ago
In the first quarter of 2025, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.6 percent compared to the previous quarter in both the euro area and the EU. The figure comes from an estimate released today by Eurostat,... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrated Grana Padano: volumes growing in the first 5 months of 2025 on an...
In the same period of time, the production of PDO increased by 4.76%
Grated Grana Padano closed the first five months of 2025 with an overall increase of 0.4% in volumes compared to the same period last year. A result that, although limited, takes on a certain value considering... more
CoffeeNescafé: One-third of coffee from regenerative agriculture
Greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 20% to 40% for each kg of unripe product
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New standards for better breaks on the track, in fan zones, in Paddock Clubs and on social media
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Expected with an estimated saving of 50 thousand tons of CO₂ equivalent per year
Fairs
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
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Development driven by Macfrut (+15%), which brings production value to 9.6 million euros
