
Economy and financeAbaco for sale? Nextalia ready in pole position
The sgr would be ready to buy if Taste of Italy decides to divest the Mantua-based agricultural software company
Abaco up for sale? The time seems ripe for the Mantua-based company specializing in software for agriculture to be taken over in 2019 with a majority stake by the private equity fund Taste of Italy, a... more

PeoplePoke House, a woman in charge
Elisa Pagliarani appointed general manager
Poke House has appointed a woman, Elisa Pagliarani, as general manager of the company until now run by its own founders Matteo Pichi and Vittoria Zanetti. The manager will be joined by new appointments:... more

DessertsNew food alliance: "Puratos Rossetto" is born
From the jv in the bakery a turnover of over 100 million euros: the goal is to double it by 2030
A joint venture between Puratos Italia Srl of Parma and Rossetto Srl of Mazzè (Turin), which leads to the birth of "Puratos Rossetto", a new legal entity that aims to add, in a strategic way, the experience... more

FairsVinitaly and the City: Italy in the glass
Four days of appointments at Veronafiere dedicated to the colors of wine in the Belpaese
From iconic reds to native whites, from trendy rosés to effervescent sparkling wines. There are all the colors of Italian wine in the tasting program of Vinitaly and the City, the off-show dedicated to... more

Economy and financeEU raid on Red Bull headquarter
Search allegedly triggered by suspected violation of EU antitrust rules
EU antitrust authorities raided the premises of Red Bull the world's largest producer of energy drinks based in Salzburg, Austria. The raid, confirmed by Red Bull, was carried out on Monday on suspicion... more

FishOctopus farming: scientists concerned (and some opposed)
Animal rights activists up in arms over Spain's Nueva Pescanova project for world's first aquaculture
In today's warlike scenario, where everyone has something to say about everything, the octopus war, which arose in the wake of the plan to build the world's first octopus farm in the Canary Islands, could... more

Studies and researchTwo avian flu vaccines discovered in chickens
Study conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) finds this
Is the time approaching when we will also have vaccines for avian flu? Apparently so, at least according to the findings of a study conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), based in the Netherlands.... more

Catering and hospitalityKfc relaunches sandwich without a bun
US giant brings back Double Down with two pieces of fried chicken instead of bread
"No need for sandwiches". With this claim Kentucky fried chicken is bringing back the Double Down sandwich, with two pieces of fried chicken instead of bread. The bun-less sandwich includes two fillets... more

PetfoodPurina Europa announces the winners of Unsleashed
The Italian LampoVet among the start-ups selected in the acceleration program of the petcare sector
Purina, Europe's leading pet care company, has announced the seven startups that have been selected to participate in the fourth edition of its acclaimed acceleration program, Unleashed. The program is... more

AgrifoodItalian cuisine Unesco heritage: the candidacy is official
The proposal will be evaluated by 2025. Minister of Culture: "Central and important story"
Italian cuisine is officially nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The proposal will be evaluated by 2025 and was put forward today at a press conference at the Ministry of Culture, in the presence... more

AgrifoodItalian "Olio Campania" becomes Igp
The product obtains the approval of the European Commission /Annex
The European Commission has approved “Olio Campania” as a protected geographical indication (PGI). This type of designation is reserved for extra virgin olive oil obtained from olives produced exclusively in... more

Economy and financeGerman feed industry asks government for help
Production in Germany falls for second year in a row
Following yet another decline in the pig population that has affected, in turn, overall feed production in Germany, the German feed industry association is calling for guidance to ensure future safety... more

PeopleJan Derck van Karnebeek new ceo of FrieslandCampina
As of June 1, he takes over from Hein Schumacher who was appointed ceo of Unilever
The waltz of appointments kicked off by Hein Schumacher, who was named Unilever's new ceo in January continues apace. In his place, now, FrieslandCampina has appointed Jan Derck van Karnebeek as its next... more

NewsUnesco: between 2 and 3 billion people suffer from water shortages
The global urban population facing a water crisis could double by 2050
Globally, 2 billion people (26% of the population) do not have safe drinking water and 3.6 billion (46%) lack access to safely managed sanitation, according to the report, published by UNESCO on behalf... more

ForeignSpain: all-out war on oil and olive pomace fraud
For the whole of 2023, 697 checks have been scheduled for the entire sector
A guide to combating fraud involving olive oil and olive pomace. This is what the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Mapa) has prepared, crowning a campaign that will last throughout... more

WinesUkraine: solidarity project to relaunch "Strade del Vino"
Before the war, there were 41,300 hectares of vineyards, for a total production of 1.33 million hectoliters
A solidarity project for the relaunch of Strade del Vino dell'Ucraina. From the Euganean Hills comes a proposal for the reconstruction of rural territories tormented by the war through the rebirth of organized... more

ForeignWFP: free meals for almost half of students but not for the most vu...
In low-income countries, the situation has not yet returned to pre-Covid /Annex levels
Nearly 420 million children worldwide receive school meals, according to the State of School-Feeding Worldwide report released today by the UN agency World Food Programme. The survey indicates that, with... more

ForeignHorn of Africa afflicted by drought: FAO intervenes
25 million euros received from the German government and destined for Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Kenya
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a contribution of 25 million euros from the German government to provide access to food and other basic goods and services,... more
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AgrifoodItalian cuisine Unesco heritage: the candidacy is official
The proposal will be evaluated by 2025. Minister of Culture: "Central and important story"
Italian cuisine is officially nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The proposal will be evaluated by 2025 and was put forward today at a press conference at the Ministry of Culture, in the presence... more

DessertsNew food alliance: "Puratos Rossetto" is born
From the jv in the bakery a turnover of over 100 million euros: the goal is to double it by 2030
A joint venture between Puratos Italia Srl of Parma and Rossetto Srl of Mazzè (Turin), which leads to the birth of "Puratos Rossetto", a new legal entity that aims to add, in a strategic way, the experience... more

ForeignHorn of Africa afflicted by drought: FAO intervenes
25 million euros received from the German government and destined for Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Kenya

WinesUkraine: solidarity project to relaunch "Strade del Vino"
Before the war, there were 41,300 hectares of vineyards, for a total production of 1.33 million hectoliters

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The latest IPCC report indicates some solutions to transform the system and reduce emissions
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FairsSplash Festival 2023 closes with +40% of visitors
60 stands with more than 100 brands on 2 thousand square meters for the VI edition of the beverage fair in Bari
60 stands with more than 100 brands occupied an area of 2 thousand square meters, 10 thousand qualified visitors, with an increase of 40% compared to the previous edition, and hundreds of commercial meetings... more

FairsVinitaly and the City: Italy in the glass
Four days of appointments at Veronafiere dedicated to the colors of wine in the Belpaese
From iconic reds to native whites, from trendy rosés to effervescent sparkling wines. There are all the colors of Italian wine in the tasting program of Vinitaly and the City, the off-show dedicated to... more

FairsFiera di Milano doubles revenues in 2022
Turnover at € 220.3 million, but net result a loss of € 5.8 million

FairsBlueberries for all seasons: the Costa method
The company from Australia at the next edition of Macfrut (Rimini, 3-5 May 2023)
