Conserved and jamsNestlé: New air fryer solutions coming soon
Group continues to benefit from the growing popularity of this modern cooking device
Nestlé announces the launch of ambient air fryer cooking solutions in Germany, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Greece, Finland, Norway, and Denmark. The company continues to... more
Catering and hospitalityTravel retail booms: KFC opens in airports and train stations
The success of the sector in Italy pushes openings: inauguration today in Orio al Serio and Santa Maria Novella
It's very hot in the Kentucky Fried Chicken area, the leading fried chicken brand in the world. Two openings, both today, July 3, feature the Colonel Sanders brand in Italy. The first inauguration is that... more
NewsBayer turns 125 in Italy
A commemorative stamp and a conference in the historic Milanese headquarters
A story of innovation and research born in Milan in 1899 with the opening of the first commercial branch of Bayer: the German giant, divided into the areas of Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop... more
Cheese and dairy productsSabelli Debuts at the Summer Fancy Food Show
Italian dairy company targets the US, with exports booming (+25%)
Summer, time for the Summer Fancy Food Show: from June 29th to July 1st Sabelli flew to New York to participate in one of the most important events for the food & beverage sector, considered the gateway... more
PeopleBarilla Group, Oddone Incisa new CFO
Ex Cnh, takes over from Giangaddo Prati
Oddone Incisa is the new CFO, Chief Finance Officer of the Barilla Group. Incisa takes up the role effective September 15 and replaces Giangaddo Prati who is leaving the group after 25 years. Incisa had... more
MeatsParma Ham Official Sponsor of Umbria Jazz
Free tastings and exclusive gadgets awaiting the public at the event
2025 confirms itself as a year dedicated to music for the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma. After the partnership with Piano City Milano, the event that transformed the Lombardy capital into an open-air... more
SustainabilityEsma has today published the first Climate Transition Plan
EU Markets Authority pledges to reduce carbon footprint of its operations including food consumption
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its first Climate Transition Plan, an important milestone in aligning ESMA's... more
Oils and condimentsOlive oil: production boom (+40%) in the 2nd quarter on an annual basis
Spain leads the ranking (1.4 million tons) followed by Greece and Italy (down 25%)
The second quarter of 2025 ended in a still uncertain picture for the global olive oil market. According to the Observatory on the International Olive Oil Market of Certified Origins, between April and... more
Economy and financeUkraine: Italy leads the way in olive oil and coffee imports
From January to May, the import of oil from Italy increased by 21.86%, that of roasted coffee by 2.1%
Italy continues to be a point of reference for the agri-food sector of Ukraine despite the winds of war that continue to blow. After the data that confirms the made in Italy pasta as number one in terms... more
AgrifoodWine: EU funds South Africa with 15 million euros. Protests spread
French winemakers on the warpath: "Funds taken away from our sectors in a time of great difficulty"
Between farmers and the European Union, the "détente" lasted a few months. The financing granted by Brussels to South African winemakers broke the fragile truce, causing growing discontent, starting with... more
DessertsIs Hershey Eliminating Artificial Colors?
Rumor from the US: the chocolate giant is ready to phase them out by 2027
The number of global companies deciding to eliminate artificial colors from ingredients is growing. The latest additions to the list include Nestlé (read the news EFA News ), General Mills (read the news... more
Government actsSoya. EU Commission: Green light for GMO cultivation
Ten-year authorisation for food and feed, following EFSA approval
The European Commission today authorised the use of a genetically modified soybean in food and feed, following a scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) which concluded that... more
Economy and financeMineral fertilizers: use down 20.5% in six years in the EU
In 2023, 9.3 million tonnes were used in agricultural production across the countries
According to Eurostat, in 2023, 9.3 million tonnes of mineral fertilizers (nitrogen and phosphorus) were used in agricultural production across the European Union. This represented a decrease of 3.7% compared... more
Government actsChina has decided: starting tomorrow, duties on EU brandy
Commerce Department imposes tariffs of up to 34.9% from July 5 for 5 years
So much so that, in the end, the Chinese duties on French cognac come into force tomorrow. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued today the "final decision" on the anti-dumping investigation on brandy... more
Economy and financeFAO /2. Cereals: Global production peak expected in 2025
Heat and drought could, however, affect yield potential, particularly for corn
FAO’s latest forecast calls for global cereal production in 2025 to reach an all-time high of 2 925 million tonnes, up 0.5 percent from last month and 2.3 percent from the 2024 level. The upward revision i... more
Economy and financeFAO: Price Index Slightly Increased (+0.5%) in June
Vegetable oils, meat and dairy products offset the decline in cereals and sugar
The FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark for global food commodity prices, averaged 128.0 points in June 2025, up 0.5 percent from May. Although international prices of cereals and sugar declined, these declines... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Sugar: prices and imports in the EU rise
Slight drop (-0.2%) in milk deliveries, offset by the boom in Ireland (+7.9%)
The European Commission has published the first supply and demand forecasts for the 25/26 campaign. Sugar production is expected at 15.2 million t, -8% compared to the previous campaign. The drop in areas... more
TechnologyNestlé: AI at the Service of the Packaging of the Future
New tools for sustainable packaging, in collaboration with IBM Research
Nestlé R&D is collaborating with IBM Research to develop new tools that harness the power of AI and advanced technology to create breakthrough innovations. This research collaboration has led to the development... more
Most popular news
Economy and financeFAO: Price Index Slightly Increased (+0.5%) in June
Vegetable oils, meat and dairy products offset the decline in cereals and sugar
The FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark for global food commodity prices, averaged 128.0 points in June 2025, up 0.5 percent from May. Although international prices of cereals and sugar declined, these declines... more
TechnologyNestlé: AI at the Service of the Packaging of the Future
New tools for sustainable packaging, in collaboration with IBM Research
Nestlé R&D is collaborating with IBM Research to develop new tools that harness the power of AI and advanced technology to create breakthrough innovations. This research collaboration has led to the development... more
Catering and hospitalityTravel retail booms: KFC opens in airports and train stations
The success of the sector in Italy pushes openings: inauguration today in Orio al Serio and Santa Maria Novella
Economy and financeFAO /2. Cereals: Global production peak expected in 2025
Heat and drought could, however, affect yield potential, particularly for corn
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo Best European Financial Institution for Analyst and Investor...
The recognition comes from IR Impact magazine on the occasion of the IR Impact Awards 2025
Fairs
FairsSigep World 2026 (Ieg): all the upcoming news
New Strategy Aims to Attract Top Foreign Buyers. Gelato Enters Global Menus
High-end hotels and bars of the future take center stage with the Luxury Hotel Food Experience and the Innovation Bar: direct dialogue with premium hospitality players. more
FairsIeg, Ecomondo 2025 on the road
Three international stages for collaboration in key sectors of ecological transition in Cairo, Belgrade and Warsaw
In view of the next edition of Ecomondo, scheduled from 4 to 7 November 2025 at Fiera di Rimini, the organization of Italian Exhibition Group is promoting three international stages designed to anticipate... more
FairsFiere di Parma prepares Cibus Tec Forum 2025
On October 28th and 29th the event in partnership with OnFoods celebrates Cibus' 40th anniversary
FairsItalian Exhibition Group: X-Future video podcasts on air
The voices of the trade fair-congress group in dialogue with the world of economics, markets and publishing
