Catering and hospitalityGermany: Vapiano restarts from pinsa
The new owner is relaunching the Italian-inspired chain
Vapiano, the German chain of Italian-style pizzerias, which has been in crisis for some time, has a new ownership and the 55 places are reopening their doors. With a big news: it will gradually eliminate... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian cheese exports: encouraging data in the first quarter of 2021
According to Alleanza Coop, + 2.8% in the EU, a record in China, the United Kingdom badly with -15.4%
There are encouraging signs from the export data for Italian cheeses in the first quarter of 2021, which show a breakeven in foreign turnover compared to 2020 (+ 0.1%) and even an increase in volumes sold... more
FairsWuwm 2021: the world conference on wholesale markets in Florence
Forty experts from around the world to analyze the challenges of post-pandemic nutrition
The 37th world conference of the Wuwm (World Union of Wholesale Markets), the world union of wholesale markets which, with 217 members, represents over 40 countries in all, will be held on 25 June in Florence,... more
WinesThe first edition of Natural Born Wines starts
The fair of "natural winemakers" debuts on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 June 2021
On Sunday 20 and Monday 21 June 2021 operators and enthusiasts will meet in the garden of Villa Boschi (Verona) for the first edition of Natural Born Wines, the exhibition of natural winemakers. An appointment... more
NewsSwitzerland: voters reject pesticide elimination
MP Filippo Gallinella: "Logically, it was like asking citizens to abolish drugs for them or for animals"
While the EU is about to approve the Farm to Fork plan, considered unrealistic by many, which also provides for the drastic reduction of chemical pesticides, the majority of Swiss voters have declared... more
Oils and condimentsInternational Olive Council: 113th Session set
The meeting will take place on 28 and 30 June next, with a break on 29
The discussion table will be entirely online and with simultaneous translation, and will be preceded by the 56th meeting of the Advisory Committee, which will take place on 22 June more
IndustryAgria (Select legumes): agreement with Invitalia for new investments
Resources for technological innovation, on food safety and sustainability
New productive investment for Agria Spa, the Italian company for the selection and packaging of legumes and cereals, which for over 60 years with the Select brand has been operating in this sector of the... more
ForeignIrritec opens a new office in Peru
Sustainable precision irrigation to support local agriculture
The Irritec Group has announced the opening of a new office in Peru, with the aim of developing and consolidating its presence on a strategic market such as that of South America, where it is already present... more
WinesWine: Italian exports recovering on international markets
In March there was a + 12% in value
Despite the pandemic and the logistical and transport difficulties that have been affecting international trade for some time, Italy is bringing home an encouraging result on the wine front. According... more
Ice creamDon Nino's ice creams land in China
In the Asian country, 5 stores will open within the first half of 2022
Don Nino Holding SrL, owner of the ice cream and pastry format that currently has 8 owned stores between Rome and Florence, has just signed an agreement with a Chinese Master Franchisee with which it will... more
FairsAt Macfrut 2021: Italian Berry Day
Focus on the soft fruit market with an international conference and an exhibition area
The universe of small fruits makes a stop in Macfrut (7-9 September in Rimini). Appointment with Italian Berry Day, great news of the 2021 edition of the international fruit and vegetable fair, scheduled... more
VideoCibus 2021 is back, in attendance
The 20th International Food Exhibition at the Parma Fairs from 31 August to 3 September
Cibus 2021 is the first major international fair to reopen in Parma from 31 August to 3 September, a real pass for the restart and relaunch of exports. 2000 exhibiting companies have already been confirmed,... more
DistributionOnline shopping: the rampant strategy of the Gorillas
Born just over a year ago, the company has conquered Germany, Holland, the United Kingdom and Belgium, as far as Italy
The on-demand grocery delivery startup, which is already worth 1 billion on the market, ensures supermarket products in 10 minutes with delivery costs within 2 euros: all in an App more
ForeignGD: record losses for the Spanish chain El Corte Inglés
A 31.6% drop in turnover, historical losses of € 2,945 million and a cut of thousands of employees
The stainless Spanish consumer and retail brand El Corte Inglés ended its last year with a 31.6% drop in turnover, historical losses of € 2,945 million and the departure of 3,292 employees. Without th... more
NewsEggs: experimentation with technology to save male chicks is underway
Collaboration in Italy between Animal Equality and Assoavi
Assoavi - Association of Italian egg producers - and Animal Equality met Agri Advanced Technologies, one of the companies that is implementing machines that exploit “in-ovo sexing” technology, now als... more
ConsumptionBoom in the global bakery market
Revenue of $ 339.3 billion is expected by 2026
The health emergency has had a negative impact on various sectors, but the food sector has managed to withstand the economic shock wave derived from it. One category in particular that recorded a significant... more
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Primavera Capital Group will have an exclusive license on the Mead Johnson and Enfa brands in China
The Reckitt Benckiser Group has signed an agreement to sell its infant formula and infant nutrition (Ifcn) business to Chinese private equity firm Primavera Capital Group for $ 2.2 billion. Upon completion... more
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Born just over a year ago, the company has conquered Germany, Holland, the United Kingdom and Belgium, as far as Italy
The on-demand grocery delivery startup, which is already worth 1 billion on the market, ensures supermarket products in 10 minutes with delivery costs within 2 euros: all in an App more
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According to Alleanza Coop, + 2.8% in the EU, a record in China, the United Kingdom badly with -15.4%
Fairs
FairsWuwm 2021: the world conference on wholesale markets in Florence
Forty experts from around the world to analyze the challenges of post-pandemic nutrition
The 37th world conference of the Wuwm (World Union of Wholesale Markets), the world union of wholesale markets which, with 217 members, represents over 40 countries in all, will be held on 25 June in Florence,... more
FairsAt Macfrut 2021: Italian Berry Day
Focus on the soft fruit market with an international conference and an exhibition area
The universe of small fruits makes a stop in Macfrut (7-9 September in Rimini). Appointment with Italian Berry Day, great news of the 2021 edition of the international fruit and vegetable fair, scheduled... more
FairsEvents in attendance mark the restart of Italian wine
There are several appointments in June by Vinitaly
FairsThe agri-food sector restarts from Cibus 2021
Confirmed the first major fair to reopen in presence, in Parma from 31 August to 3 September
