Conserved and jamsLa Doria acquires 100% of Solana
The target is specialized in tomato processing
La Doria has signed, with Eight Holding One S.à rl (an investment vehicle held by funds managed by Xenon Private Equity) and with the minority shareholder, a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition... more
DessertsCVC Capital Partners Acquires Irca from Advent
The acquiring company intends to support the company's internationalization and innovation
CVC Capital Partners IX has signed an agreement to acquire Irca, a global B2B manufacturer of ingredients for the food industry, food service, and artisanal channels, from Advent. Irca, headquartered in... more
Economy and financeMatteo Zoppas (Ice) confirms the strength of Made in Italy
Exports, "excellent results in May": Non-EU +4.4% in 5 months, +6.3% year-on-year
"The excellent result in May (+6.3%) brings non-EU exports from 3.9% in the first four months to +4.4% in the first five months, thanks to energy and precious metals. The US declines in May, with a -3.6%:... more
BeverageHeineken: Rafa Oliveira is the new CEO
Four-year term, starting October 1st
Heineken's Supervisory Board today announced the appointment of Rafael (Rafa) Oliveira as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. The Supervisory Board will elect Oliveira... more
IndustryFPT engines for the agro-industry of North Africa
Iveco Group company with Bimotor and Avoni for a $3.5 billion project
FPT, an Iveco company, and its distributors Bimotor and Avoni Industrial have joined forces with Green Power Systems to power one of the largest agro-industrial projects in North Africa, set to revolutionise... more
FairsKoelnmesse brings Anuga in South Africa for the first time
A new chapter for the African food and beverage industry that starts in Cape Town
Koelnmesse is continuing its international growth strategy and is bringing Anuga Select South Africa to the African continent for the first time. The inaugural edition of Anuga Select South Africa will... more
Economy and financeItaly and Africa are getting closer and closer
Africa Finance Corporation signs agreements under the Mattei Plan
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent's leading institution for infrastructure solutions, signed a series of strategic cooperation agreements with key Italian partners at the AFC-Italy Business... more
Economy and financeIllycaffè denies the listing
Trieste officials have defined rumours that the company has appointed advisors as "unfounded"
I agree, I disagree, I agree... Illy has been talking about a possible listing for years, with repeated statements from its owners and various acting CEOs (see the EFA News archive), but now comes a categorical... more
Catering and hospitalityOne Rock Cap. acquires Hana Group and Eat Happy Group
EU Commission authorizes exclusive control under competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Hazel ParentCo SAS and Hazel ManCo SAS (collectively "Hana Group") of France and FCF Holding GmbH... more
IndustryPiovan, shopping in Denmark for food automation
Acquired Aasted, a leader in chocolate, bakery and confectionery equipment
PiovanGroup has signed an agreement to acquire Aasted, a global leader in the supply of innovative solutions and advanced equipment for the chocolate, bakery, and confectionery industries. The transaction,... more
Economy and financeBestie Bite wants to come to the US
$1.5 million round for hospitality video-review app
It's called Bestie Bite and it's the all-Italian app dedicated to video reviews in the hospitality sector. The company has closed a new €1.5 million funding round, subscribed via the SAFE platform and l... more
Economy and financeAmerican Express wants to acquire The Fork
Online booking platform proposed for $700 million acquisition
American Express has formally announced a proposed acquisition of TheFork, a leading online restaurant search and reservation platform in Europe, from Tripadvisor, aiming to strengthen its European restaurant... more
FairsSigep China: roadshow in Shanghai
Two days dedicated to the promotion of Italian artisanal ice cream (June 17-18)
Following the debut of Sigep USA in Las Vegas, the international network of Sigep World—organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG)—continues its global development journey with Sigep China, the roadshow sch... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano takes center stage at Taste of London
A prestigious showcase along with Prosecco Dop during one of the most anticipated events across the Channel.
Grana Padano PDO and Prosecco DOC will once again take center stage in London at Taste of London 2026, scheduled for June 17 to 21 in Regent's Park, as part of the European project “Cheers and Cheese t... more
Government actsItalian table grapes: a breakthrough in South Africa
Minister Lollobrigida signs a memorandum of understanding with her counterpart on phytosanitary procedures.
During the Business Forum currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry , Francesco Lollobrigida, and his South African counterpart , John Steenhuisen,... more
Government actsSanctions against Russia: it's the fish trade's turn
The EU imposes "substantial restrictions" on fish imports: a total ban on cod
"We wake up to the same news almost every day now. Another major Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, blindly targeting civilians. We also wake up to reports of drones violating European airspace. Some... more
Pasta and bakery productsF.lli De Cecco acquires RossoGargano
The company aims to exceed a billion in turnover
F.lli De Cecco di Filippo – Fara San Martino – has formalized the acquisition of Foggia-based RossoGargano SCApA. The binding agreement reached with RossoGargano's shareholders involves the acquisition of... more
Economy and financeCampari, third generation ready to take over?
A changing of the guard is underway: Alessandro Garavoglia and Jacopo Forloni join the company.
Is Campari ready to see the third generation at the helm of the company? It seems so, at least according to what was revealed by the Corriere della Sera, which reports that the Italian family behind the... more
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BeverageHeineken: Rafa Oliveira is the new CEO
Four-year term, starting October 1st
Heineken's Supervisory Board today announced the appointment of Rafael (Rafa) Oliveira as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. The Supervisory Board will elect Oliveira... more
DessertsCVC Capital Partners Acquires Irca from Advent
The acquiring company intends to support the company's internationalization and innovation
CVC Capital Partners IX has signed an agreement to acquire Irca, a global B2B manufacturer of ingredients for the food industry, food service, and artisanal channels, from Advent. Irca, headquartered in... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria acquires 100% of Solana
The target is specialized in tomato processing
Economy and financeMatteo Zoppas (Ice) confirms the strength of Made in Italy
Exports, "excellent results in May": Non-EU +4.4% in 5 months, +6.3% year-on-year
IndustryFPT engines for the agro-industry of North Africa
Iveco Group company with Bimotor and Avoni for a $3.5 billion project
Fairs
FairsKoelnmesse brings Anuga in South Africa for the first time
A new chapter for the African food and beverage industry that starts in Cape Town
Koelnmesse is continuing its international growth strategy and is bringing Anuga Select South Africa to the African continent for the first time. The inaugural edition of Anuga Select South Africa will... more
FairsSigep China: roadshow in Shanghai
Two days dedicated to the promotion of Italian artisanal ice cream (June 17-18)
Following the debut of Sigep USA in Las Vegas, the international network of Sigep World—organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG)—continues its global development journey with Sigep China, the roadshow sch... more
FairsSigep Meets the World: After Chicago, the Fair fly to Sao Paulo
Cicero (Ieg): "Brazil is a highly important market for the Italian and international foodservice industry."
FairsHip Italia: The future of hospitality showcased at BolognaFiere
The first edition of the new event, scheduled for October 19-21, 2026, has been presented
