Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo acquires majority stake in Italian company Venchiaredo
The Company is specialized in the production of stracchino cheese
Italian dairy company Granarolo has bought a majority stake in cheesemaker Venchiaredo for an undisclosed sum. The deal sees Bologna-headquartered Granarolo increase its stake in the company from 33.5%... more
PeopleNestlé Italia: Stefano Borghi new Head of Corporate Sales
His important commercial and marketing plans for the Group
Nestlé Italiana has appointed Stefano Borghi new Head of Corporate Sales. Manager of recognized experience, he began his career at Nestlé in 1990. Over the next 16 years he spent in the Group, he successfully he... more
Studies and researchWhat room for ruminants in a sustainable food future?
Leading scientists meeted in Bruxelles to assess the climate impact of the agri-food sector in a review of sustainable eating habits
In the climate change debate, the environmental footprint of agriculture is often under discussion, with much of the recent discourse around food focusing on the potential impact of cattle. However, not... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard finalizes the acquisition of Italian super-premium gin brand Malfy
The agreement was signed with Biggar & Leith
Following the press release of 17 April 2019, Pernod Ricard announces the completion of the acquisition of Italian super-premium gin brand Malfy whose range consists of four varieties – Originale, Con L... more
DessertsMondelez International acquires majority stake in Perfect Snacks
Fresh-from-the-fridge protein snacks further expands company’s leadership in broader snacking
Mondelēz International announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Perfect Snacks, a pioneer in the fast-growing refrigerated nutrition bars segment. With increased distribution in US retailers,... more
Coffeellycaffè becomes coffee partner for The World’s 50 Best Bars
The Italian company will be present at all the international and regional events
illycaffè, an Italian Trieste based, becomes the global coffee partner for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants is a worldwide ranking of fine d... more
Cheese and dairy productsLactalis acquires Italian cheese manufacturer Nuova Castelli
French dairy company expands its brand's portfolio in the Bel Paese
French dairy company Lactalis has acquired Italian cheese maker Nuova Castelli from private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners. The deal sees Lactalis, through its Lactalis Group Italia subsidiary,... more
Cheese and dairy productsArla Foods has developed a new artificial intelligence tool
It predicts how much milk 1,5 million cows will produce
Arla Foods has developed a new artificial intelligence tool to better predict their milk intake from farmer-owners. This means that 200 million kilos of milk can now be utilised better each year. more
PeoplePepsiCo Announces Senior Leadership Appointment
Ram Krishnan has been appointed to the role of PepsiCo's Global Chief Commercial Officer.
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced that Ram Krishnan, currently Chief Executive Officer, Greater China for PepsiCo, has been appointed to the role of PepsiCo's Global Chief Commercial Officer. more
Fruit and vegetablesOrigine Group lands in Asia with Sweeki from Chile
After more than 2,000 tons of Italian kiwis marketed
The first loads from Chile of Sweeki, the top-quality kiwi of Origine Group, arrived to Asia. Thanks to the two Chilean members, David del Curto and Copefrut, Origine Group is going to double the quantity... more
FinanceRiverside Acquires Galvanina, Italian Producer of Premium Mineral Water...
The Rimini based company is known for its healthy, high-quality, pure organic, “Made in Italy"
The Riverside Company, a Us global private equity firm, has acquired the mayority stake in La Galvanina Spa, a fourth generation, family-owned, Italian Rimini based producer of premium private label and... more
PeopleThai Union appointed Jens Vogler as Ceo of Rugen Fisch
Vogler joins from the ultra-fresh division of the Bonduelle business in Germany
Thai Union Group has announced the appointment of Jens Vogler as Ceo of Germany branch Rugen Fisch, including its subsidiaries Hawesta-Feinkost Hans Westphal GmbH & Co. KG, and Ostsee Fisch GmbH & Co.... more
IndustryDuPont to combine its nutrition and bioscience divisions
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DuPont will consolidate its operations by combining its Nutrition & Health and Industrial Biosciences divisions into one unit, called DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, in an attempt to accelerate its growth... more
MeatsHamburger, here is the World Day
From “Hamburg steak” to the Italian “svizzera”: etymology of the myth
According to a recent Doxa research, nearly one out of three Italians confirm that they eat “American-style” sandwiches every day, and 80% declare to have one at least once every month. The most expensive hamb... more
ForeignLondon, Theresa May leaves ...
The Prime Minister will resign next June 7 without any agreement in the food sector / VIDEO
Theresa May announced her resignation. The conservative premier will leave the leadership next June 7. She expressed her regret for not being able to implement the "Brexit", whose implementation will now... more
FinanceNomad Foods (Findus), revenue increased 15% in 1Q
The Company is reiterating 2019 guidance of approximately €420 to €430 million Adjusted EBITDA
A combination of acquisitions and price increases helped European frozen food giant Nomad Foods, the owner of Europe's Iglo, Findus and Birds Eye brands, realize a bigger first quarter in 2019.The company... more
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Studies and researchWhat room for ruminants in a sustainable food future?
Leading scientists meeted in Bruxelles to assess the climate impact of the agri-food sector in a review of sustainable eating habits
In the climate change debate, the environmental footprint of agriculture is often under discussion, with much of the recent discourse around food focusing on the potential impact of cattle. However, not... more
CoffeeSegafredo Zanetti Espresso opens new cafeteria in Munich
It's the 70th cafeteria in Germany for Italian company
Segafredo Zanetti Deutschland, part of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group opened of its 70th cafeteria in Germany. The new café is located in Munich, where the first Segafredo Espresso was launched almost... more
LiqueursPernod Ricard finalizes the acquisition of Italian super-premium gin brand...
The agreement was signed with Biggar & Leith
DessertsMondelez International acquires majority stake in Perfect Snacks
Fresh-from-the-fridge protein snacks further expands company’s leadership in broader snacking
Coffeellycaffè becomes coffee partner for The World’s 50 Best Bars
The Italian company will be present at all the international and regional events
Fairs
Fairs"World Food Poland" expected for next March 7-9
Intense the Italian presence with the Bellavita pavilion
The three-day of "WorldFood Poland-6th International Food & Drink Exhibition Expo XXI" (March 7-9, 2019) is approaching in Warsaw, B2B fair designed for the food and beverage industry. The location is... more
Fairs"Surprises in Store": the Trend Report 2019 by Fruit Logistica
Fresh fruit and vegetables in retail in the spotlight/Attachment
The Berlin fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable trade presents a new "Trend Report". The study, entitled "Surprises in Store" was developed by the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman and will be presented for the first time as part of "Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas". It provides... more
FairsMacfrut and Sival, Italian-French partnership
The agreement in the fruit and vegetable sector was signed in Angers
FairsThe Greenhouse Technology Village is born in "Macfrut 2019"
Dedicated to horticultural cultivation in greenhouses
FairsVeganFach is coming
From 2 to 3 November in Cologne
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