
Economy and financeSensational: NewPrinces acquires Carrefour Italia
A €7 billion industrial and distribution conglomerate is born
NewPrinces, owned by the Mastrolia family (formerly Newlat, renamed after its acquisition of the English multinational food company Princes), announces that it has signed a binding agreement with Carrefour... more

MeatsAmadori: revenues of € 1.721 B, EBITDA of €148.5 M
The Cesena-based company closes its consolidated financial statements in line with its strategic plan objectives.
Among chickens, "Il Campese" performed excellently (+5.3%). more

Government actsItaly. Regulation for Exclusive Economic Zones approved
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has identified the Italian fishing zones within 200 miles from the coast.
The Council of Ministers approved, upon proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani , the Regulation for the proclamation of the Italian Exclusive Economic... more

FairsFiera Milano - IEG: Strategic alliance begins under the banner of a...
The organizer of Milano AutoClassica and Vicenza Classic Car Show enters the company
A first for the national trade fair system. Fiera Milano and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) have acquired 70% of Emac Srl, a company specializing in organizing vintage automotive trade fairs, from Andrea... more

LiqueursPernod Ricard India sells Imperial Blue division
Closing in the coming months to capitalize on premiumization trends and ensure sustained growth
Pernod Ricard announced that its subsidiary Pernod Ricard India Private Limited (Pernod Ricard India) has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Imperial Blue division to Tilaknagar Industries... more

Economy and financeDuties, glimmers of agreement
Agreement on 15% excluding steel (at 50%). Trump admits: if the EU opens its markets to US products, we'll lower tariffs
All major European stock markets closed higher yesterday on the day of the US-Japan trade deal. Paris gained 1.37% to 7,850 points, London 0.42% to 9,061 points, Frankfurt 0.83% to 24,240 points, and Madrid... more

LiqueursTariffs Effect: American Liquor Sales in Canada Collapse
The nation has pulled US alcohol from its shelves, which has lost 66.3% of its market share since March.
Who knows if US President Donald Trump has seen the latest figures released today by Spirits Canada, the voice of the Canadian alcohol industry for 75 years. Well, sales of American alcohol on Canadian... more

LiqueursTariffs impact: American liquor sales plummet in Canada
The nation has pulled US alcohol from its shelves, which has lost 66.3% of its market share since March.
Who knows if US President Donald Trump has seen the latest figures released today by Spirits Canada, the voice of the Canadian alcohol industry for 75 years. Well, sales of American alcohol on Canadian... more

LiqueursTariffs Effect: American Liquor Sales in Canada Collapse
The nation has pulled US alcohol from its shelves, which has lost 66.3% of its market share
Who knows if US President Donald Trump has seen the latest figures released today by Spirits Canada, the voice of the Canadian alcohol industry for 75 years. Well, sales of American alcohol on Canadian... more

Catering and hospitalityElon Musk also dives into food: Tesla Diner opens its doors
A triumph of futurism and ecology for the Hollywood venue in the image and likeness of its founder
A futuristic blend of dining, cinema, ecology, and robotics. By opening Tesla Diner, Elon Musk wanted to leave his own, more personalized, signature on his latest project. And he did so in the heart of... more

AgrifoodThe 5th Italy-Algeria Intergovernmental Summit
Prime Minister Meloni with Algerian President Tebboune
At the business forum, the Mattei Plan and sustainable agriculture were on the table more

Economy and financeTariffs, a turning point: Japan to open rice trade with the US
Trump's announcement: "15% tariffs, the largest deal ever reached with Tokyo."
The US has just "closed a monumental deal with Japan, perhaps the largest ever." US President Donald Trump announced the news in a post on Truth, specifying: "Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 billion... more

Economy and financeNewPrinces, close to listing in London?
The English subsidiary Princes could go public in October
Is NewPrinces aiming for a London Stock Exchange listing? It wouldn't be surprising given the hyperactivity of the company led by Angelo Mastrolia . News of a possible listing of its English subsidiary... more

IndustryNestlé: Milo Pro coming next in Southeast Asia
Reference launched to respond to a large demand for protein among adolescents
To help teens and young adults maintain an active lifestyle, Nestlé recently launched Milo Pro. With three times the protein content of traditional Milo drinks, Milo Pro can be enjoyed conveniently on... more

DistributionEurocommercial Properties sells a megastore in Sweden
The Swedish company listed in Milan collects 14.1 million euros
Eurocommercial Properties, a real estate investment company listed on Euronext Milan, has announced the sale of a newly built freestanding megastore located next to its Grand Samarkand shopping center... more

Economy and financeLindt & Sprungli grows in the 1HY and raises guidance
Sales up 11.9% to CHF 2.35 billion, but profits fall 13%
Lindt & Sprüngli, a Swiss multinational specializing in the production of confectionery and chocolate products, posted double-digit growth in the first half of 2025 and raised its organic revenue growth... more

Economy and financeAmbienta conquers sustainable agriculture in Spain
The acquisition of Agronova Biotech opens a path into a promising market.
Ambienta Sgr, a leading European asset manager and pioneer in environmental investments, announced the acquisition of Agronova Biotech from Magnum Industrial Partners and the founding Casanova family,... more

BeveragePepsiCo launches probiotic cola (with cane sugar)
After the acquisition of Poppi, here's the news: 5 grams of sugar (the one wanted by Trump), 30 calories and no artificial sweeteners.
PepsiCo launches Prebiotic Cola, a major innovation that combines traditional flavors with functional benefits. Following its acquisition last May of Poppi, a rapidly growing prebiotic beverage brand (see... more
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Economy and financeCommodities. Cocoa: prices fall across all markets.
European corn prices rise again after five consecutive months of declines
After record inflation over the past four crop years, cocoa consumption is showing clear signs of slowing. Grindings (the processing of cocoa beans) in the main consumption regions are in sharp decline.... more

Economy and financeCarrefour, persistent rumors are urging it to leave Italy.
Rothschild was reportedly given the task of looking for buyers
Rumors are growing that Carrefour is ready, or at least intending, to leave Italy. After initial rumors in June about the sale of the brand's Italian stores, with our country reportedly considered a "non-core"... more

AgrifoodThe 5th Italy-Algeria Intergovernmental Summit
Prime Minister Meloni with Algerian President Tebboune

DessertsCth Invest (Ferrero): consolidated revenues of €3 billion
Gross margin of €890 million. "Growth driven by organic performance and acquisitions"

Economy and financeLindt & Sprungli grows in the 1HY and raises guidance
Sales up 11.9% to CHF 2.35 billion, but profits fall 13%
Fairs

FairsFiera Milano - IEG: Strategic alliance begins under the banner of a...
The organizer of Milano AutoClassica and Vicenza Classic Car Show enters the company
A first for the national trade fair system. Fiera Milano and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) have acquired 70% of Emac Srl, a company specializing in organizing vintage automotive trade fairs, from Andrea... more

FairsAnuga 2025: Focus on the Halal Meat Market
Forum for producers, exporters and retailers of the product debuts on October 6
Anuga, the world's leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry, and the Islamic Chamber Halal Services (ICHS), a global catalyst for the halal sector, are joining forces to create a new conference... more

FairsAnuga: Partnership with Ecotrophelia Europe Renews
Cologne Fair offers young talents a chance to create sustainable added value

FairsMacfrut. Asparagus and berries: a strange (and winning) combination.
International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days join forces in Bordeaux from October 7 to 10.
