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TraditionsEFA News wishes a Happy Italian Republic Day to everyone
The agency reopens regularly next Tuesday on June 3
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed next Monday on June 2 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic.The agency will resume publishing... more
WinesProsecco will be sold under his name in Africa
Trademark registration in Kenya and the 17 OAPI countries has become operational
The registration of the Prosecco brand in Kenya became operational yesterday, 29 May, and was officially announced on 28 February 2025. The Prosecco Doc Protection Consortium announced that, alongside... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano /2. Exports grow in February but production needs to slow down
Berni (general manager): "Current trend remains slower, but the direction is still the right one"
Grana Padano is increasingly appreciated on international markets, confirming its role as a national brand of quality agri-food in the world. The data for February 2025 show exports growing by 0.25% compared... more
FairsGrana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma Protagonists in New Orleans
The two famous Dop among the participants of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association
The Consortia for the protection of Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma, two of the most famous Italian PDOs, will be present from 1 to 3 June at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (Iddba)... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria: turnover rises to 1.277 billion euros (+3.9%) in 2024
Revenues also grow (+3%) in exports: United Kingdom is the leading market, followed by Italy
The Shareholders' Meeting of La Doria SpA, a European group in the supply of long-life private label Italian specialties, which include, among others, tomatoes, ready-made sauces and canned legumes, approved... more
FairsRiminiWellness, strategic b2b at the Rimini Fair
The wellness fair organized by Italian Exhibition Group started today until 1 June
More and more strategic attention is reserved to the business sector in the 19th edition of RiminiWellness 2025, the wellness fair started today at Fiera di Rimini and scheduled until 1 June. Organized... more
SustainabilityIsmea appointed by the EU Copernicus ambassador
The Italian institute proposes new synergies and expertise for digital and sustainable agriculture
Ismea has been appointed Copernicus Ambassador. The Institute’s recognition from the European Union confirms its role as a point of reference for communities of users and promoters of Earth observation a... more
AgrifoodUnesco: a showcase for the excellence of the Marche region
Monday 2nd June in Paris, the event organized by the Italian diplomatic representation
The Marche region will once again be the protagonists in the French capital on June 2nd for an event organized by the Italian diplomatic representation at UNESCO, on the occasion of the Republic Day.The... more
PeopleDG Agri EU: Elisabeth Werner appointed Director General
She will focus on promoting a green and digital transition based on scientific evidence
The European Commission has today appointed Elisabeth Werner as Director-General of the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG Agri). The department supports and promotes a green... more
Packaging and logisticsNord Ovest turns 50
It is a leader in the Italian shipment of fresh fruit outside the EU, and also operates in the automotive and fashion sectors.
Nord Ovest, a leading player in the national and international logistics landscape, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Italian company, founded in 1975 in Cuneo (Piedmont Region), has evolved from... more
ZootechnyWhat would a world without cattle be like?
Documentary film "World Without Cows" presented at the European Parliament/Video
Today, livestock farming is often indicated as one of the main causes of climate change and other global crises. Many environmental activists and especially animal rights activists are calling for an end... more
TraditionsParmigiano Reggiano: Metsola in the territories of the PDO
The President of the EU Parliament visited the 4 Madonne dairy in Lesignana (Italy)
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola , visited the dairy 4 today Madonne dell'Emilia, in Lesignana (MO), one of the 291 dairies operating in the area of origin of Parmigiano Reggiano... more
Government acts"Miel de Asturias" becomes Protected Geographical Indication
It is produced with ancestral practices passed down from generation to generation
The Commission approves a new Spanish geographical indication. The Commission has approved the inclusion of "Miel de Asturias" in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). "Miel de Asturias"... more
Cheese and dairy productsGorgonzola, growing balance
Over 5.2 million forms produced: the highest figure ever
The general meeting of the members of the Gorgonzola Dop Consortium took place on May 23 at the Westin Palace Hotel in Milan, the annual meeting in which the 37 member companies gather to take stock of... more
Economy and financeIce creams. Casa Optima changes hands
Sale of the company to a group of investors led by Terlos
Casa Optima, an Italian group active in more than 150 countries and owner of eight brands among the most popular and appreciated in the market of artisanal ice cream, high quality pastry and mixed drinks,... more
Gourmet cuisineDespar Italy wins two PLMA's 2025 awards
The award given to Despar Bulgur & Quinoa all'ortolana" and "Despar Premium Szechuan Pepper"
Despar once again this year won two awards for as many branded products at "PLMA's 2025 International Salute to Excellence Awards," the prize given as part of the World of Private Label International Trade... more
LiqueursPallini toasts its century and a half anniversary
Only liquor factory still active in the capital, now led by Micaela Pallini, looks back on achievements and aims for new global challenges
Founded in 1875, a decade after the unification of Italy, Pallini crosses the extraordinary milestone of 150 years in business. Founded as a workshop in a village in the province of Lazio, over the decades... more
FairsCesena Fiera: profit jump (+53%) in 2024
Development driven by Macfrut (+15%), which brings production value to 9.6 million euros
Cesena Fiera closes a 2024 to frame. The 2024 financial year was approved this morning by the Shareholders' Meeting, which highlights a production value of 9.6 million euros with a growth of +3% compared... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food: revenues slightly down in the first quarter
EBITDA stands at 52.7 million euros, up (+62.5%)
The Board of Directors of Newlat Food SpA, meeting under the chairmanship of Angelo Mastrolia , examined and approved the Interim Management Report at 31 March 2025. The company's consolidated revenues... more
FairsRiminiWellness 2025: wellness through healthy eating
Amadori, Barilla and Levissima among the leading brands in the FoodWeel Area (29 May - 1 June)
RiminiWellness, the Italian Exhibition Group event that is a global manifesto of healthy living, returns from 29 May to 1 June to the Rimini expo and the Riviera with a 19th edition that focuses on the... more
Economy and financeNestlé: A center for advanced food technology is born
Investments will be enabled by a more agile R&D organization
Nestlé today announced the strengthening of its biotechnology R&D capabilities and the creation of a new deep tech center, to enhance its innovation pipeline and increase efficiency in research, innovation... more
Packaging and logisticsDe' Longhi: revenues at 755.2 million euros (+14.6%) in the first quarter of 2025
Company net profit equal to 57.4 million (+11.7%)
In the first quarter of 2025, the de' Longhi Group achieved a 14.6% revenue expansion, supported by the continuity of the growth trends in the household sector (+7.2%) and the acceleration of the professional... more
Fruit and vegetablesLemon Juice: Polenghi Acquires California-Based Nielsen
Strengthening the US market by enhancing supply and sustainability
The Polenghi Group, a global producer of Italian lemon juice with over 535 million lemons squeezed every year and exports to more than 90 countries, closes 2024 with a turnover of 100 million euros, recording... more
VideoDivella, record exports in 2024
Interview with Marcello Valentini, export manager of the Apulian group
Foreign turnover in 2024 equal to 120 million Euros, achieved in 130 countries, with developments in Central America, Japan, Korea, both for pasta and for the line of baked products.Marcello Valentini,... more
VideoLactalis promotes Made in Italy
Exclusive interview with Mauro Frantellizzi, general manager export
The challenge of defending and promoting Made in Italy in the world carried out by a company... French. It is not an oxymoron, but the story of Lactalis Italia, the local branch of the largest dairy group... more
Economy and financeBayer: turnover stable at 13.738 billion euros in the first quarter
Crop Science Division Drives the Group: Over 3.5 Billion More Expected by 2029
The Bayer Group has made a solid start to the year. The first quarter 2025 results highlight earnings growth in the Pharmaceuticals Division in particular. The company expects the division's sales growth... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food could acquire Diageo's Italian plant
New Group Operation After Name Change to NewPrinces
Newlat Food confirms that it has signed an exclusive agreement for the acquisition of the production plant “Diageo Operations Italy SpA”, located in Santa Vittoria d'Alba (CN), Italy. The announcement com... more
Economy and financeDuties: Truce with China and reduced tariffs
Beijing grants cut from 125% to 10%, Washington from 145% to 30%. European stocks and dollar rise
The US and China are finally seeing a thaw in tariffs. The announcement comes from Geneva, where negotiations are underway at the home of the Swiss ambassador to the United Nations. According to a joint... more
CoffeeNestlé: Premium Cold Coffee Ever More Soluble
Company's R&D experts develop new freeze-drying technique
Nestlé is leveraging its expertise in coffee innovation to meet the growing consumer demand for high-quality instant cold coffee. The company's R&D experts have developed an innovative freeze-drying technique,... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group ready for RiminiWellness
Ieg organizes the salon from 29 May to 1 June in Rimini: space for the theme of integration between fitness and nutrition
Preparing for the debut RiminiWellness, the exhibition organized by Italian Exhibition Group dedicated to fitness, wellness and sport that returns from 29 May to 1 June at the Rimini trade fair: This year’s f... more
Cheese and dairy productsTuttofood. Brazzale: awards, a new product and a conference
Burro and Gran Moravia protagonists of the four-day Milanese event dedicated to professionals
The 2025 edition of Tuttofood Milano closed with 95,000 attendees, after 4 days packed with events, meetings, conferences and lots of tastings. For Brazzale too, these were particularly intense days, starting... more
Pasta and bakery productsMaggi expands the portfolio of instant noodles
The Nestlé brand adds new spicy flavors for young consumers who love "local tastes"
Consumer preferences are shifting towards more "adventurous" food experiences, and so established brands are leveraging their global experience to create products that best impact local tastes. One example... more
FairsMacfrut. Medicinal plants: a change of pace is urgently needed on the commercial level
Round table at the Spices&Herbs Global Expo, during the event just concluded at Rimini Expo Centre
The medicinal plants, officinal herbs and spices sector is pushing for a change of skin on sustainability not only in production, but also in trade. This is what emerged during the conference “The officinal s... more
Packaging and logisticsFabbri Vignola acquires GF Packaging España
Italian group aims to expand into non-European markets dominated by the Iberian company
Gruppo Fabbri Vignola, a Modena-based company that produces packaging for fresh foods, has completed the acquisition of the Iberian company GF Packaging España, distributor of the Italian group's products... more
BeverageCampari: organic sales fall to 666 million euros (-4%) in the first quarter of 2025
The decline was more marked in the Americas (-6%) and Germany (-10%). Asia-Pacific (+11%) and Australia (+16%) performed well
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV approved the additional financial information as of March 31, 2025. Group sales amounted to €666 million, down -4.2% organically and up +0.3% overall. T... more
FairsMacfrut: 2025 Edition Closes with Over 61,000 Visitors (+10%)
More than 1400 exhibitors, 40% of which from abroad, 1500 buyers. Next appointment: 21-23 April 2026
The fair confirms its growth path. There were over 61 thousand attendees at the 42nd edition of the three-day fair at the Rimini Expo Centre with an increase of +10% on 2024. An edition marked by enthusiasm... more
Economy and financeEU, counter-duties worth 95 billion if negotiations with US fail
They will be applied on industrial and agricultural products: public consultation launched on a list of U.S. imports
Negotiations with the U.S. "are ongoing at both the political and technical levels". So says the European Commission, which meanwhile continues to prepare potential countermeasures. In fact, according... more
FairsTuttofood/2. 2025 Edition Closes with 95,000 Attendances
Professional visitors exceed expectations: 25% of them come from abroad
The 2025 edition of Tuttofood Milano closes today with 95 thousand attendees (data updated at 1.00 pm), after 4 extraordinarily packed days of appointments, meetings, conferences, educational sessions... more
Economy and financeAbInbev, solid start of the year
The first quarter of the brewery closes with revenues up by 1.5%: turnover per hl rises by 3.7%
Ab-Inbev, Annheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer with brands such as Leffe, Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois, closed Q1 2025 with a 1.5% increase in sales and a 3.7% increase in sales per h... more
AgrifoodTuttofood: Barilla presents its new products and wins awards
Better Future Award Recognitions for Protein+, Basil Pesto and Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Dop
Tuttofood, the most important B2B fair, a point of reference for innovation and excellence in Italian agri-food, ends today, where Barilla has brought to the stage its vision of food as a lever to build... more
VideoTuttofood: a record-breaking edition
The integrated hub between the Milan and Parma fairs gives new impetus to Made in Italy
Tuttofood 2025 opened its doors yesterday at Milano Fair, with unprecedented numbers. 4,200 participating brands, 75% Italian and the remaining 25% from 70 foreign countries. 3,000 top buyers from 100... more
Economy and financeChanging of the guard at Nestlé Confectionery UK.
Scott Coles general manager to replace Mark Davies: will lead expansion of KitKat market share
Just over a week after the announced changing of the guard in the Americas Zone with new ceo Jeff Hamilton Nestlé provides for a turnover in the UK as well. Scott Coles, in fact, has been appointed, effective... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano protagonist at Wine to Asia
From May 9th to 11th the Consortium promotes Italian excellence in the heart of the Greater Bay Area
From 9 to 11 May, the Grana Padano Protection Consortium will participate in Wine to Asia 2025, the main Asian trade fair dedicated to wine and spirits, organized by Veronafiere in collaboration with Shenzhen... more
Catering and hospitalityDoorDash confirms: took Deliveroo for €3.4 billion
U.S. platform acquires the British company's capital in cash: a 100 billion-plus euro order giant is born, order,
What was only a rumor until a few days ago, namely DoorDash's interest in Deliveroo (read EFA News) turned into confirmation today. In an official statement DoorDash, America's leading global local commerce... more
Studies and researchItalian Pasta: Over 58% Sold Abroad
Germany is the leading buyer, followed by the USA, UK, France and Japan. The export share of non-EU countries is growing
Italian pasta conquers the whole world and everyone likes it a little, but the lion's share continues to be played by the Italians themselves. To be precise, over 58% of the pasta produced in Italy is... more
FairsSeafood Expo Global 2025: 69 Italian companies partecipating
One of the most important events dedicated to the fishing sector opens its doors tomorrow in Barcelona
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, with the participation of seven Regions (Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Puglia, Tuscany and Veneto) and 79 entities in the fishing... more
Catering and hospitalityTourism, Italy dominates in the luxury segment
We are ahead of Greece and France: shopping tourism generates € 2.5 billion contribution to GDP
Luxury is proving to be a fundamental sector in the Italian tourist panorama. This is what emerged from the ILTM Latin America in São Paulo, Brazil, a reference fair for the luxury travel sector, which... more
Conserved and jamsMutti: turnover reaches 703 million euros in 2024
60% of the tomatoes processed by the company are sold abroad, for a total of 223 thousand tons.
The Mutti Group closed 2024 with a total turnover of 703 million euros, up 13% compared to the previous year. A success also confirmed by the export share, which reached 59% of total sales in value and... more
FairsFierAvicola 2025: 54th edition opens its doors in Rimini
Area increases to 160 exhibitors, 27% of which are foreign. Over 100 international buyers
The 54th edition of FierAvicola, the fair dedicated to poultry farming, opens tomorrow, May 6th at the Rimini Expo Centre and for three days it will be the appointment for the entire supply chain. The... more
FairsMacfrut /2 What to eat to live well up to 100 years?
This will be discussed on the second day of the show, during The Healthy Food show
On the second day of Macfrut (read EFA News about the inauguration), Wednesday 7 May, at 5 pm, again in the Anb area, a speech by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani... more