AgrifoodErbazzone Reggiano: Application for PGI registration published in the EU...
In the absence of motivated objections, it will become the 45th product with a denomination of origin from Emilia-Romagna.
Recognition of European Geographical Indication certification for Erbazzone Reggiano is edging ever closer, becoming Emilia-Romagna's 45th PDO and PGI product. The proposed registration application was... more
CoffeeHarcos and Ottolina join the Roastmaster Capital platform
The Milanese roaster will have 40%, but the family will continue to manage the company
Founded in 1948, Ottolina serves over 800 customers in the Ho.Re.Ca. channel in Lombardy and collaborates with major Italian and international chains, starting with McDonald's, for which it supplies Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee for all Italian McCafés. more
Fruit and vegetablesBayer Italy inaugurates advanced greenhouses for horticultural rese...
Borgo Sabotino Research Center accelerates varietal innovation/Gallery
The inauguration of the new advanced-technology greenhouses at the Italian Bayer Research Center in Borgo Sabotino, in the province of Latina, was a success. During the event, Bayer presented the potential... more
NewsWorld Food Day: Italian President Mattarella and Pope Leo XIV visit the...
The new Food and Agriculture Museum and Network was inaugurated for the occasion.
The Food and Agriculture Museum and Network (FAO MuNe) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was inaugurated this morning by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio... more
Economy and financeHeineken's third quarter declines due to macroeconomic volatility.
Revenues of €8.7 billion, down 1.4% year-on-year: volumes down 4.3%
Dutch beer giant Heineken started the day positively, rising 1.6% in Amsterdam. The brand today released its third-quarter results, closing with revenues of over €8.7 billion, down 1.4% from a year earlier. Y... more
Economy and financeCoca-Cola's golden quarter: profits and revenue grow
Third-quarter net revenues up 5%, profits up 59%: the US giant expects growth of 5% to 6% for 2025.
Coca-Cola opened Wall Street trading strongly today, up 3.6%. This performance was driven by the release of its third-quarter 2025 results today, which exceeded expectations in terms of earnings and revenue,... more
NewsPasta tariffs. EU: "Italian government in close coordination with Brussels"
A spokesperson denies rumors of separate negotiations between Palazzo Chigi and the White House.
Independent negotiations at Palazzo Chigi on US tariffs. This is according to Lynne Patton , a conservative activist with ties to the MAGA movement, who calls the idea "a brilliant move." Her comments,... more
Government actsMowi: EU Commission approves Nova Sea acquisition
Transaction between Norwegian farmed salmon companies does not violate competition rules
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Nova Sea by Mowi, both Norwegian companies. The transaction primarily concerns the farming and processing... more
FairsCibus Tec Forum 2025: Unpublished report on the opening day
On October 28th, a panel will deal with about research, innovation, sustainability and security of supplies
The inauguration of Cibus Tec Forum 2025 is just over a week away. The second edition of the event, scheduled for October 28th and 29th at Fiere di Parma, is crucial for a number of reasons. First, it... more
AgrifoodWine exports to the U.S. plummet in July and August
Same negative trend for China, Russia and most non-EU markets
Italian wine exports to the United States stagnated in July and August (-28% in value), despite anti-tariff "discounts" from Italian producers, who lowered their prices by an average of approximately 17%... more
Economy and financeEurozone inflation on the rise
Eurozone 2.2% (from 2%), Italy 1.8%: services (+1.5%) and food, alcohol and tobacco (+0.58%) the sectors with the highest rate
The euro area's annual inflation rate was 2.2% in September 2025, up from 2% in August. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7%. The European Union's annual inflation rate was 2.6% in September 2025, up from... more
Catering and hospitalityFoodservice International Network grows in Europe
The entry of Spanish company Intecno projects the group towards a potential of 385 million euros.
Fine (Foodservice International Network), the European Economic Interest Grouping that acts as a one-stop shop for leading restaurant chains, today announces a strategic move that consolidates its position... more
Mineral waters and drinksHeineken Brazil Brings Mamba Water to COP30
1.5 million cans to be donated to Blue Zone participants in Belém
Heineken Brazil announces that its Brazilian canned water brand, Mamba Water, will be served at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém. In partnership with the Brazilian... more
AgrifoodEuropean Semolina Producers: Emilio Ferrari (Barilla) is the new pr...
The election was promoted by Italmopa during the Annual General Meeting in Berlin.
Emilio Ferrari , head of durum wheat and semolina purchasing for the Barilla Group, was elected president of the Union of European Semolina Producers' Associations for the two-year period 2025-2026, upon... more
Economy and financeDifficult start to the fiscal year for Pernod Ricard
Organic revenue falls 7.6% due to sales declines in China and the United States
As expected, the year started slowly, with declines in China and the United States leading to first-quarter organic net sales of -7.6% and reported sales of -14.3%. This, in a nutshell, is the performance... more
IndustryItalpizza aims for international leadership
Exclusive: Interview with CEO Andrea Bondioli
The group will close 2025 with a turnover of over 440 million euros. more
Economy and financeNestlé, first nine months on the rise
Sales up 3.3% to over €71 billion. The new CEO's plans.
Swiss confectionery giant Nestlé closed the first nine months of 2025 with organic sales growth (OG) of 3.3% to over 65.8 billion Swiss francs (over 71 billion euros), with real internal growth (RIG)... more
IndustrySmeg, with Porsche, turbocharges its appliances
The Italian kitchen brand and the Stuttgart-based company have reached an agreement for a cooking line.
In a stunning celebration of heritage, innovation, and design excellence, Porsche and Smeg present a groundbreaking collaboration that redefines the intersection of automotive prestige and contemporary... more
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AgrifoodWine exports to the U.S. plummet in July and August
Same negative trend for China, Russia and most non-EU markets
Italian wine exports to the United States stagnated in July and August (-28% in value), despite anti-tariff "discounts" from Italian producers, who lowered their prices by an average of approximately 17%... more
Economy and financeEurozone inflation on the rise
Eurozone 2.2% (from 2%), Italy 1.8%: services (+1.5%) and food, alcohol and tobacco (+0.58%) the sectors with the highest rate
The euro area's annual inflation rate was 2.2% in September 2025, up from 2% in August. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7%. The European Union's annual inflation rate was 2.6% in September 2025, up from... more
Economy and financeEurozone industrial production fell 1.2% in August
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On October 28th, a panel will deal with about research, innovation, sustainability and security of supplies
The inauguration of Cibus Tec Forum 2025 is just over a week away. The second edition of the event, scheduled for October 28th and 29th at Fiere di Parma, is crucial for a number of reasons. First, it... more
FairsAnuga 2025: a record edition
In Cologne, the agri-food fair saw the presence of 8,015 companies from 110 countries
The 2025 edition of Anuga broke all previous records: over 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries showed up in Cologne from October 4 to 8—more than ever before. More than 145,000 trade visitors from over 1... more
FairsIEG: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for TTG Travel Experience and InOut
2700 exhibitors spread across 26 pavilions and 1000 buyers from 75 countries
FairsFruit Attraction 2025 closes with Italy as the protagonist
During the three-day event in Madrid, the Italian stands increased from 196 to 318 in the 2024 edition.
