Ice creamCasa Optima will also grow through acquisitions
CEO Fattori: "We seek innovative companies with corporate cultures consistent with our values."
For a few months now, the Rimini-based group has been controlled by the private equity firm Terlos, supported by the sovereign funds of Abu Dhabi and Singapore. more
Economy and financeIEG reports robust organic growth in the first half of the year
Revenues at €149.3 million (13.2%), EBITDA at €39.2 million (+8.8%): acceleration of investments with 4 strategic acquisitions
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group, a leading Italian company in the organization of international trade fairs and listed on Euronext Milan, has approved the half-year financial report... more
Economy and financeBayer: Revenue rises to €10.739 billion in the second quarter
Financial debt decreased (-9.5%). Crop Science: sales increased (+2.2%).
The Bayer Group is on track after an encouraging first half of the year. "We are entering a strong second half of 2025, which will be characterized by further progress on all strategic priorities, continued... more
Catering and hospitalitySSP, farewell to Italy
Restaurants in stations, even those that have been open for just a few months, will close
"The best part of the journey." So reads the welcome slogan on the website of SSP (Select Service Partners), one of the world's largest travel catering groups, listed on the London Stock Exchange, present... more
Government actsBaltic Sea Fishing: EU Updates Total Allowable Catches
Commissioner Kadis is "concerned" about "too many fish stocks near collapse" and biodiversity loss.
The European Commission has adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2026 in the Baltic Sea, which sets total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for the ten stocks managed by the European Union.... more
CoffeeWatch out for coffee, Brazil raises price alarm
Arabica prices, down 12%, could soar: New York futures are up 35% due to weather and tariffs
Occhio al caffè, sempre di più. Le brutte notizie questa volta arrivano dal Brasile (che produce un terzo del caffè mondiale) dove i prezzi al dettaglio del caffè torrefatto e macinato, che finora in... more
Economy and financeTariffs. Europe's alcohol industry disputes the 15% tariff.
From Ceev, to the American Discus, to SpiritEurope, the sector organisations declare themselves dissatisfied with the agreement
It's not just the Italian wine industry that is expressing disappointment over the US-EU "joint declaration" on tariffs signed a few days ago, which has displeased both Federvini (read EFA News ) and the... more
Mineral waters and drinksKeurig Dr Pepper: A deal to create a global coffee giant
Jde Peet's acquired for nearly €16 billion. The deal will create two publicly traded companies.
Keurig Dr Pepper and Jde Peet's have announced a definitive agreement under which KDP will acquire Jde in an all-cash transaction. The transaction aims to create a global coffee giant through the complementary... more
Catering and hospitalityCoca-Cola: Possible Sale of Costa Coffee
CEO Quincey had expressed disappointment with the results of the UK chain acquired in 2018
Coca-Cola is reportedly working with investment bank Lazard to explore all options—including the sale—of the British coffee chain Costa Coffee, Reuters reports. Neither the companies nor the bank involved in... more
Economy and financeUkraine invades Europe. With poultry.
Deal done: Kiev-based MHP acquires Uvesa, one of Spain's leading meat producers.
Ukraine is preparing to invade Europe. No, it's not an escalation of the conflict with Russia. In this case, no tanks or bombs, but a decidedly more peaceful declaration of war with... poultry. Perutnina... more
Mineral waters and drinksGalvanina secures €61 million in financing for new expansion
Sace guarantees the Italian mineral water company to strengthen its presence in North America and Europe.
Galvanina Spa, a historic Italian company specializing in the production of mineral waters and premium soft drinks with a strong export focus, has finalized a financing of over €61 million, backed by S... more
IndustryGuala Closures expands its presence in India
Oricon Enterprises Acquires Metal Caps Division
Guala Closures announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire, through its Indian subsidiary, the metal closures division (crown closures and ROPP) of Oricon Enterprises Ltd., a leading multi-sector... more
Frozen foodsHard times for Nomad Food's frozen foods (Findus)
Quarterly revenues -0.8%, half-year -1.9%: unexpected "headwinds to sales, unfavorable weather conditions"
Nomad Foods Limited, a multinational frozen food company that owns brands such as Findus, has announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025. Financial performance... more
Fruit and vegetablesDole sells its fresh produce division to Arable Capital
Transaction worth $140 million, including $90 million in cash
Dole, a global fresh produce company, announced that certain of its subsidiaries have completed the sale of Dole’s fresh vegetable business to Og Holdco LLC, the parent company of Organicgirl LLC, a p... more
NewsTrade: US accelerates drone delivery regulations
FAA proposes BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and Secretary Duffy reveals the details - Video + Attachment
The U.S. Department of Transportation's new FAA proposal aims to standardize BVLOS operations to unlock the industry's commercial potential and assert national technological leadership, overcoming the current system of individual waivers. more
Government actsRatafia Ciociara officially registered among the EU denominations
In the spirits sector it is the 16th Italian GI, the 3rd produced in Lazio
Ratafia Ciociara PGI is the 36th Geographical Indication (GI) among spirits in Italy; in Lazio, there are three PGIs in the spirits sector, joining the 66 PDO and PGI products in the agri-food and wine... more
Economy and financeGreen Arrow acquires DeA Capital alternative funds
The largest Italian alternative investment operator is born
The operation also involved funds dedicated to the agri-food sector: IdeaAgro I and II, Taste of Italy I and II, with their numerous stakes in food companies. more
PeopleAlessandra Balocco passes away: another loss for the confectionery...
The 61-year-old entrepreneur had been leading the company since 2022 after the premature death of her brother
There is no peace for the Balocco family. Just three years after the passing of President and CEO Alberto Balocco , Alessandra Balocco , who had taken over the reins of the Fossano (Cuneo) confectionery... more
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Catering and hospitalityCoca-Cola: Possible Sale of Costa Coffee
CEO Quincey had expressed disappointment with the results of the UK chain acquired in 2018
Coca-Cola is reportedly working with investment bank Lazard to explore all options—including the sale—of the British coffee chain Costa Coffee, Reuters reports. Neither the companies nor the bank involved in... more
Economy and financeTariffs. Europe's alcohol industry disputes the 15% tariff.
From Ceev, to the American Discus, to SpiritEurope, the sector organisations declare themselves dissatisfied with the agreement
It's not just the Italian wine industry that is expressing disappointment over the US-EU "joint declaration" on tariffs signed a few days ago, which has displeased both Federvini (read EFA News ) and the... more
Mineral waters and drinksKeurig Dr Pepper: A deal to create a global coffee giant
Jde Peet's acquired for nearly €16 billion. The deal will create two publicly traded companies.
CoffeeWatch out for coffee, Brazil raises price alarm
Arabica prices, down 12%, could soar: New York futures are up 35% due to weather and tariffs
Government actsBaltic Sea Fishing: EU Updates Total Allowable Catches
Commissioner Kadis is "concerned" about "too many fish stocks near collapse" and biodiversity loss.
Fairs
FairsSigep Asia 2026 closes with over 13,000 visitors
449 exhibitors and brands from 41 countries. The Italian Pavilion's debut was among the highlights.
The second edition of Sigep Asia 2025 concluded with excellent results. From July 16 to 18, Southeast Asia's leading restaurant and hospitality event transformed Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, into a vibrant... more
FairsIEG: Rimini once again takes center stage with Pescare Show
Italian Exhibition Group has announced the dates of the second edition of the Fair from 13 to 15 February 2026
Rimini returns to being the capital of sport fishing and recreational boating with Pescare Show 2026, the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) event scheduled for February 13-15, 2026, at the Fiera di Rimini... more
FairsHospitality 2026: Focus on Open-Air Hospitality
Riva del Garda Fierecongressi presents the first innovations for the 50th edition of the fair
FairsFiera Milano - IEG: Strategic alliance begins under the banner of a...
The organizer of Milano AutoClassica and Vicenza Classic Car Show enters the company
