DessertsHappy birthday Baci Perugina
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary, a Limited Edition for Valentine's Day 2022
The story of Baci Perugina begins in 1922 in Perugia, thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of Luisa Spagnoli, one of the most influential Italian figures of the early twentieth century. Visionary and creative... more
DessertsLindt grows double-digit in 2021
Turnover of Chf 4.59 billion (+ 14.2%), despite the losses in branded stores due to Covid
In the financial year 2021 Lindt & Sprüngli reported strong double-digit growth. As anticipated by the Swiss chocolate giant, the group's turnover in fact rose to 4.59 billion Swiss francs (approximately... more
WinesWine: record-breaking Brunello in 2021
The ceiling of 11 million bottles on the market has not been exceeded since 2010
Almost 11.4 million bottles of Brunello di Montalcino placed on the market in 2021, 37% more than in the previous three years, with over 1 million reserves (+ 108% on 2020); average bulk price at + 28%... more
BeverageUnicredit finances Ibg (PepsiCo and Neri bottler)
The Campania group aims to become a benefit company
UniCredit has signed a 7 million euro bond loan issued by Ibg Spa, a company active in the food and beverage sector that produces and distributes Pepsi brand products and all Neri beverages, a historic... more
WinesPinot grigio in Triveneto: the production led by Doc delle Venezie is growing
Positive signs from US and UK: premium categories are driving consumption
For the production chain of Pinot Grigio of Triveneto, 2021 goes to the archive with the plus sign, recording a growth of 6% on the previous calendar year, for a total bottled of almost 2.4 million hl... more
Studies and researchDoes olive oil make you live longer?
The position of the European Food Information Council
A series of recent articles reported a study that consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil per day would reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. "Although olive oil is at the heart... more
FairsAt Macfrut 2022 the renewed Biosolutions International exhibition
Dedicated exhibition area, technical tables and space for innovation, at the Rimini fair from 4 to 6 May 2022
Exhibition area, technical discussion tables, recognition of the most significant innovations. These are the ingredients of the renewed proposal of Biosolutions International Event, the international exhibition... more
AgrifoodMiiMOSA and the European Investment Fund together for agricultural transition
The EIF underwrites €20 million investment in MiiMOSA transition #1 fund
The European Investment Fund (Fei - part of the European Investment Bank Group) has signed a commitment of 20 million euros in the MiiMosa transition # 1 Fund, first investment fund established in 2021... more
SustainabilityEnvironment. Non-forest ecosystems forgotten by the EU?
For WWF "the destruction of peat bogs is responsible for 5% of greenhouse gas emissions"
As the governments of EU countries and the European Parliament start to discuss the European Commission's bill against deforestation, a new WWF report underlines that the EU will miss the goal of effectively... more
BeverageCoca-Cola Hbc relaunches the Biella plant in Pidmont
Investment of 30 million for a plant to produce new 100% rPet bottles
Coca-Cola Hbc Italia, the main bottler of The Coca-Cola Company brand products in Italy, has announced the investment of over 30 million euros for the reopening of its production site in Gaglianico (Biella).... more
SustainabilityGuinness (Diageo) "moves" with increasingly sustainable vehicles
It will introduce four zero-emission trucks in the "Quality" fleet from summer 2022
Guinness, a brand owned by the Diageo Group, will expand its fleet of "Quality" means of transport with the introduction of the first "zero emissions" vehicles, starting from summer 2022. The brewery already... more
Economy and financeNestlé invests in Eureka!
250 million francs for packaging innovation
The Nestlé Group continues its commitments for the sustainability of packaging in Italy with an investment of 5 million euros in the Italian venture capital fund Eureka! Fund, managed by Eureka! Venture... more
ForeignHungary sets the price of some food products
They are seven, and range from white sugar, to flour, to chicken breast
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced last week that the government, starting next February, will set retail prices for six types of food products, such as white sugar, wheat flour, sunflower... more
Packaging and logisticsBerlin Packaging takes over the French company La Parfait
The group strengthens its position in the glass containers segment
Berlin Packagin has completed the acquisition of the Le Parfait activities and brands from OI France Sas, thus strengthening its position as a reference company for the supply of high quality glass containers... more
Studies and researchGarden Gourmet (Nestlé) investigates the habits of Italians in the...
New rules and a food approach increasingly guided by sustainability/Annex
Garden Gourmet, Nestlé's international brand positioned in the wellness food segment and also specialized in veg or meat substitute products, has analyzed the new eating habits of post-Covid Italians,... more
NewsToday is World Pizza Day
But the Italian pizzerias have little to celebrate because of infections
Due to Covid, Italian pizzerias suffered a 2.5 billion euro crack in 2021, compared to before the pandemic, due to closures and restrictions, in addition to the "hiccup" presence of foreign tourists. This... more
PeopleMelinda: Erneste Seppi is the new president
After 18 years Michele Odorizzi passes the baton
Ernesto Seppi is the new President of the Melinda Consortium in office for the next three years, unanimously voted by the board of directors of the 16 cooperatives that make up the Trentino consortium.The... more
Economy and financePrivate equity: Carlyle puts Irca up for sale
The Varese group produces chocolate and ingredients for the confectionery industry
Irca Spa, a Gallarate group active in the production of chocolate and ingredients and semi-finished products for pastry, bakery and ice cream, 100% controlled by the private equity fund Carlyle, is for... more
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FairsAt Macfrut 2022 the renewed Biosolutions International exhibition
Dedicated exhibition area, technical tables and space for innovation, at the Rimini fair from 4 to 6 May 2022
Exhibition area, technical discussion tables, recognition of the most significant innovations. These are the ingredients of the renewed proposal of Biosolutions International Event, the international exhibition... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group brings Sigep to the world
Strategic agreement between the Rimini and Cologne fairs
Italian Exhibition Group and Koelnmesse have signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership that projects the Sigep of Rimini, the international event of the IEG flagship of Made in Italy... more
FairsMarcabyBolognaFiere postponed for the pandemic
The exhibition will be held on 12-13 April
FairsIeg postpones Sigep and Vicenzaoro January due to Covid
The Dolce World Expo will be held in attendance from 12 to 16 March 2022 at Fiera di Rimini
