CoffeeCoffee: Massimo Zanetti BG acquires Saicaf from Bari
The presence of the Veneto group is strengthened in the Center-South of Italy
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, one of the world's leading companies in the production, processing and distribution of coffee (including its Segafredo brand international chain of coffee shops), strengthens... more
Economy and financeColvin, the flower startup, signs capital increases of 45 million
The venture capital P101 sgr also took part in the round
Colvin, the technology company dedicated to the floriculture industry, closed a € 45 million Series C investment to expand its business in Europe and become a leader in the flower and plant market with i... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Alternative Funds invests in hydrogen
It has signed binding agreements for a minority shareholding in Omb Saler
Sustainable Development, a private equity fund specialized in investments in Italian SMEs with the promotion of SG issues, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, has signed binding agreements for... more
TraditionsItaly has a new PGI EU product: it is the Rome Oil
Thus, the official Italian food Igs recognized by Europe/Attachments rise to 315
In the Official Journal of the European Union L 277 of 2 August 2021, the name Olio di Roma PGI was registered which, according to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, in the Food sector is number... more
AgrifoodRurAll is born, a digital platform for Agriculture 4.0
Launched by Antares Vision in partnership with Bf, Bluarancio and Sdf
Antares Vision, a Brescia-based group listed on the AIM of the Italian Stock Exchange, specialized in hardware and software tracking solutions (anti-counterfeiting and supply chain transparency), inspection... more
LiqueursDiageo: 2021 sales up 8.3%
Performance driven by reopening in North America and demand for premium spirits
Diageo recorded an 8.3% increase in year-round net sales, driven by the reopening of bars and restaurants in North America and growing demand for premium spirits. Owner of Gordon's gin and Smirnoff... more
Pasta and bakery productsBakery: Morato completes a new acquisition in Spain
Detected Cerealto-Siro, a production plant in the north of the country
The Morato Group completes its second acquisition abroad: the financial transaction is part of the strategic plan for expansion in Europe, and confirms the company's desire to concentrate its business on the bakery market. more
FairsMacfrut 2021: membership for The China Day is increasingly massive
Full day dedicated to the Asian giant, with events, b2b meetings and 111 Chinese companies
The number of Chinese companies present at The China Day, Macfrut's overture scheduled for Monday 6 September, an entirely digital event and a great opportunity for professionals in the fruit and vegetable... more
IndustryNestlé: leap in organic growth (+ 8%) in the half year
Turnover of 41.9 billion Chf, net profit of 5.9 billion
Nestlé recorded a 1.1% increase in its net profit in the first half of the year to 5.9 billion Swiss francs (the equivalent of 5.4 billion euros) and an increase in turnover of 1, 5% to 41.8 billion.... more
IndustryPrivate equity: 21 Invest takes over Witor's
The Cremona company is one of the leading chocolate producers in Italy
21 Invest, an investment holding founded and led by Alessandro Benetton, has announced the investment in Witor's, a Cremonese company leader in the production of chocolate products. Founded in 1959... more
CoffeeStarbucks delivered record results in Q3
Consolidated net sales of $7.5 billion grew 78 percent year-over-year
Starbucks opened a net 352 new stores in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, representing 3 percent year-over-year growth, and ended the period with a record 33,295 units globally, 51 percent of which were... more
Pasta and bakery productsMorato (sliced bread) eats Romar
To sell the Semenzato family and the Alto Partners fund
The Morato Group has announced the acquisition of Ro.Mar, the historic company of the Semenzato family specialized in the production of sliced bread based in the province of Venice. Together with the Vicenza... more
Economy and financeAB InBev surpasses pre-pandemic revenue with 27.6% growth
Organic revenue rose to $ 13.53 billion
Strong performance of AB InBev in the second quarter of 2021: organic turnover grew by 27.6% to 13.53 billion dollars. Despite the impact of the pandemic, the company recorded growth of 3.2% compared to... more
Economy and financeDanone up again in the second quarter 2021
Recorded a 6.6% increase in net sales on a like-for-like basis
The Danone company returned to growth in all product categories in the second quarter of 2021, and recorded a 6.6% increase in net sales on a like-for-like basis. The owner of Evian and Activia reported... more
FairsSigep 2022: the 43rd edition of the fair is back in January
Business, networking, training, new products and a strong international connotation
In January 2022, Sigep will return to the large and welcoming spaces of the Rimini exhibition center, as the Italian ambassador of dessert. Artisan ice cream and pastries, chocolate, coffee and bakery,... more
Economy and financeMondelēz: sales up thanks to the rebound of emerging markets
12.4% increase in net revenues in the second quarter of 2021
Mondelēz International reported a 12.4% increase in net revenues in the second quarter of 2021 thanks to the rebound of emerging markets. The owner of Toblerone and Oreo posted revenue of $ 6.64 billion... more
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ForeignLow-alcohol drinks are on the rise in Japan
Towards an increasingly healthy trend; the giants of national beer and wine are standardized
Leading Japanese spirits manufacturers are introducing a range of low-alcohol products to the market, with the aim of meeting the needs of consumers who fear drinking too much, especially after the government's... more
NewsIt splits in two Dr Oetker, that of Cameo and pizza Ristorante (and not...
Deep family disagreements at the origin of the split into two independent groups
To be precise, the split concerns Oetker Gruppe, or the German multinational that under the Dr. Oetker brand produces baking powder, mixes for cakes, frozen pizzas, puddings, decorations for confectionery,... more
IndustryNestlé: leap in organic growth (+ 8%) in the half year
Turnover of 41.9 billion Chf, net profit of 5.9 billion
Economy and financeOno Exponential Farming closes an investment round worth over € 2 m...
The startup, born in the agritech sector, is opening its horizons to the world of Pharma
LiqueursDiageo: 2021 sales up 8.3%
Performance driven by reopening in North America and demand for premium spirits
Fairs
FairsMacfrut 2021: membership for The China Day is increasingly massive
Full day dedicated to the Asian giant, with events, b2b meetings and 111 Chinese companies
The number of Chinese companies present at The China Day, Macfrut's overture scheduled for Monday 6 September, an entirely digital event and a great opportunity for professionals in the fruit and vegetable... more
FairsSigep 2022: the 43rd edition of the fair is back in January
Business, networking, training, new products and a strong international connotation
In January 2022, Sigep will return to the large and welcoming spaces of the Rimini exhibition center, as the Italian ambassador of dessert. Artisan ice cream and pastries, chocolate, coffee and bakery,... more
FairsCibus returns to the presence: the program and the authorities present
Almost 2,000 companies, 500 new products and about 40,000 international operators are expected
FairsAromatic herbs invade the streets of Zurich
Everything is ready in view of the Food Zurich to be held from 16 to 26 September 2021
