PeopleNestlé appoints Lisa Gibby as Chief Communications Officer
She will oversee the Corporate functions, including MR, PA, digital and content and employee engagement
The Nestlé Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Gibby as Deputy Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer and as a member of the Executive Board of Nestlé S.A., effective January 1, 20... more
FairsIEG-Unionbirrai: the future of Italian craft beers in Rimini
With the partnership Beer & Food Attraction confirms itself as a nodal platform for the sector
The partnership signed between Italian Exhibition Group and Unionbirrai aims to contribute to the development of the world of Italian craft beer. The agreement includes the next 5 editions of Beer & Food... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group, the rich end of year calendar
The events in Rimini and Vicenza, but also in Rome, Brazil and Dubai. It is the 25th of Ecomondo
Not even the time to enjoy the worldwide success of Vicenzaoro September already looks forward to four business-intensive months for the Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group fairs, thus consolidating the role... more
PeopleAutogrill: the CEO Cipolloni leaves the Company
According to rumors, he could become CEO of Eataly
Less and less Italy in Autogrill recently acquired by the Swiss giant Dufry. Andrea Cipolloni, ceo Italy and Europe, has resigned to pursue new professional opportunities. The news was released by the... more
Fruit and vegetablesKissabel global apple: early start to the 2022 campaign
Produced in 14 countries and 5 continents, they will be showcased at Fruit Attraction in Madrid
Harvesting of the first Kissabel apples of the new season in the Northern Hemisphere began at the end of August and beginning of September. This early harvest will bring the range of coloured-flesh apples... more
WinesAmc Vini is born, an Italian-French alliance with an exclusive Club
Meregalli enters the capital of Advini Italy, a joint venture with La Collina dei Ciliegi
Meregalli Giuseppe Spa enters in the capital of Advini Italia, the joint venture established on 20 July 2020 by La Collina dei Ciliegi and the French group Advini. The company now changes its name to Amc... more
DistributionInvestindustrial acquires the majority of Eataly
The entry (with 52%) of Andrea Bonomi's holding into Oscar Farinetti's creation has been formalized
The entry of Andrea Bonomi's Investindustrial into the capital of Eataly with a majority stake has been formalized. The financier will acquire 52% of Eataly through its private equity funds: it will do... more
Veg worldInnomy (alternative proteins based on mushrooms) raises €1.3 million in funding
The round was led by Corp. Cervino, Rockstart, Zubi Capital, Eatable Adventures and CNTA
The Spanish startup Innomy has raised 1,3 million euros in its Pre Series A funding round. The round was led by international investors as Corporación Cervino, Rockstart, Zubi Capital, Eatable Adventures a... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro, the partnership with Areas-MyChef takes off
New restaurant in Bergamo airport and soon to open in Fiumicino Rome
Thanks to the partnership with Areas-Mychef, Rossopomodoro conquers a new location in Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, on the mezzanine floor, in the arrivals area, and in the meantime is preparing for the... more
Economy and financeReal estate, Dea Capital RE creates first pan-European fund
Collection objective of up to € 500 M, to invest in offices and assets for hospitality and retail use
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR has announced the establishment of its first pan-European fund dedicated to institutional investors: DeA Capital Real Estate Investment Fund I, with a collection target of up... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill receives 9 awards at Airport food & beverage 2022
The group excelled in both the Fab Esg and Fab Superstar categories
The Autogrill group wins nine awards at Fab, the Airport food & beverage conference & awards 2022 organized by The Moodie Davitt Report. The international event launched in 2011 for the airport catering... more
Packaging and logisticsNew DS Smith plant in Italy
The 34,000 m2 factoryfor the production of sustainable packaging has been inaugurated
The new DS Smith plant, world leader in the production of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, was inaugurated in the province of Modena. The new production site of the company, which operates... more
FairsMacfrut aims for global leadership
From 3 to 5 May at the Rimini Expo Center: investments in promotion for 1.5 million euros, two new pavilions, and many new features
There are many novelties of the 40th edition of Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable fair, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from 3 to 5 May 2023, presented to the press and operators (over... more
TraditionsEFA News wishes happy Summer holidays to everyone
The agency will reopen on Monday 22 August
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that the agency will be closed from August 12, on the occasion of the Summer holidays.The agency will reopen regularly with the publication... more
Economy and financeInvestindustrial/2. Acquired Parker Food group
Today concluded the agreement with Riverside company for the company of special ingredients with high added value
The summer of Investindustrial is not over (see other article), which today acquired the American Parker Food group from Riverside company. It is a leading company in the development and production of... more
Economy and financeUSA shopping for Investindustrial
$ 950M deal for the acquisition of TreeHouse Foods
"Very hot" mid-August in the United States for Investindustrial (see also other article). As an official statement indicates, an indirectly held investment company (Investindustrial VII L.P.) has signed... more
Economy and financeBlu Banca and Sace finance Cilento
Loan of 5 million euros for the new plant
New 7,500 m2 high-tech production plant in Cellole, near Caserta. This is the number one goal of Cilento, a Campania company that produces POD Campania Buffalo Mozzarella, Buffalo Burrata and Buffalo Ricotta.... more
Economy and financeExport, record of the Italian agri-food districts in the 1st quarter
According to the Intesa Sanpaolo report, the share of EUR 6B has been reached (+15.4%)
In the 1Q2022, exports from the Italian agri-food districts reached a record value of EUR 6 billion, up by 811 million (+ 15.4%) compared to the same period of 2021. The result partly reflects the inflationary... more
Fairs
FairsIEG-Unionbirrai: the future of Italian craft beers in Rimini
With the partnership Beer & Food Attraction confirms itself as a nodal platform for the sector
The partnership signed between Italian Exhibition Group and Unionbirrai aims to contribute to the development of the world of Italian craft beer. The agreement includes the next 5 editions of Beer & Food... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group, the rich end of year calendar
The events in Rimini and Vicenza, but also in Rome, Brazil and Dubai. It is the 25th of Ecomondo
Not even the time to enjoy the worldwide success of Vicenzaoro September already looks forward to four business-intensive months for the Ieg - Italian Exhibition Group fairs, thus consolidating the role... more
FairsMacfrut aims for global leadership
From 3 to 5 May at the Rimini Expo Center: investments in promotion for 1.5 million euros, two new pavilions, and many new features
FairsFico Eataly World loses 3 million euros
Visitors down, but revenues increased with a mandatory ticket
