
IndustryKellogg more sustainable thanks to Enel
Renewable sources for 50% of the energy used by the plants in North America
More and more sustainability the cereals produced by Kellogg, the multinational producer of the famous corn flakes the US company has closed an important agreement with Enel Green Power North America,... more

Packaging and logisticsVerallia (glass), new plant inaugurated in Mantua
The French group has invested 60 million for the new oven
The French multinational Verallia, a specialist in the production of glass bottles and containers, has strengthened the Mantuan hub of Villa Poma with an investment of 60 million euros in the new production... more

Import-exportDuties, GB obtains easing of US sanctions
Removed 25% customs duties on Scotch whiskey, cheese, cashmere and other goods
Thanks to Brexit, Great Britain is independently withdrawing from the controversy between the US and Europe on the issue of reciprocal duties originating from state aid granted years ago to Boeing and... more

Economy and financeLabels, Italy seeks international allies against the Nutri-Score
Minister Patuanelli said this when speaking in Parliament
"We are organizing together with some European countries that, like Italy, are fighting against the introduction of an absurd traffic light classification of front-pack nutrition labeling. This will be... more

Import-exportRussian embargo still affects made in Italy agri-food exports
Navalny case, new sanctions on the way
Made in Italy agri-food exports to Russia have lost over 1.3 billion in the last six and a half years more

Studies and researchNitrogen fertilizer in wheat among the causes of celiac disease?
Creaf study reveals correlation between cultures and pathology
Wheat fields are being fertilized with more and more nitrogen and this practice may be directly linked to the increasing prevalence of celiac disease, an autoimmune human condition. Between the 1960s and... more

Ice creamFood Union, local flavors for the production of snacks and ice cream
The Latvian company studies the preferences of consumers in the 9 countries in which it operates
Based on research and development results on consumers' evolving interests, Latvian Company Food Union continues to experiment with new flavors of ice cream. "Our R&D specialists continue to work on... more

VideoNestlé sets climate priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North A...
Speeches by Marco Settembri, CEO Emena, and Katja Seidenschnur, Sustainability Director
In a media event on February 8, 2021 Nestlé has explained its top priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa to reach its 2050 net-zero climate goal. Nestlé revealed that hearly tw-thirds of i... more

MeatsNew partnership signed between Brf and the Israeli Aleph Farms
Together to introduce cultured meat to Brazilian market
Brazilian company Brf has established a new partnership with Israeli start-up Aleph Farms, with the aim of exporting the lab-grown meat to Brazil. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see companies... more

BeverageUk. Collapsing pub with -56% beer sales
The industry prepares to face the "new normal"
In the annus horribilis, beer sales hit such low levels not seen since the 1920s more

Packaging and logisticsIlpra reduces CO2 emissions
The environmental mission continues thanks to the use of self-produced clean energy
Ilpra, an innovative Lombard based SME active in the packaging sector with a wide range of machines and technological solutions for the packaging of food, cosmetic and medical products, continues its plan... more

IndustryRoncadin obtains ISO 28000 certification
First Italian food company to receive the guarantee on safety of the supply chain
Roncadin, a company from Meduno (Pn) that produces frozen pizzas for the national and international market, has obtained ISO 28000 certification under Accredia accreditation; the standard defines the requirements... more

NewsItalian Minister Patuanelli meets Qu Dongyu, MD of FAO
Not just hunger in the world, but also the agricultural sector crisis for Covid, and more, at the center of the talks
The Minister of Agricultural and Forestry Policies, Stefano Patuanelli, had a fruitful virtual meeting with the Director General of FAO, Qu Dongyu, during which the main issues of common interest were... more

Cheese and dairy productsAsiago PDO celebrates ten years of success in China
The “historic” bilateral agreement between the EU and China entered in force
From 20 to 22 May, the protection consortium will be present at the China International Protected Geographical Indication Products more

DessertsItalian best "Colomba" (Easter cake) championship: winners announced
Renato Talotti (Udine) and Salvatore Albanesi (Rome) awarded
In the splendid setting of Villa Campolieto, one of the most beautiful historic homes of the Vesuvian Villas in Ercolano in the province of Naples, the International Federation of Pastry, Ice Cream and... more

PeopleFlow Water appoints new CEO
Maurizio Patarnello (formerly Nestlé) joins the Canadian company
Flow Alkaline Spring Water has announced the appointment of the former head of Nestlé Waters, Maurizio Patarnello, to the role of CEO. Patarnello joins the Canadian company after working for Nestlé for o... more
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BeverageChinottissimo, the rescue of a very Italian drink
Exclusive. Simone Neri's company relaunches family recipes and aims to Russian market
In the beginning it was the chinotto. In other words, a drink based on an infusion of chinotto, one of the lesser known citrus fruits with strong digestive and anti-inflammatory properties. Developed after... more

IndustryArdagh Group merges can business with Gores Holdings V
A new publicly traded company is born with a value of $ 8.5 billion
Ardagh Group entered into an agreement to merge its metal packaging manufacturing business with Gores Holdings V, thereby creating a new publicly traded company with a company value of $ 8.5 billion. Ardagh... more

Pasta and bakery productsBarilla launches a podcast series on Spotify
Focus on the production of 100% Italian durum wheat pasta

IndustryLavazza and Barilla for the Retail FoodTech Innovation Award
Looking for innovative solutions in food retail

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Creaf study reveals correlation between cultures and pathology
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FairsItalian Exhibition Group: towards the digital edition of Sigep
From 15 to 17 March on the online platform
From Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 March 2021 on the web platform set up ad hoc will take place Sigep Exp - the Digital Experience, the 42nd International Exhibition of Gelato, Pastry, Artisan Bakery and Coffee.... more

FairsSmart 365 B2B Qatar 2021 inaugurated today
22 Italian companies and 12 foreign importers and distributors participate
An Italian Ice-Agency digital initiative dedicated exclusively to bilateral business meetings for the agro-food sector. more

FairsIeg: internationality and business for sweet foodservice
From 15 to 17 March, the Sigep Exp The Digital Experience starts

FairsDubai Food festival returns from February 25
From street-food to comfort-food to 5-star refined cuisine, the city is confirmed as a gastronomic hub
