FinanceInvestindustrial acquires Italcanditi
The target is the leading Italian supplier of fruit-based ingredients for the food and dairy industries
An investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VI L.P. (“Investindustrial”), has signed an agreement to become the majority partner of Italcanditi Spa. The Goffi family, the current sole owner of Italcanditi, rem... more
NewsThe EAT-Lancet Commission's controversial campaign
A global powerful action against meat?
The kick-off meeting will held on January 17th in Oslo more
BeverageMartini launches new campaign "Martini Time"
Italian young spend more time talking to friends online than in real life
Martini launches new campaign ‘Martini Time’ calling on people to make time for face-to-face meetings as Italian young spend more time talking to friends online than in real life more
PeopleArla’s Board of Directors welcomes four new members
The Chairman and the Vice Chairman were re-elected
On May 15th, Arla’s Board of Representatives elected the members of Arla Foods’ Board of Directors for the coming two years. Four new members joined the Board of Directors. The Chairman and the Vice Cha... more
Government actsUE Council: sponsorship of the Presidency is a matter for the Member State
Reply to Question about Coca-Cola's sponsorship of Romania's Presidency
Reply, 14.5.2019.<br>The organisation of the Presidency, including a decision to seek sponsorship for elements of the Presidency, is a matter for the Member State authorities concerned. It is not for the... more
CoffeeMassimo Zanetti Beverage reports 1Q revenues up 3% to 218 million euros
The net profit amounts to Euro 2.4 million
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A., one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee (Segafredo), approved the Financial Report as at March 31st 2019.Revenues... more
PeopleDamien Rebourg appointed Chief Communications Officer of Elior Group
Reporting to Philippe Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer
Elior Group announces the appointment of Damien Rebourg as Chief Communications Officer. He reports to Philippe Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer, and becomes a member of the Group Executive Committee.Damien... more
CateringHMSHost (Autogrill) enters the Food & Beverage service sector for American...
The agreement concerns 51 locations in North America and will last 5 years
Italian Autogrill Spa, through its subsidiary HMSHost, will be the exclusive food&beverage service supplier for American Airlines’ airport lounges throughout North America for the next five years, with a... more
Frozen foodsGelit back to Italian investors
Conagra Brands sells frozen food business
Conagra Brands has entered into an agreement to divest its Italy-based frozen pasta business Gelit to a group of Italian investors consisting in private equity firms Consilum and Progressio and entrepreneur Massimo... more
VideoGarofalo, the pasta symbol of Gragnano
Interview with Francesco Gallo, export manager of the historic pasta factory
Pastificio Lucio Garofalo is the first Gragnano - the little town close to Naples - pasta factory in terms of size, quality and volumes, thanks to its ability to keep the tradition alive by putting it... more
Veg worldBurger King announced it's adding the veg Whopper to every store in the...
The test of the vegetable patty made with Impossible Foods in St. Louis went well
Burger King says it's adding the veg burger - called Impossible Whopper - to every store in the U.S. after a test of the vegetable patty in 59 stores located in St. Louis went well. A spokesperson for... more
CateringDomino's Pizza, strong growth in 1st quarter 2019
Global retail sales of nearly $3.3 billion (+4,6%). The Italian branch reaches 30 stores
In the first quarter of 2019, Domino's had global retail sales of nearly $3.3 billion (+4,6%), with over $1.6 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.7 billion internationally.The largest pizza company in the... more
Government actsTomato exports from Ukraine have increased enormously
From 1.894 tonnes to more than 40.000 tonnes in 2017: possibility of suspending the concessions granted by UE?
UE question by MP Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso (PPE) and Gabriel Mato (PPE) more
Food safetyEFSA launch the campaign to remind the European food safety system...
#EUandMyFood – promoting the value of EU food safety
EFSA, the EU Member States and the European Commission are jointly launching a campaign called #EUandMyFood. The aim is to remind EU citizens how we all benefit from the European food safety system that... more
DistributionMarr: the Shareholders’ Meeting approved the 2018 financial statements
Consolidated revenues amounting to Euro 1,667.4 mln
The Shareholders’ Meeting of Marr Spa, the leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice sector, approved the 2018 financial statements.<br><br>The 2018 business y... more
BeverageHeineken records strong first quarter
Net profit of €299 million. Strong double digit growth of Italian Ichnusa
Heineken has recorded first-quarter net profit of €299 million (€260 in 1Q18), in part thanks to volume increases across all regions.Beer volume was up 4.3% organically, driven by strong single-digit vol... more
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CoffeeMassimo Zanetti Beverage reports 1Q revenues up 3% to 218 million e...
The net profit amounts to Euro 2.4 million
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A., one of the leading brands worldwide in the production, processing and marketing of roasted coffee (Segafredo), approved the Financial Report as at March 31st 2019.Revenues... more
Government actsUE Council: sponsorship of the Presidency is a matter for the Membe...
Reply to Question about Coca-Cola's sponsorship of Romania's Presidency
Reply, 14.5.2019.<br>The organisation of the Presidency, including a decision to seek sponsorship for elements of the Presidency, is a matter for the Member State authorities concerned. It is not for the... more
PeopleArla’s Board of Directors welcomes four new members
The Chairman and the Vice Chairman were re-elected
BeverageMartini launches new campaign "Martini Time"
Italian young spend more time talking to friends online than in real life
Fairs
Fairs"World Food Poland" expected for next March 7-9
Intense the Italian presence with the Bellavita pavilion
The three-day of "WorldFood Poland-6th International Food & Drink Exhibition Expo XXI" (March 7-9, 2019) is approaching in Warsaw, B2B fair designed for the food and beverage industry. The location is... more
Fairs"Surprises in Store": the Trend Report 2019 by Fruit Logistica
Fresh fruit and vegetables in retail in the spotlight/Attachment
The Berlin fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable trade presents a new "Trend Report". The study, entitled "Surprises in Store" was developed by the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman and will be presented for the first time as part of "Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas". It provides... more
FairsMacfrut and Sival, Italian-French partnership
The agreement in the fruit and vegetable sector was signed in Angers
FairsThe Greenhouse Technology Village is born in "Macfrut 2019"
Dedicated to horticultural cultivation in greenhouses
