Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo conquers the American Calabro Cheese
A company with 68 years of history and a turnover of 25 million dollars
Granarolo has acquired 100% of Calabro Cheese Corp, a US company located in Connecticut, 130 km north of New York, which has been producing and marketing fresh dairy products for almost 70 years, in particular... more
AgrifoodGolden Power: Verisem sale to Syngenta blocked?
Probable decision by the Italian government
The Italian government would have decided to exercise Golden Power to oppose the sale of Verisem, a Romagna multinational of vegetable seeds, to the Swiss giant (but controlled by the Chinese of ChemChina)... more
Catering and hospitalityCi Gusta opens new restaurant in Brazzaville
The Italian chain of Dario Rabboni grows in the world
Ci Gusta is a quality casual dining reality able to offer 100% made in Italy pizza, pasta, ice cream and coffee. The brand was founded by Dario Rabboni, of the family that manages the Pregel ice cream... more
DistributionVending: Ivs and Liomatic merge
The new reality aims at international leadership in vending machines
Ivs Group, the Italian leader and second European operator in vending, listed on the Star segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, and Cafim srl, the Perugian company of the Caporali family and controlling... more
Catering and hospitalityGesa (Cioccolatitaliani) announces 6 new openings
The group is looking for 150 resources to hire for the various brands of the group
Gesa, a company of the Ferrieri family (and owned by the Russian private equity Mir Capital), which controls the Cioccolatitaliani, Pizzeria Italiana Espressa and BunBurgers brands, has announced the search... more
FishThe week of sustainable fishing lands in Italy
The first edition organized by the Marine Stewardship Council from 1 to 7 November 2021
The week of sustainable fishing promoted by MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) has started, which sees important retailers, brands and companies in the fishing sector gathered around a common goal: to raise... more
DistributionReal Estate: Igd sells 6 supermarkets to Intermediate Capital
The Italian group will collect around 117 million euros
Igd SIIQ Spa has an agreement was signed with the English fund Sale & Leaseback Fund of Intermediate Capital for the sale of a portfolio of hypermarkets and supermarkets for a value of 140 million euros.... more
DistributionSamplia lands in Italy
App that gives away consumer products in shopping malls
The Spanish entrepreneur Robert Bonada in 2014 founded Samplia, a startup that allows the complete digitization of the cycle of so-called "free samples". These are distributed in shopping centers, through... more
MeatsRigamonti invests in the territory
Sponsor of the Valtellina Wine Trail and of Sondrio Calcio
Rigamonti renews its commitment to sport and to the Valtellina territory: the world leader group in the production of Bresaola (135 million euros in turnover in 2020), controlled by the Brazilian Jbs,... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo acquires 100% of Mario Costa
The company enters the PDO gorgonzola market for the first time
Granarolo SpA announces the acquisition of Mario Costa SpA, a historic producer of PDO gorgonzola with more than 100 years of history. The acquisition involves the full purchase of 100% of the shares (now... more
Economy and financeAgri-food made in Italy: the sector beats Covid
It is worth 522 billion euros (15% of GDP), according to the Tor Vergata University study
One year after the outbreak of the pandemic, the made in Italy agri-food sector passes the Covid test: in fact, in 2020 the sector is worth 522 billion euros, representing a good 15% of Italian GDP. It... more
Fruit and vegetablesNursery Consortium grows on the Iberian market
New fruit varieties planted in southern Spain
Civ, the Italian Nursery Consortium of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (Fe), returns from Madrid Fruit Attraction confirming its interest in the Iberian market, in particular as regards innovation in strawberry... more
Pasta and bakery productsPasta and dried fruit can go hand in hand
According to research from American pistachio growers
On 25 October we celebrate the World Pasta Day, born in 1995 on the occasion of the world pasta congress. American Pistachio Growers, a non-profit association that unites American pistachio growers, wanted... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill, a collection of international prizes
Recognitions from the Fab Conference&Awards
Autogrill, the world's leading operator in catering services for travelers, participated again this year in the Fab Conference & Awards 2021 (Food & Beverage Awards), the international event dedicated... more
Catering and hospitalityMiscusi grows up in Milan
The chain owned by Angelo Moratti and Kitchen Fund opens a new restaurant in Bocconi area
After the announcement of the opening in London, the pasta brand inaugurates its sixth location in Milan: among the novelties a "planet-friendly" menu, the tavern with the first miscusi cocktail bar and the "to go" version of pasta for university students. more
Import-exportVinitaly. An export to drink: optimism for Italian wines abroad
According to Sace data, + 14.5% in the first seven months of 2021
The fairs are back, Vinitaly is back with the Veronafiere Special Edition. These days the showcase of Italian wine is staged, a product of excellence that has never stopped being sold, bought and above... more
FairsAssica brings the "Trust Your Taste" project to TuttoFood
Objective: to stimulate a discussion on some of the issues most felt by professionals in the pig sector
Assica (industrial association of meat and cured meats) will present itself at TuttoFood with the project “Trust Your Taste, Choose European Quality”, which focuses on values, to propose a new supply cha... more
DistributionHelloFresh starts the service in Italy
The German prodigy company distributes boxes of recipes and ingredients directly at home
Founded in Germany in 2011 and listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, HelloFresh achieved revenues of € 3.75 billion in 2020, with a presence in 15 countries. more
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DistributionSamplia lands in Italy
App that gives away consumer products in shopping malls
The Spanish entrepreneur Robert Bonada in 2014 founded Samplia, a startup that allows the complete digitization of the cycle of so-called "free samples". These are distributed in shopping centers, through... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo acquires 100% of Mario Costa
The company enters the PDO gorgonzola market for the first time
Granarolo SpA announces the acquisition of Mario Costa SpA, a historic producer of PDO gorgonzola with more than 100 years of history. The acquisition involves the full purchase of 100% of the shares (now... more
FairsAssica brings the "Trust Your Taste" project to TuttoFood
Objective: to stimulate a discussion on some of the issues most felt by professionals in the pig sector
DistributionHelloFresh starts the service in Italy
The German prodigy company distributes boxes of recipes and ingredients directly at home
Import-exportVinitaly. An export to drink: optimism for Italian wines abroad
According to Sace data, + 14.5% in the first seven months of 2021
Fairs
FairsAssica brings the "Trust Your Taste" project to TuttoFood
Objective: to stimulate a discussion on some of the issues most felt by professionals in the pig sector
Assica (industrial association of meat and cured meats) will present itself at TuttoFood with the project “Trust Your Taste, Choose European Quality”, which focuses on values, to propose a new supply cha... more
FairsAnuga: strong decline in exhibitors and visitors
In spite of everything "it shows that Germany as a trade fair location continues to hold a leading and attractive position"
Anuga, with over 70,000 visitors from 169 countries and more than 4,600 exhibitors from 98 nations, the leading global trade fair for food and beverages - staged from 09.-13.10.2021 in Cologne - once again... more
FairsRiso Scotti in Anuga brings with it novelty and sustainability
Important audience for the Venere project: not only black rice ... / Video
FairsAmadori returns to Anuga and grows on foreign markets
The Group at Koelnmesse in Cologne with an offer of products designed specifically for exports
