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Pasta and bakery productsFresh pasta, Reggiana Gourmet changes hands
The company was taken over by the entrepreneur Giovanni Roncone
Reggiana Gourmet, a Reggio Emilia based company specializing in the production of cappelletti, stuffed pasta and fresh pasta for more than 30 years, has a new owner: Giovanni Ronconi, new face at the helm,... more
NewsChina changes rules on protection consortia
Origin Italia: promotion of PDO at risk
News that would be in contrast with the EU-China agreement signed on 1 March 2021: strong concern on the part of the Protection Consortia. Origin Italia asks for clarification from ministers Patuanelli and Di Maio more
Import-exportJoint Statement of the European Union and the United States on the Large Civil Aircraft WTO Disputes
From the Office of US Trade Representative
(03/05/2021) “The European Union and the United States today agreed on the mutual suspension for four months of the tariffs related to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Aircraft disputes. The suspension w... more
Catering and hospitalityCalifornia Bakery, relaunch with Volpi group
Save the 12 stores with 150 employees
California Bakery, the American specialty coffee and pastry chain created by Marco D'Arrigo and his wife Caroline 25 years ago in Milan, whose parent company was declared bankrupt last year, has definitively... more
Economy and financeAgricultural machinery: Sace and Cdp support Antonio Carraro
€ 7 million loan for the growth of company, excellence of Made in Italy
Cdp and Sace sign an operation that supports the growth of Antonio Carraro SpA, a Padua-based company among the world leaders and excellence of Made in Italy in the strategic sector of agricultural machinery... more
Cheese and dairy productsCentrale del Latte d'Italia, strong growth in 2020
Jump in operating income attested to 7.4 million (in 2019 it was negative for 5.3 mln)
The board of directors of Centrale del Latte d'Italia, the Italian leader in the fresh and long-life milk market controlled by Newlat Food, approved the financial statements for 2020. The year ended with... 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 locally... more
DistributionMarr takes over the activities of the Verrini group
The Italian leader in foodservice is strengthened in the fresh fish segment
Marr SpA, the leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice, owned by Cremonini Group, has signed the binding Framework Agreement to purchase... more
VideoNestlé sets climate priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa
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
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
Economy and financeAgritech, the new investment vehicle of the Italian Fund
Collection target of 700 million euros
The Board of Directors of Italian investment fund SGR, chaired by Andrea Montanino and led by the CEO Antonio Pace, presented the progress of a new fund called “Agritech & Food”, entirely dedicated to... more
Oils and condimentsBalsamic: for the Consortium, the first goal achieved
With the notification of the detailed opinion to EU, Italy formalizes the act of opposition to Slovenian product
With the notification of the detailed opinion, the Italian Government has in fact achieved the objective: it has formalized the act of opposition to the adoption of Slovenian technical legislation on the... more
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
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
Economy and financeWine revolving pledge: agreement between Mps and the Franciacorta Consortium
Opening of current account credit to give liquidity to wineries with an innovative tool
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Consortium for the Protection of Franciacorta Wine recently signed an agreement for the revolving pledge on wine to facilitate investments by member companies at a time... more
FishThe importance of women in the Greek aquaculture sector
On March 8, Hapo opens the doors of the factories of the associated companies to address the issue
On the occasion of the International Women's Rights Day or, more commonly, "Women's Day", which occurs on March 8 every year, Hapo (Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization) opens the doors of the establishments... 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
PeopleDanone: Faber renounces the role of CEO
The company has agreed to separate the two roles of chairman and chief executive
Bluebell Capital Partners requests the division of the two top management roles and the replacement of Faber more
IndustryLavazza and Barilla for the Retail FoodTech Innovation Award
Looking for innovative solutions in food retail
Barilla, a global producer of pasta, and Lavazza, one of the international leaders in the production and marketing of coffee, have joined forces with the aim of innovating the relationship between brands... more
NewsEU agreements with China and Armenia come to life
International agreements on GI and PDO products entered into force on 1st March
Qualivita gives the news: on 1 March two international trade agreements entered into force: the EU-China agreement on cooperation and protection of Geographical Indications, and the EU-Armenia partnership... more
Economy and financeBonduelle: first Half Year 2020-2021 Financial Results
And now it's aiming for B Corp certification
Bonduelle has put out the First Half Year 2020-2021 financial results. The 2020-2021 half-year financial statements were approved by the General Partner, then reviewed by the Supervisory Board of February... more
CoffeeBialetti pushes on franchising
The company aims to expand the network of its current 100 stores
Bialetti launches the Franchising Project to expand the network of single-brand stores, offering small entrepreneurs the opportunity to enter the coffee market with a limited investment and benefiting... more
Import-exportHistoric record for made in Italy food in China
Agreement between EU and China: protection of 200 PDO products, 26 of which are Italian
In the year of Covid it is a historic record for made in Italy food in China with a jump of 20.5% in 2020 and a value that exceeds half a billion euros for the first time. This is what emerges from an... more
FishMare Aperto achieves Co2 neutrality
Achieved one objective of the "We Sea" corporate social responsibility program
Mare Aperto, a company among the leaders in sustainability in the canned fish sector, announces the achievement of neutrality in CO2 emissions as part of its commitment to energy sustainability, one of... more
NewsEU Commission: consultation on food supply and safety
As part of Farm to Fork plan
The Commission has launched a consultation on an emergency plan to ensure food supply and security across the EU in times of crisis, as announced in the "Farm to Fork" strategy. The purpose of the consultation... more
AgrifoodGermany. Gaf's innovative solutions help crop monitoring
Contract signed with the German Länder of Saxony-Anhalt
Gaf Ag has signed a contract with the German Länder of Saxony-Anhalt for the operational implementation, expected in Germany from 2021, of the crop monitoring system of the European Common Agricultural... more
Mineral waters and drinksFerrarelle: since 2021 it is a benefit company
The third sustainability report has been published, the first with augmented reality
Ferrarelle Spa, the fourth largest Italian group by volume in the mineral water sector, launches its third sustainability report entitled "A natural link", for the first time a report is made with the... more
IndustryIrritec signs a new partnership with the Israeli Raphael by Talis
A strategic agreement for sustainable irrigation
The Irritec Group, one of the leaders in the precision irrigation sector, has announced a new commercial partnership with Raphael by Talis, an Israeli company specializing in the control valve sector,... more
NewsEgypt. Discovered the oldest brewery in the world
It would date back more than 5,000 years and could produce thousands liters of beer per day
A research group of American and Egyptian archaeologists, chaired by Dr. Matthew Adams of NYU, and Dr. Deborah Fischach of Princeton University have uncovered what may be the world's oldest industrial-scale... more
Economy and financeBerkel, 2020 turnover exceeds 19 million euros
+ 20.6% first two months of 2021; target + 50% in 5 years
Berkel, the historic brand of slicers acquired by the Rovagnati Group since 2014, closes 2020 with a growth of 6% in turnover, which reaches over 19 million euros despite the difficult situation in the... more
IndustryArgo Tractors consolidates its presence in Turkey
Ipso Tarim new importer of McCormick tractors
Argo Tractors, the Italian multinational among the leaders in agricultural mechanization with the Landini, McCormick and Valpadana brands, has signed a collaboration agreement with Ipso Tarim AS The latter... more
Veg worldFake Meat: McDonald's and Yum! expand partnerships with Beyond Meat
However, the Californian company closes 2020 in deep red, with a loss of $ 52.8 million
Beyond Meat has signed a new global strategic agreement with McDonald's and Yum! (the holding that controls, among other things, Kentucky Freid Chicken). The agreement was created to enrich fast food menus... more
IndustryCoffee machines: Ceme acquires 100% of Ode
Objective: "to strengthen leadership in the market for industrial pumps and valves"
Solenoid pumps and valves intended for applications in the coffee, vending and beverage sectors more
BeverageAB InBev net profit halved in 2020
Global revenues down 3.7% to $ 46.9 billion
The AB InBev Group, the world's largest beer producer, in 2020 saw a net profit of $ 3.8 billion, halved compared to 2019, due to the drop in consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The giant owner... more
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
Pasta and bakery productsBarilla launches a podcast series on Spotify
Focus on the production of 100% Italian durum wheat pasta
Available on Spotify, the podcast tells the story of who made the Barilla 100% Italian durum wheat pasta project possible through direct and personal testimonies more
NewsRisi Authority: to restore duties on rice from Myanmar
Especially today, with the position taken by the EU on the recent coup d'état
On Monday 22 February, the EU Foreign Affairs Council strongly condemned the military coup perpetrated in Myanmar / Burma on 1 February, also underlining that the European Union is ready to take restrictive... more
Import-exportRisoTesta lands in the USA
Col Baldo Riserva aims to international markets
Despite the period of confinement, RisoTesta, in particular with the Baldo Riserva, faces international markets. In particular, the USA and the United Arab Emirates, where the Expo will open next October more