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FairsCapital increase for Veronafiere
Unanimously approved by shareholders for 30 million
The shareholders' meeting of Veronafiere, met today in an extraordinary session, unanimously approved a capital increase of 30 million euros to support the development of the action plan for the restart.... more
Economy and financePepsiCo on the rise in the first quarter of 2021
Recorded net revenues of 2.4%, the company expects further increases in Q2
PepsiCo reported organic growth in net revenues of 2.4% in the first quarter and expects a further increase in the second quarter thanks to reopening in the restaurant channel. The company reported first-quarter... more
Economy and financeHeineken aims for carbon neutral by 2030
New goals announced as part of the EverGreen growth strategy
Heineken announced its commitment to become carbon neutral in manufacturing by 2030 and across the value chain by 2040. The announcement marks the first in a series of "Brew a Better World" goals, which... more
Packaging and logisticsThe circular economy enters in fast food
Comieco webinar on sustainable packaging
On the occasion of Paper Week 2021, McDonald's, Comieco and Seda International Packaging Group address the theme of the circular economy and sustainability applied to the world of catering by analyzing... more
IndustryEni abandons palm oil for biorefinery in Venice
It will be replaced by biomass from waste vegetable edible oils and waste animal fats
"The Venice biorefinery is preparing to stop using palm oil for the production of biofuels". This was announced by Eni, explaining that in recent days it presented "the documentation for the verification... more
MeatsMortadella Bologna on the rise
Fly sliced with + 17% and Normal Trade + 18%
2020 closed with a positive sign for Bologna IGP mortadella. The data of the certification body Ifcq recorded a production of over 37.6 million kg with an increase of 1.1% compared to 2019. Sales also... more
Studies and researchFmcg: changes in the sector and the evolution of professions
Gi Group: about 1 role out of 2 will see its importance increase in the next 3/5 years
About 6,399 companies and almost 231,390 thousand employees are involved in the FMCG industry (Largo consumption, or Fast Moving Consumer Goods, i.e. all types of commercial products that are produced... more
Import-exportThe first export campaign of Italian rice in China is underway
Those Italian rice mills that had requested it authorized by Beijing
The Mipaaf announced that the negotiations for the export of Italian rice to China have been concluded. The Italian embassy in Beijing announced today that all the Italian rice mills that had requested... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole, sink into the Valtellinese
The offer has been adjusted to 12.2 euros per share. Maioli: It's our final offer"
Crédite Agricole relaunches the takeover bid on Credito Valtellinese, with an increase to 12.2 euro per share (from 10.5) plus another 3 cents if 90% of the shares delivered in takeover bid are reached.... more
FairsCovid does not bend Cesena Fiera
Macfrut, the first fair in digital format in the fruit and vegetable sector, recorded a massive international presence
Covid does not bend Cesena Fiera which closes 2020 with a budget profit. Although last year was the worst in history for world trade fair systems, the Cesena company managed to respond to the crisis through... more
NewsParmigiano Reggiano: final balance sheet 2020 approved
New board of directors ratified. The appointment of president and vice president is expected in the next council
In the general meeting of the consortium members, an investment in marketing and communication of 23.6 million euros, equal to 50% of revenues, stands out. There was an increase in production of 183,630 wheels: 4.9% more than in 2019. more
Catering and hospitalityThe Italian Way for Burger King
Here are the new sandwiches with Parmigiano Reggiano Dop and Nduja of Spilinga
Burger King has chosen Parmigiano Reggiano as the distinctive ingredient of its new The Parmigiano Reggiano Burger. The sandwich, which will enrich the Italian Kings series dedicated to territorial excellence,... more
IndustryGranarolo buys 100% of Mulino Formaggi
The investment will allow to expand the international offer in the hard cheese segment
Granarolo SpA acquires 60% of Mulino Formaggi Srl from Mulino Alimentare SpA, bringing its stake from 40% to 100% of the capital. Mulino Formaggi was born in Parma in 2018 following the meeting of two... more
Coffeeillycaffè becomes B Corp
It is the first Italian coffee company to receive certification
illycaffè is the first Italian coffee company to obtain the B Corp certification, awarded to organizations that are committed to respecting the highest standards of social and environmental performance,... more
IndustryAromas: Ambienta conquers the English TasteConnection
The company is a leader in the production of flavorings and aromatic substances for the food sector, especially for snacks and salty foods
Ambienta Sgr, a European private equity fund focused on sustainability, through the subsidiary Nactarome (in the portfolio of the Ambienta III fund) has acquired 100% of TasteConnection, one of the leading... more
WinesItalian Wine Brands launches bonds for 130 million
Ammunition to make acquisitions "in the fragmented Italian wine&food market"
The board of Italian Wine Brands, considering the favorable market conditions, has approved the issue of a senior, non-convertible, unsubordinated and unsecured bond loan for a nominal amount between a... more
WinesFake Made in Italy: Chianti continues to win in Europe
The court once again affirms the reputation and distinctive character of the Black Rooster symbol
In September 2017 a company in Rome requested the registration in class 33 (wines) of a trademark with an image similar to that of the Gallo Nero trademark. The Chianti Classico Wine Consortium immediately... more
Studies and researchWill one-tenth of meat be with alternative proteins in 2035?
A $ 290 billion global market, according to BCG
Today it is easy to find plant-based milk on supermarket shelves, it can happen to find plant-based meat in fast food burgers and you can even taste meat "grown" from animal cells in some restaurants in... more
WinesMr Diesel goes up to Masi Agricola
Now Renzo Rosso is the 4th shareholder, with 7.5% of the capital
Red Circle Investments, the investment company of Renzo Rosso, owner of Diesel (and of the Diesel Farm winery, on the Vicentini Hills), is still growing in Masi Agricola, one of the most important names... more
CoffeeZanetti goes shopping for fine Ecuadorian coffee and cocoa
Acquires Hoja Verde Gourmet Hovgo, will produce on site
Massimo Zanetti Beverage group has acquired Hoja Verde Gourmet Hovgo. The company is based in Ecuador, a country that produces the best quality coffee and cocoa in the world. The acquisition, explained... more
Food safetyEfsa report on pesticide residues in Europe has been published
Agrofarma: Italy European excellence for controls and quantities
"We are deeply proud, our country proves once again to be at the top in Europe - and therefore in the international panorama - for the levels of food safety, confirmed by the results achieved in terms... more
DessertsFerrero, a new challenge in ice cream
In the large-scale distribution segment, which in Italy is worth 1.2 billion euros
Sticks with Ferrero Rocher and Estathé flavored popsicles will be produced in Spain. more
Import-exportGrana Padano PDO exports grew of 3.43% in 2020
Cross-border sales continue to drive consumption. Double-digit increase in last month of the year
A new milestone reached by PDO cheese among the most consumed in the world: with 2,112,870 forms of Grana Padano shipped abroad, 2020 closed with an increase of 3.43%. "A result that in a year like this,... more
Catering and hospitalityItalian Exhibition Group opened "The Digital Event for Eating Out"
By Beer & Food Attraction, as part of the International Horeca Meeting
Minister Massimo Garavaglia opened: "Horeca, the leitmotif of tourism". The partnership agreement with Italgrob has been renewed for another three years more
WinesSales boom for Chianti Dop
One million more bottles than in 2020 in the 1st quarter
Director Bani "An excellent sign that gives us hope for the rest of the current year" more
Studies and researchThe Escp master is first in the world in the Eduniversal ranking
International Food & Beverage Management for future ambassadors of made in Italy
Escp Business School's Masters in International Food & Beverage Management has been marked at the first place globally in the Eduniversal ranking of the best specialist programs preparing for an international... more
AgrifoodUnited at the head of "Gelso-Net"
Circular agriculture project to relaunch mulberry cultivation in Piedmont
The University of Turin is the leader of the project “Gelso-Net - Mulberry agri-food chain: fruit - fodder - sericulture”, financed by the Piedmont region within the 2014-2020 rural development program wit... more
Studies and researchItalians invest in coffee at home
They embrace the home-bar trend, according to a De' Longhi-Nielsen study
The attention to the coffee break at home is growing: about 73% of those who bought an espresso coffee machine did so moved by the desire to drink it of higher quality. The home bar chosen by about 40% of Italians more
Economy and financeIntesa SanPaolo finances La Doria on the basis of sustainability parameters
Credit line of 10 million with bonus mechanism linked to ESG target
Intesa Sanpaolo and La Doria, a company active in the production of tomato derivatives, ready-made sauces, fruit drinks and preserved legumes and present in the most important large-scale distribution... more
Mineral waters and drinksSan Benedetto acquires Acqua Paradiso
The Venetian group will invest 10 million to revive the Friulian source
San Benedetto has announced the acquisition of the Friuli Acqua Paradiso which flows from the Carnic Prealps and reaches the four sources present in the Pocenia plant in the province of Udine. The Friulian... more