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AgrifoodBayer: Targeting Ten Innovative Agrochemicals
Herbicides and insecticides to implement corn crops and more
Bayer is achieving its previously announced ambitious goal of launching ten flagship products within ten years, beginning with major Crop Science innovations in the world's major agricultural regions.... more
Pasta and bakery productsBarilla buys the U.S. "king of macaroni"
The brand made in Italy acquires American mac & cheese company Goodles
Barilla has reached an agreement to acquire the startup Goodles, specializing in nutrient-dense canned macaroni and cheese, with the aim of expanding its presence in the US healthy market. Terms of the... more
SuperfoodNestlé gives up vitamins
Holistic Health portfolio, a business in the VMS sector (vitamins, minerals and supplements) worth over €860 million, has been sold.
While waiting to understand what will be (if any) the developments for the acquisition of Crosta Mollica (frozen pizzas) by the European Pizza group (read the EFA News news) and after having archived the... more
Fruit and vegetablesJingold: 20% increase in volumes expected for yellow kiwifruit
Asia remains strategic for the brand, with China as its primary reference market
Jingold is once again among the Italian exhibitors at Asia Fruit Logistica, Asia's leading fresh produce trade show, taking place from September 2nd to 4th at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event, now... more
PeopleHeineken: Two New Members Join the Italian Management Team
Giuseppe Mele appointed Supply Chain Director, Paul Schalekamp appointed to lead Partesa
Heineken Italy announces two additions to its Management Team: Giuseppe Mele has been appointed Supply Chain Director, while Paul Schalekamp has become CEO of Partesa, Italy's leading company in sales,... more
WinesCompagnia del Gusto acquires 100% of Winelivery
Milanese holding company focuses on innovation, digital, and direct contact with consumers.
Compagnia del Gusto's acquisition of Winelivery has been definitively completed. The Milanese agri-food holding company will acquire 100% of the digital and physical platform specializing in consumer-brand... more
NewsEU-Brazil: The "meat war" continues unabated.
Imports will be suspended starting next Thursday due to a lack of health guarantees.
The European Union confirms the suspension of imports of Brazilian meat and other products starting Thursday, September 3. The European Commission announced this in a statement, specifying that Brazil... more
Economy and financeAre Pai and Nestlé getting their hands on Crosta Mollica pizza?
According to rumors, there are negotiations to acquire the frozen pizza brand
European Pizza Group, a company jointly owned by Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners, is reportedly "close to finalizing" a deal to acquire the premium pizza brand Crosta Mollica. We're using... more
BeverageEU. Beer production declined slightly in 2025
Germany confirms its leadership, followed by Spain, Poland, the Netherlands and France
According to Eurostat, in 2025, European Union countries produced 34.4 billion liters of beer. This represents a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to 2024, but an increase of 2.2% compared to 2020. Most... more
LiqueursItalicus goes to the French and the founder Gallo leaves
Following the acquisition of the brand by Pernod Ricard
Giuseppe Gallo , founder and current CEO of Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, a super-premium bergamot-flavored aperitif launched in 2016 by Gallo himself, a mixologist and expert in Italian spirits, has... more
ForeignIceland: Fishermen Decisive in EU 'No' Vote
Too many rules from Brussels would have affected a strategic sector for the island's economy
The "fishing factor" proved decisive in the far-from-obvious outcome of the recent referendum in Iceland. The population of the small island nation near the Arctic Circle rejected the proposal to continue... more
LiqueursThe House of Negroni is on Lake Garda
At the Rooftop Bar at the new Falkensteiner Hotel in Salò. Meanwhile, he's on tour in London.
From September 1st to 30th, House of Negroni makes its UK debut with a month-long residency at the Peninsula London's Brooklands Bar. For the brand, which began as a maker of canned Negronis, this initiative... more
Catering and hospitalityHotels. Essence company, 15 million bond
Listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange: 9% coupon due 2031 to finance brand expansion
The Vienna Stock Exchange has admitted to trading on the Vienna MTF segment the bond issued by Essence Corporate Company SA (ECC), a Luxembourg-based company wholly owned by entrepreneur Antonio Cafarelli.... more
Packaging and logisticsCfia Toulouse 2026: Klöckner Pentaplast's debut
The company will present a range of food packaging solutions
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) will exhibit for the first time at Cfia Toulouse in September, showcasing a range of food packaging solutions designed to support food processors and packagers in addressing ever-changing... more
Economy and financeEU industrial production: food is the fastest growing sector
Overall index in value climbs back up after the declines in 2023 and 2024
According to Eurostat, in 2025, the value of EU production sold at constant prices increased by 2.9% compared to 2024. This is the first growth since 2022 and follows two consecutive declines in 2023 (-1.5%... more
NewsNegotiations fail, US imposes 50% tariffs on Canada
Tariffs on $20 billion in goods including wine, alcohol and dairy: Prime Minister Carney prepares response
The truce, let's call it that, lasted all of a morning, or rather, a night. Negotiations between Canada and the United States to avoid a new wave of tariffs (see EFA News ) collapsed definitively overnight... more
NewsThe war between Russia and Ukraine targets food
Russians hit food distribution centers: shops are running out of wheat, vegetables and rice
The war between Russia and Ukraine is reaching a "next level" of cruelty. Evidence of this is the Russian attacks on large food distribution centers through which products reach (or rather, used to reach)... more
Government actsEU: New Polish PGI approved
Kiełbasa pradziada z Dukli, sausage made from pork meat and liver, enters the register
The European Commission has approved the registration of Kiełbasa pradziada z Dukli from Poland as a protected geographical indication (PGI). Kiełbasa pradziada z Dukli is a sausage made from the meat a... more
Economy and financeUnicredit and Illimity finance Spoon Brands (KFC and Milos Greek Food)
The opening of approximately 60 new directly managed stores in Italy is planned
UniCredit and Illimity Bank support Spoon Brands, an Italian holding company operating in the food retail sector with a robust brand portfolio, has finalized a €28 million financing with a pool of banks l... more
WinesRauscedo Winery: 75 years of tradition and connection to the Friuli territory
Exclusive: Interview with General Manager Flavio Geretto
The Rauscedo Winery, founded in 1951, is currently a significant and well-established player in the northeastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia: the cooperative brings together over 300 winemaking... more
FishGrupo Consorcio to exceed €126 million in revenue by 2025
Spanish company strengthens its position in strategic European markets, including Italy (+6%)
Grupo Consorcio, a leading Spanish company in the premium canned and semi-canned fish sector, closed 2025, the year it celebrated its 75th anniversary, consolidating its growth and achieving gross revenues... more
DistributionMarr: consolidated revenues increase in the first half of the year
Sales up in July and in line with the year's growth targets
The Board of Directors of Marr, a leading Italian company in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice industry, has approved the half-year financial report for the... more
WinesCompagnia del Gusto arrives in the UK market
Jascots Wine Merchants acquired. Partnership with Freixenet Copestick for on-trade distribution
Made in Italy wine is strengthening its presence across the Channel with Compagnia del Gusto's acquisition of Jascots Wine Merchants. The transaction will be carried out through its UK subsidiary CDGH... more
Catering and hospitalityPret A Manger debuts in Rome
The coffee chain's first branch in Rome has opened in Termini Railway Station
Pret A Manger, the English coffee chain known worldwide for its freshly prepared dishes and organic coffee, has opened a new store in Rome Termini station, the most important Italian station and one of... more
LiqueursCampari is getting rid of cognac and tequila
Cobblestone Brands signs deal for Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac and Cabo Wabo Tequila
Davide Campari NV has agreed to sell its Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac and Cabo Wabo Tequila brands to Cobblestone Brands, a leading independent Irish premium spirits company based in Dublin. The transaction... more
SustainabilityGreat deals in Italian biomethane
Spanish Bankinter and Plenium Partners acquire two biogas plants from BG Holding
Bankinter Investment SGIIC, the alternative investments, corporate finance, and structured finance division of the Spanish group Bankinter , and the Italian-Iberian firm Plenium Partners SGEIC, have acquired... more
FairsHIP has arrived in Italy: registrations are now open for the first edition in Bologna
From October 19 to 21, BolognaFiere will become the center of the HoReCa sector, welcoming over 300 companies and 10,000 industry professionals
Hip – Horeca Professional Expo, which will be held at BolognaFiere from October 19 to 21, 2026, marking its first edition in Italy, has officially opened registration.The event aims to become the new r... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging Regulation: La Linea Verde’s approach
Exclusive: Interview with R&D Director Demian Becchetti
On August 12, the EU PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) will become effective: a significant change for the food industry that redefines the approach to packaging standards, as any packaging... more
WinesDal Cin goes shopping in Spain
The winemaking company acquires Fusiòn Vìnica and relaunches its growth strategy on international markets
Dal Cin, a company specializing in applied research and the production of a full range of winemaking specialties (additives and processing aids), is consolidating its presence in Spain with the acquisition... more
FairsEFA News is Media Partner with Auténtica Premium Food
The event will be held on September 14 and 15 at Fibes in Seville
Auténtica, a strategic event that aims to promote interaction between the food industry and professionals from various external sectors, including health, science, technology, sports, philosophy, economics, a... more
IndustryBayer expands research in Italy
Horticultural programs are underway in the new hi-tech greenhouses inaugurated in Latina
Less than a year after the inauguration of the new high-tech greenhouses at the Bayer Research Center in Borgo Sabotino, in the province of Latina (read EFA News ), the investment takes another step forward.... more
Frozen foodsFindus: Frozen Foods for 360-Degree Sustainability
Solazzi (Cluster Marketing Director Southern Europe): "The issue of food waste is increasingly central"
In a context where reducing food waste is increasingly crucial to the sustainability of food systems and the cost of living continues to rise, better use of frozen foods can save European families up to... more
Mineral waters and drinksPeranel puts an end to the Nestlé Waters soap opera
Platinum Equity Fund acquires 50% of its share of the company
After a long wait, the sale of Nestlé Waters, the multinational's mineral water holdings, with prestigious brands such as the Italian San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, has been finalized. Today, Nestlé, t... more
FairsMacfrut 2027 through the roof
Over 200 companies have confirmed their presence and 10,000 square meters have already been reserved
Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, is in full swing. Following a successful 2026 edition, which saw a 12% increase in visitors and a strong growth in international... more
Studies and researchItalian cuisine: global value rises to €253 billion
The Italian foodservice market is worth 84 billion and places our country in 6th place in the world
Italian cuisine worldwide will reach a value of €253 billion in 2025, confirming its position as the most attractive segment for investors. The Italian foodservice sector, the restaurant and out-of-home f... more
Economy and financeLindt reports growth in 1HY (thanks to prices)
Despite sales down 0.9% in volume, turnover increased by 4.3% to 2.5 billion
Organic sales growth of 4.3% to CHF 2.33 billion, equivalent to over €2.51 billion, driven by double-digit growth in North America and the rest of the world, as well as price increases. Operating profit (... more
Economy and financeAnemos and Terre di Puglia create the king of snacks
Pietro Basilico's holding company acquires the Apulian taralli brand
Anemos Private Investments, an investment holding company dedicated to private equity activities, founded in early 2024 and equipped with its own and patient capital, part of the Samhita group, the family... more
Packaging and logisticsGoglio acquires Cristal Embalagens and expands into South America
Synergies in sectors such as food, coffee and pet food for product development and operational efficiency
Goglio, an international leader in the flexible packaging sector, has acquired, through its Brazilian subsidiary Mega Goglio, 100% of Cristal Embalagens, a company specializing in the production of flexible... more
FairsIEG Arabia: Getting Everything Ready for the Upcoming Events
As part of the World Firefighters Games at the Dharan Expo
Expo Fire s Safety and Expo Health s Wellness are scheduled, both at Dhahran Expo. more
Studies and researchFood security: the number of people suffering from hunger is decreasing
Global situation improving, but more alarming than pre-pandemic
The new SOFI (State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World) report, released this morning by five United Nations agencies, reports that 645 million people (ranging from 608 to 696 million), or 7.8%... more
VideoAmorim Cork: where technology and tradition come together in the cork craft
EFA News brings you to the heart of Portugal to discover how billions of corks are produced
It is the world’s leading company in the production of cork stoppers and the manufacturing of this material. In 2025, it confirmed its global leadership, recording consolidated sales of 861 million euros.The h... more
Real estate€280 million deal for the new Four Seasons Hotel Rome
Signed by DeA Capital and Fort Partners, with Crédit Agricole CIB acting as underwriter and bookrunner for the green loan
DeA Capital Real Estate has announced the successful completion of the refinancing transaction for the Millenium Luxury Fund, the Alternative Real Estate Investment Fund backed by Fort Partners, a real... more
TechnologyVinhood: €3 million to strengthen the platform
Exclusive. CEO Fregonese discusses the project, which is also supported by the Linfa fund
Linfa, the AgrifoodTech impact investing fund managed by Riello Investimenti Sgr, has served as lead investor in a €3 million investment round in Vinhood, an Italian company that has built a proprietary p... more
Packaging and logisticsAdhesive labels: Tikedo goes shopping in Spain
The Italian group acquires Mesones Artes Gráficas, marking its fifth acquisition in Spain
Tikedo, a Southern European label group, based in Santarcangelo di Romagna closed to Rimini, with a turnover of over €100 million, has announced the acquisition of Mesones Artes Gráficas, a Spanish co... more
Economy and financeUber acquires Delivery Hero for $13 billion
Business combination agreement concluded through the SSW Partners vehicle
Food delivery is heating up. Uber Technologies entered into a business combination agreement with Delivery Hero yesterday, expanding the world's largest mobility and delivery platform to a total of 99... more
Government actsEU organic, (almost) everything changes
New regulation providing rules on labelling and import-export from third countries
The European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (Agri) has adopted, with 37 votes in favor, 4 against, and 8 abstentions, its position on the proposed update of EU rules on the production,... more
Economy and financeArdian sells GBA to Bridgepoint
After 5 years, the French fund is exiting the international group active in the food, environmental and drinking water sectors
Ardian, a global private investment firm, has signed an agreement to sell its majority stake in GBA Group, an international provider of laboratory testing and life sciences services based in Hamburg, Germany,... more
MeatsFileni: double-digit growth in 2025
The Group based in the Marche region also obtains certification for gender equality
In terms of economic sustainability, in 2025 the Fileni Group recorded growth across all key economic and financial indicators, "confirming the integration of industrial development, innovation, and environmental... more
PeoplePartesa (Heineken Italy): Alessandra Cicilloni among Forbes' 100 Most Successful Women
In her role as Transformation Manager recognized for ability to invest in people
Investing in people and promoting leadership that values skills, diversity, and innovation is a cornerstone of Heineken Italia's culture. This commitment is significantly reinforced today with the inclusion... more
Catering and hospitalityAll'Antico Vinaio: first opening in Australia
After the inauguration in Sydney, the Florentine chain now has over 60 stores worldwide
From the historic shop on Via dei Neri in Florence to Sydney Harbour, All'Antico Vinaio has opened its first Australian location, located on Pitt Street, just steps from Circular Quay and overlooking the... more