Catering and hospitality
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Catering and hospitalityDoorDash confirms: took Deliveroo for €3.4 billion
U.S. platform acquires the British company's capital in cash: a 100 billion-plus euro order giant is born, order,
What was only a rumor until a few days ago, namely DoorDash's interest in Deliveroo (read EFA News) turned into confirmation today. In an official statement DoorDash, America's leading global local commerce... more
Catering and hospitalityTourism, Italy dominates in the luxury segment
We are ahead of Greece and France: shopping tourism generates € 2.5 billion contribution to GDP
Luxury is proving to be a fundamental sector in the Italian tourist panorama. This is what emerged from the ILTM Latin America in São Paulo, Brazil, a reference fair for the luxury travel sector, which... more
Catering and hospitalityLongino & Cardenal: growing numbers in the 2024 financial statement
Sales revenues rise to 36.9 million euros (+3.1%). Debt drops by 0.8 million
The Shareholders' Meeting of Longino & Cardenal SpA, active in the research, selection and distribution of rare and precious foods and a point of reference for national and international fine dining, met... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's Italy: Shared Value 2024 Estimated at 164 Million Euros
About 3,000 new jobs created, for 48.2 million in wages and contributions
With 51 new restaurants opening in 2024 and an ambitious growth plan, McDonald's renews its commitment to investing in Italy, generating value that also benefits local communities, the agri-food supply... more
Catering and hospitalityLongino & Cardenal: revenues up to 36.9 million euros (+3.1%)
Profit improves, even if the result remains negative
The Board of Directors of Longino & Cardenal SpA, active in the research, selection and distribution of rare and precious foods and a point of reference for national and international fine dining, met... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: food hall inaugurated in Padua station (Italy)
Three formats - bar, fast food and pizzeria - for a diversified catering offer
Chef Express, the company that manages all the catering activities of the Cremonini Group, officially inaugurated today the new food hall in the Padua station, a strategic hub for transport in the North-East... more
Catering and hospitalityAll'Antico Vinaio: opening in Beverly Hills
Tuscan Chain Opens Third Location in Los Angeles with Bastianich
An iconic spot for fashion and film lovers, Beverly Hills has also seen the rise of a new location for Antico Vinaio, an Italian sandwich chain. This is the third opening in Los Angeles, the most important,... more
Catering and hospitalityExpo Osaka: Italian Pavilion Restaurant Entrusted to Eataly
Regional menus, workshops and educational activities on nutrition and healthy eating are on the program
The general commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka Mario Vattani and the CEO of the Eataly Group Andrea Cipolloni have signed the agreement for the management of the restaurant of the Italian Pavilion... more
Catering and hospitalityAvolta brings Eataly to JFK New York
The owner of Autogrill debuts at Terminal 4
Avolta, the former Dufry, the travel retail company based in Basile owner of the brand Autogrill, debuts at Terminal 4 of JFK airport in New York. The debut comes after the subsidiary HMSHost has signed... more
Catering and hospitalityPoke House: Martin Brok appointed Chairman
He will support CEO Matteo Pichi in the plan to strengthen foreign markets
Poke House, a global operator in the poke bowl and healthy food segment, announces the appointment of Martin Brok as Chairman of the Board of Directors, who will work alongside Matteo Pichi who holds the... more
Catering and hospitalityRistorante Del Cambio, Diego Giglio is the new executive chef
Takes the place of Matteo Baronetto at the head of the local Turin historian born in 1757
Il Ristorante Del Cambio, considered one of the "places of worship" of Turin food and wine, a place also frequented and loved by Cavour, announces the appointment of Diego Giglio as Executive Chef. This... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly without frontiers
Investindustrial signs agreement with Azadea Group for the opening of 40 new sales outlets in the Middle East
True to the promise of expansion made a few days ago, on the occasion of the 18th birthday of the brand Eataly, by ad Andrea Cipolloni, the Italian catering brand in Investindustrial by Andrea Bonomi signs,... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly turns 18 and Celebrates in Italy, USA and UK
Starred chefs and young talents next Monday on the occasion of the chain's anniversary
Eataly celebrates its eighteenth birthday with five large dinners that become an opportunity to enhance culture and traditions. On January 27, 2007, the first Eataly opened in Turin in the former Opificio... more
Catering and hospitalityTosca opens its first location in Metz
Stuffed schiacciate with PDO and PGI cured meats and cheeses to conquer the transalpine lands
After the success of the openings in Italy, Tosca is expanding its presence in France, opening its first international store in Metz with its partner Jrb Metz Origin, a company founded by Romane and Baptiste... more
Catering and hospitalityDoppio Malto, a flurry of new openings
Exclusive. CEO Giovanni Porcu: "In addition to Italy, 4 new locations in France"
Beer, food and happiness: this is the promise of Doppio Malto, an Italian brewery and restaurant chain that has opened a new location in Modena, the fifth in the region. The brand's mission is to offer... more
Catering and hospitalitySigep Asia & Restaurant Asia: Three-Year Partnership with ACA
Agreement with airline catering association, covering 64% of the global market in the sector
Sigep Asia & Restaurant Asia has announced an exclusive three-year partnership with the Airline Catering Association (ACA), an organization that represents 64% of the global airline catering market and... more
Catering and hospitalityNatfood: Gimoka becomes majority shareholder
Management structure confirmed. Lochis family to retain minority stakes
Gimoka has acquired the majority of Natfood, an Italian company in the hot and cold beverage sector (ginseng, barley, chocolate, tea, herbal teas, creams) for the Ho.Re.Ca channel. The operation completes... more
Catering and hospitalitywagamama opens new location in Milan Central
The Asian cuisine format expands the catering offer at the station managed by Grandi Stazioni Retail
wagamama has opened a new restaurant in the Milano Centrale station, expanding the restaurant offering with Asian cuisine in the second Italian station in terms of number of travellers, managed by Grandi... more
Catering and hospitalityThe first Café Ginori opens at St Regis Florence
A food union in the name of luxury: opening soon in Abu Dhabi
The opening of the first Ginori Café at St. Regis Florence in Florence, the city where Ginori was born, is scheduled for 26 November. The opening takes place in the enchanting setting of St. Regis, a... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro aims at the USA
CEO Nicola Saraceno comments on the recent openings in Rome and Denver
Rossopomodoro expands at home and overseas. The new inauguration for the Sebeto group brand in Rome took place a few weeks after another ribbon-cutting, in the heart of the US Midwest, to be precise in... more
Catering and hospitalityJre-Jeunes Restaurateurs: Board of Directors appoints two vice-presidents
Katrin Steindl and Nicolai P. Wiedmer will cooperate with Daniele Canzian in leading the association
The international association Jeunes Restaurateurs (Jre) has announced the renewal of its Board of Directors, which includes the two new vice-presidents Katrin Steindl and Nicolai P. Wiedmer , who will... more
Catering and hospitalityEmaar Properties acquires the Grand Hotel Imperiale in Forte dei Marmi
The Russian Luxury Hotel Development sells for 40 million the most luxurious 5 star structure of Versilia
The Grand Hotel Imperiale in Forte dei Marmi (Lucca), one of the most exclusive accommodation facilities in Versilia, is finished with the Arabs of Emaar Properties, one of the largest real estate companies... more
Catering and hospitalityPoke House: 5.5 million euro from Sace and Banca Ifigest
Funding to support the Italian chain, now present in 9 countries, with over 160 stores
Banca Ifigest has provided a €5.5 million loan guaranteed by Sace, through the Future Guarantee, to support Poke House in its strategic development plan launched in 2019, with the aim of consolidating a... more
Catering and hospitalityCrazy Pizza: in New York with the Briatore-Klum pairing
First local in Soho for the brand: we eat pineapple pizza (and the pens all'arrabbiata)
"I’m excited to announce my collaboration with Flavio Briatore and the team of Crazypizza.nyc. We hope to see you there soon". Heidi Klum, 51, ex-girlfriend (they freaked in 2003) of Briatore wrote about t... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: Nicolas Bigard is the new CEO
The 50-year-old French manager boasts almost twenty years of experience in the Cremonini Group
The Board of Directors of Chef Express, the company that manages all the catering activities of the Cremonini Group, has appointed Nicolas Bigard as the company's new CEO.“I am grateful for the trust s... more
Catering and hospitalityFranco Denari New Country Manager of Longino & Cardenal USA
An appointment that aims to consolidate and accelerate the growth of the business overseas
Longino & Cardenal SpA, active in the research, selection and distribution of rare and precious foods and a point of reference for national and international fine dining, announces the arrival of Franco... more
Catering and hospitalityThe Urio Castle moves from Opus Dei to Belmond (Lvmh)
Purchased for 63 million euros, it will become a superluxury hotel
Despite the slowdown in the accounts of the luxury giant, Lvmh makes high-end purchases in Italy. The subsidiary Belmond, in fact, has just completed the acquisition of the Castello di Urio, in Carate... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: ESG principles underlying corporate strategies
2023 sustainability report published. CO2 emissions cut equal to 32,813 tons
Castellano (Chief Quality & Esg Officer): "Our transparent and open report, with the aim of transmitting the values that animate our company" more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks opens second store in Naples
Ribbon cutting at central station; the opening will provide 18 new jobs
The second Starbucks store in the city, the third in Campania and the 43rd in Italy, opens today at Napoli Centrale station, in partnership with Percassi, exclusive licensee of the brand in Italy, and... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: ribbon cutting at Naples airport
The partnership with Lavazza is renewed and strengthened at a fundamental point for Made in Italy
Chef Express, a catering company controlled by the Cremonini Group, stops in Naples Capodichino for the first time and inaugurates the new Lavazza Coffee Design store at the International Airport.The number... more
Catering and hospitalityCastello sgr opens the first Nobu Hotel in Italy in the heart of Dolce Vita
Investment of € 135 million for the re-launch of the ex-Grand Hotel Via Veneto in Rome
Castello sgr, a real estate asset management company and leading investor in the hospitality sector, has signed a 135 million Euro loan agreement for the refinancing and relaunching of the former Grand... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill-Rossopomodoro: pizza is served at Milan's airport
A new point dedicated to the Neapolitan gastronomic tradition is inaugurated today
Autogrill (Avolta), active in catering for travelers and parties, consolidates its partnership with Rossopomodoro, an Italian chain of pizzerias active at an international level, inaugurating today at... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks inaugurates its 42nd Italian location in Rimini
New kiosk format store led to the hiring of ten human resources
Starbucks has opened, in partnership with Percassi, exclusive licensee of the brand in Italy, the 42nd store in the country by choosing Le Befane Shopping Center in Rimini, among the largest shopping centers... more
Catering and hospitalityTemakinho changes top manager
The restaurant chain is controlled by the Mutares fund
Temakinho, a restaurant brand balanced between Japanese flavors and Brazilian aromas, controlled a few months by the German fund Mutares, has announced the addition of five new top figures in the areas... more
Catering and hospitalitySodexo confirms guidance but loses something in the third quarter
Revenues at 6.07 billion euros, less than expected: organic growth prospects of 6-8%
Sodexo, the French multinational that provides catering services and facility management, closed the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 with revenues of 6.07 billion Euros, organically increasing by... more
Catering and hospitalityAlice Pizza: positive balance in the first half of the year
Baitelli (CEO): "We are aiming for 15% growth in 2024"
Alice Pizza reported the results for the first half of 2024, at the end of which, the chain inaugurated 12 new pizzerias, bringing the total number of locations to 214. Of these, 111 are directly managed... more
Catering and hospitalityJre-Jeunes Restaurateurs. Daniel Canzian is the new president
Among the objectives of his mandate: cultivate young talent and promote sustainable practices in the sector
Jre-Jeunes Restaurateurs, a European network of young culinary professionals dedicated to high professional standards and restaurant management, with 400 venues in 16 countries, has announced the appointment... more
Catering and hospitalityKfc does 90 in Italy
A new restaurant for the fried chicken chain in Turin
The ninetieth KFC-branded Italian restaurant opened yesterday, June 20, in the Urban District “To Dream” a few minutes from the center of Turin. The global fried chicken brand, present in Piedmont wit... more
Catering and hospitalityAlice Pizza (idea Taste of Italy) and Bluebell open 2 shops in Hong Kong
Consolidation of strategic partnership for expansion in Asia: the new pizzeria in the iconic Cochrane Street
Alice Pizza, the chain controlled by idea Taste of Italy (private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector managed by goddess Capital Alternative Funds Sgr) announces the consolidation of the strategic... more
Catering and hospitalityHotellerie, Joivy inaugurates the first international resort in Florence
Together Florence Urban Resort: inside the Beat restaurant led by chef Luca Santeramo
Joivy, a European platform that combines residential solutions for short, medium and long term, announces the opening of the Together Florence Urban Resort hotel, the first hotel in the company’s portfolio, l... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks opens in the heart of Naples
Tomorrow the ribbon will be cut at Galleria Umberto I: it is the 38th venue in Italy
The second Starbucks store in Campania will open tomorrow in the evocative setting of the Galleria Umberto I in Naples. The store, opened in partnership with Percassi, the brand's exclusive licensee partner... more
Catering and hospitalityRed Lobster: over 1 billion dollars in debt and bankruptcy around the corner
The inexorable decline of the US chain began with the acquisition by Thai Union Group
It had become the largest seafood restaurant chain in the world, bringing affordable shrimp and lobster. Now, however, the time has come for bankruptcy. The company said it has more than $1 billion in... more
Catering and hospitalityPinsami: 10 million euros from Banca Finint
The investment is aimed at the creation of a new production line in Emilia Romagna
Banca Finint has structured a loan of 10 million euros for the benefit of Pinsami Srl. The objective is to support the investment and development plans of a Made in Italy company, with an already respectable... more
Catering and hospitalityCatering in shopping centres: turnover in Italy of 5.6 billion euros
Aigrim-Deloitte Observatory: Italian catering in 2023 equal to 82 billion euros in value
Biasoni (Aigrim): "Outlook at +3.8% for the next five years is a positive sign". more
Catering and hospitalityEataly: revenues 2023 € 656 million, net profit negative for € 28 million
During the year, five new stores opened, two of which were in the USA and Canada
The Board of Directors of Eataly approved the consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2023. In 2023 alone the group opened five new stores: the third store in New York and the second in Toronto,... more
Catering and hospitalityGreat maneuvers at Alice Pizza’s house
Idea Taste of Italy (Dea Capital) would like to sell: among the pretenders there would be the Clessidra fund
Great maneuvers in the house of Alice Pizza, the chain controlled by the idea Taste of Italy (private equity fund specialized in the agribusiness managed by goddess Dea Capital Alternative Funds Sgr) that... more
Catering and hospitalityDispensa Emilia: two new restaurants in the heart of Veneto
Double in Padua for the chain controlled by Investindustrial
Dispensa Emilia continues its growth in the North East expanding with two new restaurants a few kilometers from the center of Padua. The first will open tomorrow March 28 in the shopping center Le Brentelle... more
Catering and hospitalityNespresso: opens on-the-go cafes in central London
It will be located in a strategic location in the British capital, within reach of commuters
A brown wooden coffee bar with coffee machines and pastries on the counter. Luxury coffee brand Nespresso has launched into the UK's on-the-go coffee market with its new café concept, The Nespresso Bar.... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's cuts the ribbon on 700 locations in Italy
360° sustainability for the increasingly "national" company
McDonald's, 38 years after the first opening, has cut the ribbon of 700 restaurants in Italy, celebrating itself as a company that seems more "Italian" - in terms of suppliers and as a promoter of many... more
Catering and hospitalityPizzium: 7 years of activity and 43.5 million euros in annual turnover (+45%)
2023 growth driven by the opening of 15 new locations. Another 12 will open in 2024
Pizzium celebrates its seven years with a growing turnover and with at least 12 new openings expected by the end of the year. It was on March 8, 2017, that the Neapolitan pizza chain founded by Nanni Arbellini... more