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DessertsGalak, 60 years old and still going strong
Brand celebrates with Choco Milk, the new bar that combines innovation and tradition
There are timeless products that have the power to always remain young and alive in the minds of consumers. This is the case of Galak, the iconic white chocolate bar created under the historic Nestlé... more
DessertsInvestindustrial creates Vitalfood
Italcanditi and Csm Ingredientes are merged to supply fruit-based preparations, creams and candied
Competence, customer service and over 70 years of experience in the industrial and craft channels. These distinctive traits are the basis of the link between Italcanditi, a leading company in the production... more
DessertsPladis expands in Saudi Arabia: new headquarters in Jeddah
The snack company of the Turkish group Yildiz arrives in the Zahran Business center, in the heart of the city
Pladis, a division of the Turkish group Yildiz Holding and one of the fastest growing snack companies in the world, owns iconic brands including McVitie’s, Jacob’s, Carr’s, Ülker and more recently Godiva... more
DessertsNutella: now it is also "plant based"
The unmistakable brand experience available with vegan ingredients
After several months of rumors and anticipations, today in Milan Ferrero launches Nutella Plant-Based, the latest addition to the Nutella family: the same unmistakable experience of the spreadable cream... more
DessertsCantuccini Toscani PGI: production at 3543 tonnes in 2023
Over half of the biscuits are destined for export. And in the meantime the Protection Consortium launches a survey
Driven by exports, sales of Cantuccini Toscani PGI totaled a production of 3543 tonnes in 2023. A few months after recognition as a geographical indication, the renowned almond biscuits saw foreign markets... more
DessertsIrca, agreement with Domori Professional for premium cocoa
Gets exclusive rights to use the brand of Polo del Gusto in the B2B channel
Irca, one of the international leaders (from one billion Euro in revenues) in the production of chocolate, creams, fruits, pistachios, decorations and other high-quality ingredients for the food industry,... more
DessertsColussi acquires majority of German Dr. Karg’s
The deal expands growth opportunities in the snack sector
Presented in Milan the book "Colussi 1791. A family recipe", by Simone Marzari and Massimo Orlandini, published by Silvana Editoriale.Colussi has acquired the majority of the German Dr. Karg’s, an important p... more
DessertsThe Polo del Gusto debuts in Paris in the year of the Olympics
Agreement signed between Damman Fréres and La Tour Eiffel
The Polo del Gusto, holding company of the Illy family concentrated in the extra-coffee busines, becomes the protagonist in Paris, in the year of the Olympics. In view of the upcoming opening of the Paris... more
DessertsFerrero: 90% traceable hazelnut supply chain
Water consumption decreasing (-20%) and packaging 90.7% recyclable, according to the 15th sustainability report
The Ferrero Group announced today, with the publication of the 15th Sustainability Report, the latest progress made in the sustainability field. Guided by the Ferrero Group's long-term commitment to generating... more
DessertsIdb Group: growing sales and double-digit exports
Rovigo's confectionery company invests 2 million euros in the production of UHT muffins
Industria Dolciaria Borsari (Idb Group) closes 2023 with a growing balance sheet, in line with expectations and the start of a new production line. Last year, the group totaled revenues of 71 million euros,... more
DessertsFerretti Dessert: turnover rises to 8 million euros in 2023
The company estimates a further increase in turnover (+30%) at the end of this year
Ferretti Dessert, a company in the pastry and baked goods sector, founded and directed by master pastry chef Sandro Ferretti , closes 2023 with a growing balance sheet for the second consecutive year.... more
DessertsItaly: Treviso Tiramisu becomes a traditional agri-food product
Government includes the most popular Italian dessert in the specific list for Veneto
On the eve of the International Day dedicated to the most famous spoon dessert in the world (21 March), Treviso Tiramisu was included in the list of Traditional Agri-food Products of the Veneto by the... more
DessertsPernigotti and Walcor in the Association of Historic Brands of Italy
President Mastrobuono: "A contribution to the valorization of Made in Italy"
Pernigotti and Walcor join the Historical Brands Association of Italy. The two well-known confectionery companies, controlled by JP Morgan starting from 2022, have in fact become part of the partnership... more
DessertsForno d'Asolo taken over by Sammontana and Investindustrial
New Italian hub with a billion turnover in frozen pastry, dessert and ice cream
BC Partners has reached an agreement for the sale of the Forno d'Asolo Group (with the Milan based Bindi), an excellent producer and distributor of frozen bakery products, to a consortium formed by Investindustrial... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli: organic growth of 10.3% in 2023
Turnover rises to 5.55 billion euros (+4.6%). The largest market remains Europe
Lindt & Sprüngli, the Swiss premium chocolate production company, once again recorded double-digit organic turnover growth of +10.3% in 2023. In Swiss francs, the Group's turnover increased by +4.6% to... more
DessertsFerrero Usa launches the new "collection" for Christmas parties
For the first time in the United States the glass jars Nutella with four designs dedicated to the Christmas holidays
Ferrero presents in the United States its range of products dedicated to these Christmas holidays. The new range ranges from chocolates to candy and cookies. New products are already in US stores and are... more
DessertsGianduiotto, Caffarel is not opposed to introduced a PGI
It restates the company of the Swiss group Lindt & Sprüngli with an official statement
Caffarel is not opposed to the initiative of the Gianduiotto Pgi. Gianduiotto is a prism-shaped chocolate with a rectangular base made with chocolate called gianduia, symbol of Piedmont and of the city... more
DessertsKitKat launches a limited edition caramel
The brand will be present from 24 to 26 November at the Milan Games Week
This year KitKat, always the protagonist of moments of break, strengthens its presence in the world of e-sports and becomes the spokesperson for all Italian gamers by presiding over two of the major events... more
DessertsNespresso launches "Pumpkin Spice Cake"
For Halloween, the limited edition coffee arrives, made unique by the sweet notes of pumpkin and spices
Autumn is back, a unique combination of colours, flavours, scents and traditions, including Halloween. During the spookiest night of the year, adults and children alike have fun decorating pumpkins and... more
DessertsFerrero, new relaunch on biscuits with Kinderini
After the success of Nutella Biscuits, the group focuses heavily on breakfast
Seven years of studies, 50 million investment, over 120 new hires for the new line dedicated to Kinderini in the Balvano plant, in Basilicata. more
DessertsKellogg's Extra "Barista edition" celebrates the taste of coffee
The new reference adds to a wide line capable of satisfying the preferences of all palates
Coffee, which has always been a protagonist in Italian culture, is the non-alcoholic drink most consumed by over one in two Italians throughout the day. Symbol of conviviality, awakening and good humor,... more
DessertsNestlé celebrates its 110 years in Italy with a concert
On Saturday 16 September, the NATO band will perform at the Perugina factory
On September 16th the Perugina factory will light up with music and emotions and for the occasion will host an exceptional concert in the large green area of the factory. Filling the atmosphere with magic... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut: Kai Hummel is the new Global Head of Corporate Communications
The manager will take up his position in the Swiss confectionery company on 1 September
Kai Hummel has been appointed Global Head of Corporate Communications for the Barry Callebaut Group, a Swiss confectionary company, and will assume the position on September 1st. The manager succeeds Christiaan... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli: revenue growth in the 1H23
Forecasts for the year revised upwards thanks to sales growth
The first half of 2023 was very positive for the Lindt & Sprüngli Group. Compared to the previous year, turnover grew organically by +10.1%, reaching 2.09 billion Swiss francs (excluding Russia). Operating... more
DessertsFerrero: 92% of electricity comes from renewable sources
The Group's 2022 Sustainability Report marks further progress /Annex
The Ferrero Group announced today that it is on track to achieve key sustainability goals. Ferrero's progress is documented in the Group's 14th Sustainability Report, which highlights the steps taken during... more
DessertsBread & Nutella: the journey through Italian taste and tradition continues
Ferrero keeps on with the partnership with the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo
In 2020, Nutella began a journey to promote tourism in Italy by working side by side with Enit, the National Tourism Agency, and creating two Special Editions with names as evocative as they are significant:... more
DessertsNew food alliance: "Puratos Rossetto" is born
From the jv in the bakery a turnover of over 100 million euros: the goal is to double it by 2030
A joint venture between Puratos Italia Srl of Parma and Rossetto Srl of Mazzè (Turin), which leads to the birth of "Puratos Rossetto", a new legal entity that aims to add, in a strategic way, the experience... more
DessertsNestlé launches KitKat Cereal
Available from April in Britain: contain five vitamins, calcium and iron
Nestlé has launched new KitKat Cereal, bringing the taste of the famous chocolate bar to milk bowls. Just like the traditional KitKat bar, the crunchy cereal squares combine wafers with a milk chocolate... more
DessertsEurochocolate to conquer Ecuador
Training-collaboration project with small manufacturing companies in the country concluded
The training project aimed at small cocoa producers promoted by the Mi Luz company, an artisan company owned by the Munoz family, has recently concluded in Ecuador in the Province of Los Rios, in the rural... more
DessertsFerrero International, consolidated turnover of 14 billion (+10.4%)
Investments of 830 mln were made in the 2021/22 financial year. Acquired Fulfill Nutrition
Ferrero International SA, parent company of the Ferrero Group, has approved the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2022 with consolidated revenues of 14 billion euros, an increase... more
DessertsBakery: Ferrero acquires Fresystem
Company specializing in frozen, sweet and savory baked goods
Strengthening in foodservice for the Ferrero Group, which today announced the acquisition of Fresystem, an Italian company that is a market leader in the "Italian breakfast" frozen bakery sector, known... more
DessertsWorld Nutella Day: 16 years of 'social' celebrations
Sunday 5 February the virtual global event is renewed to share stories and recipes
The rendez vous with the World Nutella Day is renewed next Sunday. Nutella's supporters and fans from all over the world will unite to celebrate World Nutella Day, gathering on social media to share their... more
DessertsPastilles Leone's new life starts again from chocolate
The historic company, now owned by Barilla, doubles its Collegno (TO) plant and aims to triple sales in 5 years
The historic Turin-based Leone tablet company is reborn. Founded in 1857 and passed into the hands of Luca and Michela Barilla since 2018, it is now doubling its Collegno headquarters with a green factory... more
DessertsFerrero, new sweets for Valentine's Day and Easter
A series of new references for the upcoming holidays, starting with Valentine's Day
Ferrero presented its line of products for the Valentine's Day and Easter holidays. The Valentine's Day range that celebrates us on February 14th includes: Butterfinger Valentine's minis; Butterfinger... more
DessertsIcam, more social and environmental sustainability
The chocolate company reduces emissions by 10% and triples self-produced energy
CO2 emissions reduced by 10% and growth in the amount of self-produced energy. These are the two main figures of the fourth sustainability report of Icam, a company from Orsenigo (Como) specialized in... more
DessertsSperlari towards the acquisition of Paluani
Offer of 8 million. Now the relaunch for the famous Pandoro brand
Sperlari Bakery conquers Paluani. The Cremona-based confectionery group was the only bidder who yesterday presented to the registry of the Bankruptcy Court of Verona the proposal to acquire the confectionery... more
DessertsPerugina, "Baci" more sustainable thanks to trigeneration
New installation in the San Sisto plant improves energy efficiency
After having reduced about 45% of Nestlé's CO2 emissions in the last 10 years, thanks to the recent installation of the new AB trigeneration plant at the Perugina plant in San Sisto (Perugia), the group... more
DessertsRed Baci arrive on Valentine's Day
The limited edition "Love and Passion" was born from the collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana
Continuing the collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, which this year celebrates the centenary of Baci with special collections, Baci Perugina presents, on the occasion of Valentine's Day, its new limited... more
DessertsHappy birthday Baci Perugina
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary, a Limited Edition for Valentine's Day 2022
The story of Baci Perugina begins in 1922 in Perugia, thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of Luisa Spagnoli, one of the most influential Italian figures of the early twentieth century. Visionary and creative... more
DessertsLindt grows double-digit in 2021
Turnover of Chf 4.59 billion (+ 14.2%), despite the losses in branded stores due to Covid
In the financial year 2021 Lindt & Sprüngli reported strong double-digit growth. As anticipated by the Swiss chocolate giant, the group's turnover in fact rose to 4.59 billion Swiss francs (approximately... more
DessertsMondelez completes the acquisition of Chipita
The American giant strengthens its position in the croissant and snack market in Greece
The US multinational Mondelez, owner of brands such as Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Milka and Toblerone, has completed the acquisition of Chipita, a Greek company specializing in the croissant and baked snacks... more
DessertsThe winners of the "Panettone World Cup"
Pastry chef Salvatore Tortora triumphs in Lugano
Salvatore Tortora, pastry chef from San Paolo Bel Sito (Naples), with his panettone won first place in the "Panettone World Cup", on the occasion of the finals which took place in Lugano (Switzerland),... more
DessertsThe new Cerealitalia introduces itself
New product lines and strategic partnerships are on the way
Expanding the product lines by entering into new strategic partnerships, focusing on differentiation by "quality" and innovation: Cerealitalia Industrie Dolciarie SpA, producer of cereals, chocolate and... more
DessertsNutkao takes over the Belgian Boerrineke
The Antwerp company has a strong presence in Northern Europe
Nutkao, a Cuneo-based company controlled by the White Bridge Investments fund, which has been creating and producing creams and chocolates on behalf of third parties with over 180 million in turnover for... more
DessertsDomori (Illy) and Galup save the Streglio chocolate
The historic None (TO) plant, closed for three years, has been detected
Streglio, the chocolate factory in None (Turin), a historic product of the territory, is reborn thanks to the Domori company (Illy group), which has taken over the former factory in via Sestriere which... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli with double-digit sales growth in H1
Organic sales development +17.4% to CHF 1.8 billion
After a challenging previous financial year, Lindt & Sprüngli is reporting again positive results published the 27 of July. In the first half of 2021 Lindt & Sprüngli was able to report a positive organ... more
DessertsFerrero unveil new premium chocolate bars
For the first time in its history, the group is entering the new category
Ferrero is entering the premium chocolate bars category in UK, as reported by the British media: Ferrero Rocher and Raffaello’s taste experience can now be enjoyed available in the shape of a 90g bar w... more
DessertsChocolate: a trip to Europe between history, tradition and taste
The Chocolate Way: the Dossier for certification as "cultural itinerary of the European Council"
After about a year of work, the dossier was presented to the Council of Europe for the recognition of the Chocolate Way Itinerary, with the addition of a pay off to the name Chocolate Way: Ethical, Cultural... more
DessertsLady Amarena 2021
The international competition dedicated to the women of the shaker restarts
The international competition dedicated to female mixology restarts: after a period of forced pause linked to the pandemic contingency, Lady Amarena returns, the competition created in 2015 by Fabbri 1905... more
DessertsNesquik turns 50
To the tune of ambassador Francesco Facchinetti's hit
In 2021, Nesquik Italia turns 50. Half a century has already gone by that distant 1971, year in which the firm entered italian households for the first time, characterizing many of children's breakfasts.... more