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ForeignLow-alcohol drinks are on the rise in Japan
Towards an increasingly healthy trend; the giants of national beer and wine are standardized
Leading Japanese spirits manufacturers are introducing a range of low-alcohol products to the market, with the aim of meeting the needs of consumers who fear drinking too much, especially after the government's... more
ForeignHungarian Hell Energy announces investment
Over 225 million euros to increase the production of energy drinks
Hungarian energy drink manufacturer Hell Energy has announced that it will increase production capacity at its Szikszó plant, located in the country's northeast Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, which cu... more
ForeignUnilever, the Israeli government reacts to the boycott
The company announced it will no longer sell Ben & Jerrys ice cream in the occupied territories
For the prime minister of Tel Aviv "there will be serious consequences". more
ForeignHazelnuts: AgriChile will invest USD 40 million in new plant
The project through Ferrero confirms Italy's commitment to Chile
The operation aims to double the processing capacity of hazelnuts and will consolidate the country as one of the main producers of the fruit in the world more
ForeignUK distribution: Wm Morrisons rejects US private equity offer
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice offered 230 pence per share for the supermarket chain
British chain Wm Morrisons Supermarkets has rejected a highly conditional and non-binding offer of 230 pence per share from US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The proposal also provided that... more
ForeignIrritec opens a new office in Peru
Sustainable precision irrigation to support local agriculture
The Irritec Group has announced the opening of a new office in Peru, with the aim of developing and consolidating its presence on a strategic market such as that of South America, where it is already present... more
ForeignGD: record losses for the Spanish chain El Corte Inglés
A 31.6% drop in turnover, historical losses of € 2,945 million and a cut of thousands of employees
The stainless Spanish consumer and retail brand El Corte Inglés ended its last year with a 31.6% drop in turnover, historical losses of € 2,945 million and the departure of 3,292 employees. Without th... more
ForeignHeineken interested in South African Distell
Group active in the production of beer, fine wines and spirits; billionaire operation
The Dutch multinational Heineken, considered the second largest beer producer in the world, is interested in acquiring the South African group Distell, specialized in the production of beer and spirits.... more
ForeignSuperior Taste Award 2021: 2,218 awards, including food and drinks
Two products in Italy have obtained the special Crystal Award/Video awards
Among the various winners, Amigos Caffè from Trieste, Dolomia water from Sorgente Valcimoliana, bakery products from Dolciaria Acquaviva, cheeses from Latterie Venete, pesto from Pra'(Bruzzone and Ferrari), Raspini cured meats and fruit from OpArmonia. more
ForeignUsa: Sysco announces agreement for the purchase of Greco and Sons
One of the main independent distributors of Italian specialties in the States
Sysco announced in recent days that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Greco and Sons, one of the main independent distributors of Italian specialties in the States, taking over from... more
ForeignSpain: food and beverage industry resists Covid impact
The 2020 Economic Report of the Iberian Fiab
In Spain, as evidenced by the 2020 Economic Report of the Spanish Federation of Food and Beverage Industries (FIAB), the food and beverage sector has shown great resilience to the impact of the pandemic,... more
ForeignAB InBev ratifies investments in Chile
Open challenge to the dominance of the Compañía de Cervecerías Unidas (Luksic-Heineken)
The beer giant AB InBev (ABI) has ratified its new investments in Chile. According to what Ice da Santiago reports today on "Diario Financiero", the main challenge is to increase its participation in the... more
ForeignFood: the crucial role of Edb in Bahrain
Objective: to develop local production but also to increase foreign investments in the Kingdom
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) will play a crucial role in the strategy that aims to secure the Kingdom's food supply, according to Khalid Humaidan, Chief Executive of the EDB. “Bahrain i... more
ForeignThe importance of GD in the Brazilian economy
The Carrefour Group ranks 1st in terms of turnover according to the ABRAS/SuperHiper 2021 yearbook
According to the ABRAS / SuperHiper 2021 yearbook, published last May 20 by the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets (ABRAS), the sector, which brings together 3 million direct and indirect employees... more
ForeignHungary quintuples state funds for animal husbandry
Over 720 million euros for the development of the cattle, poultry and pig sectors
The Hungarian Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced in recent days that the state funds allocated to animal husbandry have been increased to 260 billion forints (about 722 million euros) from... more
Foreignillycaffè joins Sfmoma to give life to Art Bash
A four-day event to transmit contemporary art to today's society
illycaffè, joins Sfmoma to give life to this year's virtual Art Bash, a digital "Art Party for All" to be held from 12 to 15 April 2021. illycaffè supports the four-day event to support the mission o... more
ForeignAgribusiness in Brazil: growth prospects in 2021 despite the pandemic
Brazilian agribusiness exported $ 6.47 billion in February 2021
An increase equal to 2.06% of agri-food in December 2020, GDP of the sector at the end of the year € 300 bilion on a total of € 1,100 billion. These are the numbers of agribusiness in Brazil, which des... more
ForeignBts Biogas enters the American market
Anaerobic digestion facility builder opens headquarters in Maryland
Bts Biogas, manufacturer of new generation anaerobic digestion plants in Italy, has announced expansion in North American markets. 100% controlled by Bts, the newly formed Bts North America (Bts NA) will... more
ForeignHungary supports the food industry
And Vita-Sütő completes a plant for bakery products by investing 2 million euros
Vita-Sütő Kft has completed a major investment of around 2 million euros for the development of the production plant in Komárom, north-west of Hungary. The company, active in the bakery products sector, ob... more
ForeignWine: Chianti travels to Asia
Starting today, seminars and tastings in Japan, Vietnam and China
Virtual events to guide Asian operators to the knowledge of the denomination: we start again with Osaka, then Ho Chi Minh, Tokyo and Vinitaly Chengdu 2021 in April more
ForeignMade in Italy: the third phase of Let's Eatalian starts in Qatar
Thanks to the Ice-Lulu Group agreement, Italian products are promoted in large-scale retail supermarkets
After eight months of the launch of the promotional campaign involving the Italian Ice-Agency of Doha and the large-scale distribution chain LuLu Hypermarket, the third moment of Let's Eatalian begins... more
ForeignUkraine and Italy, together against Italian Sounding
The head of the Ukrainian Food Safety Agency meets the Italian ambassador in Kiev
The head of the Ukrainian State Agency for Food Safety and Consumer Protection (Ssufscp), Vladyslava Magaletska and the Ambassador of the Italian Republic in Kiev Pier Francesco Zazo, in a meeting discussed... more
ForeignCanada: British Columbia taxes sugary drinks
Once the exemption has been canceled, the tax will start from 1 April. Income for Cad 30 million per year
The Canadian province of British Columbia has decided to cancel the exemption from the provincial sales tax, which today applies to carbonated drinks containing sugar, natural sweeteners or artificial... more
ForeignMarca China "International Private Label Fair" is coming
Agreement signed between BolognaFiere and Shenzen Retail Business Association
The first edition of the event will be held from 8 to 10 June 2021 at the Shenzen World Exhibition & Convention Center more
IndustryEU Antitrust investigates on Mondelēz
Possible practices of restricting competition on European national markets
The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Mondelēz, the food giant among the largest producers of chocolate, biscuits and coffee in Europe. The American multinational has come... more
Government acts2021: agreements to protect some Italian and French PDOs and GIs
There are bilateral EU agreements with Japan and South Korea
In 2021, some Italian and French GI products will be protected in Japan and South Korea thanks to the EU-Japan and EU-South Korea bilateral free trade agreements. The list of new GIs protected in Japan... more
ForeignTop 10 insights in climate science in 2020
Ranking compiled by 57 researchers from 21 countries
A group of 57 scientists from 21 countries compile the 10 key climate findings of 2020, presented yesterday 27 Jan by the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change... more
ForeignGeographical indications: Brussels considers strengthening
It opens public consultation to citizens and organizations
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting citizens and organizations, as well as national and regional public authorities, to contribute to the evaluation of how to strengthen... more
IndustryGodiva lowers the shutters in North America
Closing of 128 shops and cafes in the country
Chocolatier Godiva chiuderà i suoi 128 negozi e caffetterie in tutto il Nord America alla fine di marzo, ha annunciato la società domenica, citando una diminuzione della domanda di acquisti di persona d... more
WinesDigital campaigns push Brunello to USA and Canada
End-of-year sales quadrupled in the USA, revenues in Ontario (+ 60.5%)
Almost 18 thousand bottles of Brunello (+ 300% on 2019) sold in the US between September and November 2020 on the Wine.com platform alone and a growth of 60.5% in value in the sales of LCBO, the Canadian... more