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Catering and hospitalityDomino’s Pizza doubles its presence in Bergamo
The chain has an important development plan in Italy: upcoming openings in Bologna and Turin
Domino’s Pizza doubles its presence in Bergamo, in the North of Italy, in Lombardy Region, and, less than one year after opening the store in via Broseta 65, inaugurates its second pizza shop in Via A... more
BiologicalValsoia focuses on ice creams
Strategy dictated by market demand and greater profitability
Valsoia focuses on ice creams. With summer coming, the Italian company producing and selling healthy food products increases its line of plant-based ice creams with a lot of different flavours and varieties,... more
Mineral waters and drinksNestlé Waters 100% Committed to water stewardship
Nestlé Waters to certify all its sites to Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard by 2025
Nestlé Waters announced that will certify all sites by 2025 in accordance with the world’s first global water stewardship standard. It will reinforce our commitment to safeguarding water resources for fu... more
VideoGranoro, the Italian pasta excellence
The Company presented at Cibus 2018 new products also for the foreign market
It’s a pioneer in the 100% made in Puglia pasta production. We are talking about Granoro, the family owned pasta factory, founded in Corato, the birthplace of the best Italian and European durum wheat.It w... more
VideoMediterranean diet, an Italian-Israeli research project
The study "Children Alimentary Personalized Research" presented at Naples' University Federico II
CAPRII - Children Alimentary Personalized Research Italy Israel, is the first international pilot study on personalization of the Mediterranean Diet initiated by the Department of Translational Medical... more
MeatsJBS net revenue increases 5.8 percent in Q1
Company reports strong quarters for Pilgrim’s Pride, JBS USA Pork and JBS USA Beef segments
Jbs, the Brazil-based meat and poultry company, reported a 5.8 percent increase in net revenue for 2018 Q1 equal to BRL39.8 bn (US$ 10.5 bn).The company reported a 43.5 percent year-over-year increase... more
MeatsBRF against UE de-listing of Brazilian poultry export
The decision - the Company said- appears to be motivated by protection of the local market
Giant Brazilian processor BRF SA, world leader in poultry production, reacts against EU Commission's decision that stopped the Company's exports to Europe from 12 plants for poultry production located... more
Economy and financeWalmart may launch Flipkart IPO by 2022
The Indian e-commerce player is valueted at a little less than $21B
Indian e-commerce player Flipkart might go for an Ipo in as early as four years if minority investors holding 60% of its shares wish to do so, Walmart said in a filing to the SEC.The U.S. retail giant... more
DessertsMondelez to acquire Tate’s Bake Shop
Jumpstarting the growth in the premium cookie segment
Mondelēz International announced an agreement with The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, and other shareholders, including Founder Kathleen King, to acquire Tate’s Bake Shop for approximately $5... more
NewsBrazzale launches a Baby Bonus for all its employees
The special bonus will be equal to the average monthly salary both in Italy and in Czech Republic
A Baby Bonus for each baby born will be given to each of the 550+ employees of Brazzale Group, in Italy and in Czech Republic, that will become mother or father. The bonus equals to a monthly salary. This... more
DistributionMARR Group: Revenues and profits increasing in 1Q18
The company is leader in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice
The Board of Directors of Marr S.p.A. (Milan: MARR.MI), the leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice, today approved the interim report as at 31 March 2018.The... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmalat Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
Jean-Marc Bernier confirmed as Chief Executive Officer. Dividend of Euro 0.007 on each eligible common share
The Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Parmalat S.p.A., convened today, approved the financial statements for the 2017 reporting year, which ended with a net profit of 27.0 million euros (at the consolidated l... more
DistributionIvs Group, double digit growth in 2017
Net Profit reached Euro 19.5 mln, +15.6%
The Board of Directors of IVS Group S.A. (IVS.MI) chaired by Paolo Covre, convened on March 27th, 2018 in Seriate (BG), has reviewed and approved the Annual Financial Report at 31 December 2017, the Management... more
WinesItalian Wine Brands: excellent 2017 results
€ 149.74 M net sales (+2.60%), € 16.03 M restated Ebitda (+41.61%)
The Board of Directors or Italian Wine Brands S.p.A., the first wine company listed to Milan Stock Exchange, approved the group’sconsolidated financial statements as of December 31st 2017, drawn up in a... more
ForeignAjinomoto reorganizes operations in Turkey
The new company will be named Ajinomoyo Istambul Food Industry and Trade Ltd Company
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has decided to amalgamate Ajinomoto Istanbul Food Sales Ltd., KÜKRE GIDA VE İHTİYAÇ MADDELERİ NAKLİYAT VE ÖZEL EĞİTİM HİZMETLERİ TİCARET VE SANAYİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ and Örgen Gıda Sanayi... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria: board of directors approves 2017 results
Consolidated revenues of Euro 669.1 million, net profit of Euro 30.4 million. Proposed dividend of Euro 0. 23 per share.
The Board of Directors of La Doria S.p.A, leader in the production of tomato-based products, ready-made sauces, pulses and fruit juices and beverages for supermarket private labels, met today at Angri... more
DistributionMarr: consolidated profits of 65.5 million Euros
Total consolidated revenues of 1,624.6 million Euros. Gross dividend of 0.74 Euros
The Board of Directors of MARR S.p.A. (Milan: MARR.MI), the Cremonini Group leading company in Italy in the sale and distribution of food products to the foodservice sector, today approved the consolidated... more
MeatsAmadori invests 45 million Euros in Molise (South of Italy)
The renovation for the new hatchery in Bojano (CB) has started.
Amadori started the operation to renovate “ex GAM” building to give it a new development in the area of Bojano (Campobasso, in Molise Region) and create a new high-quality chicken supply chain in Mol... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: a record production
Almost 5 million moulds in 2017
In 2017, Grana Padano DOP reached its productive record of 4.942.054 moulds, 1.70% more compared to 2016.The Grana Padano Group officially communicated it in a note.According to some cheese factories data... more
BiologicalCCPB participated to Biofach/Vivaness 2018
The biological “Made in Italy” registers numbers of huge dimensions and conquers even more market shares abroad also thanks to its certification role.
Nuremberg’s trade show is a great showcase for this sector more
BiologicalLa Linea Verde: 1,000 spots for Dimmidisì
Zuppe Fresche broadcasts from 11 February
La Linea Verde carries on and strengthen the investment strategy on Dimmidisì. It is acting with a massive and detailed advertising plan that will start on Sunday 11th February 2018. The TV spot about... more
ForeignCeva hits EUR1 billion in revenue
Performance was strong across all geographical regions
2017 will go down in history as the year for leading French player in animal health market achieved growth of 20% more
IndustryLabels based on nutritional profiles: the global map
GDA is the most common system. Among black Chilean octagons and English traffic lights consumer’s confusion increases
“It is necessary to provide citizens a labelling system on a strong scientific basis which takes into account the food as a whole and with univocal rules for the unique market”. That is what Luigi Sco... more
AgrifoodMaccarese (Rome), the pole of excellence in zootechnics
The new Milk Standard Laboratory will be inaugurated on February 12
On Monday 12th of February 2018 from 11:00 am at the premises in Via dell’Industria in Maccarese, in municipality of Fiumicino (Rome), there will be the inauguration of the new Milk Standard Laboratory, a... more
MeatsBachoco sees higher Q4, full year 2017 earnings, sales
Company’s CEO says it saw historically high numbers
Bachoco, the largest poultry company in Mexico, announced higher revenue and sales for the fourth quarter and full year 2017.Earnings per basic and diluted share totaled MXN2.46 (US$0.13) for the fourth... more
Economy and financeAgro- food exports: € 41 billion (+ 6.5%) in 2017
Coldiretti presents "True Italian Taste" for the promotion of an authentic made in Italy agro-food
At the national level, agri-food exports touched for the first time the € 41 billion in 2017, with a significant increase of 7% compared to the last year (Coldiretti elaboration from annual projections o... more
Oils and condimentsOlive oil:"traffic light labels"penalize exports in UK (-11%)
Granieri (Unaprol): "Well, instead, sales in China"
Italian olive oil with over 40 million euros shows a 41% growth in the Chinese market. This is what Coldiretti has estimated, on Istat data. "It is a developing market that is experiencing an impressive... more
Food safetyLabel: EU Commission doubly in default
The "nutrient profiles" on which the UK traffic light label system is based should be abolished
"The European Parliament approved with 402 yes and 285 no a resolution, that call on the Commission to revise the concept of nutrient profiles, also in view of their possible overcoming. These are the... more
Economy and financeUnilever: 2017 revenues of € 53.7 billion, net profit up 17%
Food increases, thanks to the new product portfolio
Unilever profits rose in 2017, thanks to the growth in emerging markets and its 11 acquisitions. Net income is 16.9% to 6.5 billion euros and turnover rose 1.9% to 53.7 billion euros. The company declared... more
AgrifoodBarilla e Cnw for the agriculture 4.0
The Agrosat platform on the smartphone to support farmers
The Institute of Biometeorology of the National Research Council of Florence and Foggia (Ibimet-Cnr, Bioagroalimentare-Disba Department) in collaboration with Barilla S.p.a. has created 'Agrosat': an online... more
BeverageCoca-Cola: debate about food in advertising
On air from February 4, the new campaign realized in Italy
During, before and after meals: in Italy, the debate about food doesn't seems to fade. The opinions from whom loves high pizza and those who prefer the low one, from whom choose cheek lard and those who... more
Food safetyLabel information: Italian Federalimentare critics the British traffic light system
Mr. Scordamaglia (Italian Food Industry): "We are in favour of a shared European system"
"I believe that the whole agri-food supply chain, in terms of agricultural and industrial production, would achieve better results and would be more effective if we would share morecommon battles and joint... more
AgrifoodCherkizovo Group Announces 2017 Operating Result
Cherkizovo Group (LSE: CHE; MOEX: GCHE), is the largest vertically integrated meat producer in Russia
Cherkizovo Group (LSE: CHE; MOEX: GCHE), the largest vertically integrated meat producer in Russia, today announces operating results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2017.Poutry DivisionSales volumes... more
Government actsLactalis: Ue parlamentary questions
What action is the Commission planning to take to coordinate measures carried out by the Member States to address this new health scandal?
Parliamentary questions12 January 2018P-000177-18Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 130 Eric Andrieu (S&D) , Guillaume Balas (S&D) On 1 December 2017, the Lactalis group ordered a recall... more
DistributionLuciani Group: Bio Food Market, pet food and future mobility
“The Green Evolution” has just been inaugurated in Rome: a new integrated and ecologically sustainable break area with State-of-the-Art vending machines
The Green Evolution has just opened In Viale Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the north of Rome, in a green area named Cortina City Park - a park of about 1.5 hectares, managed by private companies, open to the p... more
Pasta and bakery productsFoodDrinkEurope submits official complaint against Italy on COOL
Following the recent adoption, by Italy, of decrees on mandatory country-of-origin labelling (pasta, rice, and tomatoes)
Following the recent adoption, by Italy, of decrees on mandatory country-of-origin labelling, as well as the country’s rules on the mandatory indication of the place of production, FoodDrinkEurope has p... more
Press releaseNestlé acquires Atrium Innovations
The Swiss Group extends consumer healthcare portfolio
Nestlé announced that it agreed to acquire privately-held Atrium Innovations, a global leader in nutritional health products, from a group of investors led by Permira Funds for USD 2.3 billion in cash.... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill: Alessandra De Gaetano Chief Operating Officer in Spain
Replacing Octavio Llamas, Chief Operating Officer Iberia, who is leaving the Company
Autogrill announces Alessandra De Gaetano’s appointment as its new Chief Operating Officer Spain replacing Octavio Llamas, Chief Operating Officer Iberia, who is leaving the Company.Alessandra De Gaetano r... more
IndustryInlace and Cdp, a protocol of understand for the food industry in Angola
Italy supports the creation of the largest agri-food centre on the African continent
On the occasion of the Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni’s visit to Angola, the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group and Inalca (Cremonini Group), through their own Angolan subsidiary, have preannounced the s... more
Catering and hospitalityAugusto Srl in Milan at the new CityLife shopping center
The Italian Jesi-based company fitted out as general contractor three important food service formats
There is a touch of made in Marche Region entrepreneurship inside CityLife Shopping District - the largest urban shopping center, designed by Zaha Hadid - that is opened in Milan.Augusto Srl, the Jesi-based... more
DistributionMarr: at the end of the first nine months, net profits to 53.9 million Euros
Total consolidated revenues of 1,263.1 million Euros (1,204.5 in 2016)
The Board of Directors of MARR S.p.A. (Milan: MARR.MI), the leading company in Italy in the distribution of food products to foodservice, today approved the interim report as at 30 September 2017.The total... more
Fourth range vegetablesBonduelle: increase 2016-17 in current operating result, higher than the annual objective set
Increase in net result at + 11.4%
On the 29th of September 2017, the Bonduelle Supervisory Board, under the chairmanship of Martin Ducroquet, reviewed the statutory and consolidated financial statements for FY 2016 - 2017 as presented... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill announced the corporate reorganization
The Reorganization Project is aimed at separating the management and coordination activities
Autogrill S.p.A. announced that today its Board of Directors has identified the preliminary framework of transactions for the implementation of the corporate reorganization project launched and announced... more
Press releaseParmalat approves the semiannual report at June 30 2017
Jean-Marc Bernier is appointed Ceo and GM
The Board of Directors of Parmalat S.p.A., meeting today under the Chairmanship of Gabriella Chersicla, reviewed and approved the semiannual financial report at June 30, 2017.Parmalat Group. In the first... more
Press releaseNomad Foods Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering by Pershing Square
Nomad Foods is a leading frozen foods company with a global brand's portfolio, i.e. Findus
Nomad Foods Limited (NYSE: NOMD) (“Nomad Foods” or the “Company”) and Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square”) today announced the pricing of the previously announced underwritten se... more
Press releaseInalca Food & Beverage (Cremonini Group) completes acquisition in Australia
Opening a new distribution platform at Sidney
Inalca Food & Beverage, a subsidiary of Inalca Spa (Cremonini Group) specialized in the international distribution of italian food & beverage specialties, strengthens its position in the Australian market... more
Press releaseJBS announces the sale of Moy Park
Brazilian company sells to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
JBS S.A. ("JBS" or "Company" - B3: JBSS3; OTCQX: JBSAY), in accordance with the terms of CVM Regulation Number 358, dated January 3, 2002, as amended, communicates to its shareholders and to the market... more
Gourmet cuisineJamie Olivier in London Gatwick
The chef opens "The Diner"
The Diner will be one of the largest restaurants at London Gatwick Airport serving 278 covers. more
MeatsBrazilian JBS selling Vigor Alimentos
The buyer is the mexican Grupo Lala
Grupo Lala, a publicly listed company on the Mexican stock exchange, is the largest dairy group in Mexico and one of major producers in the Americas more
Catering and hospitalityKFC brings back the Colonel
Company features Colonel Sanders in modern-day ads
The Louisville-based chicken chain Kentucky Fried Chicken has spent the past couple of years searchig various actors to play its iconic founder. Now the company is featuring old video of the original Sanders... more