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WinesPinot Grigio delle Venezie: bottlings over 1.1 million hl since the beginning of 2024
The volume stock is equal to approximately 500 thousand hl, in line with last year
The market trend of Pinot Grigio Doc Delle Venezie, the first Italian still white DOC wine by geographical area and export volumes, remains stable, according to a note. The picture provided by Triveneta... more
AgrifoodEU Agriculture: Areflh Announces Forum
Rural sector policies will be discussed in the light of the Commission's new mandate
The Assembly of European Fruit, Horticultural and Floricultural Regions (Areflh) has announced that its Annual Forum will be held on 6 November 2024 in Brussels and online. This event, conceived as an... more
FairsMacfrut /2. 350 operators from 90 countries at the 2025 edition
President Piraccini: "We are the only fair with a B2B platform, here you discover the future"
Africa is increasingly strategic for the fruit and vegetable market and, in this sense, Egypt represents a junction and a hub both for Europe and the Middle East. Also for this reason, the first presentation... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: Egypt and Africa strategic hubs
The next edition of the fruit and vegetable supply chain fair presented in Cairo
Among the novelties: Lazio Region Partner, Potato as a symbolic product, symposium on biotechnology more
AgrifoodFertinagro-Ameropa: merger comes to fruition
EU Commission approves strategic acquisition in fertilizer sector
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Romania's Ameropa Biotech by Spain's Fertinagro Biotech International and Switzerland's Ameropa... more
Studies and researchAgri-food districts: export surge in Q1
Intesa Sp Monitor: the canned food supply chain is particularly dynamic
After closing 2023 with a 4.5% increase in foreign markets compared to 2022, Italian agri-food districts continue on the same trend in the first quarter of 2024, achieving almost 7.1 billion euros in exports,... more
WinesCantina Settecani: export boom (+23%)
Shareholders' meeting confirms president and vice president. Revenues stable at 6.2 million euros, estimated collections growing
The annual assembly of Cantina Settecani unanimously approved the 2023-2024 financial statement. The main results were the confirmation of Paolo Martinelli in the role of president, the entry of two new... more
Economy and financeF.lli Polli for sale?
American fund Platinum would be interested in investing in the Tuscan company
Platinum Equity, an American private equity fund, would be interested in investing in F.lli Polli, a Tuscan company specializing in sauces, preserves and gravies, currently 100% controlled by the family... more
Veg worldValsoia: revenues growing in the first half of the year
In terms of value, the increase is 4% but there is a decrease in volumes (-0.9%). Ebitda rises (+15%)
The Board of Directors of Valsoia SpA approved the half-year financial report as of June 30, 2024. In this half-year, the company recorded sales revenues of 58.03 million euros, an increase of 4.0% (+2.22... more
TechnologyAgrifood Future: Southern Italy at the forefront of renewables
In the South 64.4% of farm companies are equipped with systems compared to 54.5% national average
Climate change is negatively impacting the Italian agricultural sector, reducing added value by -2.5% in 2023. Wine production fell by -17.4% and fruit production by -11.2%, while the floriculture and... more
TechnologyAgrifood Future /2. Agriculture 4.0 is worth 2.5 billion euros
In 2023, the sector recorded a 19% increase compared to the previous year
In 2023, the Agriculture 4.0 market in Italy reached a value of 2.5 billion euros, marking a 19% increase compared to the previous year. Despite the lower growth compared to the 2021-2022 period (+31%),... more
Oils and condimentsBalsamic Vinegar: "Acetaie Aperte" warms up its engines, with tastings and guided tours
Appointment in Modena, on September 29th for the open day promoted by the two main consortia of the product
An unmissable opportunity for lovers of taste and tradition: the 2024 edition of Acetaie Aperte will be held on September 29, an event organized by the "Terre del Balsamico" consortium, an entity born... 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
Fruit and vegetablesBrio closes 2023/24 with a turnover of 56 million euros
The presence in the large-scale retail trade is increasingly consolidated, with foreign sales accounting for 50% of the turnover
Turnover of 56 million euros (+11% compared to last year) and consolidation of volumes sold: the balance sheet of Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruit and vegetables, is positive... more
Studies and researchMacrobiome: Strong Confidence in the Potential of Biomarkers
Human Microbiome Action Consortium publishes results of EU-funded study
The European Union-funded Human Microbiome Action consortium conducted a Delphi survey, coordinated by the Pharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI), to establish a consensus on the needs, challenges and limitations... more
PetfoodPurina Unleashed: Applications Open for the Sixth Edition
Applications for participation in the start-up acceleration program are open until September 30th
Purina, Europe’s leading pet care company, is inviting startups from around the world to become the next generation of pet care innovators by opening applications for the sixth edition of Unleashed, w... more
Fruit and vegetablesUnifrutti: Verfrut acquisition completed
The group consolidates its presence in Chile and Peru, key lands for the fruit and vegetable market
Unifrutti Group announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut SA (“Verfrut”), a leading integrated fruit producer and exporter with over 7,500 hec... more
NewsEU: Agriculture returns to the forefront (provided it is sustainable)
Final report on strategic dialogue in the primary sector presented to von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today received the final report of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, delivered by the group's Chair, Peter Strohschneider . Entitled... more
Fruit and vegetablesHüyük Çileği: Turkish strawberry enters European PDO register
The specificity of the product lies in its particularly pronounced smell and flavour
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of "Hüyük Çileği" strawberries from Turkey in the register of protected designations of origin (PDO). These fruits are grown in the province of Konya, in... 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
TechnologyCarraro India: Listing process started on Mumbai stock exchange
Sales offer of up to approximately 200 million euros by the Italian parent company
Carraro India has started its listing process on the Mumbai stock exchange. The company, a subsidiary of the Carraro group, a Veneto-based manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has filed its prospectus... more
Conserved and jamsAmalfi Acquires Richelieu Foods Sauces
Investindustrial subsidiary acquires fourth US business in two years
The sauces of Richelieu Foods, a US group producing frozen pizzas, sauces and condiments, have been acquired by the Italian Amalfi, a company in the food sector of Investindustrial. The operation took... more
AgrifoodItalian wine excellence conquers Tokyo
The masterclass promoted by Agenzia Ice and Vinitaly was held at Villaggio Italia
Wine is also among the Italian excellences that set sail with the Amerigo Vespucci on the world tour that stops in Tokyo until August 30. And to celebrate it, yesterday, in the Japanese capital, an exclusive... more
NewsItalian food is the most loved in the world but brands do not emerge
Nestlé still dominates the food trademark ranking. Ferrero is among the 100 big ones
The value generated by the level of attractiveness of the 100 main food brands in the world, set at January 1, 2024, has decreased by an average of 4% compared to last year. This is not a good performance... more
Economy and financeFAO: food raw material prices stable in July 2024
Increased prices for vegetable oils, meat and sugar offset the decline in cereals
On an annual basis the decrease was equal to 3.1% more
Cheese and dairy productsCaciottone Norcia: PGI recognized by the EU
The number of Italian agri-food geographical indications rises to 328 (11 are from Umbria)
In the Official Journal of the European Union of 2 August 2024, the name "Caciottone di Norcia PGI" was definitively registered which, according to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, in the food... more
Economy and financePorto Mirabello: DeA Capital RE sells stake
Acquired by Gruppo D-Marin, which is growing in Italy in the luxury port sector
DeA Capital Real Estate Sgr SpA, on behalf of the Territory Development Real Estate Alternative Investment Fund participated by various foundations of banking origin, announces the sale of the stake held... more
Fruit and vegetablesEviso launches itself into the distribution of apples
New segment for online trading platform: It will provide fruit to the industry
Eviso SpA, a Commod-Tech company, listed on the Euronext Growth Milan market, with a proprietary artificial intelligence infrastructure that operates in the raw materials sector (electricity, gas, apples),... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria, from sauces to pasta
Takes over the private label division of Pastificio Di Martino in Gragnano
The pasta factory in turn reinvests in the controlling holding company of La Doria. more
CoffeeCaffè Borbone: revenues rise to 166.7 million euros in the first half of 2024
Net progress in the foreign market, which grows by 50% on an annual basis
Caffè Borbone closes the first half of 2024 with revenues of 166.7 million euros, an increase of 8% compared to the same period of 2023. From the group's half-yearly financial statements, a clear increase... more
Traditions"Dithmarscher Gans": German goose becomes IG
The EU formalizes its recognition as an endemic species of a region between the Elbe and the Eider
“Dithmarscher Gans” has received recognition from the European Commission as a geographical indication. It is an ancient species of farm goose whose breeding began about 150 years ago in a well-defined reg... more
FishEurostat: Fisheries cover 74% of aquatic animal production in the EU
Aquaculture still marginal in the old continent (but not in the rest of the world)
In 2022, the EU’s aquatic animal production stood at 4.2 million tonnes, with landings of fisheries contributing to an estimated 3.1 million tonnes and aquaculture reaching 1.1 million tonnes.This means t... more
FairsHospitality 2025: 50% of the spaces already assigned
The Hospitality Hall in Riva del Garda has an ever-increasing number of international presences
Hospitality - The Salone dell'Accoglienza, the most complete Italian fair dedicated to the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, is once again certified as an international event. A guarantee of quality and reliability, certification... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction conquers the Bar Industry with the Mixology Village
All the news about the tenth edition scheduled in Rimini (16-18 February 2025)
An established point of reference for the eating-out sector, Beer&Food Attraction is preparing for a 2025 edition that will dominate the national scene of the Beverage & Bar Industry. Alongside the excellent... more
Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food: purchase of Princes Limited completed
New board of directors managed by Mastrolia. Laviola confirmed as head of Italy
Newlat Food has announced that, today, the acquisition of the entire share capital of Princes Limited has been completed. A step that follows the announcements of last May 27 (read EFA News news) and last... more
SustainabilityConsorcio agrees with Fundación Ecoalf for ocean protection
Partnership within an international project to combat marine litter
Grupo Consorcio, a Spanish company in the premium segment of the canned fish market, has signed a collaboration agreement with Fundación Ecoalf, with the aim of promoting projects for the protection and... more
AgrifoodItalian Fine Food invests in Heallo's nutrition
Private Capital Fund offers sustainable solutions to enhance Made in Italy excellence
The Private Capital Italian Fine Food fund, promoted by Avm Gestioni Sgr Spa Gestore EuVeca Società Benefit, with the aim of enhancing the regional excellence of Made in Italy food, has completed a loan... more
NewsCultured meat: question arrives at the EU Commission
Anna Maria Cisint (Lega): "There is a lack of studies that demonstrate the absence of risks in the consumption of synthetic products"
“The request for the sale of laboratory meat, which arrived in the EU from a French start-up, has triggered protest reactions not only within the agricultural sector and from consumer associations". T... more
Coffeeillycaffé: rising balance sheet in the first half of 2024
Turnover, Ebitda and net profit rise
illycaffé closed the first half of 2024 with consolidated revenues rising to 289.1 million euros (+3.8% on an annual basis). Ebitda stood at 46.2 million euros (+26.2%), thanks to the organic growth in... more
Government actsItaly-China: partnership to protect GI
After Meloni's meeting with Prime Minister Li Qiang, more fight against counterfeiting
Food safety among the issues at the center of the new four-year agreement signed between Rome and Beijing more
Government acts"Shrinkflation": italian Government crackdown on manipulated prices
Bill introduces an obligation to provide information in the event of a reduction in the quantity of product, for the same expenditure
The "Competition bill", just approved in Italy by the Council of Ministers, in addition to introducing the new legislation on dehors, also provides for a measure to combat the phenomenon of so-called "shrinkflation".... more
ForeignFrance: authorization requested for synthetic "foie gras".
First attempt to clear meat grown in the EU through customs. EFSA ruling is awaited
After the customs clearance arranged last week in the United Kingdom, for the first time an official request arrives in the European Union. The initiative comes from the French company Gourmey, which would... more
HealthSanpellegrino Observatory: physical exercise and hydration, a winning combination
Ideal waters for athletes are mineral waters with a fixed residue exceeding 1500 mg per litre
Water is essential for life and for maintaining the general state of health of the body, especially during sports, since the body loses liquids through sweating, making it necessary to replenish them to... more
Conserved and jamsLa Doria acquires 100% of Clas, producer of sauces and pestos
The sellers are the Luxembourg fund Equinox and Cominter
La Doria, a group controlled by Investindustrial, producer of tomato derivatives, sauces, legumes and fruit juices under the large-scale retail trade brand, has signed with Equinox - a private equity fund... more
Economy and financeEU: agri-food trade surplus at 5 billion euros
Exports reach 19.8 billion in April 2024: Ivory Coast and Nigeria are the most benefited countries /Annex
In April 2024, the EU agri-food trade surplus reached €5 billion, still 4% higher than in April 2023, despite a 25% reduction compared to the previous month. Exports reached 19.8 billion euros, primarily d... more
IndustryNestlé: organic growth at +2.1% in the first half of 2024
CEO Mark Schneider forecasts sales of +3% for the entire current year
The Nestlé Group has communicated its financial statements for the first half of 2024, which show signs of improvement on various fronts. Organic growth was 2.1%, with positive real internal growth (RIG)... more
BiologicalProbios acquires 100% of BiotoBio
By this operation, the Tuscan group aims to exceed 100 million in turnover
Probios has acquired 100% BiotoBio, a company in the EcorNaturaSì ecosystem, which markets organic products wholesale, in particular for the Horeca sector. The company is also active with various own... more
Import-exportBrexit. Food record for Italian exports in the UK
Agri-food is the number one export item to Great Britain
Agri-food is the first item of Italian exports to the United Kingdom with 4.53 billion euros (2023) and the sector with the highest growth in exports in value (+35% on 2017). For the national PDO PGI food... more
Economy and financeEurostat: production of manufacturing goods decreasing (-1.2%) in 2023
In contrast, food, drinks and tobacco recorded growth of 5%
After two successive increases (+8.5% in 2021 compared to 2020 and +0.4% in 2022 compared to 2021), according to Eurostat, the production of manufacturing goods in the European Union recorded a decrease... more
Government acts"Stop fake food": popular initiative registered by the EU Commission
Access to transparent information regarding the food products that are purchased is required
The European Commission decided today to register two European citizens' initiatives, entitled "Stop Cruelty Stop Slaughter" and "Stop fake food: origin on the label". The organizers of the first initiative... more