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DessertsLotus Bakeries: 2024 revenue on the rise, driven by Biscoff
The only obstacle to the profits of the Belgian biscuit factory is the temporary limitation of the production units
After a 2024 closed with a record turnover (1.23 billion euros), Lotus Bakeries is confident in its flagship brand, but there are obstacles. Biscoff is a brand of biscuits widespread throughout the world,... more
Packaging and logisticsIlpra: Stefano Bertocco new general manager
He joins his father Maurizio at the top of the food packaging group
Ilpra, a Pavia-based company listed on the EGM segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, has announced the appointment of Stefano Bertocco as its new General Manager, a move that, according to a statement,... more
ForeignChina-Kyrgyzstan: Technical tests for agro-trade cooperation
Asian country aims for more efficient infrastructure and modernization of plants
Among China's new agro-trade partners is also Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Prime Minister of the Central Asian country Bakyt Torobaev held a series of meetings with representatives of Chinese companies and organizations... more
NewsHelicopter crash in Parma, Italy: Lorenzo Rovagnati's death confirmed
CEO of the well-known ham and sausage company leaves behind a wife, two children, a third on the way
The identity of one of the three victims of the accident involving an A-109 GrandNew helicopter, registration I-CPFL, which crashed in Castel Guelfo, a hamlet of Noceto, in the province of Parma, on the... more
Fruit and vegetablesItalian Kiwi production halved
Federagripesca's appeal to the EU
"Fruit and vegetables are the sector most exposed to the effects of climate change. To continue to safeguard current production levels, a clear reversal of the trend with respect to the drastic decline... more
FairsFruit Logistica: Over 400 Exhibitors Come From Italy
The new edition is underway, with China, Türkiye and Israel in strong growth in the Berlin exhibition spaces
Fruit Logistica 2025 opened its doors today at Messe Berlin. The show will host over 2,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries and all segments of the fresh produce supply chain until February 7. This year's... more
Cheese and dairy productsBergader: New Sales Director Italy and Balkans Appointed
Andrea Brognolli will lead the Bavarian company in strengthening their respective markets
Significant news in the organizational structure of Bergader. The Bavarian company producing and exporting high-quality cheeses has appointed Andrea Brognolli as sales director for Italy and the Balkans.... more
LiqueursPallini /2. 150 years of tradition and innovation
Historic products such as Amaro Formidabile and Mistrà will be the subject of a further relaunch
Antica Casa Pallini was founded in 1875 in Antrodoco, a town on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo, by the enterprising merchant Nicola Pallini. Initially a fabric and liquor bottle emporium, the business... more
LiqueursPallini: exports of 24.5 million euros in 70 countries
12 new markets opened in 2024, on the eve of the 150th anniversary of its foundation
The historic Roman distillery Pallini, founded in 1875 and moved to the capital at the beginning of the twentieth century, continues to grow: in terms of distribution (with over 3 million liters of products... more
FairsFruit Logistica 2025: Calabrian excellence showcased in Berlin
From clementines to bergamot, up to Tropea onions: regional fruit and vegetables on the front line
Made in Calabria will once again be a protagonist outside regional and national borders. The excellence of Calabrian fruit and vegetable production will be present at Fruit Logistica 2025, the most important... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction 2025: aperitifs and non-alcoholic drinks take centre stage
Fizzy drinks, lemonades, chinotti and much more, all in glass bottles, without artificial colourings
The light mineral water from Piccole Dolomiti will be the star of the Fonte Margherita 1845 stand at the Rimini fair from 16 to 18 February. A mineral water that comes from a mountainous context, that... more
MeatsMeat essential for a balanced diet
Italian expert: "The protein transition proposed by the EU presents concrete risks"
"The idea is spreading that meat can be replaced by some vegetables in our diet without compromising nutritional intake, or even improving it. However, this belief is wrong and risks compromising our well-being,... more
IndustryDe' Longhi: preliminary revenues 2024 at 3.5 billion euros
Estimated annual growth of +13.7%. 2025 turnover to increase by 5-7%
The De' Longhi Group closed 2024 with revenues in strong expansion compared to the previous year, thanks to a significant acceleration of organic growth trends in the main categories of the household sector,... more
Government actsEU: Ebaf to make its official debut on February 4th
European Agriculture and Food Council formally established
The European Commission has officially established the European Agriculture and Food Council (EBAF), fulfilling a key recommendation of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture. Chaired by Agriculture... more
FairsMacfrut stops in Congo-Brazzaville and the DRC
Fair presented in the two capitals: "Growing success for us in Africa"
Macfrut's double international mission in the African continent: in Congo-Brazzaville (formerly French Congo) and in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC, formerly Zaire). Both missions were organized... more
Ice creamIllva Saronno gorges on artisanal ice cream in the North-West of Italy
Majority of the Genoese Arbore sas acquired through the subsidiary Disaronno
Illva Saronno Holding has acquired the majority of Arbore sas, a company in the sector of semi-finished products for artisanal ice cream and pastry shops in Liguria and Piedmont. The transaction took place... more
Conserved and jamsCirio: new TV campaign for the British market
Celebrity chef James Martin is the testimonial for 100% Italian tomatoes
“Made the farmerly way”. This is the slogan of the new Cirio commercial dedicated to the British market, which has been on air for a few days on the main television channels in the United Kingdom. Wit... more
Ice creamInvestindustrial acquires majority stake in Grupo Alacant
Spanish private label ice cream maker partially acquired by italian company
Global Icecream Investments S.à rl, an independently managed investment company of Investindustrial VIII SCSp (Investindustrial), has finalized an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Asociación d... more
Government actsEU Recognizes New Geographical Indications in Romania and Türkiye
Jidvei wines and sparkling wines and Silifke Yoğurdu yogurt registered respectively as Dop and Igp
The European Commission has approved the registration of two new names, recognizing their distinctive qualities. The Jidvei name (registered as a Protected Designation of Origin) includes white, rosé,... more
FairsMacfrut world capital of horticultural biotechnology
The 42nd edition of the fair will host a symposium with top experts from around the world
Macfrut world capital of biotechnology applied to horticulture. The international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre (6-8 May 2025), will host for the first time... more
Import-exportEU-US tariffs. Tajani: "Dialogue is the best way, without giving up on protecting our interests"
The statement on the sidelines of the agreement on air transport between Italy and Mongolia
"About 40% of our gross domestic product depends on exports, and we cannot afford to enter into an economic war scenario". more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: foreign sell-in on the rise
USA and France confirm themselves as the first two markets for PDO
Parmigiano Reggiano is an increasingly international product: this is demonstrated by the positive data of foreign sell-in 2024 (source: Niq), which marked a +13.7% compared to the previous year. The opportunity... more
Press releaseGranarolo, a global protagonist in exhibitions
From Lyon to Las Vegas, passing through Tuttofood in Milan, concluding with Cologne and Shanghai
Granarolo is aiming for international growth through participation throughout 2025 in some of the most important national and international fairs, to promote its quality products in the name of innovation.... more
FairsHospitality 2025: over 750 exhibitors, H Experience debuts
International hotel and restaurant trade fair kicks off in Riva del Garda on February 3rd
The 49th edition of Hospitality – Il Salone dell'Accoglienza, the international trade fair in Italy dedicated to the hotel and restaurant industry, scheduled for February 3 to 6 at the Riva del Garda E... 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
PeopleFranke: Maltempi new VP R&D and Category Management
He will report directly to CEO Barbara Borra
Franke Home Solutions, a division of the Franke Group and manufacturer of intelligent systems and solutions for the home kitchen, announces an important change within its Global Leadership Team (Gly).... more
Government actsSpanish EVO oil and Portuguese rice among EU geographical indications
Aceite de Menorca recognized as PGI, Arroz de Sarrabulho becomes TSG
The European Commission has approved the registration of two new denominations, recognizing their distinctive qualities, both from the Iberian Peninsula. “Oli de Menorca/Aceite de Menorca” has received rec... 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
FairsMarca 2025: Record edition closes
Calzolari (BolognaFiere): "Extraordinary goals, both for quality and quantity of the exhibition offer"
The 21st edition of Marca by BolognaFiere ends with an unprecedented success, with 1300 leading companies, 9 pavilions and 35,000 m2 of exhibition space. The number, representativeness and authoritativeness... more
IndustryUnox, 2024 turnover at 330 million euros
Oven manufacturer increases orders and prepares to land at Sigep
The unstoppable growth of Unox, a company specialized in the design, production and sale of professional ovens for the catering, retail, pastry and bakery sectors, continues, closing the year with a turnover... more
MeatsZootechnics. The risks of dismantling livestock farms
Spangaro (Carni Sostenibili): "For food and social security, avoid the crisis of the sector like the automotive one"
“Reducing livestock farming and related activities would be a serious risk for our food and social security, let's avoid putting our livestock sector like the automotive sector into crisis” said Michele Spa... more
Economy and financeItalian food industry increasingly performing
The sector showing the most marked trend growth is ice cream (+18.9%)
The Federalimentare Study Center confirms that the food industry is the best performing manufacturing sector. According to Istat statistics for November 2024 (read EFA News ), production volumes recorded,... more
DistributionGrr Garbe Retail makes its first shopping spree in Italy
German group acquires €222 million portfolio of 7 hypermarkets and 15 supermarkets
Thirty-year lease agreement with Coop Alleanza 3.0 perfected. more
IndustryCrealis recycle 93% of industrial waste
By 2030, commitment to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 42%/Attachment
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, recovery of industrial waste, product innovation, a corporate culture based on inclusion, professional growth and local roots. These are the cornerstones of the first... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco Acquires Knorr-Tomato Flavored Sauces from Unilever
German premium references enrich the portfolio of the leading Italian tomato group
The Casalasco group, one of the world's leading operators in the production and processing of industrial tomatoes, has purchased the well-known German range of pasta sauces "Knorr - Tomato al Gusto" from... more
Cheese and dairy productsParmigiano Reggiano: Italian sales on the rise
In 2024, volumes will exceed 47 thousand tons, for a value exceeding 873 million euros (+4.1%)
The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium returns to Marca by BolognaFiere, the Italian trade fair dedicated to the private label. The event is an opportunity to develop collaborative relationships with large-scale... more
FishVongola Romagnola becomes EU registered trademark
Identity sees the adhesion of the fishing cooperatives associated with Legacoop
The "Vongola Romagnola" becomes a registered trademark in the European Union. The territorial collective trademark of the Consortia for the Management of Molluscs of Ravenna and Rimini has obtained the... more
FairsMarca by Bolognafiere 2025: four institutional events
Among other issues, it will deal with sustainability and women in retail, with an eye on solidarity
Interest and participation in the International Private Label Selection – Ipls, the initiative promoted by Marca by BolognaFiere in collaboration with Expertise On Field – Iplc, are growing significantly. Dur... more
ZootechnyFoot-and-mouth disease: first outbreak in Europe in 14 years
Disease in a farm in Germany, where no cases had been found since 1988
After 14 years, foot-and-mouth disease is back in Europe. An outbreak has been detected on a buffalo farm in the Märkisch-Oderland region of Brandenburg. The announcement was made on Friday, January 10... more
AgrifoodEuropean Agricultural Policy: Italians among the most in favor of the new course
According to Eurobarometer, 80% of respondents expressed "fairly" or "very positive" opinions
Italy is one of the countries where the European Common Agricultural Policy is gaining the most consensus. In the ranking of the European Union countries most in favor of the current course of the CAP,... more
Ice creamSigep/2. Pernigotti relaunches "Signor Stefano"
The company returns to the semi-finished products market for ice cream parlors with a tribute to the founder
Pernigotti SpA returns to the semi-finished products market for ice cream with the new brand “Signor Stefano”. The historic confectionery company from Novi Ligure (Alessandria) – owned, starting from... more
FairsSigep. Eurovo: from pastry to mixology, the egg is the protagonist
A roundup of events, chefs and showcooking scheduled at Rimini Expo Centre (18-22 January)
When we think of eggs, we often limit ourselves to seeing them as a simple ingredient. But what happens if we start looking at them for what they really are? A noble raw material, rich in unexplored potential,... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: debut for the Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
World-class event hosted in Italy for the first time (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May)
Big news at Spices&Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2025. The main European exhibition dedicated to spices, medicinal and aromatic herbs will host the International Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and... more
CoffeeNescafé Espresso Concentrate: Cold Coffee for Everyone
Launching in the US to cater to Gen Z tastes
Nescafé, the largest coffee brand globally, is launching its first-ever liquid espresso concentrate in the US, the biggest coffee market in the world.1 With one out of every three cups of coffee consumed... more
ForeignChina: Record Cereals, but Government Wants More
Encouraging cultivation of corn, rice, wheat, soybeans and rapeseed, Beijing aims to improve food security
The future of Chinese agriculture will be played out in particular on cereals. In this regard, Beijing has announced the selection of new varieties of soybeans and corn, while priority will be given to... more
FairsSigep 2025: the new paths of Italian high-end pastry making
Maestri Ampi will have an exclusive space, a true hub of innovation and sharing
Accademia Maestri Pasticceri Italiani (Ampi) is taking part in the 46th edition of Sigep - The Dolce World Expo, scheduled for 18 to 22 January 2025, at the Rimini exhibition centre. In a new large multifunctional... more
PeopleCoca-Cola: Paola Donelli new Frontline Activation Mktg Director Italy and Albania
The aim of her mandate is to combine iconicity and the evolution of consumer needs
Paola Donelli has been appointed Frontline Activation Marketing Director Italy and Albania, to coordinate the team that manages the marketing and communication strategies of The Coca-Cola Company brands... more
BeverageHeineken Italy: Michela Filippi new Marketing Director
In the company since 2020, the manager has led the growth of the Ichnusa and Birra Messina brands
Starting from January 2025, Michela Filippi has taken on the role of Marketing Director of Heineken Italy. In her new role, the newly elected will consolidate the marketing strategy of the Group's brand... more
FairsSigep Vision /2. Between virtuous practices and "bioarchitectural" gelato
Three focuses on the Sustainability District and a selection of super-automatic coffee machines
In addition to the reference talks (read EFA News), Sigep Vision will be the guideline that will also determine three 'on site' projects: Taste of Tomorrow, Sustainability District and the Innovation and... more
FairsSigep Vision: the future of foodservice is being written
Three talks on innovations and market trends scheduled for the next edition (Rimini, 18-22 January 2025)
The reference point for the main market trends in the foodservice world. And not least of the technological and sustainable innovations that will guide the sector into the future. Sigep Vision is the flagship... more