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DistributionPoke: an all-Italian passion
50% of all deliveries via Glovo globally take place in Italy
With almost 2 million bowls delivered in the last year alone, Italy dominates the global scene, representing 50% of total poke deliveries via Glovo. This growing passion testifies to the trend of Italians... more
NewsG7 Agriculture: Italy and Germany converge on Africa's development
German Minister Özdemir urges EU to develop (currently absent) strategy on the black continent
Visiting the G7 Agriculture in Ortigia yesterday, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir congratulated the Italian presidency of the G7 summit on a key topic during the summit. "They couldn't have chosen... more
Economy and financeCommodities. Butter and cream: skyrocketing prices
Sugar and crude palm oil prices rise, but to a lesser extent. Lentils fall sharply
According to Aretè's weekly report, butter and cream prices are consolidating a record bullish trend. The EU reference for 82% butter, listed on the German Kempten market, reached a historic record of... more
Economy and financeEurostat: Agricultural prices down (-3%) on an annual basis in the Q2 2024
The sharpest decrease concerns lemons and limes (-48%), while olive oil continues to increase (+41%)
According to Eurostat, in the second quarter of 2024, agricultural prices in the European Union decreased for both outputs and non-investment related inputs. The average price of agricultural production... more
Economy and financeNestlé Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Global Alliance for YOUth
Over 40 million professional development opportunities for young people around the world aged between 18 and 30
The Global Alliance for YOUth is celebrating its first decade of existence this year. It is a corporate alliance created and co-founded by Nestlé to help young people advance their careers and find opportunities.... more
AgrifoodG7 Agriculture /2. Origin Italia presents the "Ortigia Declaration 2024"
Greater protection of GIs urged, starting with their exclusion from duties /Annex
The document delivered to italian Minister of Agriculture. more
Cheese and dairy productsG7 Agriculture: Granarolo in support of African supply chains
President Calzolari participate in the Forum on development and sustainability in the black continent
It is expected that in 2024 40% of the Group's turnover will come from the valorization of Italian dairy products abroad. more
FairsIeg Asia Best Italian SME in Singapore
An award from the Iccs of the Lion City, the first destination for Italian exports in South-East Asia
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (Iccs) awarded Ieg Asia Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg), during the Iccs Business Awards '24, recognizing it as 'Best Italian SME... more
IndustryNestlé: In Latin America it is among the companies where it is best to work
New CEO Freixe applauds the result and looks with interest at the potential of the Caribbean
Nestlé has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Latin America in 2024. Among more than 2,500 participating companies, the group secured ninth place in the prestigious Best Places... more
IndustryNewCold and Froneri join forces for new cold hub
Over 70 million euros of investments for the production plant close to Rome
A new cold hub, which aims to become the largest and most innovative automated logistics warehouse in Central and Southern Italy: the first stone of the new cold store of NewCold, an advanced food logistics... more
Oils and condimentsG7 Agriculture: Modena Balsamic Vinegar at Casa Italia
Consortium promotes conferences and debates in the presence of politicians and experts
The Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico di Modena will be, at “Casa Italia Dop Igp” with OriGin, protagonists of the G7 Agriculture and Fisheries, scheduled until September 29 in Ortigia, Syracuse, as par... more
FairsTuttoFood Milano: 70% of the stands booked 8 months before the event
Cellie (Ceo Fiere Parma): "Strategic countries for Europe and the entire world will be present"
Eight months before the event, over 70% of the available spaces have already been booked for the first edition of TuttoFood Milano, the event that will trace the future of the food sector on a global level... more
NewsG7 Agriculture. Meloni: "Our food exports could be worth up to 70 billion euros"
Italian Premier opens event in Syracuse in front of a Grana Padano wheel
“If things go as we believe this year, exports of agri-food products will be worth up to 70 billion euros. It is the value of our wealth that is produced by farmers.” This was declared last Saturday by... more
PetfoodPurina UK: €178.58M for Wisbech production site
The completion of the facility, which will house 40 new qualified workers, is expected in early 2025
Nestlé is investing more than £150 million (€178.58 million) in its Nestlé Purina PetCare factory in Wisbech, UK. The move follows other recent investments in Purina facilities around the world, as Nest... more
HealthNestlé supports balanced diets
Symposium in Lausanne reiterates need to rethink impact of nutrition on health
The debate about nutrition and health is constantly evolving. This includes not only the need to focus on the impact of individual nutrients, but also to consider the broader context of balanced meals... more
IndustryBayer celebrates 125 years in Italy
Corporate campaign launched to express "strong concept of Italianness"
The 19th century had not yet ended when Bayer landed in Italy: since then the marriage between the historic multinational and our country has been among the strongest.“We wanted to dedicate our 2024 c... more
PetfoodPurina: Pet Therapy at Fatebenefratelli Hospital in Milan
Collaboration underway for the project by Frida's Friends Onlus
Purina, a leading European company in pet care, is proud to support Frida's Friends in carrying out Iaa (Animal Assisted Interventions), more commonly known as Pet Therapy, at the Fatebenefratelli Hospital... more
Economy and financeEU: Inflation rate (+2.2%) to fall in August 2024
Food & beverage is the second most important sector in the increase in prices (+0.46%)
The annual inflation rate in the euro area was 2.2% in August 2024, down from 2.6% in July. A year earlier, the rate was 5.2%. The annual inflation in the European Union was 2.4% in August 2024, down from... more
FairsS.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino pays homage to Central Europe
Appointment with “Germany: Food, wine, culture” from September 29th
A new chapter for S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino as a natural choice after the editions dedicated to Italy and France, all countries bordering Switzerland and with a very important exchange at a tourist and... more
Ice cream“Food Oscar”, Tonitto 1939 wins four awards
Dunnes Stores' Simply Better Italian Sorbet Range Wins at Great Taste Awards 2024
Tonitto 1939 conquers the 2024 Food Oscars. The Simply Better Italian sorbets line created for Dunnes Stores, a famous Irish multinational retail chain, has won the Great Taste Awards 2024 in London, the... more
Cheese and dairy productsItaly, G7 Agriculture. Grana Padano: "Common rules, we don't want a tariff war"
Consortium for the protection of the Dop will be present in Ortigia with tastings and masterclasses
The products protected by protected designations of origin, excellence among the typical geographical indications, represent a wealth to be protected and valorized by the European Union, which regulated... more
NewsCannabis: Italian Parliament approves ban on inflorescences
With 157 votes in favor and 109 against, Deputies bans its manufacturing, trade and distribution
After the first approval in the Commission, shortly before the summer break, the Chamber of Deputies voted on the law that outlaws "cannabis light". The vote in the Chamber of Montecitorio translated into... more
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