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FraudsUnfair practices: more fines for Italatte (Lactalis)
Another 4 sanctions for a total of over 154 thousand euros
The italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida had spoken of the ongoing provision of "100 administrative actions" against Lactalis and the ministerial cleaver against the French group arrives... more
Packaging and logisticsVerallia acquires Vidrala glass activities in Italy
The transaction amount amounts to 230 million euros in corporate value
Verallia has entered into an agreement to acquire Vidrala's glass activities in Italy. The Italian branch of Vidrala operates from a production plant equipped with two ovens located in Corsico, near Milan.... more
Government actsGeographical indications: definitive approval from the European Parliament
The reform passes with a very large majority. More protection and transparency on our products
De Castro (PSE): "New regulation generates added value, finally good news for European farmers" more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro accelerates foreign expansion
In partnership with Eataly and Areas. And in the meantime it will open in the center of Rome
After a brilliant 2023, with 9 openings in Italy and 5 abroad, another year of development is looming for Rossopomodoro, the flagship brand of the Sebeto group, starting from the next opening in the prestigious... more
SustainabilityRestoration of nature: ok European Parliament with 329 votes in favour
By 2030, Member States will have to reclaim at least 30% of the habitats covered by the new law
The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, will restore degraded ecosystems in all member states, help achieve the EU’s climate and biodiversity objectives and enhance food security.To r... more
FairsCibus 2024: a record-breaking edition is expected
Sold out, with over 3000 brands booked and 120 thousand m2 of exhibition space
A record edition. Sold out at Cibus 2024 (Parma, 7-10 May), the reference event for the Made in Italy agri-food sector, the result of the consolidated collaboration between Fiere di Parma and Federalimentare.... more
MeatsSan Daniele PDO: turnover of 360 million euros in 2023
2.5 million hams produced last year. 19% of the cured meats were exported
With over 2.5 million hams produced and exports equal to 19% of total sales, the San Daniele PDO sector is also recording excellent results for 2023. The number of pre-sliced trays exceeds 21.3 million... more
Economy and financeEU agri-food: 6.9 billion euro surplus in November 2023
Exports expanding to the UK, declining to the USA and China. Brazil maintains import primacy
The European Union's agri-food trade surplus continues to grow. In October 2023, it reached 6.9 billion euros, up (+3%) compared to the previous month and November 2022 (+27%). From January to November... more
FishFisheries: EU Council ok with measures for ICCAT convention area
Multi-year management plan for Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna also adopted
The Council of Ministers of the European Union has formally adopted a regulation transposing into EU law a series of management, conservation and control measures in the Convention Area of the International... more
PeopleBurger King Italy: Chiara Camerini Porzi new Chief Operating Officer
The assignment is part of a process of consolidation of the company in the national market
Burger King Restaurants Italia, a company controlled by the Qsrp Group and Master Franchisee of Burger King in Italy, has appointed Chiara Camerini Porzi as Chief Operating Officer. The new assignment... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill and 12oz inaugurate a store in Milan's underground station
The opening marks the first collaboration between the two brands
Autogrill opens the first franchising store under the 12oz brand, an Italian retail format specialized in the rapid service of coffee&milk based drinks, within the strategic hub of the Milan Famagosta... more
NewsItalian famers from Brussels: EU invaded by foreign food. Record imports at 65 billion
From Putin's wheat to Canadian wheat to glyphosate, an attack on Italian agri-food heritage
Prandini (Coldiretti): "We ask for a clear stop to the entry of products from outside the EU borders that do not respect our own standards, guaranteeing the principle of reciprocity of the rules" more
Catering and hospitalityGlovo-Roadhouse: partnership for home delivery begins
Users of the platform will be able to easily access the Italian restaurant chain's products
Glovo, the multi-category home delivery platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Roadhouse Spa, a company that operates several casual dining restaurant formats in Italy (Roadhouse Restaurant,... more
LiqueursIllva Saronno Holding acquires 100% of Engine
The company's expansion strategy continues, now focusing on organic gin
Illva Saronno Holding, an Italian multinational spirits company, known worldwide above all for the Disaronno brand, today announced the 100% acquisition of the Engine company, a scale-up that created and... more
Catering and hospitalityPret A Manger, bis at Malpensa Airport
Second opening in Italy for the English chain
Pret A Manger, a British chain famous for its healthy menus with fresh foods and organic coffee, has opened a new location inside Milan Malpensa airport, thus repeating its presence in the airport, where... more
BeverageSurprising Austria: less beer drunk (-3%) and increasingly non-alcoholic
The decline in exports was particularly noticeable (-5.9%). Producers hope for hotels
Beer consumption is even declining in Austria. In terms of volume, sales fell to 9.98 million hectoliters in 2023 (-3%). National sales (including non-alcoholic varieties) were 8.55 million hectoliters... more
Distribution"White striping": association accuses, Lidl Italia responds
Animal rights dossier puts packaged chicken in the crosshairs, deemed "unhealthy and low in protein"
But at stake there would also be the question of animal welfare considered, according to the association, to be poor or non-existent in animals affected by the syndrome more
Packaging and logisticsOmnia Technologies acquires Win&Tech and Innotec
A new innovative and sustainable microfiltration hub is born
Omnia Technologies, a platform for automation and bottling technologies controlled by Investindustrial, creates a new hub dedicated to microfiltration technologies, acquiring the two leading companies... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian cheeses: record exports (1 billion euros) in France
At the Salon du Fromage, our country first for foreign attendance. Grana Padano growing (+3%)
The 18th edition of the Salon du Fromage et des Produit Laitiers, a B2B event dedicated to specialists in the dairy world, opens on February 25th in Paris. Three days dedicated to promoting quality cheeses... more
Cheese and dairy productsBufala Campana PDO: exports cover 40% of production
The value of mozzarella sold abroad exceeds 300 million euros
The Consortium for the Protection of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Dop focuses on exports and multiplies promotional initiatives abroad. From France to Japan, La Bufala Campana increasingly looks to foreign... more
IndustryNestlé: Geraldine Matchett proposed as member of the Board of Directors
The probable election on April 18th. Henri de Castries and Kimberly A. Ross leave the Council
Nestlé announced today that it proposes Geraldine Matchett, previously the Co-Chief Executive Officer and CFO at DSM-Firmenich AG, a nutrition, health and beauty company, for election to its Board of... more
AgrifoodMilan Agri-Food Market aims to become the most modern food hub in Europe
Fruit and vegetable pavilion opens on April 22th on an area of 47 thousand m2
The Foody 2025 development plan launched at the end of 2019 by Sogemi and the shareholder Municipality of Milan continues in compliance with objectives and timescales to make the new Agri-Food Market the... more
ZootechnyTaste of Italy 2 acquires 55% of Avantea Srl
The company involved in the transaction operates in the assisted reproduction of competition horses
Taste of Italy 2, a private equity fund specialized in the agri-food sector and managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR, has acquired 55% of Avantea S.r.l. with the aim of boosting its growth also... more
Oils and condimentsMarch 25, 2024: National Balsamic Vinegar Day of Modena is born
Ivaci establishes event under the patronage of Italian government and the Italian Cultural Institute of New York
The Institute for the Valorization of Italian Vinegars and Condiments (IVACI) announces the establishment of 25 March 2024 as the first National Day dedicated to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Under the other... more
Studies and researchEfsa: bacterial resistance is fought by reducing antibiotics
The study on Escherichia Coli conducted together with Ecdc and EMA/Annex
Countries that have decreased their consumption of antibiotics in both animals and humans have seen a reduction in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This is according to the fourth joint report on the integrated... more
PeopleAndriani: Daniele Camicia is the new general manager
The appointment coincides with the rapid international rise of the italian company
With twenty years of experience in extraordinary finance operations serving Italian family-run SMEs, gained mainly in UBS, Daniele Camicia joins Andriani SpA Società Benefit as general manager. His arrival... more
Studies and researchPasta: Italy invaded by Russian and Turkish durum wheat in 2023
Centro Studi Divulga's report also highlights the surge in goods from Ukraine (+150%)
Italy was invaded in 2023 by a wave of Russian (+1164%) and Turkish (+798%) durum wheat, never recorded in the history of our country, which significantly caused the prices of Italian wheat to drop. This... more
BeverageHeineken, sparkling start to the year
The group featured at the Beer&Food Attraction. 2023 revenues at 36.4 billion (+4.9%)
Heineken opened 2024 with major large-scale market operations. They range from the launch of Birra Moretti Sale di Mare and the first classic low-alcohol lager (read EFA News). The group's presence at... more
SustainabilityCarbon removals: agreement between Parliament and EU Council
The new framework will certify the absorption and capture of the substance in agricultural soils
The European Parliament and the European Council have reached a provisional agreement on the first EU-wide voluntary framework for the certification of high-quality carbon removals. The agreement now requires... more
FairsGulfood 2024: Italian agri-food exports grow
The tricolor pavilion inaugurated in Dubai. Zoppas (Ice): "Fundamental for promoting our cuisine"
The Inauguration Ceremony of the Italian Pavilion took place today at Gulfood 2024, the main trade fair dedicated to the agri-food sector in the United Arab Emirates, scheduled from today to 23 February... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction /2. Conserve Italia: "Horeca strategic sector"
Colombo (Commercial Director): “Product innovations in both beverage and foodservice”
“The away-from-home sector is increasingly strategic for our company, as confirmed by the positive sales results, which are growing compared to last year in both beverage and foodservice. This is why r... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction inaugurates under the banner of inclusiveness
The italian Minister for Disabilities praises the contest for "special children"
Ermeti (Ieg): "This fair outlines scenarios and opportunities of one of the most representative sectors of our country, that of eating out". more
Economy and financeDeA Capital RE approves management reports for Alpha and Atlantic 1 real estate FIAs
The 2023 Total Net Value of both funds is decreasing
DeA Capital Real Estate Sgr SpA announces that today the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Management Reports as of 31 December 2023 of the closed-end real estate Alternative Investment Funds... more
Fruit and vegetablesMacfrut 2024 presented in Nigeria
The African country participates in the fair with over 300 companies interested in innovating
The mission of President Renzo Piraccini and Cecilia Marzocchi of the foreign office to present Macfrut to operators and organizations in Nigeria, in the Lagos and Ogun states, has concluded. The mission... more
Catering and hospitalityLöwengrube: over 20 million euros in revenue in 2023
The Bavarian-style restaurant chain growing (+10%) compared to the previous year
In 2023, the network of Bavarian-style Löwengrube restaurants, aggregating the takings of the thirty restaurants now united under the same banner, has passed the halfway point of 20.5 million euros, up... more
FairsMacfrut 2024 the novelty of the Agrivoltaic Exhibition
Exhibition area, technical tables and conferences in collaboration with Key – The Energy Transition Expo by Ieg
At Macfrut 2024 the great news of the Agrivoltaic Exhibition. Organized in partnership with KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, the IEG (Italian Exhibition Group) event of reference in Southern Europe, A... more
SustainabilityFAO-GEF: 2.9 billion dollars for ecological agri-food transition
Green light for the financing of 48 projects, benefiting 46 countries and 4.2 million people
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has greenlighted 48 FAO-led projects worth about $2.9 billion –$294 million in project financing and $2.6 billion in co-financing– that will play a pivotal role in... more
IndustryItalgel completes acquisition of the Spanish Protein
The subsidiary of the BU fund strengthens its position in the gelatine and collagen market
Italgel SpA active in the production of gelatin and collagen, controlled by the private equity BU (Bregal Unternehmerkapital) Funds, announces that it has acquired from entrepreneurs Maria Teresa Figueres... more
Economy and financeSocial housing: Dea Capital in new pan-European platform for student residences
Joint venture launched together with Camplus and Partners Group with the aim of 5000 beds
Partners Group, a global private equity firm, and DeA Capital Real Estate have established a new pan-European platform with Camplus, a leader in the student accommodation market in Italy. The JV will develop... more
FairsBBTech Expo: technologies and services for the entire beverage supply chain
Appointment in Rimini, from 18 to 20 February, simultaneously with Beer&Food Attraction
Support and promote the entire beverage technological supply chain. This is the objective of BBTech Expo, the professional fair of technologies and raw materials for beers and beverages of the Italian... more
ForeignBrazil increases beef and poultry sales in Russia
Ministry of Agriculture authorizes five new factories. In the sector, exports are already worth 306 million dollars a year
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has announced the authorization of five more factories for the export of beef and poultry to Russia. The decision was communicated by the Federal Service... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging regulation. Filiera Italia: "Let's postpone everything to the next Commission"
CEO Scordamaglia: “New impact study announced at trialogue, but unacceptable now"
“The regulation on packaging is the worst example of an ideological, anti-scientific and instrumental proposal put forward by the European Commission, under the guise of the green transition”. With the... more
Government actsFruit Logistica: Italy confirms primacy
478 Italian companies at the Berlin fair. Growing numbers compared to post-pandemic
Agriculture's Minister visit to the stands last night: "We create wealth by exporting quality". more
MeatsFiorucci crisis: workers approve agreement by large majority
Having reduced voluntary exits to 151, the "non-opposition to dismissal" formula is adopted
Tomorrow last step with the company and the Lazio Region for the ratification of the agreement. more
VideoBayer accelerates digital innovation in agriculture
Interview with Matteo Colombo, Head of Consumer Marketing at Bayer Crop Science
Bayer was the protagonist of the 2024 edition of Fieragricola, the important international event dedicated to the world of agriculture at 360°, just concluded in Verona.The group, which received the "Innovation... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging regulation: harm or benefit for European fruit and vegetables?
It will be discussed tomorrow at a round table at Fruitlogistica, promoted by ProFood
The legislative process of the new European packaging regulation has reached its final stage. At this stage the two highly debated proposals of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union... more
NewsNew genomic techniques: approved by the European Parliament
The mandate passes in Strasbourg with 307 votes in favour, 263 against and 41 abstentions
Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with member states on the Commission proposal on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), which alter the genetic material of an organism, with 307 votes to 263 and... more
SustainabilityEU Commission: greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced by 90% by 2040
“With the right policies and support, the agricultural sector can play a role in the transition”
The European Commission has published a detailed impact assessment on possible pathways to achieve the agreed objective of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050. Based on this assessment, the... more
AgrifoodEvo oil: price remains high, with peaks of 10.50 euros/kg
Certified Origins Observatory: Mediterranean producers still penalized by drought and low reserves
For the olive sector, the new year began by maintaining the market trends that characterized the end of 2023: the price of extra virgin olive oil in Italy, in fact, continues to remain high, marking peaks... more
NewsPesticides /3. Italian Agriculture's Minister: "EU implements Italy's proposals"
According to Lollobgirida, von der Leyen's decision shows that the Government's path is "correct"
"The EU Commission accepts Italy's proposals. We need to further limit agrochemicals only when we are able to protect production with alternative methods. From day one we have opposed an ideological approach... more