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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
Government actsFood delivery: EU Commission investigates suspected dominant position
Delivery Hero and Glovo may have violated European competition rules
The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation into whether Delivery Hero and Glovo have breached EU competition rules by participating in a cartel in the online ordering and delivery... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: ESG principles underlying corporate strategies
2023 sustainability report published. CO2 emissions cut equal to 32,813 tons
Castellano (Chief Quality & Esg Officer): "Our transparent and open report, with the aim of transmitting the values that animate our company" more
MeatsItalian cured meats: exports recovering (+12.8%) in the first quarter of 2024
The fate of domestic consumption is different, because PDOs are penalized by competitive foreign prices
The export of Italian pork, after the collapse recorded in March 2024 (-10.4% on March 2023), recovered in April (+13.4%), completely reversing the fortunes of the first quarter, whose overall numbers... more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: UNESCO recognition for three traditional breads
Kleija, Al-Khubz Al-Ahmar and Al-Mallah Bread join the Breads of the Creative Cities
Breads of the Creative Cities has also included three Saudi breads in its 2024 edition, an initiative that highlights the gastronomic traditions of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. The Saudi Commission... more
Studies and researchSanpellegrino cocktails: here are the 10 moments that Italians love to share
In first place are work life (78%) and new romantic adventures (73%)
Live and on social media, Italians love sharing the best moments of their day. But what does sharing represent? Why do we tend to share certain moments rather than others? From your working career to your... more
FairsRiminifiera: two new temporary pavilions
They will debut for Ecomondo, awaiting a new structure in 2027
The construction works for the construction of the temporary structures of the Rimini exhibition center of the Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg) have started in recent days. “At the end of the works", announces t... more
AgrifoodUkraine: emergency brake on groats imports
Until June 2025, trade with the EU will take place according to the DCFTA tariff quota
From July 22 to June 5, 2025, imports of Ukrainian groats into the European Union will take place within the framework of the tariff quota of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) in force... more
Catering and hospitalityStarbucks opens second store in Naples
Ribbon cutting at central station; the opening will provide 18 new jobs
The second Starbucks store in the city, the third in Campania and the 43rd in Italy, opens today at Napoli Centrale station, in partnership with Percassi, exclusive licensee of the brand in Italy, and... more
HealthNestle: milk with less saturated fat is a reality
Group researchers develop a method that reduces them by 60%
Developing new science-based solutions to improve the nutritional value, accessibility and sustainability of its products is a key pillar for Nestlé. This includes reducing added sugars, sodium and saturated... more
NewsVon der Leyen re-elected: "Fair income for farmers and new food strategy"
President of the EU Commission hopes for "quality" food and less bureaucracy for agriculture
Without too many surprises, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected president of the European Commission. Exactly five years after the start of his first mandate, it received the favorable vote of 401 out... more
DessertsCantuccini Toscani PGI: production at 3543 tonnes in 2023
Over half of the biscuits are destined for export. And in the meantime the Protection Consortium launches a survey
Driven by exports, sales of Cantuccini Toscani PGI totaled a production of 3543 tonnes in 2023. A few months after recognition as a geographical indication, the renowned almond biscuits saw foreign markets... more
DistributionMetro Italia: David Albert new director of Offer Management
He succeeds Romain Pobé, and will take office on August 1st
Metro Italia has announced the appointment of David Albert as new Director of Offer Management. Albert will succeed Romain Pobé with effect from 1 August 2024. Current director of Offer Management Makro... more
HealthNestlè expands the range to support mothers
Supplements, multivitamins and other products to strengthen the Materna line
Maternal health, the health of women before, during and after pregnancy, is a critical stage of many women's lives. During pregnancy, a third of women worldwide experience anaemia due to iron deficiency,... more
Economy and financeForeign trade: new records in agri-food trade in 2023
Further increase in exports and decrease in imports in the first quarter of 2024
Sales of prepared meats and cheeses, first and foremost Grana Padano, are growing in value and quantity more
WinesMarchesi Frescobaldi: revenues rise to 166 million euros in 2023
However, growth abroad is slowing down, margins at 29%, net profit stable
For the Marchesi Frescobaldi family, business is going well and growing, particularly in Italy. The 2023 budget of the Tuscan wine group shows growing sales: 166 million euros, compared to 155 million... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: ribbon cutting at Naples airport
The partnership with Lavazza is renewed and strengthened at a fundamental point for Made in Italy
Chef Express, a catering company controlled by the Cremonini Group, stops in Naples Capodichino for the first time and inaugurates the new Lavazza Coffee Design store at the International Airport.The number... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo: Italian excellence protagonists in Paris
Marr is among the agri-food candidates of the 2024 edition of "Winning Companies"
Intesa Sanpaolo presents the 2024 edition of "Italian Excellences, Mid Corporate Conference" which will be held in Paris on 8 and 9 October. The event is mainly dedicated to companies listed on Euronext... more
WinesIl Borro acquires the Pinino winery in the Montalcino area
Operation will allow the Ferragamo family to enrich the offer with Brunello
Important acquisition for Il Borro Toscana, the estate of Ferruccio Ferragamo 's family, which announces that it has taken over the Pinino winery, based in the renowned area of Montalcino (Tuscany). "This... more
IndustryNatural ingredients: HiFood launches Micro Protein
Range of allergen-free, clean label and 70% protein content
HiFood, a company specialized in the research, development and production of ingredients of natural origin, part of Csm Group together with Csm Ingredients, has developed a new range of micronized proteins,... more
AgrifoodBrazil: Nestlé experiments with "resilient" coffee
Arabica variety Star 4 offers higher yields and is resistant to climate change /Video
As global demand for coffee continues to increase, recent climate change models suggest that land suitable for growing Arabica coffee could decline by more than 50% by 2050. To mitigate the impact of these... more
Food safetyEurostat: "adequate" meals prohibitive for more and more people in the EU
9.5% of the population cannot afford meat, fish or vegetable equivalents every 2 days
In 2023, 9.5% of the EU population were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish or a vegetarian equivalent every second day, 1.2 percentage points (pp) higher compared with 2022 (8.3%).Moreover,... more
IndustryNewlat, OK to Princes acquisition
Conditions fulfilled, closing of the operation on July 30th
Following the press release issued by Newlat Food on 27 May 2024 regarding the signing of an agreement for the acquisition by the Company of the entire share capital of Princes Limited currently held by... more
MeatsAmadori: revenues rise to 1.78 billion euros
2024-2028 Strategic Plan launched, it will become “Protein Company”
In a constantly evolving macroeconomic and international framework characterized by profound changes, Amadori closed the financial year to 31 December 2023 with good performance and economic-financial... more
MeatsParma Ham strengthens its position in US catering
Consortium flies to the Texas Restaurant Show, scheduled in San Antonio on 14 and 15 July
A few days after participating in the Summer Fancy Food Show, the Parma Ham Consortium is back on display in the United States, where it will take part in the Texas Restaurant Show, scheduled in San Antonio... more
ForeignAldi will install fast charging points in more than 80 supermarkets in Spain
Support for electric mobility for customers and employees
Aldi, one of the main supermarket brands in Spain, has signed an agreement with Atlante (Nhoa Group) aimed at the installation and management of fast charging points for electric vehicles in the GD stores.... more
Catering and hospitalityAutogrill-Rossopomodoro: pizza is served at Milan's airport
A new point dedicated to the Neapolitan gastronomic tradition is inaugurated today
Autogrill (Avolta), active in catering for travelers and parties, consolidates its partnership with Rossopomodoro, an Italian chain of pizzerias active at an international level, inaugurating today at... more
ForeignAgriFoodTef: Spain bets on AI in agriculture
Budget of 5 million euros for Iberian satellite node, co-financed by the government and the EU Commission
The Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training of the Spanish Government Isabel Bombal today inaugurated the day of presentation of the Spanish satellite node of the pan-European... more
Economy and financePrivate equity: Clessidra acquires Molino Nicoli
The Nicoli family will reinvest in the company with a 30% stake, ensuring business continuity
Clessidra Private Equity Sgr, operator in the Italian private equity market focused on the upper-mid market segment, announces the acquisition from the Nicoli family, founders of the company, of Molino... more