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NewsFarmers' protest: tension in Strasbourg (outside and inside the European Parliament)
Tractors block the institutional entrance. Weber (EPP) rides the protest and is attacked by Socialists and Greens
After Brussels, the tractor protest has targeted the other crucial point of the European Union. Hundreds of agricultural vehicles blocked the entrance to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, while the... more
NewsMiddle East. Filiera Italia: "Italian agri-food can guarantee safety"
The CEO Scordamaglia spoke at the round table "Mediterranean Dialogues"
“If we really want to “Rethink security in the Middle East” we can only start from a joint and strategic action on food security with Italy as a real protagonist, transforming this area from a point of we... more
MeatsCulatello Zibello Dop: half of the production goes into trays
The Consortium: "In 2023, 1.17 million packs will be produced. This will avoid waste"
A constant growth of pre-sliced meats, with one fact above all: almost half of the culatelli produced is destined for trays. This is what the Consortium for the Protection of Culatello di Zibello Dop reiterated,... more
ForeignBrazil: clearance for expansion of beef exports to Canada
Four new green-and-gold states authorized along the foreign trade route to the North American country
After a careful analysis carried out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the Brazilian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), has received authorization to expand... more
FairsBeer&Food Attraction 2024: from beers to mixology, between trends and news
The event, scheduled from 18 to 20 February, will bring a sector worth 10.2 billion euros to Riminifiera
The all-round beverage industry returns as a protagonist at Beer&Food Attraction, the event organized by the Italian Exhibition Group from 18 to 20 February 2024 at the Rimini Fair. Of the 14 pavilions,... more
Ice creamGelato d'Italia acquires Giuntoli
With this operation, the Emilian company becomes the first national operator in the ice lolly sector
Gelato d'Italia - Indian, an Italian company producing ice creams and ice lollies for large-scale distribution and for the big brands in the sector, has acquired from judicial liquidation, through auction,... more
DessertsForno d'Asolo taken over by Sammontana and Investindustrial
New Italian hub with a billion turnover in frozen pastry, dessert and ice cream
BC Partners has reached an agreement for the sale of the Forno d'Asolo Group (with the Milan based Bindi), an excellent producer and distributor of frozen bakery products, to a consortium formed by Investindustrial... more
NewsFarmers in Rome: the protest comes to a head
From North to South the number of tractors is multiplying. Some would even like the musical festival stage of Sanremo
The tractor procession coordinated by Riscatto Agricolo started from Valdichiana and headed for Rome. For days, protesters had crowded into the countryside of Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo), with temporary... more
ForeignFrance: food sovereignty will become law
A restriction on imports from Ukraine, which could include grains, is also looming
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal (photo) is in favor of codifying food sovereignty in national law. This was stated by the prime minister himself during this morning's press conference held together... more
NewsItaly. Cultured meat bill: EU closes notification procedure early
Commission invites the Italian Government to inform it of subsequent jurisprudential developments
Lollobrigida: "Battle won by a landslide, there will be no infringement procedure or repeal of our law" more
Economy and financePlan Real Estate Sgr: two awards for Dea Capital
Savings management company awarded for Park West and Exploration and Production projects
The awards ceremony for The Plan Real Estate Award, one of the most important international awards dedicated to excellence in architecture, interior design and urban planning, took place in Milan at the... more
FairsKoelnmesse and Fiere di Parma: convergence of forces for Tuttofood
Partnership between the two entities expands: integrated trade fair reality for the agri-food market is born
Koelnmesse and Fiere di Parma proudly announce the expansion of their partnership. Having successfully collaborated in the Food-Tec industry for the past 8 years, the two organizations are now extending... more
Oils and condimentsAcetaia Giusti: turn over boosted (+25%) in 2023
The rise is driven by foreign markets, primarily Germany, which cover 60% of the turnover
Acetaia Giusti, an ancient producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, closes 2023 with a turnover of 17 million euros. The turnover sees a leap of 25% compared to 2022 and 57% compared to 2021. The company... more
TechnologyBayer: all-round innovation is on display at Fieragricola
Thematic workshops and new digital solutions will be presented during the event
Bayer is taking part in Fieragricola, the international agricultural exhibition scheduled at Veronafiere from today until 3 February 2024. Bayer will present numerous innovations in the digital field at... more
AgrifoodHoney, fruit juices, jams, milk: there is agreement in Brussels on "breakfast directives"
EU Commission welcomes the agreement between the European Parliament and the Council
Mandatory origin labeling for honey, more transparency on the sugar content of fruit juices. more
Technologydss+: sustainability protocol with Melinda and xFarm
To develop regenerative practices in the field for more resilient agriculture /Gallery
Implement regenerative practices to ensure greater resilience of farms to climate change, resulting in positive impacts in terms of environmental and economic sustainability. This is the objective of the... more
ForeignGermany: 1 billion euros for animal welfare from the EU
The program is aimed at small and medium-sized pig farmers but could be extended to other sectors
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two German schemes with a total budget of around €1 billion to improve animal welfare standards in breeding of livestock, in particular p... more
BeverageKrombacher Italia: turnover soars (+19%) in 2023
Above all, the Horeca channel is growing. More beer in kegs (+17.5%), less in bottles (-10%)
Over 450 thousand hectoliters of beer sold, with an increase of 12% compared to 2022. Even more encouraging are the numbers regarding the turnover which stands at 6.15 million euros: +19% on an annual... more
Government actsMattei Plan. Italian Prime Minister: "3 billion euros from the Italian fund for Africa"
A new approach under the banner of "equal cooperation" inaugurated
Today's "Italy-Africa. A bridge for common growth" summit will contribute to a radical change in relations between the two shores of the Mediterranean. No more welfare, nor neocolonialist "predatory" approaches... more
NewsFarmers are also protesting in Italy: from north to south, the same inconveniences and the same demands
Price increases, synthetic food, limitations in cultivation: this is what Italian producers say "no" to
In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest... more
VideoSigep 2024: Brazzale showcases its "global" products
The president of the oldest Italian dairy factory exclusively to EFA News
The edition of Sigep 2024 - The World Dolce Expo, that has just ended, was the third in which Brazzale participated. The oldest Italian dairy had a stand particularly full of initiatives, meetings and... more
NewsVon der Leyen: "Too much polarization on agriculture, dialogue is needed"
The President of the EU Commission in comparison with the actors of the primary sector
On agricultural issues there is a "growing division and polarization" which only through "dialogue" will it be possible to overcome. The speech given by the President of the European Commission Ursula... more
FairsMacfrut 2024: third edition of Spices & Herbs Global Expo
At the Rimini Expo Center from 8 to 10 May the exhibition of spices, officinal and aromatic herbs
Spices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2024, confirms and relaunches. The only European exhibition dedicated to spices, officinal and aromatic herbs confirms its presence for the third consecutive year,... more
NewsCultured meat. Italian Farmers: European stop follows US flop
Coldiretti's president: "Laboratory products should be equated with drugs, not foods"
The stop by most European Union countries is consistent with the fact that the EU has already decided to ban foods produced from cloned animals and for over 40 years meat treated with hormones which are... more
AgrifoodChatwin-Imf: partnership for Giallozafferano export expansion
The brand aims to consolidate its positioning as a reference for Made in Italy recipes
Chatwin, a company that supports tech and innovative companies, as well as already established startups and scaleups, in their growth and global expansion, inaugurates 2024 with a new valuable collaboration:... more
Economy and financeBolton: Roberto Leopardi is the new Group CEO and General Manager
A turning point in the Italian multinational producer and distributor of brands such as Riomare
Bolton, an Italian multinational in the consumer goods sector, has announced the appointment of Roberto Leopardi as new Group CEO and General Manager. In his new role at Bolton, Leopardi brings vast experience... more
ForeignExpired or low-quality food for Ukrainian soldiers: Kiev investigates
After complaints from the armed forces soldiers, the Ministry of Defense sends an inspection
Expired or poor quality food, and supplies made with considerable delay: this is what the Ukrainian armed forces complain about in the numerous complaints presented to the authorities. So much so that... more
Cheese and dairy productsAsiago Consortium: double victory in Brazil and Chile
Two attempts to register trademarks in violation of the name were blocked
The Asiago Cheese Protection Consortium celebrates two important results in the international action to protect the Asiago Protected Designation of Origin in Brazil and Chile, promising markets for quality... more
Food safetyInorganic arsenic in food: health concerns confirmed
According to EFSA, prolonged intake of the substance exposes the risk of cancer / Attachment
Consumer exposure to inorganic arsenic in food raises a health concern according to the conclusions of EFSA’s latest risk assessment of this contaminant. The finding confirms the outcome of EFSA’s pre... more
MeatsParma Ham: new Supply Regulation Plan in force
The document defines the production volumes of the PDO sector for the next three years
2024 opens for Parma Ham with the entry into force of the new Supply Regulation Plan, the document that defines the production volumes of the PDO sector for the next three years. Approved by the italian... more
Government actsWhen can a wine be defined as "de-alcoholized"? The response of the EU Commission
Procedure not applicable to sparkling wines, while Dop and Ipg must provide it in the specifications / Attachment
On the subject of alcohol-free wines, the European Commission intervened with a specific communication, published in the European Official Journal, which dictates a series of criteria for the entire procedure,... more
NewsProtests Germany: Hungarian and Czech farmers show solidarity
In both countries, attention is drawn to the unknowns represented by the conflict in Ukraine
Berlin calls, Budapest and Prague respond. The most convinced expressions of solidarity with the German farmers' protest are arriving from Eastern Europe, which began in the first days of the year and... more
AgrifoodA "Mr Datterino" protagonist at Marca Fresh
In nine months, 2 million trays of the datterino tomato launched by Bayer were sold
Next steps: a green protocol and the "nickel free" version. more
SustainabilityGrana Padano obtains certification for gender equality
Consortium's president Zaghini: “Our path towards a healthy working environment has been rewarded”
For the Grana Padano Dop Cheese Consortium, quality is not just an issue linked to the product made every day by the mastery of the cheesemakers. For the most consumed PDO in the world, quality is also... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli: organic growth of 10.3% in 2023
Turnover rises to 5.55 billion euros (+4.6%). The largest market remains Europe
Lindt & Sprüngli, the Swiss premium chocolate production company, once again recorded double-digit organic turnover growth of +10.3% in 2023. In Swiss francs, the Group's turnover increased by +4.6% to... more
DistributionPrivate label in Italy: more and more products (+15.4%) in the shopping cart
The Report, edited by Circana, presented on the first day of the fair Marca 2024
In a period of high complexity, marked by global and climate crises, job insecurity and rising prices of consumer goods, Italian families find themselves facing widespread uncertainty and concerns. It... more
WinesEuropean Federation of Origin Wines: Ricci Curbastro re-elected president
The challenge of the new mandate will be to confirm the economic dynamism of the EU wine denominations
During the General Assembly of the members of the European Federation of Origin Wines (Efow), Riccardo Ricci Curbastro , Franciacorta producer, president of Equalitas and past president of Federdoc, was... more
LiqueursIllva Saronno Holding acquires 20% of Albedo
Investment in the distillery to consolidate the whiskey business
Illva Saronno Holding SpA, the well-known multinational spirits company and Railroad Brewing Company Srl, sole shareholder of Albedo Srl, announce the increase in share capital of Albedo Srl following... more
Economy and financeDavos Forum: Intesa Sanpaolo supports inaugural concert
For the occasion, CEO Messina reiterates the bank's commitment to combating poverty in the world
Last night, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Carlo Messina, managing director of Intesa Sanpaolo, introduced the inaugural concert of which the bank has been a sponsor for several years. “I thank t... more
DistributionPrivate label: 8.5 billion typical local products sold in large-scale retail trade
In Italy Mdd goods cover 31.5% of the consumer goods turnover, up from 28.3% in 2019
Almost 30% (27.2%) of the turnover of typical local Italian products, equal to 8.5 billion euros, is generated directly by Modern Distribution through distributor brands. The report “Private Label and M... more
Pasta and bakery productsMorato Group acquires majority of Massimo Zero
The group strengthens its presence in the gluten-free and healthy products market
Morato, an international group active in the industrial bakery sector, continues its external growth strategy with the acquisition of the majority of the capital of Massimo Zero, a Merano company specializing... more
AgrifoodBF Group: sustainable investment in Ghana
Partnership with Musahamat Farms Limited on a total area of over 7500 hectares
BFSpA, the holding company of Bonifiche Ferraresi, one of the largest agricultural companies by cultivated area in Europe, announced that the subsidiary company BF International Best Fields Best Food Limited... more
Fruit and vegetablesTable grapes. Macfrut: Italy is the world's leading producer with 1 million tonnes
Product growing (+5.7%) on a global scale. In May, world symposium in Riminifiera
The top global players, market trends, marketing policies, new cultivars, technical and technological innovations, a large test field, guided tours. All this in a major global event together with an absolute... more
NewsGermany: the protest spreads like wildfire
In addition to farmers, workers and teachers in the streets against Scholz's austerity
The German farmers' protest has reached its climax. Today brought to Berlin around 3000 tractors, 2000 trucks, for a total of around 10 thousand people (8500 according to the police. The news reports hundreds... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express-McDonald's: first delivery service at the Ciampino gate
Departing passengers will be able to order their menus after the necessary security checks
Chef Express, a catering company controlled by the Cremonini Group, perfects the experience of travelers departing from Rome Ciampino airport thanks to the first gate delivery service offered by McDonald's.... more
DistributionMetro Italia: turnover (+9.4%) at 1.97 billion euros in 2022-2023
Double-digit growth for the Food channel, which closed the year at 434 million euros (+17.3%)
The 2022/2023 fiscal year of Metro Italia, the company specialized in wholesale trade in the Horeca sector, closed with a turnover of 1.97 billion euros (+9.4% compared to the previous fiscal year). A... more
ForeignTürkiye. Government: "Synthetic meat and insect flour? Never here"
The Minister of Agriculture, İbrahim Yumaklı, denies the rumors circulating in recent days
The news according to which the Turkish government is about to authorize artificial meat has been flatly denied by the Ankara government itself. “Artificial meat has never been on the agenda of our ministry a... more
Fruit and vegetablesMacfrut Academy: video lesson on mango and avocado
Thursday 18 January at 5pm spotlight on the European two-fruit market
New year and new appointment with the Macfrut Academy, Macfrut's innovative digital training platform dedicated to the international fruit and vegetable supply chain through exclusive and strategic contents.... more
Cheese and dairy productsFuture of milk: models and predictions for a new approach
Granarolo project with Areté: data analytics and forecasting systems to provide strategic support to the supply chain
A project started in the aftermath of the Covid crisis and carried forward through the complex period of shock of the agrifood markets which continued throughout 2022 and 2023, enhancing Areté's skills... more
BeverageBeer: production and consumption on the rise in Europe in 2022
The numbers, however, remain lower than pre-pandemic. German record confirmed
All the numbers from the Brewers of Europe annual report more