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TraditionsParmigiano Reggiano: Metsola in the territories of the PDO
The President of the EU Parliament visited the 4 Madonne dairy in Lesignana (Italy)
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola , visited the dairy 4 today Madonne dell'Emilia, in Lesignana (MO), one of the 291 dairies operating in the area of origin of Parmigiano Reggiano... more

Government acts"Miel de Asturias" becomes Protected Geographical Indication
It is produced with ancestral practices passed down from generation to generation
The Commission approves a new Spanish geographical indication. The Commission has approved the inclusion of "Miel de Asturias" in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). "Miel de Asturias"... more

Cheese and dairy productsGorgonzola, growing balance
Over 5.2 million forms produced: the highest figure ever
The general meeting of the members of the Gorgonzola Dop Consortium took place on May 23 at the Westin Palace Hotel in Milan, the annual meeting in which the 37 member companies gather to take stock of... more

FairsCesena Fiera: profit jump (+53%) in 2024
Development driven by Macfrut (+15%), which brings production value to 9.6 million euros
Cesena Fiera closes a 2024 to frame. The 2024 financial year was approved this morning by the Shareholders' Meeting, which highlights a production value of 9.6 million euros with a growth of +3% compared... more

Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food: revenues slightly down in the first quarter
EBITDA stands at 52.7 million euros, up (+62.5%)
The Board of Directors of Newlat Food SpA, meeting under the chairmanship of Angelo Mastrolia , examined and approved the Interim Management Report at 31 March 2025. The company's consolidated revenues... more

FairsRiminiWellness 2025: wellness through healthy eating
Amadori, Barilla and Levissima among the leading brands in the FoodWeel Area (29 May - 1 June)
RiminiWellness, the Italian Exhibition Group event that is a global manifesto of healthy living, returns from 29 May to 1 June to the Rimini expo and the Riviera with a 19th edition that focuses on the... more

Economy and financeNestlé: A center for advanced food technology is born
Investments will be enabled by a more agile R&D organization
Nestlé today announced the strengthening of its biotechnology R&D capabilities and the creation of a new deep tech center, to enhance its innovation pipeline and increase efficiency in research, innovation... more

Packaging and logisticsDe' Longhi: revenues at 755.2 million euros (+14.6%) in the first quarter of 2025
Company net profit equal to 57.4 million (+11.7%)
In the first quarter of 2025, the de' Longhi Group achieved a 14.6% revenue expansion, supported by the continuity of the growth trends in the household sector (+7.2%) and the acceleration of the professional... more

Fruit and vegetablesLemon Juice: Polenghi Acquires California-Based Nielsen
Strengthening the US market by enhancing supply and sustainability
The Polenghi Group, a global producer of Italian lemon juice with over 535 million lemons squeezed every year and exports to more than 90 countries, closes 2024 with a turnover of 100 million euros, recording... more

VideoDivella, record exports in 2024
Interview with Marcello Valentini, export manager of the Apulian group
Foreign turnover in 2024 equal to 120 million Euros, achieved in 130 countries, with developments in Central America, Japan, Korea, both for pasta and for the line of baked products.Marcello Valentini,... more

VideoLactalis promotes Made in Italy
Exclusive interview with Mauro Frantellizzi, general manager export
The challenge of defending and promoting Made in Italy in the world carried out by a company... French. It is not an oxymoron, but the story of Lactalis Italia, the local branch of the largest dairy group... more

Economy and financeBayer: turnover stable at 13.738 billion euros in the first quarter
Crop Science Division Drives the Group: Over 3.5 Billion More Expected by 2029
The Bayer Group has made a solid start to the year. The first quarter 2025 results highlight earnings growth in the Pharmaceuticals Division in particular. The company expects the division's sales growth... more

Cheese and dairy productsNewlat Food could acquire Diageo's Italian plant
New Group Operation After Name Change to NewPrinces
Newlat Food confirms that it has signed an exclusive agreement for the acquisition of the production plant “Diageo Operations Italy SpA”, located in Santa Vittoria d'Alba (CN), Italy. The announcement com... more

Economy and financeDuties: Truce with China and reduced tariffs
Beijing grants cut from 125% to 10%, Washington from 145% to 30%. European stocks and dollar rise
The US and China are finally seeing a thaw in tariffs. The announcement comes from Geneva, where negotiations are underway at the home of the Swiss ambassador to the United Nations. According to a joint... more

CoffeeNestlé: Premium Cold Coffee Ever More Soluble
Company's R&D experts develop new freeze-drying technique
Nestlé is leveraging its expertise in coffee innovation to meet the growing consumer demand for high-quality instant cold coffee. The company's R&D experts have developed an innovative freeze-drying technique,... more

Cheese and dairy productsTuttofood. Brazzale: awards, a new product and a conference
Burro and Gran Moravia protagonists of the four-day Milanese event dedicated to professionals
The 2025 edition of Tuttofood Milano closed with 95,000 attendees, after 4 days packed with events, meetings, conferences and lots of tastings. For Brazzale too, these were particularly intense days, starting... more

FairsMacfrut. Medicinal plants: a change of pace is urgently needed on the commercial level
Round table at the Spices&Herbs Global Expo, during the event just concluded at Rimini Expo Centre
The medicinal plants, officinal herbs and spices sector is pushing for a change of skin on sustainability not only in production, but also in trade. This is what emerged during the conference “The officinal s... more

Packaging and logisticsFabbri Vignola acquires GF Packaging España
Italian group aims to expand into non-European markets dominated by the Iberian company
Gruppo Fabbri Vignola, a Modena-based company that produces packaging for fresh foods, has completed the acquisition of the Iberian company GF Packaging España, distributor of the Italian group's products... more

BeverageCampari: organic sales fall to 666 million euros (-4%) in the first quarter of 2025
The decline was more marked in the Americas (-6%) and Germany (-10%). Asia-Pacific (+11%) and Australia (+16%) performed well
The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano NV approved the additional financial information as of March 31, 2025. Group sales amounted to €666 million, down -4.2% organically and up +0.3% overall. T... more

FairsMacfrut: 2025 Edition Closes with Over 61,000 Visitors (+10%)
More than 1400 exhibitors, 40% of which from abroad, 1500 buyers. Next appointment: 21-23 April 2026
The fair confirms its growth path. There were over 61 thousand attendees at the 42nd edition of the three-day fair at the Rimini Expo Centre with an increase of +10% on 2024. An edition marked by enthusiasm... more

FairsTuttofood/2. 2025 Edition Closes with 95,000 Attendances
Professional visitors exceed expectations: 25% of them come from abroad
The 2025 edition of Tuttofood Milano closes today with 95 thousand attendees (data updated at 1.00 pm), after 4 extraordinarily packed days of appointments, meetings, conferences, educational sessions... more

AgrifoodTuttofood: Barilla presents its new products and wins awards
Better Future Award Recognitions for Protein+, Basil Pesto and Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Dop
Tuttofood, the most important B2B fair, a point of reference for innovation and excellence in Italian agri-food, ends today, where Barilla has brought to the stage its vision of food as a lever to build... more

VideoTuttofood: a record-breaking edition
The integrated hub between the Milan and Parma fairs gives new impetus to Made in Italy
Tuttofood 2025 opened its doors yesterday at Milano Fair, with unprecedented numbers. 4,200 participating brands, 75% Italian and the remaining 25% from 70 foreign countries. 3,000 top buyers from 100... more

Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano protagonist at Wine to Asia
From May 9th to 11th the Consortium promotes Italian excellence in the heart of the Greater Bay Area
From 9 to 11 May, the Grana Padano Protection Consortium will participate in Wine to Asia 2025, the main Asian trade fair dedicated to wine and spirits, organized by Veronafiere in collaboration with Shenzhen... more

Studies and researchItalian Pasta: Over 58% Sold Abroad
Germany is the leading buyer, followed by the USA, UK, France and Japan. The export share of non-EU countries is growing
Italian pasta conquers the whole world and everyone likes it a little, but the lion's share continues to be played by the Italians themselves. To be precise, over 58% of the pasta produced in Italy is... more

FairsSeafood Expo Global 2025: 69 Italian companies partecipating
One of the most important events dedicated to the fishing sector opens its doors tomorrow in Barcelona
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, with the participation of seven Regions (Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Puglia, Tuscany and Veneto) and 79 entities in the fishing... more

Conserved and jamsMutti: turnover reaches 703 million euros in 2024
60% of the tomatoes processed by the company are sold abroad, for a total of 223 thousand tons.
The Mutti Group closed 2024 with a total turnover of 703 million euros, up 13% compared to the previous year. A success also confirmed by the export share, which reached 59% of total sales in value and... more

FairsFierAvicola 2025: 54th edition opens its doors in Rimini
Area increases to 160 exhibitors, 27% of which are foreign. Over 100 international buyers
The 54th edition of FierAvicola, the fair dedicated to poultry farming, opens tomorrow, May 6th at the Rimini Expo Centre and for three days it will be the appointment for the entire supply chain. The... more

FairsMacfrut /2 What to eat to live well up to 100 years?
This will be discussed on the second day of the show, during The Healthy Food show
On the second day of Macfrut (read EFA News about the inauguration), Wednesday 7 May, at 5 pm, again in the Anb area, a speech by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani... more

FairsMacfrut 2025: Lollobrigida at the ribbon cutting
Minister of Agriculture tomorrow at the inauguration of the 42nd edition of the international fruit and vegetable fair
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida will inaugurate the 42nd edition of Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair, scheduled at the Rimini... more

Cheese and dairy productsTuttofood. Grana Padano among the great protagonists
Masterclasses, tastings and events to tell the story of the most consumed PDO in the world
The Grana Padano Consortium will be among the protagonists of Tuttofood 2025, the international event dedicated to innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector that will be held at Fiera Milano... more

FishTuna. MSC: Half of the catch comes from certified sustainable sources
Volume sold worldwide grew 24% year-on-year to nearly 300 million metric tons as of March 31, 2025
Every year, 2.8 million tonnes of tuna are landed from MSC-certified fisheries, representing half of the global catch. This increase has also been made possible by the certification, in the last five years,... more

Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: exports grow (+5.8%) in January on an annual basis
Consortium optimistic about 2025, given good sales in the USA, Canada, Germany, France and Spain
2025 opens with a significant leap forward for Grana Padano exports. In January 2025, a total of 220,996 38-kilogram forms were exported, an increase of 5.8% compared to the same month in 2024. This figure... more

TechnologyxFarm Technologies: partnership with Jingold
The digital platform project will be illustrated on Tuesday 6 May, during Macfrut 2025
xFarm Technologies, a company that supports the work of over 500,000 agricultural businesses belonging to more than 100 supply chains on 8.6 million hectares in over 100 countries around the world, announces... more

Economy and financeBayer's Crop Science Division: Guru Ramamurthy Appointed CFO
He will take up the position on July 1, succeeding Oliver Rittgen, who is leaving the company.
Bayer has announced that Guru Ramamurthy will become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Bayer’s Crop Science division. He will succeed Oliver Rittgen , who has decided to pursue a career opportunity o... more

BeverageHeineken Beyond Beer: Tenzing Minority Acquired
Dutch company buys stake in UK energy drinks firm
Heineken is continuing its acquisitions outside of the beer sector, taking a stake in British energy drinks company Tenzing. In a joint statement, the companies said the Dutch brewing giant has acquired... more

Catering and hospitalityLongino & Cardenal: growing numbers in the 2024 financial statement
Sales revenues rise to 36.9 million euros (+3.1%). Debt drops by 0.8 million
The Shareholders' Meeting of 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, met... more

DistributionMarr/2. Operational activities for new central platform started
Company appoints new CFO and publishes 2024 sustainability report
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Marr (read EFA News) pursuant to art. 13 of Legislative Decree no. 39/2010, upon reasoned proposal of the supervisory body, has assigned the auditing firm Deloitte... more

FairsMacfrut/2. Symposium of medicinal and aromatic herbs debuts
From 6 to 8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre over 100 scholars from 24 countries of three continents will be present
At Macfrut over 100 scholars from 24 countries to take stock of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in the world. This is the calling card of the eleventh edition of the International Mediterranean Symposium... more

DistributionMarr: Total Consolidated Revenues Rise to Over 2 Billion Euros in 2024
Shareholders' meeting resolves to distribute gross dividend of 0.60 euros per share
Today, the Shareholders' Meeting of Marr SpA, a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, approved the financial statements for... more

FairsMacfrut 2025: innovation takes the field
Two test fields in the fruit and vegetable growing sector among the pavilions of the Rimini Expo Centre (6-8 May)
Two dynamic areas on innovation in the field of fruit and vegetable growing. Space for Field Solution at Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre... more

PetfoodPurina Pro Plan protagonist at Zoomark 2025
Scientific approach to nutrition also explained through the partnership with ATP Tour
On the occasion of Zoomark 2025, the twenty-first edition of the most important European fair dedicated to the world of pet care, Purina confirms its participation with an exhibition area, doubled compared... more

FishCallipo: Special Award for Ventresca
International recognition for the reference, listed among the best canned fish in the world
Callipo Ventresca is among the best canned fish in the world. An international award published by TasteAtlas rewards Callipo Tuna Ventresca Fillets in olive oil, a symbol of quality, tradition and innovation... more

Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano: Sales Return to Growth in Retail in February
PDO cheese reaches 42.9% market share in retail trade
Grana Padano returns to growth in Italian retail in line with a trend linked to consumer sales prices. "After an uncertain January and despite one day less than February 2024, Grana Padano recorded, in... more

Economy and financeNestlé /2. Good organic growth for Nespresso (+5.7%), Sanpellegrino and Acqua Panna
Nestlé Health Science slows, dairy products and ready meals remain stable
Nestlé’s first quarter 2025 results (read EFA News ) show a mixed picture, depending on the sector. Nestlé Health Science, for example, has slowed down in organic growth, with mixed results. In VMS (Vi... more

Economy and financeNestlé: organic sales growth (+2.8%) in the first quarter of 2025
CEO Freixe: "Results in line with our expectations. Forecasts for the current year remain unchanged"
Sweets (+8.9%) and coffee (+5.1%) among the most dynamic sectors. more

FairsMacfrut 2025: great anticipation for international potato symposium
Top operators, researchers and experts with 35 speakers from all over Europe (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May)
All set for the International Potato Symposium. The leading product of Macfrut 2025, The International Potato Symposium brings together experts from France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Egypt,... more

AgrifoodBarilla-Transporeon: Partnership for Global Food Logistics
A platform is born to integrate existing systems, with the aim of bringing Made in Italy to 100 countries
Barilla: a Made in Italy company with an international reach, opens the doors of its “City of Pasta” in Pedrignano (PR), to host a live visit in collaboration with its partner Transporeon - a Trimble com... more

Economy and financeMilk: Production lower than expected in the European Union
Cocoa Bean Volumes Down Worldwide YoY. Raw Coconut Oil Prices Skyrocket
Although the European Commission, in the medium-term forecasts published at the end of 2024, projected an increase in milk production in the European Union of +0.6% compared to 2024, milk deliveries are... more

Economy and financeNestlé: CEO Freixe and Board of Directors re-elected
Shareholders gathered in Lausanne for the group's 158th Annual General Meeting
Nestlé SA held its 158th Annual General Meeting at the SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne on Wednesday, 17 May. Shareholders approved all proposals of the Board of Directors. 986 shareholders or... more