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NewsWine: Italian sales stable (+0.4%) in large-scale retail trade in the USA, UK and Germany
According to data from the UIV Observatory, 4 out of 10 bottles purchased overseas are low-alcohol
Sales of Italian wine still lack satisfaction in large-scale retail trade in the 3 main buying countries. According to the UIV Observatory's calculations on a Nielsen-IQ basis, in the first nine months... more
NewsWine. EU finally admits: only abuse hurts
Amendments pass by a very large majority in the Environment Commission
Finally Brussels breaks a march in favor of wine. With 63 votes in favour, 2 against and 5 abstentions, the Environment Committee of the European Parliament approved the amendments requested by the wine... more
NewsFAO: food prices continue to fall in October
Only dairy products increased (+2.2%), after a nine-month decline
The prices of food raw materials continue to fall, even in October. The price index of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) shows a decline of 0.5% compared to September 2023... more
BeverageBirra Castello: sale of the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant completed
Royal Unibrew Group acquires ownership of the production unit near Udine
The contract for the sale of the business unit relating to the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant owned by Birra Castello SpA, owner of the historic Pedavena brewery, to the Royal Unibrew Group, an international... more
CoffeeOttolina and Resca take over Cibiamo
Alessandro Ravecca remains president and CEO
Cibiamogroup cedes corporate control with a capital increase and the entry of Ottoholding Srl, a company of the Ottolina group (Milan roasting company, also known for being the supplier of all Italian... more
Economy and financeEurostat: prices up for olive oil (+75% from January 2021)
Generalized increases for most foods, except eggs
After substantial increases in 2022, food prices in the EU continued to rise also in 2023. Data for the second and third quarters of this year show that the prices of some items registered a slower increase.... more
WinesBrunello di Montalcino in three continents
The 32nd edition of Benvenuto Brunello will arrive in nine major cities from 17 to 28 November
For the second consecutive year, Brunello di Montalcino faces its autumn world tour. The 32nd edition of Benvenuto Brunello includes nine stages from 17 to 28 November. London, New York, Dallas, Miami,... more
ZootechnyMore compact European breeders: Selma was born
Organizations from six countries among the members of the beef, sheep and goat meat supply chain
In a historic move, major European livestock and meat sector organisations, including Interbev (France), Febev (Belgium), Edok (Greece), OI Intercarneitalia (Italy), Provacuno and Interovic (Spain) and... more
ZootechnyLamb of Sardinia PGI: record turnover of 44 million euros
The Consortium is the first in Europe in terms of turnover in sheep meat
With 44 million euros, Sardinia is the first sheep meat consortium in Europe by turnover. This is the Consortium for the protection of Sardinian PGI Lamb (Contas) as emerged from the data presented this... more
FairsMarca by Bolognafiere 2024: exhibition surface expands (+20%)
Italian private labels are growing in value (+16.7%) and international buyers are increasing
After the success of 2023, the twentieth edition of Marca by BolognaFiere, scheduled for 16 and 17 January 2024, is preparing to be the largest ever: there are 7 pavilions busy for the many companies that... more
VideoPietro Coricelli's revenues driven by exports
Exclusively at EFA News, Chiara Coricelli talks about the challenges and goals along the path of her company
At the last edition of Anuga (Cologne, 7-11 October 2023), Pietro Coricelli's stand was a great success. The Umbrian olive-growing company can boast exports equal to half of its turnover and, at this... more
AgrifoodItaly-Cyprus: olive growing at the center of trade relations
The meeting between the Minister of Agriculture and the Ambassador in Nicosia strengthens cooperation
Italy and Cyprus intend to strengthen their trade relations, particularly in olive growing. In this context, a meeting took place between the Minister of Agriculture Petros Xenophontos and the Italian... more
IndustryConserve Italia: investment plan of 86.6 million euros
Group financial statements approved, with growing turnover (+18%) due to price effects
An investment plan of 86.6 million euros which affects 7 Italian plants of the Group plus the headquarters, with the possibility of intercepting funds from the Pnrr and other state allocations, as well... more
Foreign60.5 tons of "organic" Argentine citrus fruits arriving in the EU
From Buenos Aires there is no obstacle to the first shipment after twenty years of closure of the markets
After the reopening of the European Union markets last May, the first load of Argentine organic citrus fruits arrived on the old continent. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries announced... more
Studies and researchMeat and sustainability/2. Foods of animal origin essential in global nutrition
The data emerged from the presentation in Brussels of the volume “Meats And Cured Meats: The New Frontiers of Sustainability”
Livestock and circular economy: Italy 4th biogas producer in the world and 2nd in the EU. more
Studies and researchAgro-zootechnical emissions weigh only 4.6% in the EU
New data presented in Brussels disproves clichés about pollution facebook sharing button twitter sharing button
Agriculture is the only human activity that sequesters it in addition to emitting carbon. The numbers in the volume “Meats And Cured Meats: The New Frontiers of Sustainability” presented to the European Parliament. more
FairsCibus Tec opens its doors: more than 400 foreign brands and 40 thousand visitors expected
Today the ribbon was cut for the 53rd edition of the event dedicated to food & beverage technologies
The 53rd edition of Cibus Tec opens its doors today at Fiere di Parma. The presence of at least 1200 exhibitors is confirmed at the event, including the best companies in the food and machinery sector... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano and other Italian cheeses competing in the Norwegian fjords
Friday and Saturday in Trondheim, the 34th edition of the World Cheese Awards 2023/2024
The 34th edition of the World Cheese Awards 2023/2024 kicks off this week. In Trondheim, on the Norwegian fjords, from Friday 26 to Saturday 27 October 2023, 260 jurors from around forty countries around... more
FishBaltic Sea: EU agreement for new fish stocks
The TACs have been reshaped, with the aim of reconciling sustainability and the interests of fishermen
European Union fisheries ministers have reached a political agreement on total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for the most commercially important fish stocks in the Baltic Sea. The agreement is in... more
ForeignCuba: shortage of powdered milk. Belarus helps it
Meeting between presidents of the Chambers of the two countries promises strengthening agricultural cooperation
Among non-NATO countries, a new collaboration is being strengthened: that between Cuba and Belarus. An area that the respective governments would like to implement is that of agricultural cooperation:... more
SustainabilityBiomethane: Hera Group and Inalca inaugurate plant
By investing 28 million euros, NewCo Biorg is setting up a cutting-edge structure in the circular economy
The inauguration of the innovative biomethane production plant built by NewCo Biorg took place today in Spilamberto, in the province of Modena. This company is the result of a partnership between Herambiente... more
TechnologyNuclear for agriculture? Now you can
FAO and AIEA present the Atoms4Food project, aimed at improving food efficiency
To provide a broad-based response to the global need for sustainable food systems, the heads of two United Nations agencies have announced a new initiative called Atoms4Food to offer member countries assistance... more
Economy and financeIbf Servizi acquires Abaco from Idea Taste of Italy
The company strengthens leadership in agritech
Ibf Servizi, a company in the portfolio of the Nextalia Private Equity fund, and participated by BF Agricola (BF group, controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi and listed in Milan), has finalized the... more
AgrifoodItalian Fine Food acquires the Tuscan Savini Tartufi
Enterprise value estimated at approximately 12 million euros
First investment for the Italian Fine Food fund (promoted by Avm Gestioni Sgr with a collection target of 100 million euros), which has acquired the Tuscan Savini Tartufi. "The operation - explains a note... more
DessertsNespresso launches "Pumpkin Spice Cake"
For Halloween, the limited edition coffee arrives, made unique by the sweet notes of pumpkin and spices
Autumn is back, a unique combination of colours, flavours, scents and traditions, including Halloween. During the spookiest night of the year, adults and children alike have fun decorating pumpkins and... more
Studies and researchWork break: cappuccino brings together four European countries
In the Bel Paese, espresso confirms itself as sovereign (78%), while the Germans favor filter coffee (44%)
All the results of a Gfk research for Eva conducted in Italy, Germany, France and Spain. more
IndustryIllva Saronno Holding SpA acquires G&P and the Alvena brand
Disaronno Ingredients thus strengthens distribution and expands its portfolio
Illva Saronno Holding SpA, an Italian multinational active in the global alcohol market thanks mainly to Disaronno, continues its expansion strategy by announcing today the acquisition of a majority share... more
AgrifoodGlyphosate. Italian government is against the ban but would prohibit it in the drying phase"
The Minister of Agriculture announces the imminent vote in Parliament for the ban on synthetic meat
"The Italian Parliament will definitively ban the production, marketing and import of synthetic food in our nation as soon as possible. Thanks to the presidents of the Agriculture Commissions of the Senate... more
FairsHostMilano 2023 kicks off with over 2,100 exhibitors from 50 countries
The companies present at the event (October 13-17) cover a 178 billion euro market
There will be more talk than usual about innovation, technology, artificial intelligence and the circular economy at HostMilano 2023. The exhibition dedicated to catering and hospitality opens its doors... more
MeatsAmadori takes a 70% stake in Forno d'Oro
The operation will guarantee the group to control the cold cuts segment
Amadori strengthens its role in the poultry meat sector thanks to an industrial partnership with Forno d'Oro, a Veneto based food processing company specialized in the processing and production of high-end... more
WinesChampagne Armand de Brignac announces Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Number Four
New creation in the Cuvée range, an intense and generous expression of Pinot Noir
An extremely rare and precious Champagne, which rested for 7 years in the cellar until disgorgement, which took place on 20 April 2023 more
AgrifoodFederalimentare: "10 cases of Italian Sounding discovered in Anuga"
The products were immediately removed. President Mascarino: "this year there is a strong signal of protection of our made in Italy"
“The fight against the phenomenon of Italian Sounding and the counterfeiting activities of Italian agri-food products at the Anuga 2023 fair proved to be fully effective”. This was stated in a Federalimentare (it... more
Baby foodNutripiatto: five recipes for the prolonged summer
Pumpkin, chickpeas, carrots, dried fruit, peas: the new proposals of the Nestlè nutritional program
The astronomical summer ended on September 22nd, the meteorological one on August 31st; yet, these days the calendar seems to have moved back a month. It is still summer on the beaches while the heat has... more
FairsAnuga 2023: record edition with 140 thousand visitors
Around 7,900 exhibitors from 118 countries. Italy at the top with over a thousand companies
Anuga, the largest and most important trade fair in the world for food and drinks, confirmed itself as the undisputed leader over the course of the five days of exhibition (7-11 October 2023). The following... more
AgrifoodEurostat: in 2020, only 4.2% of EU workers were farmers
The highest concentration of workers in the primary sector was found in Romania
In 2020, approximately 4.5% of the EU's total employment, an estimated 9.4 million people, worked within the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector. The vast majority, or 4.2% of total employment, worked... more
Cheese and dairy productsGermany is the second world destination for italian cheeses
Assolatte closes Anuga 2023 with rising numbers and strong interest from US and Asian consumers /Gallery
Anuga 2023, the largest food fair in the world, is closing today. With 450 stands dedicated to milk, butter, cheese and yogurt, dairy confirms itself as one of the leading sectors of the event. 80 Italian... more
VideoEcomondo will host the general states of the green economy
Peraboni (IEG) explains the importance of the next edition. Minister Pichetto Fratin: "Green is worth it!"
Ecomondo crosses the finishing line of the 26th edition and, again this year, will bring the best of cutting-edge green technologies to Rimini. Compared to the first editions, the real leap in quality... more
ForeignSpain: lights and shadows for olive oil
A 15% increase in the harvest is expected but in Andalusia production collapses (-40%)
Olive oil production in Spain is expected to stand at 765,300 tonnes during the 2023/2024 campaign. Numbers that suggest a +15% compared to the previous season (in which 664 thousand tons were totaled),... more
FairsItalian Exhibition Group: Maurizio Renzo Ermeti is the new president
The Board of Directors appoints the successor of Lorenzo Cagnoni, who passed away on 5 September
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group SpA (Ieg), a company listed on the Euronext Milan of Borsa Italiana SpA and a leading company in Italy in the organization of international trade fair... more
Mineral waters and drinksPepsiCo 3rd quarter: revenues soar ($23.45 billion)
It expects earnings per share to rise 13%, rather than the 12% initially expected
PepsiCo Q3 Earnings and Revenues Above Best Expectations. The multinational reported earnings per share of $2.25, which adjusts the expected $2.15, and revenues of $23.45 billion versus the expected $23.39... more
LiqueursNolet acquires Lucas Bols for 269.5 million euros
A Dutch giant in the global spirits and cocktails market now looms
Nolet Group and Lucas Bols announced that they have reached a conditional agreement for the purchase by Nolet of all issued and outstanding shares of Lucas Bols, at a price of 18 euros, for a total of... more
HealthAvian vaccine: EFSA opinion expected for March 2024
From the EU Commission a request for feedback on the effectiveness against currently circulating viruses
On the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) front, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will issue a new scientific opinion, which is expected to be finalized in March 2024. The European Commission... more
AgrifoodPesticides: more gradual halving, until 2035
The compromise measure passes by a clear majority to the EU Agriculture Commission
On pesticides, farmers' dissent obtains a compromise: the halving of pesticides will take place by 2035, rather than by 2030. The measure in the name of flexibility was voted yesterday in the Agriculture... more
BeverageOktoberfest: record number of visitors but people drink less (and spend more)
Beer consumption at the Bavarian event is recovering but below pre-pandemic levels
Not even beverages escape the great paradox of recent years: more revenue for companies (almost always), less volumes sold (often), less consumption in general (always). Even the Oktoberfest knows something... more
NewsLidl contested by animal rights activists at the CSR show
They are protesting the breeding conditions of the chickens sold by the discount store
At the CSR Show in Milan, on Friday 6 October, a protest against Lidl took place, as part of an international campaign against the discount group, which began a year ago: 20 European NGOs for the protection... more
FairsAnuga 2023: here is the Top Ten of innovations
A total of 689 companies with more than 2,200 ideas applied to be included in the special exhibition
From 7 to 11 October 2023 the international food & beverage industry meets in Cologne at Anuga. Over the course of five days, over 7,800 exhibitors from 118 countries will present an enormous variety of... more
Economy and financeFood raw materials: prices unchanged in September on a monthly basis
According to the FAO report, the index recorded a decline of 10.7% compared to last year
The increase in sugar (+8.9%) and corn (+7%) offsets the decrease in meat (-1%) and dairy products (-2.3%). more
CoffeeCimbali Group acquires its distributor in Switzerland
Enrico Bracesco, already General Manager of the multinational, will become chairman of the Board of Directors of Vassalli Service AG
Cimbali Group, an Italian multinational specialized in the design and production of professional espresso coffee machines and equipment dedicated to coffee shops, announced that on 2 October 2023 the acquisition... more
MeatsParma Ham: 2.5 million pieces sold abroad in 2022
With these numbers the Consortium will present itself at the Anuga stands in the next few days
The Parma Ham Consortium returns to be a protagonist at Anuga, the largest international exhibition dedicated to the food sector, which will take place in Cologne from 7 to 11 October. In a year full of... more
Oils and condimentsModena Balsamic Vinegar: Germany second market for exports (14%)
In Anuga (Cologne, 7-11 October), the Consortium Profile project will be illustrated at the IGP stand
In Cologne, Germany, one of the most significant events in the Food & Beverage sector will take place from 7 to 11 October, the Anuga 2023 fair and the Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar... more