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ForeignTaiwan: exports to the USA and Japan exceed that of China
Agriculture minister visits Seattle for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting on food
Taiwan's Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-Chung led a delegation to the United States to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting on Food Security in Seattle. Minister Chen... more
ForeignSpain: 37.5 million euro tender for agricultural innovation
The grants are part of the strategic plan for the common agricultural policy
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, through the Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (Fega), has opened the call, in advance for 2023, for aid for the preparation and implementation... more
AgrifoodMarr: revenues exceed 1 billion euros in the first half of 2023
The budget approved by the BoD marks an increase compared to the same period of the previous year
The Board of Directors of Marr SpA, a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food and non-food products to the foodservice sector, today approved the half-year financial report as... more
BeverageCampari: change in share capital and voting rights
The majority shareholder Lagfin SCA confirms its commitment to the growth of the Group
Davide Campari-Milano NV has concluded the conversion of 594,021,404 Special Voting Shares A held by the majority shareholder Lagfin SCA Société en Commandite par Actions and by other shareholders into a... more
DistributionPrices doubled for environmental impact: madness of a German chain
For one week Penny increases some food products by up to 94%. The reason? They pollute...
The brand has also been present in Italy since 1994 and today has over 400 discount stores with an "offensive" format, thanks to which it wants to attack the market, with innovation and determination, in order to obtain positive results for itself and for customers ". So it is reported on their site. Let's hope that the "offensive" does not include bizarre initiatives such as the one carried out in Germany in Italy. more
Studies and researchBarilla: safe and high-quality durum wheat thanks to DNA analysis
Exclusive: the new methods to verify the purity of the product and any critical microbial issues
Barilla has enriched its quality control and safety system for the durum wheat supply chain with a set of techniques which, through DNA analysis, can be particularly informative regarding certain aspects... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr invests in the Snaidero Group together with Amco
The operation envisaged a capital increase of over 15 million euro
IDeA Corporate Credit Recovery II (“IDeA Ccr II”), managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, today finalized an investment agreement in the Snaidero Group, confirming its support for the new 2023-2027 dev... more
FairsMacfrut 2024 is presented in Doha
Missions are also planned in Latin America open to fruit and vegetable companies
Macfrut 2024 is presented in Doha. Appointment on Wednesday 11 October in the capital of Qatar on the occasion of the presentation of the Italy Pavilion at Expo Doha designed by Cesena Fiera. The exhibiting... more
ForeignUkraine: Odesa port bombed
Russian drones against infrastructure to prevent grain exports. A silo was also damaged
A new attack by Russian drones occurred overnight in the Odesa oblast, on the Black Sea. Local governor Oleg Kiper reported this on Telegram this morning, specifying that "fires broke out in port facilities... more
BeverageDiageo: sales up 10.7% in the first half of 2023
However, volumes (-7.4%) and operating margin (-147 basis points) declined
Diageo, one of the world's leading alcoholic beverages producers, ended H1 2023 with sales of £17.1 billion, up 10.7% from a year earlier. This progress is notably attributed to strong organic growth... more
FairsEurochocolate 2023: autumn edition dedicated to big names
Among the novelties, events with pioneers of raw chocolate, obtained from unroasted cocoa beans
Another important preview in view of the next edition of Eurochocolate scheduled from 13 to 22 October at Umbriafiere in Bastia Umbra (Perugia). Accompanied by the claim inspired by Einstein's extremely... more
FairsAnuga 2023 against food waste
At the next edition it will be possible to donate advanced products or products close to expiry
Anuga, one of the most important world trade fairs for the food industry, is promoting its campaign against food waste and, to this end, is involving all the links in the food chain, from production companies... more
Economy and financeDeA Capital Real Estate Iberia: 100% occupancy of the Villaverde logistics platform in 5 months
The warehouse was the first expansion project in the Spanish market
DeA Capital Real Estate Iberia announces the full occupancy of its new last mile logistics project located in Villaverde (Madrid), just 11 km from the city centre, a privileged location for last mile e-commerce... more
DessertsBarry Callebaut: Kai Hummel is the new Global Head of Corporate Communications
The manager will take up his position in the Swiss confectionery company on 1 September
Kai Hummel has been appointed Global Head of Corporate Communications for the Barry Callebaut Group, a Swiss confectionary company, and will assume the position on September 1st. The manager succeeds Christiaan... more
AgrifoodBf (Bonifiche Ferraresi), announces a new capital increase
Industrial plan launched: shareholders will have to invest 300 million
Bf Spa, the controlling holding company of Bonifiche Ferraresi, recently presented the new 2023-2027 business plan, with the aim - in summary - of strengthening the presence of the national agro-industrial... more
CoffeeLavazza Group: 8 new appointments around the world
The Italian and Iberian regional area will be led by Igor Nuzzi
Lavazza has announced a series of organizational changes for the regional areas and the Group companies. To promote more dynamic and effective corporate management, a new organizational structure was approved,... more
AgrifoodEU: agri-food exports at the highest levels after three years
Trade surplus of +6.9 billion euros, an increase of 28% on a monthly basis
After February’s exports bounce back, the EU agri-food tradecontinued to progress with a significant increase of exports in March. This has resulted in a trade surplus of +€6.9 billion, representing a 2... more
AgrifoodIndian rice: EU liberalises it, Italian producers don't agree
According to the Ente Nazionale Risi, reciprocity is needed on the use of pesticides
After a ten-year hiatus, in the summer of 2022 the European Commission resumed negotiations with India for the definition of a free trade agreement. India is the world's largest exporter of rice and in... more
DessertsLindt & Sprüngli: revenue growth in the 1H23
Forecasts for the year revised upwards thanks to sales growth
The first half of 2023 was very positive for the Lindt & Sprüngli Group. Compared to the previous year, turnover grew organically by +10.1%, reaching 2.09 billion Swiss francs (excluding Russia). Operating... more
Cheese and dairy productsAssolatte-Usdec: strategic alliance for the dairy sector
President Zanetti: "Ambitious agreement: USA key destination for our businesses"
The US Dairy Export Council, the National Milk Producers Federation and Italian Assolatte signed a Memorandum of Understanding today. The agreement was created to support the development of fruitful international... more
SustainabilityEU: 25 million euros for biodiversity management
FAO will lead a consortium of partners. Among the objectives: to reduce the consumption of wild meat
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed €25 million in additional funding from the European Union (EU) to extend and scale up the Sustainable Wildlife Management P... more
Mineral waters and drinksAcqua Panna for Connection Award: the Chinese He-Sen Liu wins
Great expectations for the final of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
As preparations continue for the eagerly awaited Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23, to be held in Milan on 4 and 5 October 2023, the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy... more
Cheese and dairy productsItalian milk group Granarolo Baby lands in China
Social pages opened for the launch of the distinctive line of products dedicated to children
Granarolo SpA, the first agro-food group with Italian capital, officially launches Granarolo Baby in China, the international version of the distinctive line in the name of innovation dedicated to the... more
ForeignRussia: new duties on wine coming?
According to government leaks, they could increase from 12.5% to 20%
The strategy would be to penalize producers from hostile countries and favor allied or neutral countries such as South Africa or Armenia. more
IndustryNestlé: first-half sales at CHF 46.3 billion (+1.6%)
Purina and infant nutrition are up in double digits. S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna tow the waters
Nestlé has released its mid-year report globally. The multinational's organic growth was seen in all geographic areas and categories reaching 8.7%, (with 9.5% pricing and real internal growth of -0.8%).Total... more
Catering and hospitalityHyle Capital Partners invests in Berberè
20 new pizzerias in the next 4 years, in Italy and abroad
The Aloe brothers together with Hyle acquire the share held by MiScusi in Berberè and plan an ambitious expansion project: 5 new openings are planned per year for the next 4 years in Italy and Europe.... more
DistributionLillo (Podini family): revenues of 3.7 billion euros (+10.61%) in 2022
All the financial indicators of the parent company of MD and Dedagroup also rose
Lillo SpA, the holding company of the Podini family of Bolzano, which owns, as its main activities, Md SpA - which operates in large-scale distribution, and Dedagroup SpA - active in the world of Information... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express-Alice Pizza: agreement for 30 openings in Italy over the next 5 years
The partnership kicked off with the inauguration at Porta Garibaldi station in Milan
Chef Express, a catering company controlled by the Cremonini Group, leader in Italy in stations with 54 railway stations and present in airports and motorway areas for a total of 410 points of sale and... more
DistributionAldi crosses the finish line of 160 points of sale in 5 years in Italy
Thursday the inauguration of two new discount stores in Emilia Romagna and in Veneto
Aldi, part of the German discount chain Aldi Süd, consolidates its presence in Northern Italy with the inauguration of two new stores in San Stino di Livenza (Ve) and Rimini, ready to welcome customers... more
ForeignUkraine /2. Is a "Lithuanian route" opening for wheat?
EU agriculture ministers meet to find a solution to the trade stalemate
While the fate of the Black Sea Grain Initiative seems plunged into the darkest darkness, an attempt to get out of the tunnel comes from the Ministers of Agriculture of the European Union. At the center... more
Coffeeillycaffè: revenues up 5% in the first half of 2023
Boom of the group in the USA (+16%) and in Horeca (27%). CEO Scocchia announces an agreement with China
The Board of Directors of illycaffè SpA has approved the interim management report for the first half of 2023. "We are satisfied with the results for the first half of 2023. The growth in all the main... more
ForeignUkraine: Zelensky calls again for the free movement of grain
The president calls for the end of export restrictions and receives Romania's solidarity
Once again Volodymyr Zelensky has thundered against the export ban for some Ukrainian agricultural goods in five European Union countries. The Ukrainian president has called for the lifting of a ban he... more
WinesMarchesi Frescobaldi acquires Domaine Roy & fils in Oregon
The American cellar uses the natural cooling effect of the soil
Marchesi Frescobaldi, one of the leading Italian wineries, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Domaine Roy & fils, one of the most prestigious producers in Oregon... more
FairsCosmofood, towards the 2023 edition
From 6 to 8 November, an exclusively B2B exhibition format reserved for out-of-home supply chain operators
Back to the Vicenza fair for the 2023 edition of Cosmofood, the reference event of the Italian Exhibition Group (Ieg) for Horeca in the Triveneto. And it will return with a substantial novelty: the event... more
HealthFruit and vegetables: WHO recommends 400 g per day
The updated guidelines of the UN body on fats, sugars, carbohydrates and fibres
The World Health Organization has updated its guidelines on total fat, saturated fat and trans fat, and carbohydrates, based on the latest scientific evidence.The three new guidelines (saturated fatty... more
Packaging and logisticsPackaging directive: the Italian "soft line" passes
Recycling has been encouraged, with more flexible rules regarding the size of containers
After the emissions directive, the Italian line collects a new victory. In fact, a decidedly softened version of the packaging directive has been passed to the Industry and Agriculture Commissions of the... more
NewsSustainable food systems: all ready for the inauguration in Rome
Heads of state and government from 193 countries are expected at the second edition of the UN summit (FAO, 24-26 July)
Three days to go until the second United Nations Summit on Sustainable Food Systems. The appointment this year is Rome, from 24 to 26 July, at the headquarters of the FAO. Two years later, from the first... more
BeverageRoyal Unibrew Group acquires brewery from Birra Castello
The Danish company takes over the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant, in the province of Udine
The Royal Unibrew Group, a multi-beverage company, announced today the signing of the agreement for the acquisition of the San Giorgio di Nogaro plant in the province of Udine, from Birra Castello. This... more
BeverageTequila: Italy 8th world importer
Imports in our country more than doubled (+103%) in 2022, compared to 2021
In the vicinity of Tequila Day, which is celebrated on July 24th, interesting news arrives around the most famous of Latin American distillates. In fact, Italy was in eighth place in the world for imports... more
LiqueursMontenegro Group: Sergio Fava is the new CEO
In the company for eight years, the manager has a long experience in the spirits sector
Sergio Fava is the new CEO of Gruppo Montenegro. He assumed the position effective July 19, succeeding Marco Ferrari , who is leaving office to pursue other opportunities. “We announce with great satisfaction a... more
ForeignUkraine wheat: September 15 deadline "unacceptable" for Hungary
Budapest would like to extend the import ban to protect its farmers
The deadline of 15 September imposed on the countries of the European Union bordering Ukraine for the lifting of the ban on the import of cereals from the country at war is "unacceptable to us". So said... more
ForeignUsa: crackdown on unfair agricultural and livestock competition
Agreement between Usda and 31 state prosecutors to monitor prices and protect consumers
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched a partnership between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in... more
Government actsSynthetic food bill passes in the italian Senate
Production and marketing ban approved with 93 yes, 28 no and 33 abstentions
The bill prescribing a ban on the production and marketing of synthetic food and feed has passed the Senate. The hall of Palazzo Madama gave the green light to the provision with 93 yes, 28 no and 33 abstentions.... more
NewsWheat Ukraine/2. Polish minister: "Russia uses cereals as a weapon"
The owner of Agriculture, Robert Telus, hopes for an extension of the embargo beyond September 15th
Russia is using wheat as a weapon, Polish Agriculture Minister Robert Telus said, after the collapse of the UN-brokered deal that allowed Ukraine to export wheat via the Black Sea. Telus urged the European... more
NewsWheat Ukraine. Peskov: "We will give our cereals for free"
The statements of the Kremlin's spokesman after the non-renewal of the agreement
After the non-renewal of the agreement on Ukrainian wheat, the Russian government is once again changing its strategy and displacing its Western adversaries. Europe's stance on the grain deal "should be... more
Fairs"Anuga Organic": the largest organic trade fair
Group exhibitions expected in Cologne next October from 16 countries and 4 continents
The next edition of Anuga, which will be held in Cologne from 7 to 11 October 2023, will offer a complete picture of the global offer of organic products. At the "Anuga Organic" trade fair, visitors will... more
ForeignFishing: Spain releases aid for the EU-Morocco protocol
Funds financed partly by the government, partly by the European fund
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has accelerated procedures so that the fishing fleet affected by the finalization of the fisheries protocol between the European Union and Morocco... more
Fruit and vegetablesFruttagel closes 2022 with a turnover of 146.7 million euros
Stanislao Fabbrino confirmed as president, Paolo Cristofori appointed general manager
On 25 May, the assembly was held to approve Fruttagel's financial statements for the 2022 financial year. Initially scheduled for 19 May, the assembly was postponed due to the floods which hit all of Romagna... more
Catering and hospitalityWagamama brings pan-Asian cuisine to Rome
The well-known English format opens the first restaurant in the capital
Wagamama, a pan-Asian restaurant format, born in the UK in 1992 and now widespread in 22 countries, today opened the new restaurant in Termini Station in Rome, the first in the capital.Located in the Mazzoniana... more
BeverageGuala Closures: Luca Mammola new Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Cappelletto will be CEO of Labrenta, the Group's Luxury division
Jonathan Marshall takes over as Business Development Manager Spirits. more