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Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures: New Plant Inaugurated in Nigeria
Investing in Africa's Most Populous Country, Prospect for Long-Term Growth
Guala Closures, a manufacturer of closures for the spirits, wine, water, beer, soft drinks and edible oil markets, yesterday inaugurated its new production plant in West Africa, strategically located in... more
Studies and researchMacfrut: growing use of biosolutions in the fruit sector
The theme will be extensively covered during the exhibition (Rimini Expo Centre, 6-8 May 2025)
Among the most adopted methods, biofungicides (86%), pheromones (66%) and bioinsecticides (51%) stand out, while bioherbicides account for 1.8%. more
HealthSanpellegrino Observatory: Water, an ally against the effects of metropolitan stress
Proper daily hydration can improve cognitive and emotional resilience
Living in an urban environment means dealing with a series of stressors on a daily basis that impact our psycho-physical well-being. Pollution, noise, frenetic pace and crowding put a strain on our body,... more
CoffeeEpochal turning point: Bialetti passes into Chinese management
Nuo Octagon Signs Two Contracts for the Acquisition of 78.56% of the Capital
After reporting the good results of the 2024 budget, Bialetti announced the transfer of a large part of its assets into Chinese hands. The Brescia-based coffee machine group has signed an agreement with... more
MeatsCoppa di Parma Igp: turnover rises to 74 million euros in 2024
The incidence of exports (+6%) and trays (33% of total turnover) is growing
An export share that rises to 16%, thus bringing the turnover to 74 million euros. And a growth in pre-sliced products, which have come to represent 33% of the overall turnover. The Coppa di Parma PGI... more
AgrifoodLebanon: First Farmers Market, Bridge of Peace
A new meeting and social space with zero-mile products is born in Tripoli
Last weekend, at the King Fahed Public Garden, “Urban Farmers” was inaugurated, the first real farmers market in the city of Tripoli, another historic step towards building a network of agricultural mar... more
Catering and hospitalityMcDonald's Italy: Shared Value 2024 Estimated at 164 Million Euros
About 3,000 new jobs created, for 48.2 million in wages and contributions
With 51 new restaurants opening in 2024 and an ambitious growth plan, McDonald's renews its commitment to investing in Italy, generating value that also benefits local communities, the agri-food supply... more
Studies and researchAnuga 2025: Focus on Alternative Proteins
Their demand is growing three times faster than the availability of the products
Anuga, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, together with its knowledge partner Innova Market Insights, presents the decisive trends and key topics for 2025. These... more
PetfoodPurina Pro Plan - Atp Tour: Multi-year partnership for high-quality nutrition
Global platform to raise awareness of taking care of your dogs and cats like athletes
Purina Pro Plan, part of the Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe group, and the ATP today announced a multi-year partnership that will see Purina Pro Plan become the Official Partner of the ATP Tour. Globally... more
NewsKitKat: Kantar Awarded for "Break Better" Campaign
Brand Ranked Second in Creative Effectiveness Awards 2025
Nestlé’s KitKat brand has placed second in Kantar’s 2025 Creative Effectiveness Awards for the TV category. Selected based on consumer research, the awards celebrate the previous year’s most creative and ef... more
HealthNestlé: Powdered Milk and Soya to Fight Malnutrition
Bear Brand Milk N' Soy Launches in the Philippines, Focusing on Quality Plant-Based Protein
As part of its efforts to make good nutrition accessible to those who need it most, Nestlé is launching Bear Brand Milk N’ Soy, a soy-based powdered milk drink for school-age children in the Philippines. Ne... more
DistributionDespar Italia closes 2024 with a turnover of 4.5 billion euros
General Manager Fabbri: "Great strides towards reaching 25% market share" / Attachment
Despar Italia, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, consolidates its growth path, closing 2024 with a turnover to... more
DessertsKinder Sorpresa... it's you: a dream come true
At Milan Design Week 2025, technology and creativity at the service of the customers
On the occasion of the Milan Design Week 2025, from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 April in via Novi 2 in Milan, the Kinder Sorpresa Design Studio opens to the public, a one-of-a-kind experiential space. An... more
Economy and financeEU agri-food trade: surplus at 63.6 billion euros
Both exports (+6.6 billion) and imports (+12.4 billion) are growing. UK is the leading partner
The European Commission's Agri-Food Report 2024 shows that both exports and imports in the sector have reached a record high. Despite ongoing global challenges, the report describes several positive developments.... more
NewsDuties: Italian Foreign Minister calls for removal of EU tariffs on US bourbon
Tajani affirms it would be a "counterproductive" move for Italian wine exports
Tariffs have become a soap opera, with twists and turns every hour of the day. The European Union will remove bourbon from the list of US products subject to 50% "counter-tariffs," in response to Donald... more
ForeignBlue tongue. France: government finances vaccines for serotypes 1 and 8
Measure announced to mitigate the impact of the ovine disease, particularly widespread in the South of the country
The French government has announced that it will commit to limiting the impact of "bluetongue" by ensuring access to vaccines for the benefit of sheep farmers. Through a public procurement contract, doses... more
ForeignDuties. Spain. Agriculture Minister: "We will firmly defend our interests"
Iberian Food is worth over 75.4 billion euros, or 20% of all exports
The Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, today highlighted his country's agri-food potential and export capacity. Planas noted that agri-food exports represent 20% of the total... more
AgrifoodCross-border unfair trading practices: EU Council approves new mandate
Mutual assistance mechanism introduced for information request and exchange /Annex
EU Member States' representatives in the Special Committee on Agriculture (SCA) have approved the European Council's negotiating mandate on a regulation on new rules to combat unfair cross-border trading... more
Studies and researchNestlé: for 86% of Italians, the family is a place of care and protection
This is confirmed by a new investigation by the group, supported by an anthropologist from the University of Trento
When life puts us to the test, that's where we want to take refuge: in the nest where everything began, where we learned to live. Where we return when the world outside becomes too much. This is what emerges... more
AgrifoodEurovo expands into Spain and the UK
Italian group acquires historic Iberian company Granja Pinilla and majority stakes in Two Chicks
Eurovo Group, leader in the eggs and egg products sector, announces new acquisitions and strategic partnerships in Europe, further consolidating its presence on international markets. These achievements... more
FairsMacfrut 2025: exhibition space grows
Over 1400 exhibitors, 40% of which are foreign, 1500 top buyers, three world symposiums expected at the 42nd edition
Macfrut, much more than a trade fair: a 365-day journey through the global fruit and vegetable supply chain that finds its meeting point from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 May 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre.... more
Pasta and bakery productsBarilla is the world's leading food company by reputation
In the Global Rep Track 100 the group advances 4 positions compared to last year
Barilla confirms itself as the first company in the world in the food sector for reputation for the second consecutive year in the latest Global RepTrak 100, conducted by RepTrak, an American company that... more
FairsTuttofood 2025: over 3000 exhibitors and 90 thousand visitors expected
Cellie (Fiere Parma): "Not just a simple exhibition showcase but an international network"
Tuttofood Milano 2025, now in its tenth edition overall, redesigned in its strategic objectives, will become a point of reference and aggregation for the agri-food industry and culture on a global level,... more
SustainabilityxFarm Technologies with Forever Bambù for water footprint reduction
In two years 70% water saved, optimizing the well-being of plants
Two times two is four: these are the probes that for two years have been sinking into the soil of the bamboo groves of Castiglione della Pescaia (GR) and Sovicille (SI) of Forever Bambù Società Benefit, a... more
BeverageRoyal Unibrew: revenues rise to 2.015 billion euros (+16%) in 2024
Growing numbers in the European and Italian market after the acquisition of Vrumona
Royal Unibrew, the holding company of brands such as Ceres and Lemonsoda, closed 2024 with growing numbers despite a struggling market. Net revenues rose to 2.015 billion euros (+16% on 2023), while organic... more
BeverageHeineken Silver: From Beer to Beauty Cream
Asian markets launch Heineken Smootheriser, new skin smoother
Heineken Silver, the beer renowned for its ultra-refreshing smoothness, today introduces The Heineken Smootheriser, a skin-smoothing beauty cream. Blurring the lines between beer and beauty, the cream... more
AgrifoodAife/Italian Feed Chain: Opportunities Come from the East
From May 19th to 21st, some member companies will participate in the China Animal Husbandry Expo
Aife/Filiera Italiana Foraggi's 2025 is full of international initiatives aimed at promoting Italian dried and dehydrated fodder on Asian markets, thanks above all to the European project that the Association... more
PeopleMcDonald's: Massimiliano Maffioli new Chief Restaurant Officer
He will be responsible for strengthening collaboration and integration between company areas for business development
McDonald's Italy announces the appointment of Massimiliano Maffioli as Chief Restaurant Officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for the Field, Franchising and National Operations functions, with... more
Catering and hospitalityLongino & Cardenal: revenues up to 36.9 million euros (+3.1%)
Profit improves, even if the result remains negative
The Board of Directors 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
ZootechnyLivestock: An unprecedented appeal to Europe
125 organizations call for a strategy to valorize animal proteins on a scientific basis/Annex
An unprecedented initiative, an appeal launched by 125 European organizations (breeders, producers, industrialists, professional and inter-professional organizations, consortia, scholars and academics):... more
FairsVinitaly 2025: 4000 companies and a full fair
Operators expected from 140 countries. Focus of the 57th edition: promotion, internationalization, change
Vinitaly looks beyond trade barriers and for its 57th edition, at Veronafiere from 6 to 9 April, presents itself with approximately 4,000 companies and a full exhibition area, confirming its role as the... more
FairsMarca Poland: debut in Poznań on April 2nd
Preparations are in full swing for the two-day private label event in Eastern Europe
Marca Poland, the first trade fair dedicated to the private label market in Eastern Europe, will debut in Poznań on 2 and 3 April 2025. An unprecedented event, born from the collaboration between BolognaFiere... more
HealthSanpellegrino Observatory: Hydration Promotes Good Mood
An optimal balance promotes the production of neurotransmitters linked to psychological well-being
Drinking water is not only a physiological necessity, but also a powerful ally for mental well-being. The brain, which is approximately 75% water, depends on a correct water balance to function optimally.... more
WinesEuropean Vinegar Association: ribbon cut in Bruxelles
Group will be lead by Valéry Brabant, supported by Patricia Surendok and Sabrina Federzoni
The new association European Vinegar Association (Eva) has finally seen the light in Brussels, with the aim of providing a common home for all European vinegar producers. “We are pleased to have contributed t... more
BeverageHeineken Italia Receives the Milano Marketing Festival Award
“Category Leader” recognition for beer at the closing ceremony of the event
Heineken Italia received the prestigious award for the “Category Leader” category during the closing ceremony of the ninth edition of the Milano Marketing Festival, the annual event that involves professors, exp... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano returns as protagonist at Formaggi & Sorrisi 2025
From March 28th to 30th, the new edition of the festival, with tastings, "educational cow" and workshops
In 2024, Grana Padano Dop exports exceeded sales on the domestic market, reaching 52% of the total production marketed with 2,685,541 forms and an increase of 9.15% compared to the previous year. Lombardy... more
Catering and hospitalityChef Express: food hall inaugurated in Padua station (Italy)
Three formats - bar, fast food and pizzeria - for a diversified catering offer
Chef Express, the company that manages all the catering activities of the Cremonini Group, officially inaugurated today the new food hall in the Padua station, a strategic hub for transport in the North-East... more
Oils and condimentsTraditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: consolidated partnership with Fondazione Arena Verona
Round table on tourism promotion, with an exclusive concert in the prestigious setting
The fruitful collaboration as Official supplier of the Arena di Verona Opera Festival by the Consortium for the Protection of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena continues, under the banner of a passion... more
AgrifoodWorld Flour Day. Italmopa: Italian flours and semolina, fruit of excellence
President Valente announces the 4th edition of "Molini a Porte Aperte" for next May 24th
Today, March 20, is World Flour Day. In this regard, Italmopa - Associazione Industriali Mugnai d'Italia, a member of FederPrima and Confindustria, which exclusively represents the Italian milling industry,... more
SustainabilityNestlé and Unesco together for "climate resilience"
The company and the international organization working to realign the professional skills of young people
One hundred teams of young social impact innovators will receive grants to develop relevant skills and solutions that improve the resilience and sustainability of food systems, with a focus on regenerative... more
Beverage"Kitchen Attraction": Sanbittèr celebrates World Happiness Day
Brand highlights the trend whereby the kitchen has become the happiest place in the house
On the occasion of World Happiness Day, Sanbittèr outlines “Kitchen Attraction”, underlining how the kitchen has become over the years the happiest place in the house, the beating heart of conviviality and... more
HealthMenopause. Nestlé Health Science: The 9 Essential Amino Acids to Maintain Well-Being
A healthy and balanced diet, with the right amount of proteins, can mitigate the most common ailments.
Menopause is a new phase of life, to be lived with awareness and serenity. However, some symptoms such as loss of muscle tone, fatigue, hot flashes and fragile bones can slow down the daily rhythm of many... more
Packaging and logisticsFas International closes 2024 with a turnover of 57.4 million euros
Growing numbers but also many challenges for the Veneto retail tech company
Fas International, a Vicenza-based company and player in the vending market, closes 2024 with significantly increased numbers thanks to the consolidation of a new vending idea, “retail tech”, a change of... more
Mineral waters and drinksSanpellegrino: Ilenia Ruggeri new GM
With more than 20 years in the Nestlé, she will be responsible for accelerating the performance of international brands
Sanpellegrino has announced the appointment of Ilenia Ruggeri as its new general manager. Born in Como in 1971, the manager has over twenty years of experience within the Nestlé Group and a deep knowledge... more
TechnologyxFarm Technologies: Brazil, the new frontier
Italian Company partners with Checkplant and increases its reach in Latin America
xFarm Technologies, a leading tech company in the digitalization of agriculture that supports more than 500,000 farms every day together with an ecosystem of over one hundred large companies on a total... more
FairsTuttofood 2025: the new format presented in Tokyo
Cellie (Fiere di Parma): "US tariffs push us to focus on the dynamism of Asian markets"
12% of the foreign companies present at Tuttofood Milano 2025 come from Asian and Pacific countries (including China): a fact that emerged during the Japanese stage of the international roadshow “The I... more
SustainabilityNestlé Italy: over 750K capsules recycled by the Recap project
In 3 years, 37 collection centers opened in 28 municipalities in Northern Italy
On the occasion of International Recycling Day (March 18), the Nestlé Group in Italy (with the Nescafé Dolce Gusto brand) and illycaffè recall their commitment to sustainability through Recap, the first na... more
DistributionMarr: revenues rise to 2.098 billion euros in 2024
Ebitda stands at 120.2 million euros. Sales also growing in the first two months of 2025
The Board of Directors of Marr SpA (Milan: Marr.MI), a leading company in Italy in the marketing and distribution of food products to the foodservice sector, today approved the consolidated financial statements... more
Studies and researchCitrus: Origin and diversification of blood oranges revealed
Markers identified for the traceability of Moro and Tarocco / Attachment Crea
Thanks to the genome sequencing of 20 varieties of Sicilian oranges, mutations capable of revealing the origin, evolution and differentiation of oranges have been identified, useful for the genetic traceability... more
SustainabilityIntesa Sanpaolo: $870 million for record-breaking photovoltaic in New York
Built by Greenbacker, it is the largest plant in the American state
The Imi - Corporate & Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo, led by Mauro Micillo , has structured and partially underwritten, together with a pool of international banks, a long-term loan of... more