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Studies and researchGrasslands: ecosystem useful for containing climate change
A FAO study explains how to improve carbon storage /Attachment
The first Global Assessment of Soil Carbon in Grasslands report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) analyzes the state of carbon stocks in the world's grasslands and... more
Government actsInternational Olive Council: Roberto Berutti is the Italian candidate
The Government's choice goes on the cabinet member of the EU Agriculture Commissioner
Roberto Berutti , member of the cabinet of the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, is the candidate chosen by the Italian government for the role of executive director of the International Olive Council.... more
IndustryFerrero, new technical innovation hub in Alba
A model of industrial architecture dedicated to food
The new technical innovation center for Ferrero in Alba, in Piedmont, takes the name of Ferrero Technical Center. Designed by the Frigerio Design Group, it represents the new frontier of industrial architecture... more
BeverageCoca Cola: +7% in the last quarter of 2022
The multinational's revenues amounted to 10.13 billion dollars
In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Coca-Cola Company reported net revenues up 7% to $10.13 billion. Organic revenues grew 15%. Adjusted operating margin was 22.7% versus 22.1% a year earlier. Earnings... more
FairsWaiting for BBTech Expo, technologies and services for the beverage supply chain
The event is organized by IEG - Italian Exhibition Group from 19 to 22 February at the Rimini Fair
Simultaneously with Beer&Food Attraction and Italgrob's International Horeca Meeting, it offers a complete vision of the sector. Focus on technological innovation and training, with talks on the challenges of the sector under the banner of quality with the involvement of experts from the academic world. more
SustainabilityREPowerEU: energy measures will be included in the Pnrr
The provision approved by the European Parliament with 535 votes in favour
With 340 votes in favour, 279 against and 21 abstentions, MEPs endorsed the deal reached with the Council on revised CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans in line with the EU’s increased c... more
NewsEcuador: two sites recognized as global agricultural heritage
FAO promotes "chakra" territories as sustainable and suitable for promoting female work
Two agricultural and agroforestry biodiversity systems in Ecuador (one in the Andes and one in the Amazon region of the country) have been recognized as Global Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by... more
Economy and financeEU Economy Forecast: Is the Worst Over?
Growth prospects in the euro area at 0.9%. However, high energy costs continue to weigh
Overall inflation is expected to fall from 9.2% in 2022 to 6.4% in 2023, down to 2.8% in 2024. more
WinesCantina Soave closes 2022 with a +16% turnover
The company changes its name to Cadis 1898, also incorporating Montecchia, Illasi and Terre del Lago
Cantina di Soave concludes 2022 with a growing turnover and changes its name, taking on the acronym which takes up the initials of its original name associated with the year of birth. On its 125th anniversary,... more
ForeignFAO celebrates pulses, "resilient" product
It urges their inclusion in agri-food systems, in order to "achieve the Sustainable Development Goals"
World Pulses Day is celebrated more than ever in the name of resilience and sustainability. The FAO welcomes today's event by underlining how pulses are "improving life" globally "thanks to their low water... more
NewsUkraine: cereal production expected to collapse
The director of the National Agrarian Forum is asking for preferential trading conditions with the EU
"I would like to express my respect and gratitude for the broad support shown by the countries of the European Union to Ukraine and its citizens since the beginning of the war": thus expressed Mariia Didukh... more
NewsMeloni: "Food sovereignty is a priority"
Italian premier against Nutriscore and the "attempt at global food homologation"
A statement against Nutriscore and in defense of our wine and all the food excellences. Italian prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her Government's position in a message to the Economic Conference... more
ForeignSouth Africa /2: the food crisis is around the corner...
The agricultural world is asking for concessions for the supply of petrol and diesel
The country at risk in the next 24 months, and the Russo-Ukrainian war contributes to bringing the agricultural sector to its knees, also a source of products intended for animal feed more
ForeignSouth Africa: food security at risk due to lack of water and energy
Review the zero-interest basket, asks the largest national poultry producer
The crisis into which the industry falls is deepening: in the absence of water and electricity supplies it will become difficult to cultivate corn and soybeans for feed intended for local poultry, the main source of protein in the country more
Economy and financeDanone opens a new research and innovation center in Paris
Five floors and 900 m2 for the Daniel Carasso centre
After the appointment of the three new deputy directors and the change in the managerial structure of the French company and the sale of some brands, now the multinational French del food officially opens... more
WinesFine wine: Sotheby's closes with 121 million euros
According to an analysis, auction sales are up 9% compared to 2022
The fine wine also holds the table in auctions. This was reported by an analysis by the Pambianco Observatory on the wine sector. The study highlights how 2022 was "a wonderful year for fine wine" for... more
Studies and researchBugs, young people like them but not women
Entomophagy is more accepted in countries such as Mexico and China, much less in Europe
The results of a research conducted by four universities on three continents have been published, including the universities of Pisa and Parma. more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo star of the most important fairs in the world in 2023
Sales abroad in 2022 represented 38% of Group turnover, growing year on year
Granarolo SpA returns as a protagonist at some of the most important international exhibitions in the agri-food sector scheduled for 2023 in Europe, Asia and the Americas, to promote its excellent products... more
ForeignArgentina: the agricultural machinery market is flourishing again
2023 begins with a growth of 16.7% compared to last year
Argentina started 2023 recording a growth of 16.7% (compared to 2022), in the registrations of new agricultural machinery. A surprising figure, reports the Argentinean Infocampo, given the collapse of... more
Cheese and dairy productsSaputo closes three plants in the United States
Over 220 million euros for the reorganization of the dairy farm of the family that in Italy owns Bologna Football
Permanent closure of three plants, construction of a new packing site and expansion of stretched cheese manufacturing operations. These are the three drivers of the US reorganization of Saputo Inc, the... more
Economy and financeIreland insists on anti-alcohol labels, Rome holds back
The Ministry of Health confirms that in "2 or 3 months" it will be able to initiate the law
Ireland is going its own way with regards to the idea of integrating health indications on possible harm into alcohol labels, and Italy is preparing for a battle on all possible fronts in order to limit... more
Government actsFood Safety Summit: Rome will host it from 24 to 26 July
Tajani: "Extraordinary result for Italy, we will do our part in achieving the 2030 Agenda"
Italy will host the Food Safety Summit from 24 to 26 July 2023. Heads of state and government and ministers of the 193 member countries of the United Nations will be welcomed in Rome. The Italian proposal,... more
Economy and financeCNH, delisting from Piazza Affari and record results in 2022
The Exor tractor factory remains listed only in New York: last year revenues up 26.7%
Cnh Industrial leaves Piazza Affari. The tractor group of the Exor galaxy has announced its intention to proceed with the delisting from Borsa Italiana by the beginning of 2024. The group will remain listed... more
Government actsEU cracks down on pesticides to protect bees
From the EC new rules to lower the maximum levels of two neonicotinoids in food
The European Commission has adopted new rules which, once enforced, will lower the maximum residue levels of two pesticides in food. Evaluations by EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, have in fact... more
Economy and financeEIB, Italy first EU country for green loans
In 2022, 55% of total resources disbursed to our country for the fight against climate change and environmental sustainability
In 2022 Italy was the first country for loans and resources managed by the EIB Group. This was stated in an official statement by the group made up of the European Investment Bank and the EIF, the European... more
Studies and researchMunich throws a poisoned apple at Val Venosta
In a study, the Umweltinstitut München accuses producers in South Tyrol of uninterrupted use of banned pesticides
The one launched by the Umweltinstitut München, the environmental institute of Munich in Alto Adige, or even better in Val Venosta, is a sort of "poison apple". In fact, the Bavarian institute accuses... more
Economy and financeDole sells its vegetable division to Chiquita
The deal is worth approximately $ 293 million
Dole sells its fresh vegetable division to a subsidiary of Fresh Express, a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International. The deal is worth approximately $293 million and is subject to "some adjustments."With... more
DessertsWorld Nutella Day: 16 years of 'social' celebrations
Sunday 5 February the virtual global event is renewed to share stories and recipes
The rendez vous with the World Nutella Day is renewed next Sunday. Nutella's supporters and fans from all over the world will unite to celebrate World Nutella Day, gathering on social media to share their... more
ZootechnyUsa: cattle down 3% in one year
The number of dairy cows increases but the calves decrease
There were 89.3 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2023, according to the Cattle report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics S... more
Economy and financeConsumer prices 2023: inflation in sharp decline
However, widespread tensions remain on the prices of processed food goods, and other goods and services /Annex
According to preliminary estimates, in January 2023 the rate of change of the Italian consumer price index for the whole nation (NIC) was +0.2% on monthly basis and +10.1% on annual basis (from +11.6%... more
Catering and hospitalityEataly appoints new Group Chief Commercial Officer
Alberto Colombo will have to support the improvement and development plan of the group
Alberto Colombo is the new Group Chief Commercial Officer of Eataly. By this role "he will be responsible for marketing, purchasing, operation, B2B, franchising and partnership activities. His role - explains... more
Fruit and vegetablesApofruit: a fair dedicated to the new products
The cooperative will be present at Fruit Logistica with a renewed stand, together with all the companies of the Group
The Apofruit Italia cooperative arrives at Fruit Logistica 2023, with a stand that promises to be full of novelties. During the most important international fair dedicated to the world of fruit and vegetables,... more
Government actsUE takes stock after a month of the new CAP
Commissioner Wojciechowski says he is convinced that the Member States have drawn up effective strategic plans
"Today ends the first month of the new CAP: it is a good time to take stock of where we are and where we are going". This was stated by the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz... more
Government actsEnvironment: competencies at European level need to be reviewed
Request from the agriculture Ministers of 16 member States to the EU Council
The division of responsibilities at EU Council level on proposals concerning the environment and the primary sector needs to be reviewed in order to strengthen the role of agriculture ministers. This is... more
WinesItalian Wine Brands first Italian wine group by size
The company closes 2022 with pro-forma consolidated sales at +5.2% on the previous year
The Board of Directors of Italian Wine Brands SpA (IWB) has approved the consolidated revenues on an annual pro-forma basis for a total of Euro 430.4 million (+5.2% on 2021). The results achieved position... more
NewsAl Bano: "What do the Irish know about wine?"
The singer intervenes in the labeling debate: "An unacceptable nonsense"
Al Bano Carrisi strongly criticized the Irish initiative regarding wine labeling. The singer, who is also a wine producer in his hometown, Cellino San Marco (Br), entered the debate in an interview with... more
HealthCoffee is good for you, say six out of ten dieticians
According to EFSA, the correct daily dose is estimated to be between three and five cups a day
Drinking coffee in moderation brings benefits to our body. Almost two-thirds of European dieticians claim it according to what emerges from a recent survey by the European Federation of Associations of... more
PeopleHein Schumacher new CEO of Unilever
The former CEO of FrieslandCampina will replace the outgoing Alan Jope from 1 July 2023
Unilever has announced the appointment of Hein Schumacher as the company's next CEO. Schumacher , 51, married, father of three, he is currently managing director of global dairy and nutrition company Royal... more
WinesItalian direct farmers Association blesses the triple alliance on wine
In the EU one out of two bottles comes from Italy, France and Spain: rightly they are against alarmist labels
“The alliance between Italy, France and Spain is important and significant: together they represent almost one out of two bottles of wine, that is 47% produced in the world”. This is what the president of... more
IndustryDe' Longhi closes revenues 2022 down by 2%
Accounts weighed down by the bad performance of Europe
De' Longhi, a group listed on Euronext Milan and active in the small appliance sector dedicated to the world of coffee, cooking, air conditioning and home care, closed 2022 with consolidated revenues of... more
NewsA step forward for digital agriculture
FieldView and xFarm Technologies Platforms integrate for data collection
FieldView and xFarm Technologies have partnered to connect their respective platforms. The aim is to make sharing data easier for farmers and help consolidate and streamline farming operations. "By leveraging... more
NewsEurope. Ifoam's complaint: non-organic products passed off as "green"
The association sues the French ecological transition agency
Ifoam Organics Europe, the EU organic sector association, and its French affiliate are suing the Paris Ecological Transition Agency and a group of companies that use the "eco-score" label to denote eco-friendly... more
Government actsTake the X hour for the bugs in the dish
Domestic cricket flour can be marketed yesterday: tomorrow it's the flour larvae's turn
Here we are, the insect is also served on the plate in the EU. Since yesterday, in fact, the partially defatted flour of Acheta domesticus-house cricket can be marketed after the European Union, on 4 January,... more
WinesTerra Moretti, Chinese in retreat
The family buys back the 30% minority shares from the Nuo Capital fund
Terra Moretti from Brescia is back 100% Italian, in the hands of the Moretti family. The holding company led by Vittorio Moretti has repurchased the 30% minority stake from Nuo Capital SA, the Hong Kong... more
Ice creamTwo new flavors in the Ben&Jerry's ice cream catalog
After the vegan, come Bossin' cream pie and Raspberry cheesecake, Topped products on sale in the USA
Ben & Jerry's, a Vermont-based dessert maker, has revealed it is adding two more flavors to its collection of Topped products: Bossin' cream pie and Raspberry cheesecake. A few days after the announcement... more
Studies and researchMondelez, the snack replaces the meal and helps relationships
The multinational publishes the State of snacking report: it takes hold in the world and becomes "sustainable"
Mondelēz International published the fourth annual report on the State of snacking, a study that examines consumer behaviors globally and investigates the drivers of consumer choice of snacks. Developed... more
IndustryLindt & Sprüngli: organic growth of 10.8% in 2022
The increase in turnover is less marked in Europe (+5.3%) than in the rest of the world
In 2022, the Swiss group Lindt & Sprungli, active in the production of chocolate and confectionery, recorded sales of almost 5 billion francs, up 8.4% year on year. The performance, explains the company... more
WinesMeregalli rejoices: 2022 turnover at +14.16%
Distillates tripled compared to pre-pandemic, with peaks of 67.30%
In 2022, the Meregalli Group did even better than in 2021. The Group's turnover reached 92,089,000 euros: +14.16% compared to the previous year. Specifically for distribution on the Italian market, Meregalli... more
Cheese and dairy productsGrana Padano is booming in Spain
The Consortium pushes on promotion at the Madrid Fusiòn congress
Sales of Grana Padano (the most consumed PDO in the world) are growing in Spain. In fact, the Iberian market recorded, in the first ten months of 2022, an import from Italy of 111 thousand wheels of Grana... more
NewsPizza Hut takes the record for the largest pizza from Italy
In Los Angeles, in a hangar, they baked a giant of 1,300 square meters
The United States snatches from Italy the record for the largest pizza in the world, which now measures 1,300 square metres. The Guinness Book belongs to Pizza Hut which decided to prepare a gigantic... more